Luoyang Laojun Mountain 2 Days 1 Night｜Explore the Central Plains Fairy Mountain Within 2000 RMB, Check in at the "Mirror of the Sky"

【Luoyang Laojun Mountain 2 Days 1 Night｜Explore the Central Plains Fairy Mountain Within 2000 RMB, Check in at the "Mirror of the Sky" Golden Summit Taoist Temples!】

Want to see the sea of clouds fairyland in the north? Laojun Mountain in Luoyang, Henan, with an altitude of 2200 meters, is a Taoist holy site. Every step reveals a new scene, and the Golden Hall appears faintly in the clouds, like a world from a martial arts novel!

📅 Day 1: Departure → Luanchuan County → Overnight at the foot of the mountain
Take the high-speed train from cities like Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou directly to "Luoyang Longmen Station" (second-class seat about 400-800 RMB, depending on departure city). After exiting, take a taxi or the scenic area shuttle bus to Luanchuan County (about 1.5 hours, ticket price 30 RMB).
Arrive at the foot of the mountain before evening and stay at a "Laojun Mountain Foot Homestay" or a budget hotel (standard room about 260 RMB/night, about 130 RMB per person).
For dinner, be sure to try Luoyang Shui Xi signature dishes (spicy soup, continuous soup sliced pork) and Luanchuan tofu feast, very satisfying at about 50 RMB per person.

📅 Day 2: Full-day deep tour of Laojun Mountain → Return trip
Take the scenic area bus into the mountain at 6 AM (combined ticket for entrance + shuttle bus 100 RMB). It is recommended to take the first-level cable car (Zhongling Cableway 80 RMB) up the mountain to save energy.
Hiking highlights route: Zhongtianmen → Shaded Trail → Jiuku Hall → Ten-Mile Painted Screen → Golden Summit Sky Street → Golden Hall Group (check in at the popular "Mirror of the Sky"), about 3 hours in total (for descent, you can choose the slide + cable car, slide 30 RMB).
Descend before 3 PM, take the bus back to Luoyang or return directly.

✅ Budget details (example from Shanghai):
Round-trip high-speed train 1500 + local transportation 100 + accommodation 130 + meals 150 + entrance + cable car ≤ 300 = total cost ≤ 2000 RMB!

📌 Tips:
The temperature difference at the summit is large, be sure to bring a windproof jacket + warm clothes;
Cloud sea is easy to see on clear mornings, it is recommended to stay one night for early mountain entry;
Wear non-slip sports shoes to avoid slipping when climbing in the rain.

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