8-Day High-Speed Rail: Encounter Henan, Ancient Capitals of the Central Plains
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8-Day High-Speed Rail: Encounter Henan, Ancient Capitals of the Central Plains

Zhengzhou (Henan Museum), Kaifeng (Lord Bao's Temple, Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden), Luoyang (Longmen Grottoes, White Horse Temple), Dengfeng (Shaolin Temple)

This tour departs from Hong Kong and costs from HKD 6,699 per person for 8 days, across 14 departure dates between Oct 07, 2026 and Dec 16, 2026.

8 Days
China・Zhengzhou
Group Number: TZZB08R
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Highlight

  • 【Shaolin Temple】The birthplace of Shaolin Kung Fu
  • 【Longmen Grottoes】One of China's three major treasure houses of stone carving art
  • 【White Horse Temple】Known as China's first Buddhist temple
  • 【Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival Park】One-to-one replica of Song Dynasty architecture
  • 【Lord Bao Memorial Temple】A temple built in memory of the honest official Bao Zheng

Itinerary

1

Day 1Hong Kong West Kowloon Station > (Take High-Speed Rail) Zhengzhou East Station > Dengfeng

Assemble at Hong Kong West Kowloon Station today and take the high-speed rail to Zhengzhou. *Warm reminder: Zhengzhou to Dengfeng (approximately 1-hour drive).
Meals
DinnerSongshan Flavor
Hotel
Dengfeng [Local 4-Star Standard] Guan Songshan Holiday Hotel or similar
Hong Kong West Kowloon Station > (Take High-Speed Rail) Zhengzhou East Station > Dengfeng:Shaolin Temple
Shaolin Temple
2

Day 2Dengfeng > Shaolin Temple (including electric cart and martial arts performance), Pagoda Forest > Songyang Academy > Star Observation Platform

【Shaolin Temple】: The Shaolin Temple is located on Mount Song's Shaoshi Mountain in Dengfeng City. It is the world-renowned ancestral temple of the Chan (Zen) sect of Chinese Buddhism and the birthplace of Shaolin Kung Fu, acclaimed as the 'Number One Temple under Heaven.' The temple is famous for the unity of Chan and martial arts. The Changzhu Yuan (permanent residence) and the Pagoda Forest are World Cultural Heritage sites, making it a famous attraction that integrates culture, martial arts, and tourism.
Meals
BreakfastHotel breakfast
LunchVegetarian Feast
DinnerTea-Flavored Pork
Hotel
Dengfeng [Local 4-Star Standard] Guan Songshan Holiday Hotel or similar
Dengfeng > Shaolin Temple (including electric cart and martial arts performance), Pagoda Forest > Songyang Academy > Star Observation Platform:Shaolin Temple
Shaolin Temple
3

Day 3Dengfeng > Luoyang > Longmen Grottoes (including electric cart + audio guide) > Guanlin > Evening visit: Sui-Tang Luoyang City Ruins - Yingtianmen Night View

【Longmen Grottoes】: The Longmen Grottoes are one of China's four great grottoes, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and are a treasure trove of Buddhist art spanning over a millennium. Divided by the Yi River, the grottoes consist of the West Hill and East Hill sections. The East Hill grottoes mostly feature works from the Tang Dynasty, while the West Hill grottoes, excavated during the Northern Dynasties and Sui-Tang periods, represent the most exquisite part. The sculptures of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas within the Longmen Grottoes are compassionate, kind, and diverse in form. The solemn and majestic cold grottoes house carving art that is considered a precious legacy of Buddhist art. *Friendly reminder: Dengfeng to Luoyang (approx. 1-hour drive).
Meals
BreakfastHotel breakfast
LunchLuoyang Yancai (Peony Swallow Dish)
DinnerLuoyang local flavor
Hotel
Luoyang 【Local 4-star standard】 Wuduo Licheng Hotel or similar
Dengfeng > Luoyang > Longmen Grottoes (including electric cart + audio guide) > Guanlin > Evening visit: Sui-Tang Luoyang City Ruins - Yingtianmen Night View:Longmen Grottoes
Longmen Grottoes
4

Day 4Luoyang > Luoyi Ancient City > Jiuzhou Pool > White Horse Temple (including electric cart)

【White Horse Temple】: The White Horse Temple currently covers an area of approximately 34,000 square meters, with over a hundred buildings of various sizes. The temple faces south and follows a symmetrical central axis layout, orderly and well-proportioned. The main buildings are distributed along the central axis, from south to north: the Mountain Gate, Heavenly King Hall, Great Buddha Hall, Mahavira Hall, Reception Hall, and Qingliang Terrace. On both sides are auxiliary structures such as the Bell and Drum Towers, gate halls, Cloud-Water Hall, guest hall, dining hall, ancestral hall, meditation hall, and abbot's quarters.
Meals
BreakfastHotel breakfast
LunchFish head flavor
DinnerChinese set meal
Hotel
Luoyang [Local Four-Star Standard] Wuduo Licheng Hotel or equivalent
Luoyang > Luoyi Ancient City > Jiuzhou Pool > White Horse Temple (including electric cart):White Horse Temple
White Horse Temple
5

Day 5Luoyang > Kaifeng > Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden > Iron Pagoda Park > Night Tour of Shujie Street + Gulou Night Market

【Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden】: Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden is located on the west bank of Longting Lake in Kaifeng City. It is a large-scale cultural theme park that is a 1:1 restoration based on the Northern Song Dynasty painting 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival' by Zhang Zeduan, with the theme of Song Dynasty urban culture and folk customs. It is a National 5A-level tourist attraction. *Warm Reminder: Luoyang to Kaifeng (approximately 2 hours drive).
Meals
BreakfastHotel breakfast
LunchKaifeng local cuisine
DinnerSoup dumplings specialty
Hotel
Kaifeng [International Brand] Holiday Inn Express or equivalent
Luoyang > Kaifeng > Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden > Iron Pagoda Park > Night Tour of Shujie Street + Gulou Night Market:Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden
Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden
6

Day 6Kaifeng > Lord Bao Memorial Temple > Ancient City Wall + Weimeng Daliang 3D Film > Longting Park

【Lord Bao Memorial Temple】: Lord Bao Memorial Temple is a temple built to commemorate Bao Zheng (Lord Bao), a famous incorruptible official of the Northern Song Dynasty, renowned in Chinese history for his 'impartial and incorruptible' image. The two most famous ones are: one in Kaifeng, Henan, located by Bao Gong Lake, rebuilt in 1984 in Song Dynasty style, which is the largest and most comprehensive memorial site; the other in Hefei, Anhui, located in his hometown, originally built in the Ming Dynasty, and is an important part of the Hefei Bao Gong Park.
Meals
BreakfastHotel breakfast
LunchBucket Chicken
DinnerChinese Set Meal
Hotel
Kaifeng: International Brand Holiday Inn Express Kaifeng or similar
Kaifeng > Lord Bao Memorial Temple > Ancient City Wall + Weimeng Daliang 3D Film > Longting Park
7

Day 7Kaifeng > Zhengzhou > Henan Museum > Yellow River Cultural Park (including electric cart) + Giant Statues of Emperors Yan and Huang

【Yellow River Cultural Park】: Yellow River Cultural Park is a National 4A-level scenic area, located at the boundary between the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River. It is famous for the majestic giant statues of Emperors Yan and Huang, the Nurturing Statue, and the magnificent scenery of the 'Hanging River'. This park integrates Yellow River culture, geological features, natural landscapes, and historical sites, making it a landmark tourist destination to experience the Yellow River's characteristics of being 'suspended, perilous, majestic, and vast'. *Friendly Reminder: Kaifeng to Zhengzhou (approx. 1-hour drive).
Meals
BreakfastHotel Breakfast
LunchChinese Set Meal
DinnerHenan Cuisine
Hotel
Zhengzhou: Local 4-Star Standard Meilun Hotel or similar
Kaifeng > Zhengzhou > Henan Museum > Yellow River Cultural Park (including electric cart) + Giant Statues of Emperors Yan and Huang:Yellow River Cultural Park
Yellow River Cultural Park
8

Day 8Zhengzhou > Zhengzhou East > (Take High-Speed Rail) Hong Kong West Kowloon Station

Assemble at the designated time and take the high-speed rail back to Hong Kong. The journey concludes successfully here.
Meals
BreakfastHotel Enjoyment

Pricing

Included

  • Flights/High-Speed Rail: Flights (Group Economy Class)/High-Speed Rail (Group Second Class Seat). Please refer to the remarks within the itinerary for details.
  • Hotel: Based on the hotels listed in the itinerary or equivalent, standard is twin-sharing. Single room supplement is based on one person occupying one room.
  • Meals: Group meals as listed in the itinerary, subject to final arrangement by the supplier.
  • Local Transport: Air-conditioned coach will be used; operation of heating/cooling is subject to local regulations.
  • Sightseeing: All sightseeing programs and admission fees are based on those listed in the itinerary.
  • Hong Kong Travel Industry Council levy cost.

Not Included

  • Comprehensive travel insurance.
  • Cost of travel documents and entry visas for various countries.
  • Tour leader, guide, and driver service fees, to be collected locally before the end of the tour. Please refer to the remarks within the itinerary for details.
  • Excess baggage charges.
  • Sightseeing programs not listed in the itinerary.
  • Additional expenses incurred due to traffic delays, strikes, typhoons, or other unforeseen circumstances beyond the company's control.

Booking Notes

Registration Notes

  • This product requires 2-step confirmation. After successful payment, our company will process the order immediately. If the group cannot be formed, notification will be sent via email or phone call before departure.
  • All guests joining this tour must hold valid comprehensive travel insurance; guests may purchase travel insurance from our agency or provide valid proof of insurance at least 14 days before departure, otherwise our company reserves the right to deny departure.
  • If the number of tour participants is odd, guests must pay the single room supplement. If guests are unwilling to pay the single room supplement, they automatically forfeit half a room and may share a triple room (primarily with two single beds).
  • If the group size is less than 10 people, there is a possibility that no Hong Kong tour leader will accompany the group for departure. Guests may not object or withdraw on these grounds.
  • This tour does not include a pre-departure briefing.
  • For the above itinerary prices, please refer to the website or inquire with counter staff. The confirmed tour fee is subject to the time of booking. Peak season surcharges will be notified separately.
  • If you do not receive an email in your inbox or junk mail folder within the specified time limit, please contact our travel consultant promptly via email or call +852 2152-3599 during office hours.

Cancellation Policy

  • No refunds or changes are allowed after successful booking.
  • If the tour is cancelled for any reason before departure, guests will be notified according to the date instructed by the Travel Industry Authority. Guests may choose to change to another date or receive a full refund of the tour fee.
  • Fuel surcharges, taxes, or other levied service fees are subject to the final announcement by the airline or relevant authority on the ticket issuance date. Our company will refund any overcharged amount to guests or collect any additional fees due to foreign exchange fluctuations from guests, which must be paid before departure. Guests may not object or withdraw on these grounds.
  • Our company reserves the right to take any reasonable action, including but not limited to cancelling/shortening the itinerary, due to war, political unrest, terrorist attacks, natural disasters, epidemics, adverse weather, technical problems with transportation, temporary schedule changes by carriers, strikes and industrial actions, travel warnings issued by the destination government/World Health Organization, red/black outbound travel alerts issued by the Hong Kong SAR Government, and other situations beyond the industry's control that adversely affect travel. Provided our company notifies guests in a timely manner, our company shall not be held liable.

Document Requirements

  • 【Travel to Mainland China】
  • As entry into China requires a valid Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (Home Visit Permit) or a valid Chinese visa for foreign passport holders, guests must ensure the validity of their personal documents. Otherwise, entry may be denied.
  • 【Travel to Other Regions】
  • Guests must present valid travel documents and identity proof. The travel document's validity must exceed six months from the team's return date. Any losses incurred due to invalid documents preventing entry/exit shall be borne by the guest.
  • 【Visa Information】
  • If a visa is required for the destination, guests must bring a valid entry visa for departure. Otherwise, the airline has the right to deny boarding, and local immigration authorities have the right to deny entry. Our company is not responsible for the aforementioned situations.
  • All foreign passport holders (e.g., without a Hong Kong ID card) must bring a return ticket to their country of origin for departure, otherwise the airline may refuse boarding back to Hong Kong.

Special Notes

  • Guests must obtain a stamped receipt to be eligible for protection under the 'Travel Industry Compensation Fund'. Please inquire with counter staff for the levy amount.
  • Arrangements for seasonal items listed in the itinerary (e.g., flower viewing, snow viewing, maple viewing, or bird watching) are subject to the prevailing environment, weather, and time. If viewing is not possible due to force majeure, no refund will be provided.
  • The order of the itinerary, meals, and accommodation are subject to changes based on local reception arrangements, without prior notice.
  • For local entry quarantine information, please refer to the relevant requirements issued by the local government and prepare accordingly in advance.
  • To protect consumer rights, please read the 'Tour Booking and Terms of Responsibility' in detail. Guests may request a copy from branch staff or refer to the terms on the back of the receipt, and can download the latest version from the Travel Expert website.
  • The above images are for reference only.
  • To protect consumer rights, please refer to the detailed terms, remarks, liability issues, and notes.

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