I thought Xi'an's nightscape was already stunning until I came here
by VictoriaMcDermott00
Jul 15, 2025
Staying at Hanting 3.51 Hanting Longmen Station Yiluo Road Hotel to explore Longmen Grottoes, keep this nanny-level guide handy! 🏨
This time in Luoyang, I discovered this newly opened Hanting, and it's truly a hidden gem! It's right next to Longmen Station, and it only takes 10 minutes by taxi to Longmen Grottoes. In the morning, after having donkey meat soup at a place 500m away, you can head straight to the grottoes – it couldn't be more convenient! ~
🏛️Longmen Grottoes Travel Tips:
1⃣️Make sure to go early! Rush in as soon as it opens at 8 AM to avoid the crowds and get good photos. Seeing those millennium-old Buddhist sculptures is truly breathtaking, especially the largest Vairocana Buddha. It's absolutely stunning when the sun shines on the statue!
2⃣️It's recommended to start exploring from the West Hill Grottoes, which is where the essence lies. Remember to wear comfortable shoes, as there are quite a few steps to climb! ~
3⃣️Renting an audio guide for 30 yuan/each is highly recommended, otherwise, you really won't understand the stories behind these ancient relics.
🍲Food Check-in:
1⃣️The Wangfu Donkey Meat Soup next to the hotel is amazing! A super large bowl for 10 yuan, and it comes with shredded flatbread. The donkey meat is tender and smooth, the soup is rich, and it's a perfect match with the shredded flatbread.
2⃣️There's also a Xiaowan Beef Soup place within a 5-minute walk, and it tastes good.
🚗Transportation Tips:
1⃣️It only takes 40 minutes to get to Longmen Station from Zhengzhou by high-speed train, and the hotel is a 10-minute walk from the station.
2⃣️It's recommended to take a taxi to the grottoes, it's less than 20 yuan.
💡Accommodation Experience:
The newly opened Hanting 3.51 version is truly different! Smart curtains, super comfortable bedding, and most importantly, excellent soundproofing. The front desk lady even gave us a Luoyang tourist map, which was super thoughtful! ~
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