Follow this guide to visit Laojun Mountain and immerse yourself in the world of immortals

A complete travel guide to Laojun Mountain, taking you to meet the real version of "Yunding Palace" Laojun Mountain, a famous Taoist mountain located in Luanchuan County, Luoyang City, Henan Province, is well-known for its magnificent natural scenery and profound cultural heritage. It is like a real version of "Genting Palace". If you also plan to go to Laojun Mountain, you may wish to refer to this guide. 1. 🧳Pre-trip preparation: Ticket booking: Book tickets in advance on the official public account or major travel platforms. The ticket price is 100 yuan and is valid for 48 hours. Remember to check in advance whether there are any discounts or free ticket policies. For example, children under 12 years old and under 1.4 meters in height, seniors over 60 years old, disabled people, and active military personnel all have free ticket policies. [Bed] Accommodation Arrangement: 1. Accommodation on the top of the mountain: If you want to watch the sunrise, the Zhenyun B&B on the top of the mountain is an excellent choice. You can see the sea of ​​clouds when you open the window, but the price is relatively high, 400+ in the off-season; if you have a limited budget, you can consider the Jinding Youth Hostel, 100+, but there are only public bathrooms. 2. Accommodation on the mountainside: Such as Wu Qianyan Hotel in Laojun Mountain, which offers a view of the golden summit and sea of ​​clouds, butler service and floor heating. The price is moderate and the cost performance is high. 3. Accommodation at the foot of the mountain: There are various hotel options, such as Luanchuan Yishuiwan Hotel, which is a Hui-style garden hotel overlooking Laojun Mountain to the south and Yishui River to the north. 📝Note tips: [Star] Clothing: The temperature at the top of the mountain is about 10℃ lower than that at the foot of the mountain. Be sure to bring a windproof and warm jacket. In winter, you need to prepare a thick down jacket, warm pants, cotton shoes, etc.; it is also recommended to bring a thin jacket in other seasons. [Star] Equipment: power bank, trekking poles (available for rent at the foot of the mountain), comfortable sports shoes, and crampons for anti-slip in winter when it snows. [Star] Optional items: If you want to take photos, you can bring Hanfu or horse-faced skirt. There are shops at the foot of the mountain where you can rent them for about 30 yuan per day. You can also prepare hot packs, self-heating foods, etc. 2. 🚉 Transportation strategy: High Speed ​​Rail: First arrive at Luoyang Longmen Station, then transfer to the scenic area through bus after exiting the station, which takes 2 hours and costs about 60 yuan. Self-driving [Taxi]: Directly navigate to "Laojun Mountain Yunjing Cableway" or "Laojun Mountain Zhongling Cableway", parking fee is 10 yuan/day. Please note that private cars can only go to the cable car entrance, and don’t believe the scalpers at the foot of the mountain who say you can “drive up the mountain”. 3. Tour route recommendation [ThumbsUp] 👀One-day tour (cableway throughout, easy and labor-saving): Yunjing Cableway/Zhongling Cableway (15 minutes) → Fenglin Cableway (10 minutes) → Shili Huaping (1.5 hours walk, enjoy the fairyland-like stone forest landscape) → Jinding Taoist Temple Group (experience the magnificent Taoist architecture, check in and take photos). 👀In-depth tour (suitable for hiking enthusiasts): Dream Valley (experience the quiet canyon scenery) → Zhaigou (appreciate the natural scenery) → Glass Water Slide (experience the exciting slide) → 3-hour hike to Jinding (appreciate the scenery along the way and challenge yourself). 4. 👍Most recommended: [One] Sunrise at the Golden Summit (5:30 - 6:30): Stay at the top of the mountain or take the night bus up the mountain at 3 a.m. When the first rays of light penetrate the clouds and illuminate the golden temples, you will feel like you are on a journey to a stunning feast on earth. [Two] Sunset Molten Gold (18:30 - 19:00): Go to the glass observation deck and take photos of silhouettes under the sunset glow. The built-in soft light filter makes for super photos. [Three] The sea of ​​clouds is rolling: You will most likely see it when the sky clears up after the rain. The mountains are looming in the clouds. Wearing Hanfu and running, you will feel like you have traveled to the world of immortals. 5. [ThumbsUp] Take photos and check in 1. The square in front of Daodefu Palace: Use a wide-angle lens to take pictures of the three golden palaces in the same frame. It is recommended to bring a selfie stick to easily take magnificent photos. 2. Nantianmen Steps: Take a low-angle upward shot with the sea of ​​clouds as the background, and you will instantly become a fairy in heaven. 3. Glass observation deck: Pretend to be “falling from the clouds” and wear a light-colored long skirt to look more “fairy-like”. 4. Mazongling: The best spot for aerial photography, where you can have a panoramic view of the mountains and take stunning panoramic photos. 6. 💰Cost details: Ticket price: 100 yuan (half price for students). Cableway: The round trip fare for the first-level cableway is 130 yuan, and the round trip fare for the second-level cableway is 80 yuan. Food and Beverage: Instant noodles 12 yuan (free hot water), mountaintop restaurant 50 yuan per person. 7. 📝Note tips: [!]Time arrangement: The last cable car down the mountain is usually at 18:30. Please plan your trip reasonably to avoid missing it. [!] Weather factors: Don’t give up even on rainy days. It is often easier to see the beautiful sea of ​​clouds after the rain. Check the weather forecast in advance and be prepared. [!]Signal problem: The signal at the top of the mountain is not good. It is recommended to save important information in advance, or even prepare some cash as a backup.