Autumn Luoyang Guide: Highly Rated Hotels in the Heart of Attractions Hanfu Experience + Off-the-Beaten-Path Autumn Viewing

🏨 Accommodation Recommendations Luoyang Ancient Capital Stroll Hotel Right outside the door to the right is Yingtian Gate and the Heavenly Hall; to the left are Lijing Gate, Luoyi Ancient City, and many must-visit spots. Very close to attractions, perfect for walking and exploring. The subway station is right outside the door, making travel convenient. Many Hanfu shops at the entrance are perfect for costume changes and photo ops. Nearby is also a snack street. Luoyang Ancient Capital Stroll Hotel (Yingtian Gate Luoyi Ancient City Branch) 🌞 Day 1: First Encounter with the Prosperous Tang Dynasty Fireworks (Around the Hotel) 📍 Yingtian Gate (Free Light Show) Arrive before 7:30 PM at the north square center spot. The 30-meter-high city wall features the "Heaven’s Gate Has a Way" projection paired with the background music of Empress Wu Zetian’s enthronement—goosebumps guaranteed! For a “Castle in the Sky” style photo, go to the front square’s pool, shoot from a low angle to capture the building and its reflection, wearing a gold-embroidered horse-face skirt and holding an antique-style lantern is amazing. 📍 Luoyi Ancient City (Free Admission) One of the best spots for Hanfu photo ops with very fun interactive performances. Rent a Hezi skirt (recommend "Furong Xuan," makeup and styling 150+ RMB, very exquisite). In the evening, go to the moat to photograph the Wenfeng Tower’s reflection. After the lanterns light up, the red walls and round fans create a full atmosphere. 🍜 Dinner: At Minzhu Street’s "Guan Ji Water Banquet Old Shop," order small portions of Peony Yan Vegetable and meat slices in soup, about 30 RMB per person to eat until full; then show off with a cup of "Tea Xu Mudan Pavilion" Peony Milk Tea, made with Baima Temple milk, super rich and fragrant. 🍁 Day 2: A Double Harvest of History and Autumn Scenery 📍 Longmen Grottoes (Ticket 90 RMB, half price for students) Arrive before 7:30 AM at the northwest gate! There is a hidden spot on the steps to the left of the Vairocana Buddha to shoot the Buddha’s profile and the panoramic view of the Yi River. In the afternoon, visit the "Luoyang Ancient Art Museum" nearby, where the underground tomb group is quiet and the Tang Dynasty murals are stunning. 📍 Wangcheng Park (Chrysanthemum Exhibition Only) October is the 18th Golden Autumn Chrysanthemum Exhibition, featuring 100,000 chrysanthemum pots creating a pink-purple Monet-style landscape. There are 17 exquisite photo spots where every shot is a masterpiece. 🍢 Late Night Snack: In the old city at "He Ji Spicy Beef Tripe," sesame sauce and red oil combo skewers are 1 RMB each, perfect with barbecue. 🍜 Lunch: At "Xiao Jie Tian Fu," try the potstickers with sweet and sour potato slices, then a bowl of hot and sour noodles, a local favorite. 💡 Avoid Pitfalls & Tips 1. Don’t go for cheap Hanfu! Choose underskirts with steel hoops to avoid exposure and enhance your figure. 2. Don’t drive in the old city! Park at the subway Line 1 "Youth Palace Station," then use shared bikes for more flexibility and to avoid electric bike traffic. 3. For Baima Temple parking, navigate to the west gate parking lot, which is much emptier than the main gate and just a 5-minute walk. 4. For souvenirs, buy "Zhen Butong" Peony Fresh Flower Cakes, freshly baked and flaky. Autumn in Luoyang is hidden in the shadows of red walls and chrysanthemums, and also in the steam rising from noodle soup. Wear comfortable shoes and stroll slowly—every step tells a thousand-year story~