I visited the Longmen Grottoes three times and finally put together this comprehensive guide.

The Longmen Grottoes are home to the Lushena Buddha, which has been on my mind ever since I first saw it. This grotto, which has a history of over a thousand years, is definitely worth visiting in person! 📍Longmen Grottoes Address: No. 13 Longmen Middle Street, Luolong District, Luoyang City Opening hours: 8:00 am–7:00 pm Tickets: CNY 90 (includes the West Hill Grottoes, East Hill Grottoes, Xiangshan Temple, and Bai Garden) 🌟Highlights The Longmen Grottoes are the world's largest collection of stone carvings, with the most statues. They were built over 1,400 years, spanning more than 10 dynasties. There are currently 2,345 caves and niches and more than 110,000 statues. The Lushena Buddha is the highlight of the Longmen Grottoes. It is said that it was carved to resemble Wu Zetian! 🚗Transportation Taxi: Short travel time, easy to control, suitable for those who want convenience. Subway + taxi: Take subway line 2 to Balitang Station, then take a taxi. This is more cost-effective. 📌Tips ▪️Go early! Go early! Go early! The Longmen Grottoes are very popular, so there are fewer people if you go early, and you can enjoy the sights more comfortably. When there are more tourists, the one-way roads can easily become congested. ▪️The lights are not turned on every night, so you can ask the staff if the lights will be on that day before you go. ▪️The tour route is mostly unshaded, so be sure to protect yourself from the sun and stay hydrated. 🗺️Tour route West Hill Grottoes: The most popular area, home to the highlights of the grottoes, and a must-see for the Lushena Buddha. East Hill Grottoes: Less crowded than the West Hill Grottoes, so you can take your time to enjoy the sights. Xiangshan Temple: The architecture is simple and elegant, and the environment is quiet, making it a great place to take photos. Bai Garden: The tomb of Bai Juyi, with beautiful scenery and mountains and rivers.