[2025 Luanchuan Attraction] Travel Guide for Zhongtianmen Square (Updated Mar)

Laojun Mountain ⛰️ is located in Group 21, Qiliping Village, Luanchuan County, Luoyang City, Henan Province. As the place where Li Er, the founder of Taoism, retreated to practice, it carries a profound historical and cultural heritage and is famous for its beautiful natural scenery. 1️⃣Game guide 1. Make reservations in advance: When traveling during the holidays, be sure to reserve tickets in advance. Booking tickets online can avoid the embarrassment of not being able to buy tickets after arriving at the scenic spot. 2. Planning time: The opening hours are from 7:00 to 18:00 every day. There is accommodation in the scenic area, and tickets can be checked in 24 hours a day. Choose to go on a sunny day to better appreciate the natural scenery. 3. Choose a route: • Beginner route🚗Ticket Center - Take the first-level cableway (Zhongling/Yunjing) - Zhongtianmen - Take the second-level cableway (Fenglin Cableway) - Yunjingtian Road - Shili Painting Screen - Mazhao Ridge - Jinding Taoist Temple Group, Night View - End the descent. It saves time and effort and is suitable for first-time hikers. • Intermediate route🚗Ticket Center-Take the first-level cableway (Zhongling/Yunjing)-Zhongtianmen-Walk up the mountain-Yunjingtian Road-Shili Huaping-Mazhao Ridge-Golden Temple-Go down the mountain plank road-Zhongtianmen-Sheshen Cliff-Ride The first-level cableway (Zhongling/Yunjing) goes down the mountain. Suitable for tourists with good physical strength. • Advanced route 🚗 Arrive at Lingguan Hall hiking entrance at 22:00 in the evening. The total length is 23.7 kilometers. It takes 5 - 7 hours to reach the top of the mountain - Rest and wait for the sunrise - Shili Painting Screen Tour (1 hour to reach the second-level cableway) - Walk Descend the mountain (30 minutes to reach the first level ropeway). It is suitable for tourists with rich hiking experience and good physical strength. 2️⃣Prepare items Laojun Mountain has a higher altitude and lower temperature, so you need to bring warm clothes and comfortable sports shoes for hiking. Necessary medicines and food can also be carried. 3️⃣Notes 1. Pay attention to the weather: The weather in Laojun Mountain is changeable, so check the weather forecast in advance☀️Choose a suitable time to go. The lights on the Golden Dome may not be turned on on cloudy and rainy days. 2. Keep warm: The temperature gradually drops in autumn. Visitors who want to watch the sunset and night view remember to bring a jacket. 3. Pay attention to safety: abide by the regulations of the scenic spot during the tour, and pay attention to your feet when hiking to avoid falling. 4. Protect the environment: Do not litter and protect the environment of the scenic spot. Laojun Mountain, this fairy mountain full of mystery and charm, is waiting for your arrival to feel its magnificence and tranquility.

On the vast land of China, there is a fairyland-like existence - Laojun Mountain. This famous mountain located in Luanchuan County, Luoyang City, Henan Province, attracts countless tourists with its unique charm. 1. Charming Laojun Mountain, a treasure of nature and culture Laojun Mountain, as the main peak of the 800-mile Funiu Mountains, has an altitude of 2,217 meters. Not only does it have magnificent natural scenery, it is also an important sacred place for Chinese Taoism. Its long history has given it a profound cultural heritage, and every scene seems to tell an ancient story. 2. Convenient transportation, start your dream journey 1. Self-driving: Turn on the navigation and go straight to Laojun Mountain Scenic Area. Park your car in the parking lot at the lower station of Zhongling Cableway or Yunjing Cableway and be prepared for subsequent tours. 2. Public transportation: Depart from Luoyang Railway Station, walk to Jinyuan Bus Station opposite the train station, and take the "Luoyang-Luanchuan" shuttle bus. After arriving at Luanchuan Bus Station, transfer to bus No. 5 to the "Laojun Mountain Scenic Area" stop, and then walk or rent a battery car for about 10 minutes to reach the ticket center. If you want to be more convenient, get off at "Laojunshan Intersection" and transfer to a local motorcycle to reach the ticket center directly. 3. Wonderful tour routes, full of surprises along the way 1. Entrance to Zhongtian Gate: Starting from the entrance of Laojun Mountain, you can take the shuttle bus to the ticket gate. It only costs 5 yuan per person. It takes about 15 minutes to walk. After checking in, choose Zhongling Cableway or Yunjing Cableway to go to Zhongtianmen. The fees are 10 yuan/person and 15 yuan/person respectively. During this 5-kilometer journey, taking the ropeway can save energy and quickly reach Zhongtian Gate. 2. From Zhongtianmen to Jinding: Starting from Zhongtianmen, you can take the Fenglin Cableway to continue up the mountain, or you can choose to walk. On foot, you can walk along the mountain road to the top station of the Fenglin Cableway, then stroll along the Shili Painting Screen to enjoy the picturesque scenery; or you can take a shortcut and climb the steps directly to the Golden Summit, but please pay attention to safety. As the highest point of Laojun Mountain, Jinding is a must-visit internet celebrity attraction. Here, you can overlook the magnificent scenery of the valley and feel the unpredictable changes of the sea of ​​clouds. 3. Dream-Chasing Valley and Zhaigou: In addition to Golden Summit, Dream-Chasing Valley and Zhaigou are not to be missed. It is deep and quiet, with green streams and dense virgin forests. It is an excellent place to relax and get close to nature. 4. Comfortable accommodation and delicious meals Accommodation: There are youth hostels and tents on the top of the mountain for tourists to choose from. The per capita cost of the youth hostel is about 100 yuan, and the cost of a tent is about 300 yuan. However, to ensure the safety of tourists during the rainy season, outdoor camping is prohibited in the scenic area. Catering: There are many catering spots in the scenic area, but it is recommended to bring some dry food and water to replenish energy at any time during the tour. 5. Warm reminders to make your trip more perfect 1. Sun protection and warmth preservation: Laojun Mountain has a high altitude, a large temperature difference between morning and evening, and strong ultraviolet rays. Be sure to bring items such as sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and a jacket. 2. Make reservations in advance: There are many tourists during holidays, so it is recommended to make reservations for tickets and accommodation in advance to avoid delaying your trip. 3. Safety first: During the tour, please abide by the regulations of the scenic area, pay attention to personal safety, and do not climb in unopened areas. Come to Laojun Mountain in the summer! Here, you will encounter magnificent scenery and profound Taoist culture, and embark on an unforgettable trip. Let us feel the charm of nature and appreciate the historical and cultural heritage in the embrace of Laojun Mountain.

I came to Laojun Mountain with great interest, and the inscription on the gate, 'surpassing the Five Sacred Mountains and crowning the Three Sacred Mountains', made me curious. We chose to save energy by taking the Zhongling and Fenglin cable cars up the mountain. The Zhongtianmen Square is located between the two cable car stations. Then there is a long plank road, with beautiful scenery at every step, making tourists forget their fatigue. The uphill road is a one-way street, so you can see everything at once. After more than an hour, we arrived at the Funiu Peak, and then came to the most wonderful Taoist temple complex: Nantianmen, Laojun Temple, Morality Palace, Golden Hall, Jade Emperor Peak, and Liangbao Terrace. Without waiting for the night to see the lights, we went down the mountain to take the Zhongling cable car. There were some small scenic spots along the way, but they were not as attractive as the ones we saw on the way up. It's not easy to see people carrying potatoes up the mountain! The inscription on the gate, 'Peak Forest Wonderland, Five Heavenly Palaces', is quite apt. Laojun Mountain left me with wonderful memories, and I will come again if I have the chance. I would also like to mention that there is a prompt on the guide map in the visitor center: scan the QR code to purchase tickets and drive into the park. We were reminded by a peddler selling lucky charms in the parking lot to drive into the park. The locals are very honest.

Free travel in the ancient city of Luoyang, after returning from Mount Jun, one no longer admires other mountains. Having intended to visit the Central Plains for a long time, I made plans with a travel companion to depart from Jinyun on May 22nd at 9:34 AM on the K2906 green train, arriving at Luoyang Railway Station at 4:59 AM on the 23rd. I booked a one-day tour of Mount Laojun from Ctrip on the same day. We left Luoyang at 6:30 AM, and after about a 2-hour drive along the Luoyang-Luanchuan Expressway, we reached the cable car station at the Mount Laojun scenic area. We took the first section of the Yunjing cable car up to the Zhongtianmen Square. After passing through the Purple Flower Corridor, we took the second section of the Fenglin cable car and walked along the ten-mile suspended plank road. This place is a forest of peaks and a wonderland, with strange rocks shooting up into the sky, majestic and imposing. Beneath our feet was a hundred-meter-deep abyss, each step thrilling. After passing the 'Body-Sacrificing Cliff', there was no need to look at the dangerous spots. From the vantage point of General's Slope, we gazed into the distance: the sky was clear and blue, the mountains were like a sea, and deep in the gallery, the trees were lush and green. At noon, we reached the main peak of the Funiu Mountain, which is 2217 meters above sea level. The Golden Summit Taoist temples are 'dignified and atmospheric, with a bell tower that is spiritual and elegant'. Inside the ancient Taoist temples, the incense smoke curled up, and the red wishing ribbons danced in the wind, evoking a sense of transcendence from the mundane world, as if one were in the realm of immortals. Mount Laojun has its unique scenery and dominates in historical and cultural significance. In the eyes of geologists, it is a textbook for studying geology; in the hearts of historians, it is a historical record that reflects both the past and the present; and in the eyes of travelers, it is a picturesque scroll that one never tires of looking at. Mount Laojun truly deserves its reputation as the number one sacred mountain in China, inspiring the exclamation 'After returning from Mount Jun, one no longer admires other mountains'!

📝 Mount Laojun, originally known as Jing Shi Mountain, is the main peak of the Funiu Mountain Range, which is an extension of the Qinling Mountains, with an elevation of 2200 meters. During the Western Zhou Dynasty, due to the 'Keeper of the Treasury' Li Er retreating here for seclusion and cultivation, Taoism revered him as the Supreme Laojun, and Emperor Taizong of Tang renamed it 'Mount Laojun'. 'Traveling from afar to attend the astonishing banquet of humanity, to witness the grandeur of a prosperous era,' many people have come to Mount Laojun because of this phrase. When it snows, one must visit Mount Laojun to see the golden summit. · 🎫: 【Ticket】100 yuan per person (valid for 2 days), tickets must be booked online one day in advance, with real-name authentication required for purchase; 【Opening Hours】08:00—17:00 (There are staff on duty 24 hours a day, but night climbing is not supported) ⌚Monday-Sunday 07:00-18:00 · 🚉Transportation Strategy: : Depart from Luoyang city center, travel along the Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway (G4) for about 100 kilometers, take the Luanchuan exit, drive towards Luanchuan County for about 50 kilometers, reach the Mount Laojun junction, follow Mount Laojun Road for about 3 kilometers, and arrive at Mount Laojun Scenic Area. : From Luoyang Longmen Bus Terminal, take a bus to Luanchuan County, a 2-hour journey on the expressway, passing by Mount Laojun Scenic Area, get off at the 'Mount Laojun Scenic Area' main entrance, and walk for 3 minutes to reach the ticket center. : In Luanchuan County, take the No. 5 bus, get off at the 'Mount Laojun Scenic Area' station, walk to the Mount Laojun ticket center, or take a taxi directly to the ticket center. · ⏳Tour Time: 📍Mount Laojun Visitor Center--Zhongling Cableway up the mountain--Zhongtian Gate--Peak Forest Cableway or on foot (Jiuku Temple--Guanyin Temple--Feiyun Plank Road)--Cloud View Sky Road/Fairyland Tunnel--Ten-mile Screen (Thousand-Year Maple King--Laozi Preaching Stone--Laozi Enlightenment Peak--General Peak--Qianzhang Cliff--Taibai Slope)--Mazhong Ridge--Glass Viewing Platform--Golden Temple Taoist Complex--Downhill Plank Road--She Shen Cliff--Eagle Beak Rock--Take Zhongling Cableway down the mountain · 🍽Dining Recommendations: Near the statue of Laozi at the foot of the mountain, Zhongtianmen Square, the golden summit, and along the way to the mountain top, there are shops selling instant noodles, biscuits, mineral water, and several small restaurants offering fried sauce noodles, egg noodles, confused noodles, cold skin, rice skin, etc., ranging from 10-15 yuan per serving, making dining very convenient. · 🏨Hotel Environment: Luanchuan County Various star levels and prices, starting from 100 yuan, can be searched and booked online. The accommodation conditions in Luanchuan County are relatively better. Mountain Accommodation Fenghui Mountain Villa: More than 200 yuan for a standard room, 20 minutes away from the mountain top. · Attention tips: 1. Plan your travel itinerary in advance, purchase round-trip tickets in advance, and book accommodations in advance. Friends who drive should check and maintain their vehicles. 2. Check the weather forecast before leaving. 3. The best spots for snow viewing on Mount Laojun include Zhongtianmen, Ten-mile Screen, and the golden summit. 4. After snowfall, the roads on Mount Laojun are wet and slippery, so walk slowly. 5. Keep cameras, mobile phones, and other equipment warm, and have spare power sources ready to ensure their normal use. ——S U M M E R—— Enjoy island travel : Luoyang·Mount Laojun