[Luoyang Laojun Mountain] Ultimate Tour Guide | Taoist Holy Land of Cloud Sea Wonderland ☁️

#Register for August Hotel Tester 2025 - **Taoism Ancestral Temple**: Legendary place where Laozi retreated to practice Buddhism - **World Geopark**: Unique granite peaks and forests - **TikTok viral spot**: Golden Summit Taoist temple complex + spectacular sea of clouds - **Seasonal beauty**: Spring azaleas / Summer summer retreat / Autumn crimson leaves / Winter snowscape 🕒 Best Seasons ☀️ **June-August**: Summer resort (average 22°C) 🍁 **Mid-October-Early November**: Mountains blanketed in crimson leaves ❄️ **December-February**: A fairytale of ice and snow (crampons required) 🚫 Avoid May Day and National Day (crowded and unpredictable) 🚠 Recommended hiking routes **Lazy Guide**: 1. Level 1 Cable Car (Zhongling/Yunjing Cable Car) → 2. Level 2 Cable Car (Fenglin Cable Car) → 3. 40-minute walk to Golden Summit **Challenger Version**: 6-8 hour hike (the Ten-Li Painting Screen section is superb) 📸 Must-see spots ✅ Sunrise at the Golden Temple (ascend at 4 AM) ✅ Glass Observation Deck (cliffside thrill) ✅ Laozi Cultural Garden (the world's largest statue of Laozi) ✅ Cloud Sea Cable Bridge (feel like soaring through the clouds) ✅ Liangbao Terrace at night (lit up, looks like a celestial palace) 💡 Experienced Traveler Tips - Bring warm clothing (the summit is 10°C cooler than the base) - Stay at the summit to watch the sunrise (book a month in advance) - Save money by buying a combined ticket (entrance fee + two cable car sections) - Bring your own food (food is expensive and limited on the mountain) 🏨 Accommodation Guide 1. **Mountaintop Hostel** (bed 150 MOP/person, near Golden Summit) 2. **Mid-mountain B&B** (300-500 NT$/night, relatively comfortable) 3. **Camping** (Tent rental: 200 NT$/tent) 🚗 Transportation Guide 📍 Find "Laojun Mountain Scenic Area" (2 hours from Luoyang) 🚌 Direct bus from Luoyang Station (50 NT$/person) 🚖 Round-trip chartered car: approximately 400 NT$ 🅿️ Parking: 10 NT$/day **Fun Facts**: • The Golden Summit was constructed using 20 tons of copper • The sea of clouds appears over 200 days annually • Winter features the spectacular "icicles" **Notes**: ⚠️ Weather can change quickly, so bring a raincoat ⚠️ Do not feed wild squirrels ⚠️ Protect the environment of Taoist sacred sites After your visit, consider visiting the Longtan Grand Canyon or Chongdu Valley for a truly unique and cultural experience! Remember to take your time to savor the beauty of Laojun Mountain, don't rush~ 🌄✨