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Henan Ancient Capitals – Zhengzhou, Kaifeng, Luoyang & Dengfeng 5D4N Tour (No Shopping)
Out Manila · China Southern Airlines
Kaifeng, Luoyang’s Longmen Grottoes, Shaolin Temple in Dengfeng and Zhengzhou, with a Hanfu makeup experience and Empress Wu’s Feast dinner.
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Tour dates
2026 · from Manila
Departures from Manila, Nov 8–12 2026 to Dec 11–15 2026. The rate changes by date: an amount on a date is added to the base rate per pax. Seats are limited and confirmed at booking.
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Quotation
per person
Tour rate
per pax
Adultmost dates
$599
Child without bed (2–12 yrs)
$569
Peak-date surchargeon the orange dates
+$100
Not in the tour rate
per pax
Philippine travel taxUSD 30 per person (collected with the tour fee)
USD 30
China Group VisaUSD 40 per person
USD 40
Tips for driver and guideUSD 25 per person, USD 5 per day for 5 days (collected with the tour fee)
USD 25
Single supplementUSD 120 per person
USD 120
Mandatory itinerary (makeup, Hanfu experience and Empress Wu’s Feast dinner)USD 120 per person, collected with the tour fee
USD 120
About this package
5 days 4 nights
Fly with China Southern Airlines via Guangzhou to Zhengzhou and explore the ancient capitals of Henan: Kaifeng’s Qingming Riverside garden, Luoyang’s old city and Longmen Grottoes, and Shaolin Temple in Dengfeng. A mandatory add-on of makeup, Hanfu experience and Empress Wu’s Feast dinner is paid together with the tour fee. Four nights in 4-star hotels; a no-shopping package.
Airfare
Hotel
Meals
Transport
Tour guide
Entrance fees
Sightseeing
Baggage
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Departure
Manila (NAIA)
Flight
China Southern via Guangzhou
Baggage
23 kg check-in + 7 kg hand carry
Hotels
4 nights 4★
Meals
Breakfast + 5 meals + Wu feast
Transport
Private bus
Guide
English-speaking
Your route
ManilaDay 1
1KaifengQingming Garden
2LuoyangLuoyi Ancient City
3Longmen GrottoesBuddha carvings
4DengfengShaolin Temple
5ZhengzhouQinwei Water City
ManilaDay 5
OutboundMNL CAN
CZ3092 / CZ3195 12:00–14:40 or 17:55–20:15 local time
ReturnCGO CAN
CZ397 / CZ8685 08:55–11:25 or 14:05–16:45 local time
Reference flights only; other flights may be used. Flight times are confirmed with your booking. +1 = arrives the next day.
Day-by-day itinerary
5 days 4 nights
DayCityItineraryMeals & hotel
Day01
Manila – Guangzhou – Zhengzhou – KaifengAIR / BUS
Manila – Guangzhou – Zhengzhou – Kaifeng
CZ3092 MNL – CAN 12:00–14:40; CZ3195 CAN – CGO 17:55–20:15
Fly Manila to Guangzhou (reference flight CZ3092, 12:00–14:40), then connect to Zhengzhou (CZ3195, 17:55–20:15); other flights may be used
Meet the English-speaking tour guide at Zhengzhou airport
Drive to the hotel in Kaifeng and check in (if the flight arrives in the afternoon, the order of some tours is adjusted)
4★ hotel in Kaifengor similar ★★★★
BBreakfast not included.LLunch not included.DDinner not included.
Day02
Kaifeng – LuoyangBUS
Kaifeng – Luoyang
Hotel breakfast and check out
Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden
Kaifeng Prefecture
Drive to Luoyang
Luoyi Ancient City
Lijing Gate
Yingtian Gate (exterior view)
Mandatory itinerary: makeup, Hanfu experience and Empress Wu’s Feast dinner
Transfer to the airport and fly to Guangzhou (reference flight CZ8685, 08:55–11:25), then connect to Manila (CZ397, 14:05–16:45); other flights may be used
CZ8685 CGO – CAN 08:55–11:25; CZ397 CAN – MNL 14:05–16:45
Sweet homeBack in Manila
BBreakfast included.LLunch not included.DDinner not included.
Meals: B breakfast · L lunch · D dinner · crossed out = not included. Orange = sightseeing stop · bold = shop visit included in the tour.
What’s covered
Inclusions
Round-trip economy airfare and taxes via China Southern Airlines
Baggage: 1 piece of 23 kg checked plus 7 kg hand carry
4 nights twin-sharing accommodation at 4-star hotels with daily breakfast as listed in the itinerary
Private bus with English-speaking tour guide
Sightseeing as specified, including the first-way entrance fees
Meals: breakfast plus 5 meals of local specialties, and Empress Wu’s Feast dinner of the mandatory itinerary
One complimentary bottle of water per person per day
Exclusions
Personal expenses such as phone calls and minibar
Travel insurance
Philippine travel tax: USD 30 per person (collected with the tour fee)
China Group Visa: USD 40 per person
Tips for driver and guide: USD 25 per person, USD 5 per day for 5 days (collected with the tour fee)
Single supplement: USD 120 per person
Mandatory itinerary (makeup, Hanfu experience and Empress Wu’s Feast dinner): USD 120 per person, collected with the tour fee
Fuel surcharge (subject to change)
Hotels
or similar
Day 1: 4-star hotel in Kaifeng
Day 2: 4-star hotel in Luoyang
Day 3: 4-star hotel in Dengfeng
Day 4: 4-star hotel in Zhengzhou
Important notice
please read
If the flight arrives in the afternoon on Day 1, the order of some tours will be adjusted.
Due to weather, traffic or other unforeseen circumstances, the driver may adjust the order of some attractions according to visitor volume or road conditions.
Any extra costs when force majeure events such as natural disasters prevent visits are borne by the traveller, and fees already incurred are not refunded.
If the hotels above are not available on your dates, they will be replaced by similar ones.
Please manage free time sensibly to avoid delays.
The itinerary, flight times and hotel accommodations are subject to final confirmation.
No refund is given if travellers cancel itinerary or accommodation arrangements during the trip, and tips must be paid in full for all days of the trip.
Prices will be negotiated separately for national holidays or if there are too few participants.
Each guest receives one complimentary bottle of water per day.
Meals (by day): Day 1 none; Day 2 B/L plus Empress Wu’s Feast dinner; Day 3 B/L/D; Day 4 B/L/D; Day 5 breakfast
The mandatory itinerary (makeup, Hanfu experience and Empress Wu’s Feast dinner, USD 120 per person) is not included in the tour fee and is paid with it
Child without bed 2 to 12 years
No shopping stops are listed in the itinerary
Flights listed are for reference only; other flights may be used
Philippine passport holders need a China visa; the China Group Visa fee is listed under exclusions.
Where you’ll go
9 stops
1
Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden
A theme park in Kaifeng recreating the Song-dynasty scenes of the famous Qingming Riverside painting.
2
Kaifeng Prefecture
A restored government office complex in Kaifeng linked to Song-dynasty judge Bao Zheng.
3
Luoyi Ancient City
A walled ancient-style district in Luoyang with traditional streets, shops and eateries.
4
Lijing Gate
A historic city gate in Luoyang's old town, part of the Luoyi ancient city walk.
5
Yingtian Gate
A grand Sui and Tang-style gate in Luoyang, viewed from the outside.
6
Longmen Grottoes
A UNESCO World Heritage site of thousands of Buddha carvings in limestone cliffs by the Yi River.
7
Shaolin Temple
The famous Zen Buddhist temple in Dengfeng, known as the birthplace of Shaolin kung fu.
8
Pagoda Forest
A cemetery of brick pagodas near Shaolin Temple that mark the tombs of monks.
9
Qinwei Water City
A themed water-town style leisure and shopping area in Zhengzhou.
Know before you go
China tips
Practical tips for China, from entry rules to what to eat. General guidance for a Philippine traveller — rules and prices change, so confirm the latest before you fly. Need a hand with the visa or tickets? Our team is glad to help.
Entry requirements
Tourist visa required
Philippine passport holders need a Chinese tourist (L) visa arranged before travel — our ticketing desk can walk you through the requirements. Passport valid 6+ months with blank pages. No vaccinations are required.
Money
Renminbi (¥); go cashless
China runs on mobile pay — set up Alipay or WeChat Pay and link a Visa/Mastercard before you fly; they now work for tourists almost everywhere. Carry some cash as backup. Tipping is not customary. Budget roughly ₱2,000–3,500 a day for meals and extras.
Weather & what to pack
Four seasons; check your month
Shanghai has hot, humid summers and cold winters; Yunnan (Kunming, Lijiang) is mild by day but cool at night and sits at altitude. Layers, a warm jacket, comfortable shoes, sunblock and a rain layer cover most dates.
Getting around
Metro plus Didi
City metros are fast, cheap and signed in English; use the Didi app (with in-app English) for taxis. Your package covers airport transfers and a private coach on tour days, and high-speed trains link the cities.
Language
Mandarin; little English
English is limited outside hotels, so keep translations handy. Useful words: Nǐ hǎo (hello), Xièxie (thank you), Duōshǎo qián? (how much?). Your guide translates throughout the tour.
Culture & etiquette
Mind the customs
Give and receive items with both hands, never stand chopsticks upright in rice, and queue patiently. Photography can be restricted at temples and official sites — follow the signs and your guide.
Safety & health
Very safe; carry your passport
China is very safe with low street crime; carry your passport as ID. Drink bottled or boiled water. Emergencies: police 110, ambulance 120. Keep your hotel’s name in Chinese to show taxi drivers.
Connectivity
VPN + roaming, not a local SIM
Google, Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram are blocked in China — install a trusted VPN before you arrive. The easiest data is an international roaming SIM/eSIM that routes outside the firewall. WeChat keeps you in touch and pays.
Must-see sights & food
The Bund & Lijiang old town
See Shanghai’s Bund skyline and Yu Garden, or Yunnan’s Stone Forest, Lijiang old town and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Try xiaolongbao soup dumplings, hotpot, roast duck and Yunnan rice noodles.
Four days in Shanghai with a full day at Shanghai Disneyland (1-day pass included), Xinshi Ancient Town, the Bund, Nanjing Road and city shopping stops, on a China Eastern flight from Cebu.
A relaxed Shanghai city break on Cebu Pacific: the Bund, Nanjing Road, Chenghuang Temple, Wukang Road and Florentia Town, with a free day for optional Disneyland.
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