A great place for a short summer getaway—Luoyang

[Super Practical Guide to Chongdugou Tourist Resort]

📍Location: Luanchuan County, Luoyang City, Henan Province, about 120 km from the city center, 3 hrs by car/high-speed train to Luoyang Station and then a direct bus to the scenic area

🌟Recommended seasons: Summer (for escaping the heat and playing in the water), Autumn (for the bamboo forest and red leaves)

📸Must-see attractions:
1. Jinji River Scenic Area: Shuangdie Waterfall, Zhentianlei Waterfall, a cool water world
2. Dicui River Scenic Area: Millennium Bodhi Tree, Water Curtain Fairy Palace Cave
3. Farming Village: Western Henan folk custom experience, popular bamboo forest check-in spot
4. Colorful Lotus Pond: Lotus flowers bloom in July and August, stunning aerial photography

🎫Tickets: CNY 120 (including Jinji River + Dicui River), sightseeing bus is CNY 15 one way

🛏️Accommodation Guide:
✔️Homestay clusters in the scenic area (recommended Zhulixiangzi Homestay Area)
✔️Star-rated hotel: Chongdugou Water Scenery Hotel
✔️Featured option: Bamboo forest tent camping (summer only)

🍜Must-try delicacies:
• Luanchuan Tofu Banquet
• Bamboo Rice
• Wild Vegetable Mixed Noodles
• Acorn Jelly

💡Travel Tips:
1️⃣ It is recommended to arrange a 2-day, 1-night trip. Day 1: play in the water and see the waterfalls. Day 2: stroll through the bamboo forest and experience folk customs.
2️⃣ Bring stream tracing shoes + waterproof phone bag. The stone road in the waterfall area is slippery.
3️⃣ There are more tourists on weekends in July and August, so it is recommended to go on weekdays.
4️⃣ There is a live-action performance "Memory of Chongdugou" at night (additional charge).

🚗Nearby attractions:
• Laojun Mountain (1.5 hrs drive)
• Jiguan Cave (40-min drive)

📌Hidden trick: Enjoy the uninhabited bamboo forest wonderland at 6–7am in the morning, and the photo op rate is super high when the clouds and mist surround the area after the rain!