Autumn in the Ancient Central Plains of Henan · A Golden Chapter Through a Thousand Years｜Stunning Routes Perfect for Phone Photography

Daily Special🍁! Travel through a thousand years in the three ancient capitals of central Henan and feel the unique historical depth of the Central Plains! Save this 3-day, 2-night immersive travel guide now～

✨【Three Must-Visit Spots】✨

📍Longmen Grottoes (Luoyang)
🎫Ticket Price: 90 RMB
⏰Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
📍Address: South end of Longmen Avenue, Luolong District, Luoyang
Autumn here is the perfect backdrop for ancient-style photos! The Vairocana Buddha by the Yi River looks even more majestic framed by golden ginkgo trees. Every shot is magazine cover-worthy! 📸 Blue skies, white clouds, and red leaves—the perfect trio for your composition are all ready for you～

📍Shaolin Temple (Dengfeng)
🎫Ticket Price: 80 RMB + 30 RMB (martial arts show)
⏰Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
📍Address: Songshan Shaolin Scenic Area, Dengfeng
Ahhh! Step into Shaolin Temple, admired by countless heroes and legends! Golden ginkgo trees paired with red walls and black tiles create a stunning scene. Watching the monks train here is truly breathtaking! The bell tolls carried by the autumn breeze will instantly bring you the Zen insight of life🙏

📍Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden (Kaifeng)
🎫Ticket Price: 120 RMB (includes performance)
⏰Hours: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM (performance at 8:10 PM)
📍Address: No. 5 Longting West Road, Longting District, Kaifeng
Amazing! It’s confirmed that autumn in Kaifeng is golden! The show "Dream of the Song Dynasty · Tokyo" is incredible! The grand scene filled with golden armor instantly transports you back to the prosperous Bianjing! Wearing Hanfu is highly recommended to boost your photo game! 👘

🚗【3-Day, 2-Night Recommended Itinerary】🚗
Day 1: Luoyang
· Daytime: Enjoy chrysanthemums at the National Flower Garden → Explore Longmen Grottoes
· Evening: Watch the Lantern Festival at Luoyi Ancient City✨
🏨Recommended Stay: Pullman Luoyang (near high-speed rail station)

Day 2: Dengfeng → Kaifeng
· Morning: Visit Shaolin Temple → Watch martial arts show
· Afternoon: Drive 2 hours to Kaifeng
🏨Recommended Stay: Zhongzhou International Hotel, Kaifeng

Day 3: Kaifeng
· Daytime: Solve mysteries at Kaifeng Prefecture → Time travel at Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden
· Evening: The "Dream of Tokyo" performance full of emotion💯

🍜【Must-Try Foods】🍜
Luoyang Water Banquet (Zhen Butong Restaurant)
Kaifeng Soup-filled Buns (First Tower Restaurant)
Carp Baked Noodles (Danji Night Market)
Shaolin Vegetarian Cuisine (inside Shaolin Temple)

📝Tips:
1️⃣ October to November is the golden season, ginkgo and chrysanthemums are stunning
2️⃣ Rent Hanfu for a day, perfect for photos
3️⃣ Arrive 1 hour early for live performances to secure good seats

Grab your bestie or boyfriend and go! Miss it and you’ll have to wait another year!🍂