[2025 Luoyang Attraction] Travel Guide for Baiyuan Park (Updated Mar)

Baiyuan Park is located in Longmen grottoes, Luoyang City. Exact location is west river bank of scenic area, behind the Xiangshan temple. The park area is big, very green and connected by paths with forest covering the surrounding hills. The park has different monuments, polls with fresh water and small tombs, including tombs of Chinese famous people during the ancient time in this region. This is also very good stop to take a rest and have a snacks after long time area exploration.

✨Hey guys, today I want to share with you a super detailed guide to Longmen Grottoes. Let's explore this treasure trove of art and feel the charm of history! 📍Address: Longmen Avenue, Longmen Town, Luolong District, Luoyang City, Henan Province 🎫Ticket: Full price ticket CNY 90 🚗Transportation: 1. Bus: There are many bus routes from the city center to Longmen Grottoes, such as No. 53, No. 60, and No. 71. 2. Taxi: Just tell the driver that your destination is Longmen Grottoes. It's convenient and fast. 🗺️Tour route: West Hill Grottoes👉East Hill Grottoes👉Xiangshan Temple👉Bai Garden 🌟West Hill Grottoes: This is the essence of Longmen Grottoes. It was excavated in the Northern Wei Dynasty and built in the Eastern Wei, Western Wei, Northern Qi, Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties, stretching for more than 1 km. The Buddha statues in the grottoes are of various shapes and are vivid and lifelike. From the slender and clear statues of the Northern Wei Dynasty to the plump and round statues of the Tang Dynasty, they reflect the artistic styles and aesthetic changes of different periods. Especially the Vairocana Buddha, with a total height of 17.14 m, a head height of 4 m, and ears as long as 1.9 m, has a plump and round face, crescent-shaped eyebrows, kind eyes, and a slight smile. It is an outstanding representative of Tang Dynasty Buddhist art, making people marvel at the wisdom and skills of the ancients. 🌟East Hill Grottoes: Compared with the West Hill Grottoes, it is smaller in scale, but it also has its unique charm. Most of the grottoes here were excavated in the Tang Dynasty, and the carving craftsmanship is exquisite, worth savoring. 🌟Xiangshan Temple: Located halfway up the East Hill of Longmen, it has a quiet environment and simple and elegant buildings. It is the place where Bai Juyi lived in seclusion in his later years, leaving many popular poems. 🌟Bai Garden: It is the cemetery of Bai Juyi, a poet of the Tang Dynasty. The garden is beautiful and full of cultural atmosphere. 📸Photography tips: 1. If you want to take a panoramic view of the Buddha, you can go to the viewing platform on the other side of the river, where you can see the majestic figure of the Vairocana Buddha. 2. Make good use of the soft light and shadow in the early morning or evening to take photos with a great atmosphere. 3. Pay attention to protecting cultural relics and do not use flash. 🍜Food recommendations: There are some snacks and restaurants in the scenic area, and there are also many Luoyang specialties around. 1. Luoyang Water Banquet: Mainly sour and spicy, with classic dishes such as Peony Swallow Dish and Sliced Meat in Soup. 2. Beef Soup: The soup is fresh and delicious, and the cake strips are endless aftertastes. 3. Bu Fan Soup: Mung bean cake with vermicelli, fungus, and other ingredients, sour and spicy. 💡Notes: 1. It is recommended to take sun protection and hydration measures in advance, and bring a hat and water bottle. 2. Wear comfortable shoes because you have to walk a lot. 3. Abide by the regulations of the scenic area, visit in a civilized manner, and do not touch or damage cultural relics. Come to Longmen Grottoes to feel the integration of history and art!💖

|Nanny-level Guide, Miss It and Wait a Year. Visit Henan in winter, a five-day in-depth experience in Zhengzhou and Yuntai Mountain, a warm guide is here, taking you to play in two places without stepping on the pit! -------- 🚩Route suggestion: D1: 🛬Arrive in Zhengzhou - Pick up by private car - Free activities Explore the hinterland of the Central Plains, enjoy a private car reception after arrival, and enjoy free activities all day to feel the unique charm of Zhengzhou. D2: 🏞️Yuntai Mountain - Red Stone Gorge ->🏘️Luoyang Old Street Explore the magnificent Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area, stroll through the Red Stone Gorge to feel the magic of nature, and visit Luoyang Old Street at night to taste authentic snacks. D3: 🗿Longmen Grottoes - Qianxi Temple - Binyang Cave - Lotus Cave - Bai Garden ->🥋Shaolin Temple Admire the thousand-year-old stone carving art of Longmen Grottoes, visit the exquisite Buddha statues in each cave, and finally go to Shaolin Temple to experience the charm of martial arts. D4: 🎑Qingming Riverside Park Immerse yourself in the ancient charm of Qingming Riverside Park, experience the prosperous atmosphere of the Northern Song Dynasty, and feel like you have traveled back in time to that era. D5: 🎉Free activities - 🛫Return Enjoy the last free time, explore more secrets of Zhengzhou, and then embark on the journey home with full memories. -------- Travel essentials: 🎒 👕 Clothing: Go to Yuntai Mountain in January, the weather is cold, remember to bring a thick coat, sweater, and comfortable sneakers for hiking. 🎫 Documents: Bring your ID card and driver's license, and don't forget your student ID, senior citizen ID, and other special discount documents, which can save you a lot of money! 📱 Accessories: Mobile phones and chargers are essential, and if you like taking pictures, you also need to bring a camera. Don't forget the power bank to ensure that the device is not powered off. 💊 Others: Prepare some common medicines such as cold medicine and painkillers just in case. Also, the Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area is relatively large, so it is recommended to bring some water and snacks to replenish energy in time! -------- On the Yuntai Mountain trip, don't forget to bring your camera to capture every beautiful scenery and leave unforgettable memories! 📸

📍Detailed address: Longmen Grottoes - No. 13, Longmen Middle Street, Luolong District, Luoyang City, Henan Province. ❤Reason for recommendation: 1⃣️Longmen Grottoes - It is the treasure house of stone carving art with the most statues and the largest scale in the world. It is rated as "the highest peak of Chinese stone carving art" by UNESCO, ranking first among all major grottoes in China. 👍 2⃣️For the chance to see the face of Empress Wu Zetian - the Big Buddha of Lushe! 🙏 3⃣️The legendary "Fish Leaping over Longmen" happened at Longmen Bridge in Longmen Grottoes! The bridge is majestic and beautiful, reflected in the clear water of Yishui, making the mountains and rivers appear the same color. [Awesome] 4⃣️Baiyuan - Located on the Pipa Peak of Dongshan Mountain in the scenic area, it is the cemetery of Bai Juyi, a poet of the Tang Dynasty. There is a white marble statue of Bai Juyi inside, and you can admire the literati style from the book. Here you can not only reminisce about the famous works handed down by Bai Juyi that you have read in textbooks, but also appreciate the beauty of calligraphy art! ✅Must experience: Xishan Grottoes, Dongshan Grottoes, Xiangshan Temple, and Baiyuan (note: only Xishan Grottoes and Xiangshan Temple are open for night tours), but the night tour to Longmen will be suspended from November 1st. I can only look forward to the opportunity for night tours next year, and hope to be able to do so again. Go once! ⚠️Note tips: 1⃣️Enter the park with the ticket purchase QR code and Mainland China ID card verification; the scenic tour items in the order of visit are Xishan Grottoes, Dongshan Grottoes, Xiangshan Temple, and Baiyuan. The tour is a single line and requires four ticket checks during the whole journey. Please bring your tickets and Documents for inspection. 2⃣️The Longmen Grottoes Scenic Area implements a real-name ticket purchase system. Elderly people over 60 years old (inclusive) and children under 12 years old (inclusive) can enter the park directly with their original valid Mainland China ID card.

Moms and dads, here is the guide for a five-day parent-child trip from Zhengzhou to Yuntai Mountain! Visit Longmen Grottoes, Yuntai Mountain, Shaolin Temple and Qingming Riverside Garden, let your children appreciate the charm of the ancient capital while playing! -------- 🏃Route suggestions: DAY1: 🌟【First exploration of the hinterland of the Central Plains】Arrived in Zhengzhou - private car transfer - free activities🎈 Simply arrange your itinerary, enjoy the free time on the first day, and experience the unique charm of Zhengzhou. DAY2: 🏞️Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area—Hongshi Gorge—Luoyang Old Street🏮 Explore the beautiful scenery of Yuntai Mountain, appreciate the magnificence of Hongshi Gorge, take a night tour of Luoyang Old Street, and savor the night view of the ancient capital. DAY3: 🗿Longmen Grottoes - Qianxi Temple - Binyang Cave Area - Lotus Cave - Baiyuan - Shaolin Temple🥋 Travel through thousands of years, appreciate the magnificence of grotto art, feel the charm of Shaolin martial arts, and experience a one-day cultural tour. DAY4: 🎭Qingming Shanghe Garden🎨 Stepping into Qingming Shanghe Garden, you feel as if you have traveled back in time and space to the Northern Song Dynasty, and appreciate the prosperity of the ancient city. DAY5: 🎉Free activities - return🏠 Leave enough free time for your activities, return home with plenty of memories, and look forward to your next trip. -------- Things to note: 📅 December climate: Yuntai Mountain has unique scenery in winter. The ice waterfall and snow scenery are beautiful, but the temperature is moderate, so remember to keep warm! 🎉Customs and customs: The local people are simple and hospitable. You may wish to experience Jiaozuo’s unique culture, you will be surprised. 🥘 Prices of specialty products: Specialties such as pumpkins are priced at an affordable price and are delicious souvenirs to take home. 📸 Photo-taking spots: The waterfalls and icefalls in Hongshi Gorge and Xiaozhaigou are must-see attractions. Remember to use your camera to capture the beautiful moments! -------- The scenery of Yuntai Mountain is breathtaking. I look forward to your coming back next time to explore more unknown beauty!

The only garden commemorating teacher Bai Juyi. It is said online that the garden landscape style is designed around Teacher Bai’s poetic style. If you come from Xiangshan Temple, you will feel that the elements here are simple and concise. There are no too busy colors or bright decorations. At that moment, I felt that it was so vegetarian here. I was in a hurry and stopped short at the poetry gallery belonging to Mr. Bai’s works. Most of them rely on the Internet to enjoy online. Just a quick glance. The Japanese calligraphy gallery has a rather special style. Not particularly attractive to me, It also makes me feel that Baiyuan is more like a gathering place for fans. There are not many parts of the building, and the entrance is surrounded by lush trees and gurgling water. I saw grass growing on Mr. Bai’s grave. And it’s been so long, I don’t know if the remains from that time have been completely preserved. Still in the wilderness, returning to peace. The photo of Tyndall on the cover was taken by me at the moment. Not the later stage! Not the later stage! It's not the most beautiful photo but it's the one that surprised me the most. #GardenAttractions #Poet’s Trail #Chinese-style Architecture

The city known as 'The City with the Most Grottoes' by the nation is truly beautiful... Luoyang◎Longmen Grottoes, Lazy Person's Half-Day Tour Guide!! The Longmen Grottoes are really huge, and these suggestions can save you a lot of unnecessary walking. For families with children or the elderly, it's a relaxed tour without exhausting your legs. Ticket price: 90r (it's recommended to buy a combined ticket for 7 attractions for 99r), half price for teachers and students 8:00-18:00, night tours are currently closed★Transportation For taxis, it's recommended to set your destination to the Northwest Service Area (about 30r), not the Northeast Service Area, as that will add an extra 3KM From Line 2 Balitang Subway Station, transfer to bus 81/53/60 to Longmen Grottoes Bus Stop Now Luoyang is in the off-season, I arrived at the scenic area at 10:30 am on a weekday, it wasn't crowded, and I finished touring by 12:30 pm, didn't go to ◎Xiangshan Temple and Bai Garden, spent 2h Attractions: Longmen Grottoes are vast, consisting of ◎West Hill Grottoes, ◎East Hill Grottoes, Xiangshan Temple, Bai Garden, to visit all would need 4-5h Route: For online ticket purchases, navigate directly to the Dashi Gate ticket checkpoint and walk straight in, no need to go to the service center, otherwise, it will add an extra 20 minutes Explanation: Ticket checkpoint audio guide, 30/person, deposit 200, or use the Longmen Grottoes app for real-time location-based explanations Tour: Longmen Ancient Street → West Hill Grottoes via Manshui Bridge → East Hill Grottoes → Lifo Platform at Xiangshan Temple → Bai Garden (single-direction tour in the scenic area, no backtracking)Attraction Introduction West Hill Grottoes: Most of the attractions are here, you can spend more time visiting and taking photos √East Hill Grottoes: There are fewer grottoes here, and they are quite small, you can finish visiting quickly √Lifo Platform: Here you can take a full view of the ◎Lushena Buddha (said to be carved in the likeness of Empress Wu Zetian), very photogenic, just 200 meters past Manshui Bridge √Xiangshan Temple: The temple is not big, requires climbing stairs, the steps are very high and steep, quite tiring, worth a visit if you have enough time √Bai Garden: The tomb garden of Bai Juyi, consisting of Qinggu, Tomb Body, and Poetry Gallery If you have enough stamina, East Hill Grottoes, Xiangshan Temple, and Bai Garden are worth a visit, but if you're short on time or energy, just visiting West Hill Grottoes is also very worthwhile. I didn't see the night view, so I don't know if the lights are still on small tips The way back is a bit far, but it's just a 15-minute walk, if you don't want to walk you can take the tour bus, 10r/person You can bring some supplies and water, as prices in the scenic area are slightly expensive

Bai Juyis later years were spent in the White Garden in Luoyang. This white garden is opposite to the famous Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang. Here he is named Xiangshanjushi. White Garden is very suitable for tourists interested in the history of literature. Baiyuan is surrounded by Xiangshan, near Yihe River, Maolin Xiuzhu, flowing water, beautiful scenery. Bai Juyi is a representative figure of the New Yuefu Movement in the Tang Dynasty. In his later years, he and his eight like-minded friends such as Zhang Ji, Yuan Zhen and Li Wei often gathered together at Xiangshan Temple. In the first year of Dazhong (847), Shi Xianbai Juyi died, seventy-five years later. When he died, he was buried in the temple, and this was the only white garden. White Garden has three characteristics that are different from other scenic spots. Visitors are here to look for Bai Juyi's pre-historic trails, worship the poet's cemetery, taste the high-quality life, and appreciate the immortal poetry. You can approach the poet and communicate with the soul across time and space. Secondly, the landscape here is built around Bai Juyi's poetry style. The Mingshan Xiushui, the flowers and trees, the pavilions, the monuments and the plaques all reflect the poet's temperament, the Tang Dynasty style and the perfect features of nature. In Stele Forest, we can spend a long time carefully reminiscent of Bai Juyi's poems. Third, the stone carvings in the park and the meaning of the couplet are long-lasting. In particular, the Bai Juyi poetry gallery and the Japanese monument gallery are the collections of hundreds of ancient and modern Chinese and foreign, and the stone carving art of Longmen 20 is across the river. It has also added the dazzling brilliance of China's three major stone carving art treasures.