Longmen Grottoes～Breathtaking beyond words, who can truly grasp its beauty～

📍Attraction Address:
Luolong District, Luoyang City, Henan Province, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of China's Three Great Grottoes.

🚗Transportation:
- To Luoyang:
- High-speed rail🚄: Luoyang Longmen Station (10-minute taxi ride or take Bus 71 directly).
- Flight✈️: Luoyang Beijiao Airport (about 40 minutes by taxi).
- Train🚇: Luoyang Station (1 hour by Bus 81 or 30 minutes by taxi).
- Within the scenic area:
- Electric cart: From Northeast Service Area to ticket checkpoint (10 RMB/person one-way, ~25 minutes walk).
- Boat cruise: Enjoy panoramic views along the Yi River (optional).

👍️Must-see spots:
1. West Hill Grottoes (core highlights):
- Vairocana Buddha (17.14m tall, modeled after Empress Wu Zetian).
- Binyang Three Caves (Northern Wei royal caves), Ten Thousand Buddha Cave (15,000 small statues).
2. East Hill Grottoes:
- Scripture-Reading Temple (special cave opening April 2025, 29 Tang Dynasty arhat reliefs).
3. Xiangshan Temple:
- Ancient Tang Dynasty temple, praised by Emperor Qianlong as "First among Longmen's ten temples".
4. Bai Garden:
- Tomb garden of poet Bai Juyi, Jiangnan-style landscape, perfect for relaxation.
5. Immersive experiences:
- "Luoyang Rising Wind" VR, Tang Dynasty XR Experience Hall (digital cave restoration).

# Accommodation
- Luxury:
- Dongshan Hotel (garden-style, near Bai Garden).
- Flower Villa Luxury (premium B&B in Longmen Ancient Street).
- Budget:
- Longmen Grottoes Yuelai Inn (family-friendly).
- Guanlan Homestay (walking distance to site).

# Food Recommendations
- Within site:
- Longyue Zhenpin Restaurant (buffet + Luoyang Water Banquet).
- Longmen Ancient Street (fried dumplings, spicy soup, mutton soup).
- City specialties:
- Zhenbutong Restaurant (peony swallow dish, sliced meat soup).
- Old Town Cross Street Night Market (fermented noodle soup, "unflipped" soup).

- Suggested duration: 1 day (add night views for in-depth exploration).

🎟️Tickets:
- Adult 90 RMB (includes West/East Hill Grottoes, Xiangshan Temple, Bai Garden).
- Online real-name booking (ID required).

💗Tips:
- Attire: Non-slip shoes (many steps), sun protection (limited shade).
- Avoid:
- Unofficial "cheap" guides - opt for authorized services.
- Be cautious with soliciting restaurants outside.

Longmen Grottoes offer a millennium-spanning visual feast—every gaze is a profound dialogue with history. Come embrace this uniquely Eastern blend of romance and awe💕