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Step into the Longmen Grottoes and listen to the echoes of history carved in stone.

📍The Longmen Grottoes are located at 13 Longmen Zhong Street, Luolong District, Luoyang City, Henan Province, China. They are situated on the cliffs of Longmen Mountain and Xiangshan Mountain, on both banks of the Yi River, 12 km south of Luoyang City. 🎫Tickets -Full price: CNY 90/person -Half price: CNY 45/person, applicable to minors aged 13 to 17, full-time undergraduate students and below, teachers, and family members of active-duty military personnel. -Exploration Package: Includes Longmen Grottoes tickets and an electronic guide. Original price: CNY 118, online booking price: CNY 99. Delve deeper into the stories behind the grotto art with the electronic guide. -Cultural Exchange Package: Includes tickets and a 2-hour guided tour. Original price: CNY 188, online booking price: CNY 145 (CNY 43 off). Explore the charm of the Longmen Grottoes with other tourists under the guidance of a professional. 🗺️Routes 👉Intense Route -Route: Northwest Service Area → West Hill Grottoes → Manshui Bridge → East Hill Grottoes → Lifo Platform → Xiangshan Temple → Bai Garden -Duration: Approx. 6 hrs -Features: Covers all attractions in a one-way route, but requires good physical strength. 👉Easy Route -Route: Northwest Service Area → West Hill Grottoes → Manshui Bridge → Lifo Platform -Duration: 2–3 hrs -Features: Focuses on the best of the West Hill Grottoes, suitable for visitors with limited time or physical strength. Enjoy a panoramic view of the West Hill Grottoes from the Lifo Platform. For a boat trip, board at the Lifo Platform pier and disembark at the Dashimen pier in the Northwest Service Area or the Bai Garden pier in the Northeast Service Area. 👉Moderate Route -Route: Northeast Service Area → Bai Garden → Longmen Bridge → West Hill Grottoes → Manshui Bridge → Lifo Platform -Duration: 4–5 hrs -Features: Skips the strenuous climbs to Xiangshan Temple and the East Hill Grottoes, but retains the highlights of the West Hill Grottoes and Bai Garden. Perfect for an afternoon visit, ending just in time for the grottoes' illumination. Important Notes💥 👉Touching Buddha statues and murals inside the grottoes is prohibited. Please be respectful and protect these precious historical and cultural relics. 👉Safety: Pay attention to the road conditions underfoot, especially on stairs and uneven terrain, to prevent falls. 👉Planning: Plan your route and time accordingly. Choose different routes based on your interests to avoid missing any must-see attractions.
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Posted: Feb 28, 2025
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