A Guide to Visiting Longmen Grottoes: The Pinnacle of Chinese Stone Carving Art

🌠Longmen Grottoes, located on Xiangshan and Longmen Mountains along the Yi River in the southern suburbs of Luoyang, Henan Province, dates back to the Sui Dynasty. Covering an area of 31.7 square kilometers, it is the world's largest open-air stone carving art museum, with 2,345 niches and 100,000 statues. 👍Recommended Route: Longmen Street—North Gate—West Hill Grottoes—Manshui Bridge—East Hill Grottoes—Bai Garden—Xiangshan Temple—Longmen Bridge—North Gate. This route follows a counter-clockwise loop along the Yi River. Night tours are available from 7pm to 11pm. ⏳Duration: 3–4 hrs 💰Ticket Price: CNY 90/person 📍Address: No. 13, Longmen Middle Road, Luolong District, Luoyang City, Henan Province