Encounter the Cloud Top Fairy Palace & the Stunning Sea of Clouds at Laojun Mountain

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Originally named Jingshi Mountain, it was renamed "Laojun Mountain" after the Taoist founder Laozi retired here. It stands at 2,217 meters! Known as the "Unparalleled Sacred Realm" fairyland🏔️

📍Scenic Area Address:
3 kilometers southeast of Luanchuan County, Luoyang City, Henan Province
🎫Opening Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

🕑【Best Travel Time】
🌿May-June & September-October｜Clear autumn skies, frequent sea of clouds
❄️December-February｜Stunning snow scenes! The Golden Summit turns into a heavenly palace
⚠️Avoid holidays & weekends, cable car lines are terrifying!

🚗【Transportation Guide】
🚌Luoyang → Laojun Mountain:
1️⃣Direct bus from Longmen Passenger Transport Center (2.5h)
2️⃣From Jinyuan Bus Station → Luanchuan shuttle + taxi
🚗Self-driving:
Navigate to "Laojun Mountain Scenic Area," 2.5h from Luoyang

🏨【Accommodation Guide】
1️⃣Mountain Top Lodging｜Open the window to the sea of clouds☁️
📍Golden Summit Youth Hostel (basic conditions but excellent location)
💰About 120 RMB/bed
2️⃣Zhongtianmen｜Compromise choice for sunrise viewing
💰About 200 RMB/double room
3️⃣Homestays at the foot of the mountain｜Cost-effective with many options
💰150-300 RMB/room

🌄【Highlight Routes】
🌟Lazy Traveler Version:
🚠First-level cable car → 🚠Second-level cable car → Ten-mile Painted Screen → Golden Summit
(5.7 km gentle plank road, stunning and not tiring!)
⏱️About 3-4 hours

🚶Hiking Enthusiast Version:
Hike from Zhongtianmen → Jiuku Hall → Golden Summit
(2-3 hours on stairs, be mentally prepared)
⏱️About 5-6 hours

💸【Cost Reference】
🎫Entrance ticket 100 RMB (90 RMB online)
🚠First-level cable car round trip 130 RMB
🚠Second-level cable car round trip 80 RMB
💰Total budget: about 300 RMB/person

💡【Must-Know Tips】
1️⃣Big temperature difference! Bring a jacket even in summer🧥
2️⃣Don’t miss the last cable car from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
3️⃣Sunrise🌅5:30 AM / Sunset🌇6:00 PM
4️⃣Travel light! Instant noodles cost 10 RMB on the mountain
5️⃣Wear non-slip shoes❗️Mountain paths are slippery

📸Best Photo Spots:
✔️Golden Summit Main Hall ✔️Ten-mile Painted Screen ✔️Statue of Taishang Laojun
Remember to bring a power bank! You’ll fill up your memory in no time!🤳