Laojun Mountain Guide: Unlock the Snowy Scenery of the Cloud-Top Palace and Golden Summit!

🌟【Must-Visit Spots at Laojun Mountain】 1️⃣ Golden Summit Taoist Temple Complex: The golden halls at the summit are breathtaking at sunrise and when lit up at night! Lights turn on at 4 AM, creating a magical "heavenly palace lantern" effect amidst the sea of clouds. Stay at a mountain-top homestay (recommend "Zhenyun Lodge" for waking up to cloud views). 2️⃣ Ten-Mile Scenic Gallery: A cliffside walkway with stunning views at every step, featuring bizarre peaks and rocks like a natural painting. Wear light-colored outfits for better photos! 3️⃣ Dream-Chasing Valley: Less crowded with beautiful waterfalls and streams—perfect for summer escapes. In winter, it transforms into a "snow fairyland." 🚗【Transport Guide】 ✔️ Self-drive: Navigate to "Laojun Mountain Yunjing Cable Car." Parking fee: ¥10/day (half-price for EVs). ✔️ Train/flight: From Luoyang, take a direct bus (¥50) from Longmen Station—2 hours to the scenic area. ⚠️ Avoid scams: Ignore touts offering "drive-up" services—only cable cars go uphill! 🎫【Tickets & Cable Cars】 ▪️ Entry: ¥100 (covers 3 zones). Half-price for students/teachers; free for kids under 1.4m. ▪️ Cable cars: Level 1 (round-trip ¥130) is mandatory; Level 2 (¥80) is optional. Combo tickets save money! ⏰ Cable car hours: Last ascent at 15:30, descent at 20:30. Arrive early for sunset views. 📝【Tested Itineraries】 **Day Trip (Easy Mode):** Yunjing Cable Car → Ten-Mile Gallery → Mazong Ridge (cloud sea photos) → Golden Summit (sunset + lights) → Fenglin Cable Car down. 5 hours total, relaxed pace. **2-Day Trip (In-Depth):** Day 1: Dream-Chasing Valley hike → Overnight at summit (stargazing). Day 2: Sunrise at 5:30 → Golden Summit photos → Descend via Zhaigou. 🏠【Accommodation Tips】 ✅ Summit stays: "Golden Summit Hostel" (¥100+/bed) is basic but sunrise-convenient. Splurge on "Zhenyun Lodge" for cloud-facing windows. ✅ Foot-of-mountain picks: "Yunshang Qiangwei Designer Homestay" is a gem—wabi-sabi style + smart tech, 200m from the park (¥105/person). Features tea-boiling stoves and private hot springs for post-hike recovery. ❗️【Pro Tips】 1️⃣ Dress smart: Summit temps are 10°C lower. Summer = bring a jacket; winter = anti-slip boots + crampons (rentable below). 2️⃣ Photography: Hanfu + red cloaks pop! Rent at base (¥30/day). Silhouettes during Golden Summit lighting are magical. 3️⃣ Avoid crowds: Book holiday tickets 3 days in advance at midnight! Enter before 10 AM. 4️⃣ Food: Summit instant noodles cost ¥12—pack snacks. At the base, try "Laojun Renjia" for hearty local chicken stew.