[2025 Luoyang Stay] Travel Guide for Luoyang Yijian Inn (Yingtianmen Luoqi Ancient City Branch) (Updated May)

I recently took a vacation with friends and went to Luhun Reservoir in Song County, Luoyang. Not only did I get beautiful photos, but I also had a great mood 🌸🌸. A few of us strolled along the lake, talking and laughing, and chatting about various things we encountered in life. It feels like we have hope again ✌️ In the afternoon, we returned to Luoyang city, about an hour and a half drive away. We decided to stay in Luoyang for one night and chose Yijian Inn. I didn't expect to find such a treasure of a hotel 🤭 ✅ The location is excellent. The inn is located opposite Yingtianmen, next to the Paradise and Mingtang scenic spots, and it is a five-minute walk to both attractions. There is a subway station 500m from the inn, making transportation so convenient!!! ✅ The hotel rooms are very spacious, quaint, and the beds are soft and comfortable. There is also a projector in the room for watching movies. The bathroom has a separate shower and toilet, and disposable toiletries are provided. ✅ The service is super attentive. We got a free room upgrade, the front desk service was especially warm, and we even received a free gift when we checked out. There is also a parking lot about 300m from the inn. It's okay to walk there, but before we could find the place, the front desk staff kindly took us to park and helped us with our luggage 💞💞 The peonies will be in bloom next month, and I will stay at this inn again when I come to see the flowers 🥰🥰

Two days and one night Wuhan-Xuchang-Luoyang Tour Summary: [HighSpeedRail] Day 1: Wuhan → Xuchang (Pangdonglai, Shenhou Ancient Town) → Luoyang [HighSpeedRail] Day 2: Luoyang (Yingtian Gate, Tiantang Mingtang, Luoyi Ancient City) → Return to Wuhan --- 1. Wuhan → Xuchang - Transportation: It is recommended to take the high-speed rail. It takes about 2 hours from Wuhan to Xuchang and the ticket price is about 200 yuan. - Departure time: It is recommended to depart around 7 am and arrive in Xuchang around 9 am. 2. Lunch: Shacha noodles - Recommended restaurant: Sanba Road Xuchang Main Store - Meal time: 11:30 - 12:00 3. Xuchang Tour: Pang Donglai (we went to the Life Plaza store, you can buy more if you drive) - Play time: 12:30 - 14:00 - Attraction introduction: Pangdonglai is a famous commercial complex in Xuchang, integrating shopping, dining and entertainment. It is suitable for shopping and buying some local specialties. - Notes: - Pangdonglai has a large flow of people, so please take care of your belongings. - You can buy some Pangdonglai specialties, such as Free Love, Xuchang cigarettes, etc. 4. Xuchang Tour: Shenhou Ancient Town - Play time: 15:30 - 18:00 - Introduction to the attraction: Shenhou Ancient Town is a famous historical and cultural town in China, famous for its Jun porcelain. There are many well-preserved Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings in the ancient town, which is suitable for taking photos and experiencing historical culture. - Notes: - The roads in the ancient town are relatively narrow, so it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes. - You can buy some Jun porcelain as souvenirs, but be careful to distinguish the authenticity. 5. Xuchang → Luoyang - Transportation: Take the high-speed rail. It takes about 1.5 hours from Yuzhou to Luoyang, and the ticket price is about 100 yuan. - Departure time: It is recommended to depart around 19:00 in the afternoon and arrive in Luoyang around 21:00. 6. Accommodation in Luoyang: Yijian Inn - Check-in time: 22:00 - Features of the B&B: The B&B is located near Mingtang, with an elegant environment and an independent yard, suitable for relaxation. In the evening, you can drink tea, watch the moon in the courtyard and feel the tranquility of the ancient capital. - Notes: - Book your homestay in advance to ensure availability. - There are many Hanfu shops near the B&B, with a variety of choices. - Day 2: Tour in Luoyang 1. Breakfast: Luoyang local soup - Recommended restaurant: The soup restaurant near the B&B, we recommend trying beef soup and other special breakfasts. - Meal time: 8:00 - 9:00 2. Luoyang Tour: Yingtian Gate - Play time: 9:00 - 10:30 - Scenic spot introduction: Yingtian Gate is the south gate of Luoyang City in the Sui and Tang Dynasties. It is magnificent and is one of the landmark buildings in Luoyang. You can climb up the city wall and overlook the panoramic view of Luoyang City. - Notes: - The Sui and Tang City scenic area is large, so it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes. - You can learn some historical background in advance to increase the fun of the tour. (You can have fun for a whole day wearing Hanfu) 3. Luoyang Tour: Tiantang Mingtang - Play time: 10:30 - 12:00 - Introduction: Tiantang Mingtang was a royal Buddhist worship place during the reign of Wu Zetian. It has a unique architectural style and rich interior displays. At noon, you can try Luoyang Water Feast, Xiaojie Tianfu, etc. 4. Go to Luoyi Ancient City - Time arrangement: It is recommended to go to Luoyi Ancient City around 13:30 in the afternoon. - Transportation: If you start from Mingtang, you can choose to take a taxi or bus, the journey takes about 20-30 minutes. (You can also choose to share the tram, which is very convenient [Chin]) - Arrival time: Arrive at Luoyi Ancient City around 14:00. 5. Tour and take photos in Luoyi Ancient City - Play time: 14:00 - 17:30 - Attractions: - Luoyi Ancient City is a historical and cultural district in Luoyang, with quaint buildings, stone roads, small bridges and flowing water, full of ancient style. - There are many scenes suitable for taking photos here, such as the ancient city wall, ancient streets and alleys, lantern streets, small bridges and flowing water, etc. - There are many Hanfu experience stores in the ancient city, where you can rent Hanfu to take photos and immerse yourself in the ancient atmosphere. Evening: Return to Wuhan ---

Just 2 hours from Luoyang to this stunning "Black Myth: Wukong" filming location! ✨A Visual Feast Spanning 600 Years Hidden in a small village in southeastern Shanxi, this national treasure temple takes your breath away the moment you open its doors—24 suspended Devas sculptures descend from the ceiling, wrathful Vajras with flowing robes, Bodhisattvas with lowered eyes and gleaming ornaments. Ming Dynasty craftsmen created an eternal dreamscape using clay and mineral pigments. 🔥Dark Aesthetics at Its Finest Unlike traditional Buddhist statues' solemnity, the colored sculptures here are full of dramatic tension: ▪️ "Skull Deva" wearing a necklace of bones with explosive muscle definition ▪️ "Red-faced Judge" with vermillion skin + gilded armor creates an overwhelming presence ▪️ Suspended auspicious clouds like blood-red waves, deities arrayed in an apocalyptic scene 📸Photo Tips ▪️The main hall is dimly lit, recommended shooting at 10am (stunning Buddha's light effect when sunlight streams through the latticed windows) ▪️Use 0.5x wide-angle on phone to capture the entire 13m high suspended sculpture group ▪️Wear black and white plain clothes to create contrast with the vibrant sculptures 💡Practical Guide 📍Navigation: Tiefo Temple, Mishan Town, Gaoping City, Shanxi (no direct bus, driving/chartered car recommended) 🎫Admission: Free (make reservation by following "Wenlu Gaoping" WeChat account) 🚗Nearby: Kaihua Temple with Song Dynasty murals 5km away, perfect for a day of art pilgrimage ⚠️Notes ▪️No flash photography in the hall! The mineral pigments have oxidized for 600 years and need protection ▪️Not a tourist area, please stay quiet and don't disturb villagers ▪️Recommended to watch "Chinese Culture Code" documentary for background knowledge "The deities here breathe"—when 24 pairs of glass eyes suddenly meet yours in the shadows, you'll understand what it means to "see a thousand years in one glance" ❤️

I've been overwhelmed with work recently and I'm in urgent need of a spontaneous trip to heal my soul. This time the destination is Jiyuan-Jiuligou. We set out from Zhengzhou in the morning and drove for more than two hours to reach Jiuligou Scenic Area. As soon as I entered the scenic area, I was shocked by the beautiful scenery in front of me: white snow, hanging ice waterfalls, the whole world seemed to be muted, with only the crunching sound of snow under my feet. We chose an easier hiking route, walking up along the path covered with dead leaves 🍂. Along the way, there were stone walls covered with icicles and strange rocks of various shapes, as if we had walked into a world decorated with ice and snow☃️. At noon, I ate some food I brought with me in the scenic area, which dispelled the winter chill and warmed my body and mind [Cute]. (You can bring some food and drinks with you before you go, but be sure to take away any leftover garbage.) In the afternoon, we continued to explore the secrets of Jiuligou. We walked through a small path winding between the stone walls, and the view suddenly opened up. An ice waterfall fell from the sky, crystal clear, and sparkled brightly under the sunlight. We were immersed in the art of nature. We reluctantly left Jiuligou in the evening and drove to Luoyang, our destination for the next day. On the way, we saw the recommendation on Ctrip and chose to stay in a homestay next to the scenic spot. I didn't have high hopes because it was close to the scenic spot, but when I got there I found that the environment and transportation of this B&B were very good, and it was only a few minutes away from the scenic spot. The B&B consists of two separate small buildings, a cafe and a large yard. It is very cozy. What surprised me most is that the B&B also has its own terrace, from which you can directly see the lights of the scenic area. Enjoying the tranquility and admiring the dazzling light show, I feel that all my fatigue has been swept away. **Travel Tips:** * Tickets for Jiuligou Scenic Area: Free (Insurance 10 yuan/person) * Recommended time for visiting: half a day (a day with enough energy for hiking 😎) * Luoyang B&B recommendation: Yijian Inn * Transportation: It is recommended to drive by yourself. There is a parking lot in the scenic area.