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Henan, Luoyang: Completely Captivated by This Ancient City

🌿Luoyang is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Henan Province. 🌿It is the earliest capital in China, with the most dynasties and the longest history. More than 100 emperors have ruled here, and it is known as the ancient capital of thirteen dynasties. 🌿This city favored by history, when you step into this land, it is like opening the door of time. Every inch of air is filled with the fragrance of years, and every brick and tile tells the glorious past of the Chinese nation. · The temperature in Luoyang is gradually warming up, everything is recovering, and there are vibrant scenes everywhere🌱. Especially in April, when the peony flowers are in full bloom, the entire city is decorated with the gorgeousness of the peonies. Wangcheng Park, Luoyang National Peony Garden and other places are excellent places to admire the peonies, allowing you to appreciate the grand scene of "Only the peony is the true national color, and when it blooms, it will shock the capital"🌸. · 🚗Transportation Guide 🌸Luoyang Beijiao Airport: Luoyang has only this one airport, and there is no direct subway. The nearest subway station on Line 2, Erqiao Station, is 5.8 kilometers away. Longmen High-speed Railway Station: High-speed trains arrive here; Luoyang Railway Station: Trains arrive here, referred to as "Luoyang Station" 🚗It is also more convenient to travel to Luoyang by car. It is not recommended to drive to Yingtianmen, Lijingmen and other places at night, as it is prone to traffic jams. · 🏠Accommodation recommendation: [Old Town] It is more convenient to eat, drink and play nearby. It is close to Jiuzhou Pond and Yingtianmen. Booking in advance will be cheaper. · 🚶Route planning: Day 1: Longmen Grottoes - Luoyi Ancient City (evening) Day 2: White Horse Temple - Sui and Tang Luoyang City National Heritage Park (Yingtianmen, Tiantang Mingtang) - Cross Street Night Market (evening) Day 3: Luanchuan Butterfly Valley (if you like natural scenery, you can go) · ✨Must-visit attractions recommendation ❤Longmen Grottoes: Luoyang's iconic scenic spot, you must visit! The Buddha statues in the grottoes are exquisitely carved and lifelike, and people can't help but marvel at the wisdom and skills of the ancients. It is recommended to visit for 3-4 hours ❤White Horse Temple: The first ancient temple in China, with a long history and unique architectural style. There are many Buddhist halls with different national styles in the temple, and the photos are very beautiful📷. ❤Luoyi Ancient City: It's super beautiful at night! The ancient city is brightly lit, and the ancient buildings and lights complement each other, as if traveling back to ancient times. Here you can experience wearing Hanfu, taking photos and checking in, and feel the life of the ancients. 😋. ❤Sui and Tang Luoyang City National Heritage Park: Learn about the history and culture of the Sui and Tang Dynasties. The night view light show of Yingtianmen is very shocking and should not be missed. There are many exhibitions and performances inside Tiantang Mingtang, which can give you a more intuitive feeling of the prosperity of that era. · ⭐️Travel Tips ✅If you are traveling to Luoyang during the holidays, you must make an appointment for tickets. You will not be able to travel without an appointment, otherwise you may make a trip for nothing! ✅Luoyang's night view attractions are relatively concentrated. The first choice for transportation is shared small electric vehicles. There are parking spots at the entrance of the scenic spot! There is no need to worry about parking at all ✅Longmen Grottoes does not go back. You cannot go back after passing the gate machine ✅There are many Hanfu experience stores in Luoyang, and the quality and prices vary. When choosing, you should pay more attention to the clothing styles, hygiene conditions, and makeup effects in the store. Don't just choose because the price is cheap. You can check online in advance for recommendations from other tourists👗. ✅Luoyang Water Banquet is a special cuisine, but some stores may not have authentic flavors. Before you go, you can check online for stores with a good reputation to avoid stepping on thunder
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Posted: Mar 30, 2025
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