Longmen Grottoes, Luoyang

Ticket Information - Price: CNY 90/person (subject to official pricing). You can purchase tickets by following the "Longmen Grottoes" or "Longmen Grottoes Scenic Area" WeChat official accounts. - Discount Policy: Free admission for children under 12 and seniors over 60; half-price for teachers and students. Opening Time February 1–March 31, ticketing time is from 8:00am to 5:30pm, ticket checking stops at 6:00pm, and the site closes at 7:00pm. It is recommended to check the official website or official account for the latest information in advance. Transport info - Public Transportation: Take bus 81 to the terminal station and get off at the Northwest Service Area. - Self-driving or Taxi: It is recommended to navigate to the Northwest Service Area for convenient parking. Sightseeing Tours - Classic Route: Dashi Gate Entrance - Longmen Bridge - Yuwang Pond - Qianxi Temple - Binyang Three Caves - Wanfo Cave - Lianhua Cave - Fengxian Temple - Guyang Cave - Yaofang Cave - Yique Bridge - Leigutai Three Caves - Kanjing Temple - Lifotai - Xiangshan Temple - Bai Garden. - Family Route: Dashi Gate Entrance - Longmen Bridge - Yuwang Pond - Wanfo Cave - Fengxian Temple - Xiangshan Temple Jiulao Hall - Bai Garden Letiantang - Bai Garden Poetry Gallery. - Family Tour Route: Dashi Gate Entrance - Longmen Bridge - Yuwang Pond - Qianxi Temple - Binyang Three Caves - Wanfo Cave - Fengxian Temple - Yique Bridge - Lifotai. - Calligraphy Tour Route: Dashi Gate Entrance - Longmen Bridge - Yique Gate - Chen Tuan Cross Stele - Binyang Middle Cave - Fengxian Temple - Guyang Cave - Xiangshan Temple Qianlong Imperial Stele Pavilion - Bai Garden Poetry Gallery. Scenic Spot Highlights - West Hill Grottoes: Concentrates 90% of the exquisite grotto statues, such as Qianxi Temple, Binyang Three Caves, Wanfo Cave, Lushena Buddha in Fengxian Temple, and Guyang Cave. - East Hill Grottoes: Mainly Tang Dynasty Buddhist niches, optional to visit, including Leigutai Three Caves. - Xiangshan Temple: Tang Dynasty-style temple with the former site of Chiang Kai-shek's villa, overlooking the Yishui River. - Bai Garden: The cemetery of Bai Juyi, a poet of the Tang Dynasty, with Qinggu, Letiantang, Poetry Gallery and other landscapes. Recommended Dining There are snack stalls in the scenic area. You can also go to Longmen Ancient Street, Longmen Water Banquet Garden, Long Zhi Mian and other places to taste special delicacies, such as Luoyang Water Banquet and Henan Stewed Noodles. Travel Tips - It is recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes, as the West Hill Grottoes require climbing steps. - You can choose to follow a guided tour or rent an audio guide to better understand the history and culture. - If you need to take a cruise or battery car, you can buy tickets at the corresponding location. - If you want to avoid the crowds for taking pictures, try to enter the park early in the morning. - You can bring your own drinking water and food. There are also restaurants and shops in the scenic area.