Xi gong fan zhuang kuai can ting ( xi gong xiao jie dian )

The taste is good, and most importantly, the price is affordable and you can eat well and fill yourself up.

The taste is very good, this is a shop that all foodies have visited.

Luoyang Xigong Street, a variety of snacks, also available

🌟 Forgot about Luoyang, this place is just too amazing! The autumn colors in November are breathtaking, and you can experience the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty for only 1.5k RMB per person! 🌟 Just got back from Luoyang, and I was truly stunned by the autumn colors of this ancient capital! 🍁 I thought November was the off-season for tourism, but I encountered the sea of ​​clouds at Laojun Mountain, the sunset at Longmen Grottoes, and the first snow at Yingtian Gate… 3 days and 2 nights for only 1580 RMB, wearing Hanfu, enjoying a water banquet, and visiting museums—the experience was simply divine! My best friend asked if I secretly spent money on in-game purchases, but actually I just figured out how to save money! 😉 💸 Budget: 3 days 2 nights cost 1580 yuan, every penny was well spent. Activity Costs (per person) Money-Saving Tips: Round-trip transportation 600 yuan (second-class high-speed rail) Book tickets in advance, cheaper with a transfer in Zhengzhou. Accommodation 2 nights 300 yuan (guesthouse in the old town) Choose the area around Luoyi Ancient City, 150 yuan per person/night. Attraction tickets 380 yuan (combined ticket + special offer) Buy the "One Ticket to Luoyang" combined ticket to save half. Food and drinks 300 yuan (treasure trove of snacks at every meal) Free soup refills at soup restaurants, shared meals at the night market. Total 1580 yuan. Student discount on tickets! 💡 Key to Saving Money: ✅ Combined ticket for Yingtianmen + Longmen Grottoes + Laojun Mountain: 99 RMB (Original price 250+ RMB) ✅ Choose a guesthouse in the old town area; super convenient walking distance to the night market and subway station. ✅ Breakfast: Beef soup with shredded pancakes (8 RMB all you can eat); combining night market snacks is even more cost-effective. 🏞️ Attractions: Limited-time November experience, don't miss it! 1️⃣ Laojun Mountain – The ultimate romance of sea of ​​clouds and red leaves Must see: Peak red leaf season in October and November! Take the first-level cable car up the mountain and hike for 1.5 hours to the Golden Summit; the surging sea of ​​clouds is like a fairyland. Night Climb (Free, Registration Required), breathtaking mountain climb under the starry sky! Hidden Option: Stay overnight at the "Dream Valley" guesthouse at the summit (300 RMB/night), then walk 20 minutes in the morning to watch the sunrise over the gilded peak. 2️⃣ Longmen Grottoes – A Buddhist Kingdom's Sunset and Night Light Spectacle Highlights: Enter the park at 6 PM (90 RMB entrance fee). The Vairocana Buddha stands compassionate and solemn under the sunset, and the Yi River reflects the Buddha's light after the night lights are turned on. Bonus: Night tours are suspended in November, but the "Longmen Free Music Concert" is free (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM). 3️⃣ Yingtian Gate – Snowfall at Tianmen + Tang Dynasty Time Travel Activities: Snowfall show every night at 7 PM/8 PM (until the end of December), wear Hanfu and climb the tower to take stunning "Snow Falling on the Divine Capital" photos. In-Depth Experience: Watch the "Tang Palace Banquet" live performance (208 RMB including entrance fee), and become a Tang Dynasty official to participate in Empress Wu's coronation. 4️⃣ Luoyang Museum – A Free Treasure Trove and Winter Escape Features: A collection of 50,000 cultural relics, including a Tang Dynasty tri-colored black-glazed horse and an Eastern Han Dynasty stone mythical beast. Tip: Closed on Tuesdays! Book 3 days in advance and rent an AR audio guide (20 RMB/hour) for a more immersive experience. 🗺️ Itinerary: 3-day closed loop, no backtracking Day 1: Traversing the Tang Dynasty Culture Morning: Longmen Grottoes (rush early to see the Vairocana Buddha to avoid crowds) → Baiyuan Garden for autumn foliage viewing Afternoon: Luoyang Museum (free, reservation required) → Sui and Tang Dynasty City Ruins Botanical Garden Ginkgo Avenue Evening: Yingtianmen Light Show + Snowfall → Luoyi Ancient City, wear Hanfu and take photos of the lantern night view Day 2: Natural Wonders Blessing Route Full Day: Laojun Mountain (cable car round trip 130 RMB, hike "Ten-Mile Painting Screen" to see the sea of ​​clouds and red leaves) Evening: Return to the city and eat at Guanji Water Banquet (Peony Swallow Dish + Meat Slices in Soup, 60 RMB per person) Day 3: Local Life and Slow Living Morning: Baima Temple (Chinese and foreign Buddhist halls + ginkgo and red walls) → Di Renjie's Tomb - Lesser-Known Spot for Photo Ops Afternoon: Eat at the Shizijie Night Market (12 RMB/bowl) for "Bu Fan Tang" (a type of soup) → Buy peony flower cakes as souvenirs 🍜 Food Section: Eat your fill at the night market for 20 RMB, and experience the legendary Water Banquet! 🔥 Must-Try List (10-30 RMB per person, you'll be stuffed!) Food Prices | Shop Recommendations | Highlights | Beef Soup 8 RMB/bowl | Longlin Road's No.1 Beef Soup Restaurant: Rich first broth, free refills + shredded pancakes | Water Banquet 60 RMB/person | Guanji Water Banquet Old Shop | Peony Swallow Dish: Artwork-like, spicy and appetizing | Xiaojie Potstickers 15 RMB/serving | Xigong Restaurant: Intangible Cultural Heritage Snacks, golden brown and juicy | "Bu Fan Tang" 12 RMB/bowl | Shizijie Night Market: Spicy and warming, perfect with baked pancakes 💣 Avoidance Tips: "Hanfu photoshoot" prices at the scenic area entrance are chaotic; choose studios with clearly marked prices. There are few accommodations on the top of Laojun Mountain; it's recommended to make a day trip or stay in a guesthouse halfway up the mountain. 💎 November Exclusive Bonus: Unlock Hidden Joy for 30 Yuan Morning Photography at Baima Temple: Opens at 7:40 AM with the fewest crowds; red walls, ginkgo trees, and exotic Buddhist halls make for perfect photos. Night Tour of Jiuzhou Pond: 28 yuan ticket for the "Wind Rises in Luoyang" performance, an immersive journey back to the Tang Dynasty. Market Shopping: Buy Sichuan peppercorns (10 yuan/pack) and freshly baked peony cakes (5 yuan/each) at the Minzhu Road morning market. Final Ramblings: November in Luoyang is truly a treasure trove— Enjoy ginkgo trees under the warm 20°C sun, comfort yourself with 8 yuan beef soup, Wear Hanfu for a hundred yuan and experience the beauty of a prosperous era, spend the whole day in free museums! Forget Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, here I spent 1.5k yuan and felt like a Tang Dynasty nobleman for three days 😭 #RuGe'sJourney #CityHumanitiesNotes #NicheDiscoverySociety

Chongzuo, Guangxi Chongzuo is characterized by its border scenery and karst landforms, making it a great place to experience transnational culture and hidden natural wonders. 1. Core Attractions: Detian Transnational Waterfall (entrance fee 80 yuan, most spectacular during the high-water season from April to October, with bamboo rafts for close-up views); Mingshi Pastoral Area (entrance fee 60 yuan including electric cart, bamboo rafts gliding through the peaks and forests, comparable to "Little Guilin"); Friendship Pass (free, ID required, visits to the Zhennanguan Victory Site, distant views of Vietnam); Tongling Grand Canyon (entrance fee 115 yuan, views of the 188-meter Tongling Waterfall and primeval forest caves). 2. Local Delicacies: Must-try dishes include grilled fish wrapped in banana leaves, five-colored sticky rice, and the tangy and spicy pickled vegetables and Vietnamese spring rolls. Authentic Vietnamese drip coffee can be found on the streets of Shuolong Town. 3. Accommodation and Transportation: We recommend staying in Zhuang-style stilted houses near Mingshi Pastoral Area. Budget-friendly guesthouses cost 200-300 yuan per night. You can first take the high-speed train to Nanning, then transfer to a shared ride or tourist bus to Daxin County. Driving along the Hena Expressway offers beautiful scenery along the way. Shanxi Shanxi is known for its ancient architecture and Buddhist culture. "See the cultural relics of Shanxi," making it suitable for history and culture enthusiasts. 1. Core Attractions: Yungang Grottoes (a World Heritage Site, with exquisite Buddha carvings, especially Caves 5 and 6); Pingyao Ancient City (well-preserved Ming and Qing dynasty architecture; you can climb the city walls, visit the Rishengchang Exchange House, and see the "Encounter Pingyao" live performance); Wutai Mountain (one of the four sacred Buddhist mountains, with the Wuye Temple being very popular; Dailuo Peak offers panoramic views of Taihuai Town); Wang Family Courtyard ("The Folk Palace," featuring distinctive wood carvings, brick carvings, and stone carvings). 2. Local Delicacies: Knife-cut noodles with rich gravy, fragrant Pingyao beef, savory and slightly vinegared braised pork, and oat noodles with mutton sauce – absolutely delicious! 3. Accommodation and Transportation: In Taiyuan, choose accommodation near Liuxiang; in Pingyao, stay at a traditional inn in the ancient city; in Wutaishan, stay in Taihuai Town. High-speed rail within the province is convenient, but attractions are far apart, so driving or hiring a car offers more freedom. Reservations for popular attractions should be made in advance through the "Visit Shanxi" mini-program. Xi'an, Shaanxi The ancient capital of thirteen dynasties, a blend of historical sites and culinary culture, ideal for a trip that combines cultural experiences with delicious food. 1. Core Attractions: Qin Shi Huang Terracotta Warriors Museum (ticket price 150 RMB including shuttle bus; early arrival recommended to avoid crowds); Xi'an City Wall (bicycle rental 45 RMB/3 hours; climb from the South Gate to watch the sunset); Tang Paradise (free admission; nighttime parades and musical fountain at the North Square of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda); Shaanxi History Museum (free admission, reservations required; rich collection of artifacts). 2. Local Delicacies: Lao Mi Jia Paomo (pita bread soaked in mutton soup) and Dingjia Xiaosourou (crispy fried pork) in Sajinqiao; "Smashing Bowl Wine" and Zhashui potato cakes in Yongxingfang; also delicious desserts like oil-splashed ice cream and Chahualong (tea-themed alley). 3. Accommodation and Transportation: The Bell Tower commercial area offers convenient transportation; the area around the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is ideal for nighttime exploration; the city's subway system covers most attractions; the airport can be reached directly from the city center via Metro Line 14, making travel very convenient. Henan Luoyang "Millennial Imperial Capital, City of Peonies," focusing on Sui and Tang Dynasty culture and grotto art, with a strong ancient atmosphere. 1. Core Attractions: Longmen Grottoes (a World Cultural Heritage site; the Vairocana Buddha at Xishan Grottoes is a must-see; afternoon visit is ideal for sunset photography); White Horse Temple (China's first officially established Buddhist temple, also featuring an international Buddhist temple area with Thai, Burmese, and Indian styles); Luoyi Ancient City (free admission, reservations required; perfect for Hanfu photoshoots, most beautiful at dusk); Yingtian Gate (night tour with light show, experience the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty). 2. Local Delicacies: Luoyang Water Banquet features Peony Swallow Dish and Lian Tang Meat Slices, along with various specialty soups. Tie Xie Li Song Lamb Soup and Nan Guan Small Bowl Beef Soup are authentic, and Xiaojie Potstickers are a local specialty. 3. Accommodation and Transportation: The old city area is convenient for exploring night markets, while Xigong District has a thriving commercial sector. Metro Lines 1 and 2 cover major attractions; Luoyang Longmen Station is close to the Longmen Grottoes. Hanfu rental + makeup and styling costs 49-129 yuan for a full day's wear.