3 Days 2 Nights in Luoyang | Wear Hanfu to Stroll the Divine Capital, Eat, Play, and Take Photos Without Any Mistakes!

Who understands! Wearing Tang-style Hanfu at Yingtian Gate in Luoyang, when the evening breeze lifts the skirt, you really feel like you’ve come from the flourishing Tang Dynasty! This tested and reliable guide, follow it, and your friends on social media will flood you with likes~

📅 3-Day Immersive Itinerary (Leisure Version)

Day 1: Hanfu On, Touring the Imperial City

✅ Morning: Get your makeup and styling done in the old town! Choose shops like "Huaxi" or "Buwan Guofeng" with clear pricing; for 299 RMB you can get Tang-style chest-high Hanfu plus hand-wrapped ring hairstyle. Don’t trust roadside 129 RMB deals (they cut corners).
✅ Noon: Head to "Xiaojie Tianfu"! The sweet and sour spicy potato slices are insanely crispy, the dandan noodles are fully coated in sesame paste, and you can eat your fill for about 20 RMB per person.
✅ Afternoon: First visit Jiuzhou Pool (30 RMB ticket), the red walls and waterside pavilions are perfect for palace-style photos; then explore Tiantang Mingtang (90 RMB ticket), the golden hall on the second floor gives photos a naturally noble filter.
✅ Evening: Watch the night view at Yingtian Gate! After 10 PM, the lights reflect on the stone pavement, and on rainy days it looks like an ancient ink painting. If you want to catch the show, book "Mo Jia You Xia" tickets one day in advance.

Day 2: Master History + Scenery

✅ Morning: Enter White Horse Temple (30 RMB ticket) from South Gate 2! After touring this Han Chinese Buddhist temple, be sure to visit the Indian/Thai style Buddha halls for a striking photo contrast.
✅ Noon: Drink a bowl at "Longlin Road First Beef Soup"! The broth is clear and fresh, paired with shredded pancakes soaked in it, warming you to the bone.
✅ Afternoon: Visit Luoyang Museum (free! Book at 7 AM sharp) to see the bronze jue cups with nipple patterns; then go to Longmen Grottoes (90 RMB ticket), and at dusk shoot the sunset silhouette of the giant Buddha by the Yi River—breathtakingly beautiful.
✅ Evening: Chase NPCs in Luoyi Ancient City! Erlang Shen and Chang’e interact with visitors; borrow Hanfu before 8 PM to skip the line, and don’t miss the “Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers” performance.

Day 3: Immortal Mountain + Carbs Finale

✅ Morning: Join a day tour to Laojun Mountain! Choose the route “Level 1 Cableway → Zhongtian Gate → Level 2 Cableway → Ten-Mile Painted Screen → Golden Summit,” and remember to try the 1 RMB lunch that’s been going for 9 years (heartwarming and cost-effective).
✅ Afternoon: On your way back, rush to "Shizi Street Night Market"! Try tofu skin sandwiches, cheese and pork floss sesame balls with your eyes closed, and finally pack some "Nanbei Liji" peony pastries as souvenirs.

🍜 Local Hidden Food List

• Soup Champions: Nanguan Small Bowl Beef Soup (first pot at 6 AM is freshest), Haici Min Sweet and Salty Beef Soup

• Carb Bombs: Guxian Meat Pie (overflowing with meat), Xiaojie Potstickers, Longlin Road Fried Dough Sticks with Egg

• Specialty Dishes: Peony Yan Vegetable (radish shreds carved into peonies, both beautiful and tasty), Fermented Noodles (sour and appetizing)

🏨 Save 2 Hours by Choosing the Right Accommodation

• Immersive First Choice: Luoyang Ancient Capital Stroll Hotel (Yingtian Gate Luoyi Ancient City Branch)
Convenient transportation, very close to major attractions, right at the entrance to snack streets and Hanfu shops. Everything you need for dining, dressing up, and check-ins is here, making it easy to experience the Divine Capital’s charm.

⚠️ Pitfall Avoidance Guide

1. Don’t choose Hanfu shops priced below 129 RMB; makeup and styling are rough and they will charge extra.

2. Luoyang Museum reservations on holidays are competitive; set your alarm for 7 AM to secure a spot.

3. Laojun Mountain cableway closes at 4 PM; start early and don’t rush the last ride.

When you come to Luoyang, don’t just focus on taking photos—drink a hot bowl of soup and catch an NPC show to truly understand the romance of the Divine Capital~