Longmen Grottoes Exploration: How Much History Can We Uncover?
by Brooks Logan 96
Feb 26, 2025
Who gets it! This hidden gem of a courtyard in Luoyang is so comfortable, you’ll want to come back after just one stay, and you’ll be reluctant to move even after three nights!
📍 Prime location: The guesthouse is right in the heart of Luoyi Ancient City, just a 3-minute walk to the scenic area entrance, no need to rush, super convenient! It’s a 15-minute taxi ride from Luoyang Longmen Station, only 30 minutes from the airport, and there are direct buses to Longmen Grottoes and White Horse Temple, making travel super easy~
🛏 Stunning intangible cultural heritage-themed rooms: The rooms were co-designed with intangible cultural heritage inheritors, featuring themes like sancai pottery, bronze ware, Lu embroidery, paper cutting, leather carving, and wood carving. Staying here feels like walking into a mini intangible cultural heritage exhibition! Plus, the rooms are spacious and bright, fully equipped, and extremely comfortable~
🎐 Thoughtful service with great value: Upon check-in, you get afternoon tea, a mini bar, and welcome fruit, plus goodnight milk in the evening! Even better, the stay includes an intangible cultural heritage experience package, train/plane pick-up and drop-off, and a free 3-hour Hanfu experience—no need to rent outside, the value is unbeatable!
🎈 Nearby travel tips ready for you:
• Luoyi Ancient City: Every Friday and Saturday there’s a live performance of "Tang Palace Banquet," an immersive journey back to the flourishing Tang Dynasty, full of atmosphere~
• Shizi Street Night Market: The food hub of Luoyang! Be sure to try Haibi soda and beef soup with pancakes, you’ll be super satisfied after eating!
• Yingtian Gate Ruins: Just a 10-minute taxi ride away, don’t miss the 3D light show at night, it’s a stunning visual experience!
• Longmen Grottoes: 20 minutes by taxi (40 minutes by bus), recommended to visit after 4 PM when the grottoes are breathtaking under the sunset!
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