01Historic Walk
Longmen Grottoes
龙门石窟
All Ages
Admission
CNY 90 adult reference price; day and night-visit arrangements vary.
Typical Visit
About 1.5–2 hours for Xishan and Fengxian Temple; about 3–4 hours for Xishan and Dongshan.
At a Glance
Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Spring and autumn for heritage, museum and city walking; peony season and mountain routes need separate flower, weather and transport planning
Climate
Humid temperate climate with hot summers and weather-sensitive mountain, canyon, flower, water and evening routes
Top Attractions
02Built Heritage
White Horse Temple
白马寺
All Ages
Admission
CNY 35 adult reference price; current free-entry policy applies to eligible older adults and children.
Typical Visit
About 1.5–2 hours for the temple core; about 3–4 hours with Qingliang Terrace, the Silent Tea House and Qiyun Pagoda Court.
03City Guide
Luoyang Museum
洛阳博物馆
All Ages
Admission
Free with advance real-name reservation.
Typical Visit
About 1–1.5 hours for the key galleries; about 2–3 hours for a slower gallery route.
04Historic Walk
Erlitou Xia Capital Site Museum
二里头夏都遗址博物馆
All Ages
Admission
Free with advance real-name reservation.
Typical Visit
About 1–1.5 hours for Gallery 2; about 2–3 hours with the other galleries, digital exhibition and Palace Ruins Park.
05Built Heritage
Yingtianmen Gate
应天门
All Ages
Admission
CNY 60 adult reference price; CNY 30 half-price reference price. The sixth-floor observatory may have separate same-day reservation requirements.
Typical Visit
About 1 hour for the viewpoints; about 2–2.5 hours with the underground ruins and exhibitions.
06Built Heritage
Mingtang and Tiantang Scenic Area
明堂天堂景区
All Ages
Admission
CNY 88–90 adult reference price; CNY 45 half-price reference price. Performance tickets may be separate.
Typical Visit
About 1 hour for Mingtang and the core floors; about 2–2.5 hours with Tiantang’s ninth floor, murals and performances.
07City Guide
Jiuzhou Pool
九洲池
All Ages
Admission
CNY 30 daytime adult reference price; CNY 15 half-price reference price.
Typical Visit
About 1 hour for the daytime lakeside loop; about 2 hours from late afternoon into night.
08Food District
Luoyi Ancient City
洛邑古城
All Ages
Admission
Free area with advance real-name reservation; the Tiangong Chaoyin music show has a reference price of CNY 29.9 per person.
Typical Visit
About 1–1.5 hours for the core walking route; about 2–3 hours with historic sites and performances.
09Built Heritage
Lijing Gate
丽景门
All Ages
Admission
The area below the tower, barbican, West Street and Shizi Street are free; tower access usually costs an additional CNY 30–45.
Typical Visit
About 30 minutes for the gate and barbican; about 2–3 hours with Shizi Street, Drum Tower, Minzhu Street and Luoyi Ancient City.
10Historic Walk
Guanlin Temple
关林庙
All Ages
Admission
CNY 40 adult reference price; annual passes and discounted tickets follow the current policy.
Typical Visit
About 30–40 minutes for the main axis and tomb mound; about 1.5–2 hours for a slower visit.
11Historic Walk
Museum of the Eastern Zhou Royal Horse and Chariot Pits
天子驾六博物馆
All Ages
Admission
CNY 30 adult reference price; advance booking is usually not required.
Typical Visit
About 30 minutes for the chariot-and-horse pits; about 1–1.5 hours with the history exhibition and explanation.
12Built Heritage
Sui and Tang Grand Canal Culture Museum
隋唐大运河文化博物馆
All Ages
Admission
Free with advance real-name reservation.
Typical Visit
About 1–1.5 hours for the highlights; about 2–3 hours for all three floors and the viewing platform.
13City Guide
China National Peony Garden
中国国花园
All Ages
Admission
CNY 30–50 adult reference price during the Peony Culture Festival; the price varies by flowering period.
Typical Visit
About 1 hour for the West Gate highlights; about 2–3 hours from the South Gate through Wuyuefang and the main flower avenue.
14Historic Walk
Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum
洛阳古墓博物馆
All Ages
Admission
Free with advance real-name reservation.
Typical Visit
About 1–1.5 hours for the underground galleries and mural gallery; about 2–3 hours with Northern Wei Jingling.
15City Guide
Laojun Mountain
老君山
Adults Focused
Admission
CNY 100 admission; first-stage cableway CNY 130 round trip; second-stage cableway CNY 80 round trip; visitor-center shuttle CNY 20 round trip.
Typical Visit
About 4 hours for the fast summit route; about 6–7 hours with the deeper route, sunset and evening lights.
16City Guide
Jiguan Cave
鸡冠洞
All Ages
Admission
CNY 80 adult reference price; current half-price and free-entry policies apply to eligible visitors.
Typical Visit
About 1 hour for the main cave sequence; about 2 hours for slower photography and stops.
17City Guide
Longtan Grand Canyon
龙潭大峡谷
All Ages
Admission
CNY 80 adult reference price; one-way shuttle CNY 30; optional boat ride about CNY 50.
Typical Visit
About 2–3 hours for the short route; about 4–5 hours for the deep route.