A comprehensive guide to Luoyang tours | A guide to the thousand-year-old capital

📜 Luoyang in-depth travel guide ✨ Itinerary Overview ✨ 🕒 Recommended number of days to visit: 4-5 days 📍 Core area: Old Town + Luolong District + surrounding natural scenic spots 🎫 Required documents: Mainland China ID card/student ID card (discounts for some scenic spots) 🚩 Trip Highlights 🚩 【🌟 Cultural Landmark】 • White Horse Temple 🐎 (China's first ancient temple + Qiyun Pagoda) • Lijing Gate 🏯 (climb up to overlook the panoramic view of the ancient streets of Ming and Qing Dynasties) 【🌿 Secret Realm Exploration】 ▫️ Luoyi Ancient City 🎎 (Trip Moments preferred destination) ▫️ Shangyang Palace Cultural Park 🌸 (Sui and Tang Dynasty Royal Garden Site) ▫️ Ancient Tomb Museum 🕳️ (architectural wonders of the underground world) 【🍜 A feast for your tongue】 🍲 Really different water banquet 🥟 (Must order Peony bird's nest + pork slices with soup) 🍢 Cross Street Night Market 🌙 (almond tea + no-stir soup + fried yogurt) ☕ Yingtianmen Coffee Bar ☕ (33rd floor observation deck) 📅 Detailed itinerary 📅 🗓️ Day 1: First impression of the capital 09:00 Longmen Grottoes (Highlights: Xishan Grottoes + Vairocana Buddha) 12:30 Lunch at Longmen Ancient Street (recommended: Yishuiyao Restaurant) 14:30 Xiangshan Temple + Baiyuan (Bai Juyi Cemetery) 18:00 Night Tour of Longmen (light show time: 19:30/20:30) 🗓️ Day 2: Religious and cultural tour 08:30 White Horse Temple (International Buddhist Temple Area, super exotic photo taking) 10:30 Di Renjie's Tomb + Qiyun Pagoda 12:00 Vegetarian food at the temple (Zen restaurant experience) 14:00 Ancient Tomb Museum (Guided Tour is strongly recommended) 17:00 Luoyi Ancient City (Hanfu makeup must be booked in advance) 🗓️ Day 3: Tour of the Sui and Tang Dynasties 09:00 Yingtianmen Ruins (3D projection show must be seen) 11:00 Jiuzhou Pond Ruins Park (a model of royal gardens) 13:00 Mingtang Paradise Scenic Area (climb Mingtang to overlook modern Luoyang) 15:00 Luoyang Museum (Tang Sancai/Bronze Artifacts) 19:00 Night view of Tiantang Mingtang (lit like a palace) 🗓️ Day 4: Visit the secret mountain and water area 07:30 Baiyun Mountain (it is recommended to stay in a B&B in the scenic area) 09:00 Jiulong Waterfall + Yuhuang Peak 15:00 Return (you can visit Chongdu Valley on the way) 💡 In-depth experience 💡 • Handmade experience 🎨: Tang Sancai firing/Peony porcelain production • Cultural Salon 📚: Heluo Culture Lecture (Every Saturday at the City Library) • Intangible Cultural Heritage 🎭: Luoyang Palace Lantern Making/Shadow Play Performance 🚗 Transportation Tips 🚗 ✓ High-speed rail: 15 minutes drive from Luoyang Longmen Station to the city center ✓ Metro: Line 1 (Gushui-Yangwan) connects major attractions ✓ Car rental: Recommend new energy shared cars (convenient parking in scenic spots) 📌 Useful Information 📌 ⚠️ Best season: April (peony blooming season) / October (autumn scenery) 📸 Photography tips: Early morning/dusk light is best 🎁 Gifts: Peony Cake/Ruyang Dukang Wine/Bronze Replica ✨ Conclusion ✨ This capital city favored by emperors of 13 dynasties, It tells the story of eternity in the interweaving of modern and ancient styles. Follow this guide, Let us feel the temperature of history with every step and scene. 🏮