Laojun Mountain 2 Days 1 Night Real Test｜The Snow-Covered Golden Summit is Stunning! Close Your Eyes and Go for It

🌨️After the snow, the Golden Summit of Laojun Mountain is wrapped in a sea of clouds, truly like stepping into a Taoist mythological fairyland🌌 Here’s a tested itinerary with no pitfalls, even lazy travelers can easily follow～

📍Day 1: Core Scenic Express Route

- ✔️Transportation: Take the high-speed train to Luoyang Longmen Station, then carpool for about 30 RMB per person straight to Luanchuan County (1.5h), stay at a guesthouse near the scenic area (around 150 RMB per person, walking distance to the entrance)

- ✔️Must-do before entering the mountain: Book tickets online 1 day in advance for 90 RMB (100 RMB on site), must buy round-trip Zhongling Cableway ticket for 130 RMB! Saves 4 hours of climbing, reserve energy for taking beautiful photos

- ✔️Route: Visitor Center → Cableway to Zhongtianmen → Take the wooden stairs on the right (much gentler than stone stairs) → 1.5-hour hike to Shili Huaping (after snow, the plank road is covered with ice, every step is a scenic view) → Nantianmen → Pray at Laojun Temple (buy a wish plaque at the foot of the mountain for 5 RMB, it’s 4 times more expensive at the summit)

- ✔️Night view is legendary: Secure your spot before 19:20! The Golden Summit lights up for 50 minutes, red walls and white snow with lighting create an ancient style straight out of a photo

- ✔️Dinner: Luanchuan tofu is crispy outside and tender inside, paired with garlic sauce is amazing; then try a bowl of corn grits noodles with fish, warm and very nourishing

🌅Day 2: Ultimate Sunrise and Sea of Clouds

- ✔️Early start: Get up at 6 AM to take the first cableway, arrive at Yuhuangding before 7 AM! After snow, you’re very likely to see a sea of clouds, the sunrise at the Golden Summit is breathtakingly beautiful

- ✔️Extra spots: Take panoramic photos of the Golden Summit from Liangbaotai, overlook the mountains from Mazoling, and capture the rime ice along the way—every shot is a masterpiece

- ✔️Descend and rest: The cableway stops running at 17:30, don’t play too long! At the foot of the mountain, enjoy a bowl of Luoyang Water Banquet, sour and spicy to refresh and relieve fatigue.

🧳Essentials & Pitfall Avoidance List

✅ Gear: Down jacket + anti-slip ice cleats + heat packs (top of the mountain -20℃), trekking poles to protect knees, power bank is a must

❌ Avoid: Don’t waste money on the secondary cableway, hiking lets you see more scenery; don’t buy sea of clouds spray, natural sea of clouds make the best photos.

Snow-capped Golden Summit with a sea of clouds, the beauty of Laojun Mountain really can’t be captured in photos! Follow this guide to easily unlock a real-life heavenly palace～