Top 10 Luoyang Attractions

Overview of Luoyang

• Luoyang: over 4000 years of history, one of China's ancient cities.
• Located in the central plain of China.
• Capital of 13 imperial dynasties.
• Cradle of Chinese civilization and Buddhism.
• Significant cultural relics.
• Popular with culture enthusiasts and Buddhist followers.

Top Attractions

1. Longmen Grottoes

• Type: World Heritage Sites, Historical Sites, Buddhist Spots.
• Recommended Visit Time: 4-5 hours.
• Opening Hours: March-Nov: 7:00-18:30, Dec-Feb: 7:30-17:30.
• Address: Yi River bank, 12 km from Luoyang.
• Started in AD 493, took 400 years to complete.
• Highlights: Vairocana Buddha, Bingyang Cave, Wanfo Cave, Guyang Cave.
• Suggested visit route: West Hill Grottoes - East Hill Grottoes - Xiangshan Temple - Baiyuan Garden.

2. White Horse Temple

• Type: Historic Religious Sites, Buddhist Sites.
• Recommended Visit Time: 2-3 hours.
• Opening Hours: 07:30-18:00.
• Address: Baimasi Town, Luolong District, Luoyang City.
• Established in 68AD during the Eastern Han Dynasty.
• Divided into Main Temple, Qiyun Pagoda, International Zone.

3. Shaolin Temple

• Type: Religious Sites, Sights & Landmarks.
• Recommended Visit Time: 3-4 hours.
• Opening Hours: March-Nov: 07:30-18:00, Dec-Feb: 08:00-17:30.
• Address: Songshan Mountain, Dengfeng City.
• Birthplace of Shaolin Kung Fu and Zen Buddhism.
• Highlights: Kung Fu shows, Pagoda Forest.

4. Luoyang Museum

• Type: History Museums.
• Recommended Visit Time: 1.5 hours.
• Opening Hours: 09:00-17:00.
• Address: Nietai Road, Luolong District, Luoyang City.
• Features: 7 exhibition halls covering different historical stages and cultures.

5. Luoyang Tianzi Jialiu Museum

• Type: Historical Sites, Museums.
• Recommended Visit Time: 1-2 hours.
• Opening Hours: March-Nov: 7:00-18:30, Dec-Feb: 7:30-17:30.
• Address: Xigong District, Luoyang City.
• Focus: sacrificial pits of emperor’s chariots and horses.

6. Wangcheng Park

• Type: Parks.
• Recommended Visit Time: 1 hour.
• Opening Hours: 08:30-19:00.
• Address: No. 226, Zhongzhu Middle Road, Xigong District, Luoyang City.
• Features: pseudo-classic buildings, zoo, venue for Luoyang Peony Festival.

7. Luoyang National Peony Garden

• Type: Parks, Gardens.
• Recommended Visit Time: 1-2 hours.
• Opening Hours: 07:00-19:00.
• Address: Luoyang Bridge South, Luolong District.
• Largest peony ornamental garden in China.

8. Xiaolangdi Scenic Area

• Type: Nature, Dams.
• Recommended Visit Time: 2-3 hours.
• Opening Hours: All year: 08:00-18:30.
• Address: Xiaolangdi Village, Mengjin County.
• Features: dam discharge, scenic views of Yellow River.

9. Guanlin Temple

• Type: Monuments/ Statues, Historic Sites.
• Recommended Visit Time: 1 hour.
• Opening Hours: March-Nov: 7:00-18:30, Dec-Feb: 7:30-17:30.
• Address: Guanlin Town, Huoyang City.
• Built in honor of Guan Yu.

10. Luoyang Old City

• Type: Historic Sites.
• Recommended Visit Time: 1 hour.
• Opening Hours: Always open.
• Address: Laocheng District, Luoyang City.
• Features: ancient architecture, local art, food and culture.

Other Recommended Attractions

• Erlitou Site Museum: Capital of the Xi Dynasty.
• Sui and Tang Dynasties Ruins Park: Explore Sui and Tang historical remnants.
• Laojun Mountain: Taoist mountain.
• Baiyun Mountain: Nature appreciation.

Travel Planning

• Recommended duration: 2-3 days.
• Must-see: Longmen Grottoes, White Horse Temple, Luoyang Museum, Tianzi Jialiu Museum.
• Nearby attractions: Shaolin Temple, Zhengzhou, Kaifeng, Mount Yuntai.
• Extended trips: Xian, Beijing.

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