I spent three days in Luoyang, and my concept of spending was completely shattered.

1️⃣Day 1: History and Culture Tour

• Morning: Visit the Luoyang Museum and admire the treasures such as the Warring States Period bronze jue with nipple-shaped decorations, the bronze ding inlaid with gold and silver, and the Tang Dynasty tri-color lamps and horses.
• Afternoon: Visit the Mingtang Paradise Scenic Area in the Sui and Tang Luoyang City National Heritage Park, and experience the grandeur of Empress Wu Zetian's living and governing place. Then, head to the Yingtian Gate ruins in Sui and Tang Luoyang City and check in at the main south gate of the palace city of the two dynasties' eastern capital.
• Evening: Go to the ancient city of Luoyi and enjoy the beautiful night view of the ancient buildings. You can also experience Hanfu makeup and take photos. Then, go to Lijin Gate and taste Luoyang's special snacks, experiencing the blend of ancient and modern charm.

2️⃣Day 2: Buddhist Art and Natural Scenery Tour

• Morning: Visit the White Horse Temple, the ancestral home of Chinese Buddhism, and see the temple buildings in the styles of China, India, Myanmar, and Thailand.
• Afternoon: Go to the Longmen Grottoes and admire the millennium-old Buddhist art treasures of one of China's four major grottoes. Admire the exquisite Buddha statues carved along both sides of the Yi River.
• Evening: You can rest at a hotel near the Longmen Grottoes or return to the city center and go to Xigong Street to taste special snacks such as Guotie and fried Liangfen.

3️⃣Day 3: Natural Scenery and Taoist Culture Tour

• Morning: Depart for Laojun Mountain Scenic Area, take the cable car up the mountain, enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Ten Mile Painting Screen, and feel the sacred atmosphere of the famous Taoist mountain after reaching the Golden Summit.
• Noon: Have lunch at the restaurant in Laojun Mountain Scenic Area and taste the local cuisine.
• Afternoon: Continue to visit Laojun Mountain, enjoy the natural scenery such as the sea of clouds and sunrise, and then return according to the itinerary.

Post by _Matt_25 | Apr 14, 2025