In 2026, foreign tourists will travel across Henan by China’s high-speed rail, with Henan Letu Travel providing professional local ground services covering travel guidance, curated routes, and safety support, helping visitors deeply experience the culture of the Central Plains. As a local tourism enterprise rooted in Luoyang, we rely on the convenience of the high-speed rail network and combine it with Henan’s profound historical and cultural heritage to create high-quality “fast travel, slow exploration” itineraries for foreign tourists, solving the pain points of traditional tourism such as “tiring transportation, rushed schedules, and shallow experiences.”

Core advantages of high-speed rail tours in Henan for foreign tourists in 2026

In 2026, China’s high-speed rail network will be further improved. As a “米”-shaped high-speed rail hub, Henan enables direct high-speed rail access to core tourist cities such as Zhengzhou, Luoyang, and Kaifeng. Foreign tourists can quickly connect Henan’s major attractions by high-speed rail, avoiding the long hours of transportation fatigue associated with traditional coach tours. Taking Zhengzhou to Luoyang as an example, the high-speed rail takes only 1.5 hours, saving 1.5 hours compared with a coach; Zhengzhou to Kaifeng takes only 20 minutes, making possible a one-day itinerary of “morning spicy soup, afternoon visit to Qingming Riverside Garden.”

The cost advantage of high-speed rail tours is also significant: the per capita transportation cost is about 50 yuan (Zhengzhou-Luoyang), 37.5% lower than traditional coach tours; at the same time, the seamless connection between high-speed rail stations and scenic areas (for example, Luoyang Longmen Station is only a 10-minute drive from the Longmen Grottoes) reduces transfer costs, increasing the overall itinerary cost-performance ratio by more than 20%.

To more clearly demonstrate the advantages of high-speed rail tours, we compared the core dimensions of Henan high-speed rail tours and traditional coach tours:

The table data shows that high-speed rail tours are superior to traditional coach tours in transportation efficiency, cost, and flexibility, and are especially suitable for foreign tourists’ demand for “efficiency and comfort.” This is also the core growth point of Henan’s inbound tourism in 2026.

Design logic of Henan Letu Travel’s premium high-speed rail tour routes

Henan Letu Travel’s high-speed rail tour route design follows three major principles: “cultural depth + diversified experiences + personalized customization,” focusing on foreign tourists’ core need for “experiencing Chinese culture.” We reject “check-in style” itineraries, and every route incorporates “local life scenarios,” such as Luoyang’s “Longmen Grottoes night tour + Water Banquet experience” and Kaifeng’s “Song Dynasty costume rental + interactive Qingming Riverside Garden experience.”

For different customer groups, we have designed three classic high-speed rail tour routes covering Henan’s core cultural IPs:

All routes support personalized customization, such as adding the “Anyang, hometown of oracle bone inscriptions” module (1 hour from Zhengzhou to Anyang by high-speed rail), or adjusting to a “culture + cuisine” theme (adding experiences such as Kaifeng soup dumplings and Luoyang beef soup) to meet the needs of different foreign tourists.

Henan Letu Travel high-speed rail tour service guarantee system

As a local first-hand resource provider in Henan, Henan Letu Travel has established long-term strategic cooperation with 30+ core scenic areas in the province (such as the Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin Temple) and 20+ four-diamond and above hotels (such as Luoyang Ramada and Zhengzhou Sofitel), enabling priority access to peak-season resources (such as Longmen Grottoes night tour tickets during the National Day holiday) and ensuring that itineraries are not affected.

Our team is mainly composed of people born in the 1990s and 2000s (accounting for 85%), all of whom have received systematic tourism training. 100% of our guides are certified, and 30% are foreign-language guides (English, Japanese, Korean), capable of fluently explaining Henan culture (such as the history of the “Vairocana Buddha” at the Longmen Grottoes and the spirit of “the unity of Zen and martial arts” at Shaolin Temple).

Safety management is our lifeline: all tourist vehicles are new vehicles within 3 years (fully equipped with air conditioning and USB charging ports), with 100% complete documentation; safety reminders are given every 2 hours during the itinerary, and first-aid kits (including common medicines) are equipped; the entire trip strictly follows the tourism contract, with no hidden charges and 100% itinerary transparency.

Specific safeguard measures include:

• Transportation: high-speed rail ticket booking service (supports e-tickets), and local vehicles are brand-new air-conditioned vehicles, with drivers having more than 5 years of driving experience;
• Accommodation: all partner hotels include breakfast and provide foreign currency exchange services (front desk);
• Dining: local specialty meals are arranged (such as Luoyang Water Banquet, Zhengzhou braised noodles, and Kaifeng soup dumplings), with no forced spending;
• Emergency response: 24-hour customer service hotline, with response to emergencies (such as lost documents and medical needs) within 30 minutes.

Key decision points for purchasing Henan high-speed rail tour ground services

For business evaluators and distributors, choosing Henan high-speed rail tour ground services requires focusing on three dimensions: resource control capability, customization capability, and safety record. The following are the specific evaluation indicators:

It is recommended that during procurement, the ground service provider be required to provide three materials: “resource cooperation agreement,” “proof of safety record,” and “customized cases.” Henan Letu Travel can provide scenic area cooperation agreements for the past 3 years, proof of 0 safety accidents, and 100+ customized cases for foreign tourists (such as the Japanese “Central Plains Cultural Study Tour Group” and the French “Chinese Kung Fu Experience Group” received in 2025).

Frequently asked questions about foreign tourists taking high-speed rail tours in Henan

What documents do foreign tourists need to prepare for a high-speed rail tour in Henan?

Foreign tourists need to carry a valid passport and Chinese visa (except for visa-free countries such as Singapore and Japan). Henan Letu Travel can assist in handling the “Inbound Tourism Registration Form” (passport scan required 3 days in advance), and guides will assist throughout the process with customs declarations, reception procedures for foreign guests at scenic spots, and other matters to ensure customs clearance efficiency.

How long is the adjustment cycle for customized routes?

Routine adjustments (such as adding or reducing scenic spots, or changing transportation methods) can be completed within 24 hours; major adjustments (such as changing the route theme or adding cross-city itineraries) will be confirmed with the client within 48 hours. During this period, we will provide “alternative plans” (such as adjusting to a short-distance route with the same theme) to avoid affecting the itinerary.

How is service guaranteed when high-speed rail tickets are in short supply during peak season (National Day/Spring Festival)?

Henan Letu Travel has a “priority access to group tickets” cooperation mechanism with railway authorities, allowing group ticket applications 15 days in advance (tourist information required); if high-speed rail tickets are sold out, we will provide an alternative “high-speed rail + local vehicle” plan (for example, changing Zhengzhou-Luoyang to high-speed rail + shuttle vehicle) to ensure the itinerary is not affected, with a peak-season resource guarantee rate of 100%.

Why choose Henan Letu Travel as your high-speed rail tour ground service partner?

Henan Letu Travel’s core advantages lie in “local resources + young team + safe transparency”: as a first-hand local resource provider in Luoyang, we can secure priority access to scenic area and hotel resources, solving peak-season problems such as “difficulty booking tickets and difficulty booking rooms”; our team born in the 1990s and 2000s has efficient response capabilities (feedback within 30 minutes) and can quickly handle foreign tourists’ personalized needs; there are no hidden charges throughout the trip, and with a safety record of 0 accidents, customers can feel fully at ease.

If you need consultation on 2026 high-speed rail tour route customization in Henan, resource guarantees, or quotations, please contact Henan Letu Travel’s business team (Tel: 0379-XXXXXXX, Email: service@henanletu.com). We will provide 1-to-1 solution design, peak-season resource reservation, and full itinerary tracking services to support the success of your Henan high-speed rail tour business.