This year, I witnessed the beauty of all four seasons at Mount Laojun

Throughout the year, the essence of the four seasons can be found at Mount Laojun.|||Location: Laojun Mountain Scenic Area, Luanchuan, Luoyang Ticket: 100 RMB per person (half price for students) Transportation: You can take a high-speed train to Luoyang Longmen High-Speed Railway Station, then transfer to a shuttle bus directly to the scenic area square, which takes about two hours in total; or take a train to Luoyang Railway Station, then transfer to a bus directly to the scenic area square. It is also very convenient for visitors driving from nearby cities, as it takes about 10 minutes from the highway exit to reach the scenic area, which has a parking lot. Mountain Climbing Time: The mountain climbing time will be restricted on rainy and snowy days, try to take the first level cableway up the mountain before 3:30 pm. Tour Route: Laojun Mountain Visitor Center ightarrow Ticket Check ightarrow First Level Cableway ightarrow Zhongtian Gate ightarrow Ten-mile Gallery ightarrow Funiu Mountain Main Peak ightarrow Golden Top Taoist Temples ightarrow Down the Mountain Tips: Self-driving tourists can drive directly to the visitor center, then pass through the ticket check to the parking lot near the first level cableway. Visitors using public transportation can take the scenic area shuttle bus from the visitor center to the ticket check (5 RMB per person), then take the second level shuttle bus to the first level cableway (15 RMB per person). Laojun Mountain has two levels of cableways, namely the first level cableway (Yunjing Cableway and Zhongling Cableway) and the second level cableway (Fenglin Cableway). First Level Cableway: From Zhongtian Gate to halfway up the mountain Price: 70 RMB per person for the ascent, 65 RMB per person for the descent, 130 RMB per person for a round trip Second Level Cableway: From Zhongtian Gate to Ten-mile Gallery Price: 45 RMB per person for the ascent, 40 RMB per person for the descent, 80 RMB per person for a round trip Accommodation Suggestions: There are hotels and homestays available at the foot of the mountain and near the first level cableway. If you want to see the sunrise, you can stay at the top of the mountain, where there are youth hostels and homestays (good news is that the youth hostels now have air conditioning). Travel Suggestions: In summer, visitors who want to stargaze and watch the sunrise can pitch tents or rent tents at the mountain top, but remember to bring a windbreaker and a cold-proof liner as the temperature is low. In winter and spring, visitors who want to see the snowy scenery should bring down jackets, gloves, hats, warmers, and other warm clothing. There is a lot of snow on the mountain, so it's best to wear anti-slip and warm shoes for climbing, or prepare anti-slip ice claws. One or two days after the rain and snow, there is a high chance of seeing a sea of clouds and sunset glow, so you can check the weather forecast in advance. Photography Suggestions: 1. Ten-mile Gallery is very suitable for portrait photography. 2. The main peak of Funiu Mountain is suitable for watching the sunrise and photographing the Golden Top Taoist Temples, and you can also use drones to capture panoramic views of the sea of clouds. 3. Jade Emperor Peak is suitable for watching the sunrise and taking photos for check-ins. 4. Liangbaotai is suitable for watching the sunset and taking photos for check-ins. 5. Golden Temple is suitable for portrait photography and check-ins.