Longmen Grottoes, Luoyang | Travel while you're young

Here is a travel guide to Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang: Preparation - Ticket booking: You can book tickets in advance via the official WeChat account of Longmen Grottoes or other online platforms. Tickets are CNY 90 per person. Seniors aged 60 and above, children under 12 or shorter than 1.4 meters, etc. can enter for free. Minors aged 12–18, full-time undergraduate students and below, etc. can enjoy a half-price discount. - Opening hours: Open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm all year round. Ticket sales stop at 4:30 pm, and admission stops at 5:00 pm. - What to bring: Bring sunscreen, a sun hat, drinking water, etc. in summer; keep warm in winter, and bring a thick coat, scarf, etc. Transportation - Bus: Take bus No. 67 or 71 from Luoyang Railway Station, or take bus No. 77, 81, or 33 from Longmen High-speed Railway Station. - Metro: Take Metro Line 2 to Balitang Station, and then transfer to bus No. 118 to Longmen Grottoes Station. - Self-driving: The scenic area has a large parking lot. It is recommended to park in the northwest parking lot. From downtown Luoyang, drive along the Erguang Expressway to Longmen Toll Station, exit the expressway, and turn right into Longgu Road. Tour routes - Classic route: Dashimen Entrance - Longmen Bridge - Yuwang Pool - Qianxi Temple - Binyang Three Caves - Wanfo Cave - Fengxian Temple - Guyang Cave - Yaofang Cave - Yique Bridge - Leigutai Three Caves - Kanjing Temple - Lifo Platform - Xiangshan Temple - Bai Garden. - Family route: Dashimen Entrance - Pine Forest - Longmen Bridge - Yuwang Pool - Qianxi Temple - Binyang Three Caves - Wanfo Cave - Fengxian Temple - Guyang Cave - Lifo Platform - Jiulao Hall of Xiangshan Temple - Letian Hall of Bai Garden - Poetry Gallery of Bai Garden. - Family route: Dashimen Entrance - Longmen Bridge - Yuwang Pool - Qianxi Temple - Binyang Three Caves - Wanfo Cave - Fengxian Temple - Yique Bridge - Lifo Platform. - Calligraphy route: Dashimen Entrance - Longmen Bridge - Yique Gate - Chen Tuan Cross Stele - Binyang Middle Cave (Yique Buddha Niche Stele) - Fengxian Temple - Guyang Cave (Twenty Steles of Longmen) - Qianlong Imperial Stele Pavilion of Xiangshan Temple - Poetry Gallery of Bai Garden. Attractions - Xishan Grottoes: The essence of the scenic area, with many famous caves such as the Lushena Buddha of Fengxian Temple and Wanfo Cave, where you can experience the peak of Tang Dynasty stone carving art. - Dongshan Grottoes: Relatively small in scale, but you can overlook the scenery of the Yi River and enjoy the unique grottoes. - Xiangshan Temple: With a long history and simple and elegant architecture, you can feel the tranquil atmosphere of the temple and visit the Jiang-Song Villa. - Bai Garden: The cemetery of the poet Bai Juyi, with a quiet environment full of natural charm and cultural atmosphere. Dining recommendations There are many snack stalls and restaurants in and around the scenic area, where you can taste Luoyang's special delicacies, such as Jiang noodles, Bufan soup, Tangmian dumplings, spicy soup, and water banquet.