Two-Day Luoyang Itinerary for Go-Getters!

Visiting Luoyang? The Longmen Grottoes and Laojun Mountain are must-sees. This itinerary helps you experience the best of Luoyang's history and natural beauty in just two days and one night. Itinerary Day 1: Longmen Grottoes - Lijing Gate Head to the Longmen Grottoes in the morning. Driving or taking a taxi to the Northwest Service Area is recommended. Park and walk to the ticket office. Tickets cost CNY 90. Recommended route: Great Stone Gate Entrance - Longmen Bridge - Yu Wang Pond - Qianxi Temple - Binyang Three Caves - Ten Thousand Buddha Cave - Fengxian Temple - Guyang Cave - Yaofang Cave - Yi Que Bridge - Leigutai Three Caves - Kanjing Temple - Worship Platform - Xiangshan Temple - Bai Garden. After your visit, head to Lijing Gate for some delicious food and experience the charm of the old city. Day 2: Laojun Mountain Depart for Laojun Mountain in the morning. Tickets cost CNY 100. You can drive into the park (parking in designated lots when there's a capacity limit) or take the park's shuttle bus. Take the Cloud View/Zhongling Cable Car (Level 1) to Zhongtian Gate, transfer to the Fenglin Cable Car (Level 2), then walk along Cloud View Road - Ten Mile Gallery - Mazong Ridge/Funiu Mountain Main Peak - Golden Summit. Enjoy the magnificent scenery before descending and returning. Transportation • Longmen Grottoes: Take bus No. 81 from Luoyang Railway Station; or take Subway Line 2 to Longmen High-Speed Rail Station and then take a taxi. • Laojun Mountain: Direct buses are available from Luoyang Bus Station; if driving, take the Luoluan Expressway and exit at Luanchuan, then follow the signs. Food Recommendations • Luoyang Water Banquet: A traditional feast with 24 dishes, a mix of meat and vegetables, offering a variety of flavors. • Beef Soup: A famous Luoyang snack with rich, savory, and nourishing broth. • Bu Fan Tang: A savory and sour soup, rich but not greasy.