Title: Central Plain Travel Guide: Best of Central Plain, China Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Central Plain](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-Plain-Hotels.d6209997.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Central Plain](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-Plain-Holiday-Rentals.d6209997.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Central Plain](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Central-Plain.d6209997.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Central Plain Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Central-Plain.d6209997.Car-Hire-Guide)[Central Plain Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-Plain.d6209997.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Central Plain Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Here lays the remains of the great teacher, Confucious. Either than that, there is a different way where bodies are buried unlike the graves in western culture.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1712/a47ce586-0dfe-4fa7-a233-a262681064df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Here lays the remains of the great teacher, Confucious. Either than that, there is a different way where bodies are buried unlike the graves in western culture.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1712/a47ce586-0dfe-4fa7-a233-a262681064df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This is at the Longmen Grottoes at Luoyang. This is a carving in a cave. There are hundreds of caves, but not all are this big.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6219324/632c8527-e056-4d33-966b-cd36b37deda0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Luoyang #LongmenGrottoes. 洛阳龙门石窟 https://twitter.com/Beautifulgx](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6219324/35aecfe4-180e-4ce0-836e-60be61923795.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Luoyang #LongmenGrottoes. 洛阳龙门石窟 https://twitter.com/Beautifulgx](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6219324/8b49a96b-dcd4-4866-b479-882d1ed24b25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Central Plain Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Central Plain ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lao Cheng You'll enjoy the monuments and historical sites in Lao Cheng. You might want to make time for a stop at Luoyang Old Town or Luoyang International Peony Garden. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Luoyang-Lao-Cheng.dx553248633981730071) ![Absolutely incredible caves which go back to the year 493 AD. Each of the cave contained at least one Buddha statue from small to simply gigantic. Not too far from the shaolin temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526919295/0fc083fb-476e-4a0c-839c-ced5d210ca36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Luolong You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Luolong. You might want to make time for a stop at China National Flower Garden or Shibatun. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Luolong.dx6219324) ![东风](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981730913/c8897f3c-67bd-4439-8ac1-d9b094773117.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Jinshui District 4/5(1 area review) You'll enjoy the museums and coffee shops in Jinshui District. You might want to make time for a stop at Henan Geological Museum or Zhengzhou Aquarium. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Zhengzhou-Jinshui-District.dx553248633981730913) ![A hidden buddhist temple somewhere in the city center ;) never be afraid of stepping in!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976002709/68eda93c-5de4-47c4-b55d-6449afd4aa1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Longting District If you're spending some time in Longting District, Millennium City Park and Dasong Wuxia City are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaifeng-Longting-District.dx553248635976002709) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Rencheng District If you're spending some time in Rencheng District, Taibai Tower and New Century Plaza are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jining-Rencheng-District.dx553248635976003935) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Guancheng Hui District If you're spending some time in Guancheng Hui District, Zhengzhou Ostrich Park and Erqi Memorial Tower are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Zhengzhou-Guancheng-Hui-District.dx553248635976003719) - Top hotels in Central Plain - Top Holiday Rentals in Central Plain ![JW Marriott Hotel Zhengzhou](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8450000/8449800/8449732/0b066d22_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### JW Marriott Hotel Zhengzhou Millennium Royal Plaza No 2 Central Busi Zhengzhou Henan £71 25 Jan - 26 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Zhengzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Henan Geological Museum and Zhengzhou Ferris Wheel ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (128 reviews) wonderful view of the lake and the staff was very good to give us an ungrade and we had early morning check in. thanks Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=8449732&PinnedHotelID=8449732&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6209997) ![Pullman Kaifeng Jianye](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12310000/12302800/12302705/3a981759_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pullman Kaifeng Jianye No. 16 Longting North Road Kaifeng Henan £84 21 Jan - 22 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Kaifeng. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dasong Wuxia City and Tianbo Yangfu are located ... I would highly recommend. This place is wonderful. Great breakfast. Great staff. Reviewed on 30 Jan 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F01%2F2026&endDate=22%2F01%2F2026&selected=12302705&PinnedHotelID=12302705&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6209997) ![Hilton Zhengzhou](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6890000/6882100/6882014/f2cfbee5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Zhengzhou No. 228 Jinshui Road Zhengzhou Henan £53 26 Jan - 27 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Zhengzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Henan Stadium and Erqi Memorial Tower are ... 9/10 Wonderful! (197 reviews) Enjoyed my stay Reviewed on 3 Oct 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F01%2F2026&endDate=27%2F01%2F2026&selected=6882014&PinnedHotelID=6882014&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6209997) [See all 619 properties in Central Plain](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=15%2F01%2F2026&endDate=16%2F01%2F2026®ionId=6209997) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Citadines Yunlong Lake Xuzhou](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65510000/65508400/65508327/2e2c93f8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Citadines Yunlong Lake Xuzhou Building 9, No.1, Hubei Road Xuzhou Jiangsu Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Xuzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Xuzhou Museum and Yunlong ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Xuzhou-Hotels-Citadines-Yunlong-Lake-Xuzhou.h65508327.Hotel-Information) ![Luxe Oasis: Modern Mtn-view Gem in Palm Springs!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120410000/120401100/120401012/7dd80f15_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Luxe Oasis: Modern Mtn-view Gem in Palm Springs! Huaibei Anhui Stay at this cottage in Huaibei. Enjoy free parking, balconies and air conditioning. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Huaibei-Hotels-Luxe-Oasis-Modern-Mtn-View-Gem-In-Palm-Springs.h120401012.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Central Plain](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6209997&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Wander the forests and seaside while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shaolin-Monastery-Zhengzhou.d6098288.Attraction) #### Longmen Grottoes Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Longmen Grottoes during your travels in Luoyang. Discover the area's mountain views and temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Longmen-Grottoes-Yichuan-County.d6100524.Attraction) #### Luoyang Old Town You can learn about the history of Luoyang with a trip to Luoyang Old Town. Take in the museums and mountain views in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Luoyang-Old-Town-Luoyang.d553248621526919368.Attraction) #### Henan Provincial Sports Centre Stadium Catch an event at Henan Provincial Sports Centre Stadium during your trip to Zhengzhou. Discover the area's mountain views and temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Henan-Provincial-Sports-Centre-Stadium-Zhengzhou.d553248621532763684.Attraction) #### Dasong Wuxia City You can take time to visit Dasong Wuxia City during your travels to Kaifeng. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dasong-Wuxia-City-Longting-District.d626374790438772736.Attraction) #### Lijing Gate Learn about the local history of Luoyang when you take a trip to Lijing Gate. Discover the area's mountain views and temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lijing-Gate-Luoyang.d553248621532752019.Attraction) ## Cities near Central Plain ![Aerial photography Zhengzhou CBD, Shutterstock ID 1076048606, Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140608/c93d3c5c-9652-4cd7-a7a1-ba134dc5bdef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Zhengzhou ![Here lays the remains of the great teacher, Confucious. Either than that, there is a different way where bodies are buried unlike the graves in western culture.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1712/a47ce586-0dfe-4fa7-a233-a262681064df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Jining ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3876/3ed4c371-4b1f-4930-9093-a5e99add458f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Xuzhou ![Friends Apt 8,2014](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049078/f1063c0a-6775-41b4-9031-9db2df1e197d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tai'an ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Accommodation - Flights - Packages - Cars - Other - [4 Star Hotels in North China ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/4Star-North-China-Hotels.s40-0-d6210022.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [5 Star Hotels in North China ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-North-China-Hotels.s50-0-d6210022.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Moxy Hotels in Guanzhong Plain ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Guanzhong-Plain-Hotels-MOXY.0-0-d6228409--bMOXY.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - 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