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This is a tourist destination that combines natural beauty with profound Taoist culture. It is located 3 kilometers south of Luanchuan County, Luoyang City, Henan Province. It is the main peak of the 800-li Funiu Mountain, a remnant of the Qinling Mountains, with an altitude of 2,217 meters.
Laojun Mountain was formed during the continental orogeny 1.9 billion years ago. It records the tectonic evolution processes of the southern margin of the North China ancient block, including rifting, dispersion, accretion, aggregation, collision, and orogeny, and has high scientific research value. The natural scenery of the scenic area is very charming, the mountains are lush with trees, and the scenery varies in each season. In spring, flowers bloom all over the mountains in a riot of colour; in summer, the mountains are lush and green, and the waterfalls and streams bring a touch of coolness, making it a great place to escape the summer heat; in autumn, this is the best choice for viewing red leaves in the surrounding areas, as the red leaves all over the mountains are like burning flames, reflecting the entire mountain range in red; in winter, snowflakes are flying, Laojun Mountain is covered in silver, and the Jinding Taoist temple complex appears even more holy against the backdrop of the snow, like a fairyland in heaven. Walking along the winding plank road, you will see many strange peaks and rocks in various shapes and lifelike shapes, which make you marvel at the wonders of nature. Among them, the scenery of the Ten-Li Painting Screen is the most magnificent. The beautiful scenery along the way is dazzling, and every step can bring different visual shocks. Climbing to the top of the mountain, you can overlook the rolling sea of clouds, and feel a sense of tranquility and open-mindedness that is detached from the world.
The scenic spot has a profound cultural heritage. It was called Jingshi Mountain in ancient times because Laozi, the ancestor of Taoism in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, retired and practiced here. During the Northern Wei Dynasty, people built a temple in the mountain to commemorate Laozi. Since then, it has been named "Famous Mountain in the World" and has been visited by many people. The Laojun Temple in the mountains is a holy place for worshipping Laozi, the founder of Taoism. Amid the curling incense smoke, believers make their wishes devoutly, and the tranquil religious atmosphere brings a moment of comfort to people's souls. The scenic area has currently developed and built eight major scenic areas, including the Golden Summit of Laojun Mountain, the Bronze Statue of Laozi, the South Gate of Heaven and other 138 scenic spots.
This is an excellent choice for tourists who want to visit Laojun Mountain Luanchuan Scenic Area. Here nature and humanity are perfectly integrated. Whether you love natural beauty or are interested in cultural history, you can find satisfaction here. However, it should be noted that due to the yellow wind warning weather, Laojun Mountain Scenic Area has implemented an emergency closure since 18:00 on April 11, 2025, and the reopening time has not yet been determined. Visitors can follow the latest developments through the scenic spot’s official WeChat public account, official website and other channels. In addition, national discount card holders can enjoy free admission. Before your trip, you can also learn about tickets, cable cars, transportation, accommodation and other information in advance and make relevant plans. The full ticket price is 100 yuan, the half ticket price is 50 yuan, and some people can get free tickets; the round-trip ticket for the first-level cableway is 130 yuan, and the round-trip ticket for the second-level cableway is 80 yuan. In terms of transportation, you can drive directly to the Zhongling or Yunjing cableway entrance. The parking lot in the scenic area charges 10 yuan/day; you can also take the Luoyang to Luanchuan bus at Luoyang Railway Station or Longmen High-speed Railway Station, and transfer to a small bus at the Laojun Mountain Visitor Center to the cableway entrance; you can also choose to join a one-day tour or a night climbing group, which includes round-trip transportation, tickets and insurance. In terms of accommodation, hotels in the scenic area such as Laojun Mountain Wu Qianyan have good locations but relatively high prices. There are many farmhouses and B&Bs at the foot of the mountain, such as Luanchuan Laojun Mountain Mountain and Sea Legend•Hidden B&B, which are cost-effective.