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Luoyang is one of China's oldest imperial capitals — the World Heritage Longmen Grottoes, where hundreds of thousands of Buddhas are carved into the cliffs, the White Horse Temple where Buddhism first entered China, and the famous peony festival in spring.
Why stay in Luoyang
Longmen Grottoes
Hundreds of thousands of Buddhas carved into the cliffs — a World Heritage site by the Yi River.
White Horse Temple
China's first Buddhist temple, nearly 2,000 years old.
Peony festival
In April, peonies bloom across the city — Luoyang's signature flower.
Mount Song & Shaolin
Near the Shaolin Temple and Mount Song, one of the Five Great Mountains.
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Local dishes to try in Luoyang
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Luoyang Water Banquet
The famous Luoyang feast of 24 soup-and-broth dishes.
📍 Citywide - 2🍜
Beef noodles
Noodles in a rich beef broth, Henan style.
📍 Citywide - 3🥟
Old-street snacks
Snacks and evening treats in the old town.
📍 Old town
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Longmen Grottoes
Buddhas carved into the cliffs along the Yi River — a World Heritage site.
📍 South of town - 2🐴
White Horse Temple
China's first Buddhist temple, with pavilions built in international styles.
📍 Outskirts - 3🏯
Old Town
The Lijing Gate and the old streets at night.
📍 In town - 4🌺
Peony Garden
A garden of peonies in full bloom in April.
📍 In town - 5⛰️
Shaolin Temple
The birthplace of Shaolin kung fu and the Pagoda Forest (a trip on toward Zhengzhou).
📍 Out of town
Things to do in Luoyang
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3 Luoyang hotels our team picked for you
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★ 8.6Luxury
★ 8.5LuxuryChristian's Hotel Luoyang
#3 European boutique · the only one in the city
★ 8.5Upper-midโรงแรมแนะนำทั้งหมดในLuoyang
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Holiday Inn Express Luoyang City Center
#2 IHG free breakfast · 4-star value pick
Vienna International Hotel Luoyang
#6 Vienna chain · value 4-star
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🚆 Getting around Luoyang
High-speed rail
Connects to Xi'an, Zhengzhou, and Beijing via Luoyang Longmen station.
Bus to Longmen
Bus or taxi to the Longmen Grottoes and White Horse Temple.
Shaolin tours
Tours or hired cars to the Shaolin Temple at Dengfeng, about 1.5 hours.
Walk the old town
The old-town area is pleasant to stroll in the evening.
Where to go next near Luoyang
BeijingChina's capital, blending ancient palaces, the Great Wall, and a modern metropolis all in one place.
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ShanghaiA world-class commercial metropolis where futuristic skyscrapers stand face to face with colonial buildings across the river.
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Xi'anA former ancient capital at the start of the Silk Road, home to the Terracotta Army.
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ChengduSichuan's capital, famous for giant pandas, fiery hotpot, and laid-back days in the teahouses.
See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Luoyang
How many days do you need in Luoyang?+
2 days for the Longmen Grottoes, White Horse Temple, and old town. Add a day if you continue to the Shaolin Temple.
When can you see the peonies?+
Mid-April is when the peonies are in full bloom, with a peony festival across the city.
Can you visit Luoyang and Xi'an together?+
Yes — about 1.5 hours by high-speed rail, and popular to do as a historical route together.
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