Longmen Grottoes～Breathtaking beyond words, who can truly grasp its beauty～

📍Attraction Address: Luolong District, Luoyang City, Henan Province, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of China's Three Great Grottoes. 🚗Transportation: - To Luoyang: - High-speed rail🚄: Luoyang Longmen Station (10-minute taxi ride or take Bus 71 directly). - Flight✈️: Luoyang Beijiao Airport (about 40 minutes by taxi). - Train🚇: Luoyang Station (1 hour by Bus 81 or 30 minutes by taxi). - Within the scenic area: - Electric cart: From Northeast Service Area to ticket checkpoint (10 RMB/person one-way, ~25 minutes walk). - Boat cruise: Enjoy panoramic views along the Yi River (optional). 👍️Must-see spots: 1. West Hill Grottoes (core highlights): - Vairocana Buddha (17.14m tall, modeled after Empress Wu Zetian). - Binyang Three Caves (Northern Wei royal caves), Ten Thousand Buddha Cave (15,000 small statues). 2. East Hill Grottoes: - Scripture-Reading Temple (special cave opening April 2025, 29 Tang Dynasty arhat reliefs). 3. Xiangshan Temple: - Ancient Tang Dynasty temple, praised by Emperor Qianlong as "First among Longmen's ten temples". 4. Bai Garden: - Tomb garden of poet Bai Juyi, Jiangnan-style landscape, perfect for relaxation. 5. Immersive experiences: - "Luoyang Rising Wind" VR, Tang Dynasty XR Experience Hall (digital cave restoration). # Accommodation - Luxury: - Dongshan Hotel (garden-style, near Bai Garden). - Flower Villa Luxury (premium B&B in Longmen Ancient Street). - Budget: - Longmen Grottoes Yuelai Inn (family-friendly). - Guanlan Homestay (walking distance to site). # Food Recommendations - Within site: - Longyue Zhenpin Restaurant (buffet + Luoyang Water Banquet). - Longmen Ancient Street (fried dumplings, spicy soup, mutton soup). - City specialties: - Zhenbutong Restaurant (peony swallow dish, sliced meat soup). - Old Town Cross Street Night Market (fermented noodle soup, "unflipped" soup). - Suggested duration: 1 day (add night views for in-depth exploration). 🎟️Tickets: - Adult 90 RMB (includes West/East Hill Grottoes, Xiangshan Temple, Bai Garden). - Online real-name booking (ID required). 💗Tips: - Attire: Non-slip shoes (many steps), sun protection (limited shade). - Avoid: - Unofficial "cheap" guides - opt for authorized services. - Be cautious with soliciting restaurants outside. Longmen Grottoes offer a millennium-spanning visual feast—every gaze is a profound dialogue with history. Come embrace this uniquely Eastern blend of romance and awe💕