[2025 Luoyang Stay] Travel Guide for Ruilai Yuelu Hotel (Updated Mar)

The hustle and bustle of the city is like an invisible shackle, making it hard to breathe. Last weekend, I decisively set off from Luoyang and headed to the Shangu Qiaqia in Xingyang, just a 1.5-hour drive away. This trip took me directly from a tired worker to a real-life paradise! As soon as I arrived in the valley, a landscape painting unfolded before my eyes. The rolling green hills were like the gentle arms of the earth. The clear lake reflected the blue sky and white clouds. The sun shone on my body, warm and soft, as if every pore was greedily absorbing the essence of nature. The activities here are ridiculously abundant! I first boarded a kayak and shuttled across the water, the splashing water hitting my face, bringing a hint of coolness. On the rock climbing wall on the shore, people were constantly challenging themselves, making victorious cheers. Under the guidance of a professional coach, I also tried diving and saw the colorful world underwater. The shock was indescribable. When I was tired, I ordered a cup of coffee and a dessert, sat under the parasol, sunbathed, chatted with my friends, and took photos that were full of atmosphere. Shangu Qiaqia is really suitable for all kinds of gatherings. I saw families laughing and playing on the grass, couples walking hand in hand enjoying the scenery, girlfriends taking photos with each other, and company teams organizing fun team building activities. The facilities at Shangu Qiaqia are amazing! There are clean public restrooms and changing rooms with showers, and free Wi-Fi coverage. To my surprise, the water for washing hands was hot! Free parking is available in the surrounding open space, without any burden. In terms of catering, I brought a cassette stove and a gas tank, and had a barbecue with my friends, which was a lot of fun. If you don't want to do it yourself, you can order barbecue, burgers, and salads on site, averaging CNY 100+ per person. This trip to Shangu Qiaqia not only took me away from the hustle and bustle of the city, but also made me feel the healing power of nature. Every moment made me feel that life should be so pure and beautiful. Everyone, you can really go for it!

Trust me, everyone! Starting from Luoyang and heading to the Xinxiang South Taihang Tourism Resort is an absolute dream trip that will blow up your social media feeds. After checking in according to the recommendations of *Chinese National Geography*, I was completely captivated by the beauty along the way, and my photo album is bursting at the seams💥 The first stop is Youlong Bay. The real-life "Blue Tears" is even more stunning than I imagined! With the sunlight pouring down, the lake surface resembles a giant blue gemstone, sparkling and shimmering. Pick a sunny day, navigate to the "Xinxiang Baoshang Road Ganyangzhan Viewing Platform," and every shot you take will be a visual masterpiece. Next, we arrived at the free-to-enter [MISSING_TEXT]. It truly deserves its reputation as the "Little Jiangnan of Taihang." In spring, the vegetation is lush, and we camped and barbecued here, enjoying the mountain breeze and sizzling grilled meat while admiring the stunning landscape. After a day of fun, we stayed in a super stylish nearby guesthouse and enjoyed a relaxing time. Below is a self-driving one-day loop itinerary starting from Luoyang👇 📍First Stop: Depart from Luoyang and drive towards Baoshang Road for an immersive visit to Youlong Bay. 📍Second Stop: Head to Wujiawan and experience the charm of the Taihang water village. 📍Third Stop: Explore the Heimaogou Grand Canyon and marvel at the magnificence of nature. 📍Fourth Stop: Pass through Duohuo and head to the tranquil and ancient village of Doushui. 📍Fifth Stop: Drive through the Diecaidong Tunnel and return, enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way. Stop wasting your weekends at home! Gather your friends, depart from Luoyang, take a self-driving trip to the South Taihang Mountains, and embrace the mountains, rivers, and lakes!

I recently discovered a hidden gem—the Luoyang Li Du Folk Music Festival. It's a paradise for folk music lovers! At the Li Du Tavern, folk singers perform live every night from 9 pm to 12 am, playing classic and popular folk songs one after another. The atmosphere is amazing. In addition to music, there are also beautiful classical dance performances. The combination of classical dance and folk music is incredible! It's captivating and immersive. Oh, and the food there is fantastic too. Spicy hot pot, fragrant barbecue, heartwarming wontons and beef noodles, and a wide variety of snacks to go with your drinks. From the Rui Lai Yue Lv Hotel (take the Lijing Gate Luoyi Ancient City branch as an example), it's super easy to get there by taxi. Just set your destination to Li Du Tavern, and you'll arrive in 15–20 minutes for about CNY 20. If you want to save money, walk 5 minutes to the "Youth Palace" bus stop on Zhongzhou East Road, take bus No. 77 for 6 stops, get off at the "Longmen Avenue Gucheng Road Intersection South" stop, and walk for about 8 minutes. The whole journey takes about 40 minutes and costs only CNY 1–2. This hidden gem of a folk music festival is not to be missed! Come and experience the double delight of music and food 💕