Luoyang Longmen Grottoes in Henan | Meeting you across time and space
Each province has a prominent internet-famous city. Only Henan does not, Shandong has Zibo, Shaanxi has Xi'an, Sichuan has Chengdu, Zhejiang has Hangzhou...
If Henan were to choose an internet-famous city, it would undoubtedly be Luoyang! Luoyang has the strongest internet-famous city genes.
From Henan Satellite TV's 'Tang Palace Night Banquet', 'Luo Shen Water Fu', 'Longmen Diamond', to the popular TV series 'Wind Rises Luoyang'...
Luoyang has always been busy.
Luoyang is Henan's 'millennium second'. It has the most domineering name in the country, also known as 'China', and 'God's Capital'. Looking at the whole network, there is no second city name that is so loud!
Although Luoyang's GDP is less than half of the provincial capital Zhengzhou, it can crush Zhengzhou in terms of fame.
Luoyang is known as the 'ancient capital of thirteen dynasties'! It has been the capital for more than 1500 years, and a total of 105 emperors have clocked in at Luoyang. It's a real fighter in the imperial capital!
It's not an exaggeration to say that Chinese culture was born in Luoyang. Luoyang is a city chosen by heaven, born with a golden spoon.
Luoyang has three unique features: water banquet, peony, and grottoes.
Today we are going to Luoyang's Longmen Grottoes
It is the ceiling of Chinese grotto art.
Entering the Longmen Grottoes, you can understand why Lushena is known as the largest and most carved grotto.
From the entrance and exit of the scenic spot to Longmen and then to the grottoes, it seems to have traveled through time and space, from modern society back to more than 1500 years ago, standing in front of such grottoes deeply feel the power of history, and also sigh at the insignificance of individuals.
Lushena in Sanskrit means 'light shines everywhere, light is universal'. It is said to be modeled after Wu Zetian. It is said that one morning, Wu Zetian was dressing up, and Emperor Tang Gaozong praised her for her dignified appearance, elegant and noble, with the demeanor of a Bodhisattva. Wu Zetian replied, no matter how good it is, it will be a pile of dry bones after a hundred years, who knows what I look like. Tang Gaozong decided to carve a large Buddha statue according to Wu Zetian's portrait. In order to make this statue more exquisite and last forever, Wu Zetian also donated 20,000 guan of rouge and powder money.
Scenic spots:
The Longmen Grottoes are very large, divided into West Mountain Grottoes, East Mountain Grottoes, Xiangshan Temple, Baiyuan, it takes 4-5h to visit all
Route:
Buy tickets online and navigate to the Dashi Gate ticket check, go straight in, don't go to the service Z heart, otherwise it will take more than 20 minutes
Explanation:
Ticket check point interpreter, 30/person, deposit 200, can also be explained in real time positioning in the Longmen Grottoes applet
Play:
Longmen Ancient Street→West Mountain Grottoes→Manshui Bridge→East Mountain Grottoes→Buddha Worship Platform→Xiangshan Temple→Baiyuan (single line tour of the scenic spot, no backtracking)
Scenic spot introduction
1⃣West Mountain Grottoes: Most of the scenic spots are here, you can spend more time visiting and taking photos
2⃣East Mountain Grottoes: There are fewer grottoes here, and they are very small, and can be visited quickly
3⃣Buddha Worship Platform: Here you can take a panoramic view of the Lushena Buddha (it is said to be carved according to Wu Zetian's face), very photogenic, 200 meters ahead of Manshui Bridge
4⃣Xiangshan Temple: The temple is not big, you need to climb stairs, the steps are very high and steep, it is quite tiring, you can go and see if you have time
5⃣Baiyuan: Bai Juyi's cemetery, divided into Qinggu, tomb body, poetry gallery three parts
If you have enough physical strength, you can visit the East Mountain Grottoes, Xiangshan Temple, and Baiyuan. If you don't have enough physical strength and time, it's worth just visiting the West Mountain Grottoes. I haven't seen the night view, I don't know if there are still lights on
📝Note tips:
The journey back is a bit far, but it's only a 15-minute walk
If you don't want to walk, you can take a sightseeing bus, 10r/person
You can bring some supplies and water, the scenic spot is slightly expensive
The appearance of the Buddha Lushena is amazing, noble, dignified, smiling, charitable, beautiful, elegant, and indescribable magical charm. After thousands of years of reincarnation, I was fortunate to come to worship the Buddha Lushena for thousands of miles. I only looked at it, I felt excited and my eyes were wet. . . . The South has no great mercy, rescue the suffering of the Lushena Buddha, please bless the world's happiness and well-being, from physical and mental pain, auspicious and happy, world peace!
Longmen Grottoes, located in Luoyang City, Henan Province, China, is one of the most famous cave art treasures in China. I have always dreamed of coming here in person and witnessing the magnificent and magical Lushena Buddha. This spring, I finally realized my dream. In the morning, I set off with my friends and came to Longmen Grottoes. Longmen Grottoes are located in the beautiful Yihe Valley, with beautiful scenery and pleasant scenery. Along the way, we are all immersed in the beautiful natural scenery, and the expectations of the Lushena Buddha in our hearts are gradually heating up. Entering the Longmen Grottoes, I was immediately attracted by the magnificent sight. Thousands of grotto carvings are spread among the mountains, and after thousands of years, they still retain their colorful colors. We decided to go first to the fifth cave where the Luchera Buddha is located. As soon as I entered the fifth cave, I felt a solemn and mysterious atmosphere. The huge Buddha statue stood there solemnly, 17 meters high and 35 meters wide, one of the largest Buddha statues in the Longmen Grottoes. The Lushena Buddha was carved with bluestone, with smooth lines and solemnity, which was awe-inspiring. His face was full of kindness, his hands on his knees, his palms up, as if giving wisdom and compassion to the world. Around the Buddha of Luchera, murals and reliefs also showcased the outstanding talents of ancient artists. These works vividly depict Buddhist stories and historical scenes, filled with nuanced details and breathtaking skills. We stayed long before the Buddha in Lushena and immersed ourselves in this religious atmosphere. In the silent cave, it seems that you can hear the wisdom of the Buddha and feel the peace and tranquility of the heart. After visiting the Lushena Buddha, we continue to explore other caves. Each cave has its own unique charm, and different Buddha statues, murals and reliefs open our eyes. The beauty of the art of Longmen Grottoes is breathtaking. During the whole visit, I not only felt the greatness of ancient art, but also deeply understood the profound connotation of Buddhist culture. Longmen Grottoes are a treasure of Chinese culture and a treasure trove of human civilization. I am deeply honored to be able to visit and feel the breath of history. Finally, we took a photo at the foot of the mountain in Longmen Grottoes and left the intoxicating place with emotion with a deep impression of this wonderful trip. I believe that the magnificentness of the Longmen Grottoes and the Lushena Buddha will remain in my heart forever and become a precious memory of my life. This visit made me cherish my life more and gave me a deeper understanding and respect for Buddhist culture. I look forward to coming again in the future and continuing to appreciate the wonders of Longmen Grottoes
The Lushena Buddha is the highest artistic level, the most rigorous overall design and the largest statue in the Longmen Grottoes. It is known as the "Oriental Mona Lisa" and the "most beautiful statue in the world" by foreign tourists.
Located in Lushena Buddha in Fengxian Temple, Xishan Grottoes in Luoyang, it was built in Tang Gaozong Xianheng for four years (672 AD). It is the highest art level, the most rigorous overall design and the largest statue in Longmen Grottoes. It is the most worth seeing.
The Lushena Buddha is the highest artistic level, the most rigorous overall design and the largest statue in the Longmen Grottoes. It is known as the "Oriental Mona Lisa" and "the most beautiful statue in the world" by foreign tourists. It is rumored to be carved according to Wu Zetian's portrait.
The instructor is very professional!