Luoyang 3-Day Tour - A Worthwhile Experience of History and Cuisine

【Introduction】: Luoyang, the ancient capital of thirteen dynasties, is located in the Central Plains. The Luoyang Peony is world-renowned, and the Longmen Grottoes are a treasure of history. 🛬【Itinerary】: Luoyang is actually a lot of fun, and a quick 3-day and 2-night trip is just a glimpse. D1: Take the high-speed train directly to Luoyang Longmen Station and check into the Luoyang Dongshan Hotel. D2: Visit the White Horse Temple, International Buddha Hall Garden, and Qiyun Pagoda in the morning; tour Lijing Gate in the afternoon, and check out the Luoyi Ancient City at night; taste the Luoyang Water Banquet (the peony swallow dish at the Banquet of the World Luoyi Ancient City store is quite stunning). D3: Visit one of the four great grottoes, the Longmen Grottoes, in the morning, and leave by high-speed train in the afternoon; have lunch at the Chinese restaurant in Dongshan Hotel, which has a lot of local characteristics. ⛺【Must-See Attractions】: White Horse Temple: The cradle of Buddhism, where one can devoutly admire and worship. The International Buddha Hall Garden features Thai, Burmese, and Indian style temples, and next to the White Horse Temple is the Qiyun Pagoda, worth quietly experiencing the accumulation of history. Lijing Gate: The city wall, gate, and barbican are well-preserved, and below are various food and souvenir shops. Luoyi Ancient City: The Luoyi Ancient City is packed with people in ancient costumes taking photos and checking in at night, and the bustle is beyond your imagination. Longmen Grottoes: The world's most prolific and largest treasure trove of stone carving art, recognized by UNESCO as 'the pinnacle of Chinese stone carving art,' ranking first among China's major grottoes. Looking up at the Lushena Buddha truly touches your soul. 🍩【Must-Try Cuisine】: The Luoyang Water Banquet is worth trying, and the peony swallow dish is very stunning. This one is located in the Banquet of the World in Luoyi Ancient City. Additionally, the local cuisine at Dongshan Hotel is also very authentic, including spicy soup, hawthorn jelly, and more. 🏨【Accommodation Tips】: Highly recommend Dongshan Hotel, which is ideally located next to the Longmen Grottoes, adjacent to Baiyuan, with meticulous service. The shuttle service is also very humane, and it should be considered a state guesthouse locally. 🚌【Transportation Tips】: Located in the Central Plains, it is very convenient to get there by high-speed train. I didn't experience the local transportation, but self-driving and car rental are also very convenient. By the way, the car rental service in Luoyang is first-class (Taihong Yude store). 🧡【Tips】: 1. It may be quite hot before the summer holidays, so be prepared for sun protection. 2. Banquet of the World requires advance reservation of seats during holidays. 3. Take your time visiting the Longmen Grottoes, as there are many famous attractions on both sides of the Yi River. 4. There are really too many people in Luoyi Ancient City, so it is not recommended to visit if you are not interested in dressing up in ancient costumes and checking in.