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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do in Luoyang [2025]
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Longmen Grottoes
4.7
/5
47165 reviews
9.1
From AU$ 19.43
Based on 1,619 reviews
Longmen Station/Municipal government | 8.1 km from downtown
Phone 0379-65980972
Address: 13 Long Men Zhong Jie, Luolong District, Luoyang, Henan, China, 471023
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
View grottoes on 1 km of cliffs along the Yi River
1 km cliffs & grottoes
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For taking photos and checking in, it is best to go during the off-season when there are relatively fewer people. It is a bit tiring and you have to walk a longer way, but the grottoes along the way are amazing and the big Buddha in the middle is shocking. If you have never been there, I recommend you go there once and bring your children with you.
I like history very much. I can come here to visit the historical traces. I found an interpreter, who should be an intern. He was very ordinary. I think it would be interesting to collect some information on the song. Construction began in the Northern Wei Dynasty and has experienced more than 1,300 years of history. It is quite worth it.
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Laojunshan Mountain Scenic Spot
4.6
/5
10962 reviews
8.6
Laojunshan Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0379-66873890
Address: Laojun Mountain, Geological Square, Luanchuan County, Luoyang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
No.1 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Luoyang
Highlights:
Cable car & hike to peak
Rich geological sites with caves & peaks
Saved by 628 users8792 positive reviews
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Dawn, sunset, sunrise, sunset. I saw it all over the two days. The Ten-Mile Painting Screen has some of the charm of the west coast of Sanqing Mountain and is a truly spectacular sight. The Golden Summit at night, ablaze with lights, was truly packed! Aside from the cable car being a bit pricey, there were no issues. It's definitely worth the trip!
My trip to Laojun Mountain in late July was worth it! It's a true summer escape. We drove from downtown Luoyang at 6:00 AM and arrived at parking lot 13 at exactly 8:00 AM. We had spicy hot soup across from the parking lot. It wasn't too hot at the foot of the mountain until 8:00, but it was a bit chilly up there, so wearing sun protection was a good idea. We took the first and second level cable cars, which felt like the entire journey wasn't much walking and was quite relaxing. There are plenty of chain restaurants near the Golden Summit, including KFC, Luckin Coffee, Big Face Chicken Cutlets, Mixue Ice City, and Bawang Tea Princess. We descended the mountain around 2:00 AM. There were no lines at all, and the journey was smooth.
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Sui And Tang Dynasties Luoyang City Yingtian Gate Site
4.4
/5
2802 reviews
7.7
From AU$ 12.52
Old Town Center | 6.4 km from downtown
Phone 0379-65063201
Address: No. 23 South Dingding Road, Old Town, Luoyang
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.3 of Night Attractions in Luoyang
Highlights:
360° panoramic ancient gate display
3D show of ancient capital's history
Saved by 292 users2360 positive reviews
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The scenic area is large and clean, and the atmosphere is refreshing. It's fantastic! There are so many sights, the performances are fantastic, and the kids had a blast watching them. It's a very pleasant experience. The staff are very friendly, and the routes are well-organized. It's so convenient! I'll definitely come again.
The children had a lot of fun playing. It was fun to interact with the NPCs. They also learned a lot of knowledge and took a lot of nice photos. They were very satisfied and had a lot of fun. The children said they would come again next time.
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Luoyang Museum
4.7
/5
2717 reviews
7.7
Based on 131 reviews
Longmen Station/Municipal government | 2.6 km from downtown
Phone 0379-69901019
Address: Nietai Road , Luolong District, Luoyang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Featured in 2025 Asia 100 – Family-Friendly Attractions
Highlights:
Showcasing museum's top treasures
Building shaped like a cauldron
Saved by 215 users2160 positive reviews
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Teacher Adan's lectures were excellent, lasting two hours. His explanations were meticulous and insightful, and he was also very good at stimulating the audience's thinking. He was also very patient with the children and had a very strong affinity.
Teacher Guoguo is very punctual, has solid professional knowledge and is very friendly. The children followed the teacher's pace throughout the whole process. He explained to us in detail the historical rise and fall of Luoyang, as well as the treasures of the museum!
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Mingtang And Tiantang
4.3
/5
5345 reviews
7.6
From AU$ 18.93
Based on 12 reviews
Old Town Center | 6.8 km from downtown
Phone 0379-65156026
Address: Intersection of Zhongzhou Road and Dingding Road, Xigong District, Luoyang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.4 of Night Attractions in Luoyang
Highlights:
Panoramic Luoyang night view
Virtual & real shows Luoyang's history
Saved by 325 users3414 positive reviews
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The Tiantang Mingtang, built on a Tang-style architectural complex, integrates exhibitions, cultural knowledge, and other aspects, making it a good place for people to learn about the history of the Sui and Tang dynasties. [1] Yingtian Gate was built in the first year of the Sui Dynasty and was the south gate of Ziwei City, the palace city of Luoyang in the Sui and Tang dynasties. It has survived for more than 530 years and is the highest-standard city gate in ancient China, having survived through the Sui, Tang, Five Dynasties, and Northern Song dynasties.
Paradise Mingtang net red punch card holy place Paradise Mingtang should not spend a lot of money to enter the night ticket for the thousand-year-old Sui Tang Ganjin Capital: 88/person half price/45/person, free ticket opening time for people under 12/60 years old: 9：00-23:00 Scenic Area lighting time: 19:00 Transportation: It is best to park the bus around at night 8.26.33 Road and so on Metro Line 1, Yingtianmen Station, C2/A Exit Paradise Mingtang is a rebuilt ancient site. The real Paradise Mingtang is much larger than the rebuilt. There are ruins and records in the park. Paradise and Mingtang are the core buildings of Luoyang City, the Sui and Tang Dynasty, and the palace city was built during the Wuzetian ruling period. In 684 AD, Wu Zetian took Luoyang as the capital of the gods, replacing Chang'an as the political center, and it is also the place where China's only orthodox female emperor (Wu Zetian) ascended to power. The Mingtang has two floors. The first floor is the original Mingtang ruins (only one pillar pit). The surrounding area is some things and small performances about Wuzetian. The second floor is the core punching area of Mingtang. It is the place where Wuze Tianchao government was in the past. It can be described as magnificent at a glance. It is also the best C position for indoor photos. The nine floors of the five-story outer heaven, the imperial ceremony system that is the honor of the nine-fifths, take the elevator to the nine-story, the white view of the gods are good scenery, the night feels the Tang Dynasty, the 2-8 floors are commercialized, it is not recommended to waste physical energy on the first floor for the paradise site (or a pillar pit). Paradise Mingtang is mainly based on punching in and taking pictures. If you love history and culture, you may wish to enter the visit. If you need to explain, you can find a more cost-effective fish. You can come here with a beautiful makeup. After returning to Sui and Tang Dynasty 7:39, feel the princess trip. Personal advice is not recommended to buy tickets to enter. It is good to makeup when you punch in and take pictures: The price is 68-300+, mainly based on clothing accessories and makeup, deposit 100-200 (some stores can be exempted from deposit). As for makeup technology, you don’t have to worry, you can be satisfied, communicate and adjust at any time, as long as you want the style, each store can make it, The only difference is the variety of clothing and accessories in the store. Makeup shop: all concentrated in Yingtianmen to Luoqi Ancient City, there are also some in the office building (most concentrated is Luoqi Ancient City) except for the peak season, no matter how much to go to that place to bargain, maybe more cost-effective than your group purchase. Photography: Yingtianmen single 3.5-5 yuan/Zhang, package 68-299 yuan, respectively 15-30 negatives + 5 photos (can be tried first, in the determination) There is a (pit) and another (Weiyang indigenous is not convenient to say here, afraid of being attacked by the group,) As Luo (if the money is not bad), please ignore it. If necessary, there are also temporary rental card machines/patches/SLRs/photograph equipment, dozens to hundreds. Personal suggestion: because the background is strong, it is also a blockbuster film everywhere, but it is best to bring a supplement light. Tired of playing, there are night markets around, but there is nothing to recommend food [price ratio]
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White Horse Temple
4.6
/5
3837 reviews
7.6
From AU$ 54.61
Based on 322 reviews
17.9 km from downtown
Phone 0379-63781065
Address: No. 6, Luobai Road, Luolong District, Luoyang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Ginkgo trees & ancient buildings
Temple with 4 national styles
Saved by 275 users1840 positive reviews
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I feel that the guide (Sun Na) will tell us as much as possible about the history of this ancient temple that has witnessed thousands of years. Here, you can appreciate the ancient architectural style and feel the precipitation and inheritance of history.
Thank you very much to Pan Dao for his professional explanation throughout the whole process. Pan Dao's knowledgeable and expanded explanation is really a blessing for children who are still in school. It was my first time to visit Luoyang White Horse Temple, the ancestral home of Buddhism. It was worth the trip!
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TRACING LUOSHEN FU
4.5
/5
1574 reviews
7.2
From AU$ 31.95
Longmen Station/Municipal government | 3 km from downtown
Phone 400-717-3456
Address: 河南省洛阳市洛龙区金城寨街
Recommended sightseeing time: 1.5-2 hours
No.2 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Luoyang
Highlights:
Immersive Luoyang culture experience
Digital effects show Luoyang's history
Saved by 107 users1338 positive reviews
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Recommended! "Tracing the Goddess of Luo River" is worth a visit. [China's first digital immersive performance of "Tracing the Goddess of Luo River"] has no fixed seats! It breaks the traditional viewing model. This immersive experience and historical dialogue provide a deeper understanding of Luoyang.
What an amazing performance! Well worth a visit when in Luoyang! Immersive digital and live performance.
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Jiuzhou Pond
4.2
/5
1154 reviews
7.1
From AU$ 6.05
Downtown Area | 6.9 km from downtown
Phone 0379-60658081
Address: Ruins of Jiuzhou Pond, Tanggong Middle Road, Xigong District, Luoyang
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.6 of Night Attractions in Luoyang
Highlights:
28-meter Yaoguang Hall stands
Center building surrounded by water
Saved by 116 users909 positive reviews
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Very exciting, highly recommended!!! On the first night, we watched "Tracing the Goddess of Luo River", which was quite creative. On the second night, we watched "Phoenix Dances in the Capital of Gods" at Jiuzhou Pool. The spacious venue made the whole theater even more magnificent, and the lighting and sound were excellent. Overall, both performances were very exciting and were highly praised by our family of seven. It is worth seeing when visiting Luoyang.
Luoyang Kyushu Chi Chao full guide plate night view is beautiful to suffocate|How can you miss the fairy attraction of Kyushu Chi when you come to Luoyang through the beautiful secret of Shengtang? This was once the scene of Wu Zetian's "back garden" film. At night, you will directly change to Chang'an Evernight City during the day. The ancient style is well received during the day. Take you to play in Kyushu Pool, avoid crowds, and easily take pictures of the atmosphere. The highlights of Kyushu Pool must be punched in **×* The palace must be rushed! ! Standing on the second floor overlooking the panoramic view, instantly get the female emperor's perspective, red wall gold tiles + blue sky and white clouds, every shot is the sense of "Daming Palace Ci" drama! It is recommended to wear Hanfu (can be rented in the scenic area, all-inclusive hairstyle accessories**Jiuzhou College**: niche treasures have few beautiful scenery, the bamboo forest corridor has super Zen ridge, suitable for taking pictures of the cold feeling, and sending friends to be asked! **Night view light show**:19:30 on time to light the whole palace golden light to make up, The reflection of the pool surface is like a star river. There is NPC carrying lanterns to the park, and it is a second through to Datang! Also **Super detailed process guide****Ticket**: 30 yuan/person during the day, 68 yuan at night (including light show), half price for student ID! Key points: buy a "Kyuzhou Chi + Mingtang Paradise" joint ticket is more **Transportation**: Subway Line 1 [Yingtianmen Station] Exit C, 8 minutes walk from the city taxi from 10 yuan × * Time arrangement **: It is recommended to enter the park at 16:00! Take Hanfu during the day + take down the sunset scenery, the light is soft and super good! + Night ** Hidden play **: There is an immersive performance in the night scene, which is super interesting. Must-see with baby (every Friday/six nights), NPC mutual poolside teahouse koi, healing value full: order a pot of peony flower tea, sit on the dumplings and watch the surrounding food Amway **×* small street Tianfu ** (2 kilometers away): Dandan noodles + sugar and sour spicy potatoes ** Nanguan small bowl of beef soup **: + sour plum soup, eat to support locals privately! The soup head is fresh enough to eat! , Remember to match cake silk **Avoid pit tips **Don't wear high heels at night to take pictures with fill light scenic spots are all stone roads, foot pain warning! Black to doubt life! , mobile phone light is OK, otherwise there are too many people on holidays! If you want to take empty mirrors, it is recommended to rush before 9 am
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China National Flower Garden
4.5
/5
6117 reviews
7.1
Based on 28 reviews
Longmen Station/Municipal government | 4 km from downtown
Phone 0379-65522119
Address: No. 2 Longmen Avenue, Luolong District, Luoyang City (Luoyang Bridge South)
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Featured in 2025 Global 50 – Spring Outings
Highlights:
Butterfly garden & museum rich in culture
6 areas with 200,000 peonies in bloom
Saved by 112 users5156 positive reviews
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The area is very large, and there is a lake, a courtyard, and a garden within a garden. The peonies will make the photos more layered and more photogenic. However, when I went there in late April, most of the peonies outdoors had fallen, and only a few peonies were still in the garden within the garden. They are beautiful, but their flowering period is too short.
China's national garden is simply a paradise for peony lovers! The flowering period in April was simply beautiful, hundreds of peony varieties were competing, and the air was fragrant. The garden design is superb, the small bridge and flowing water are matched with the sea of flowers, and the wallpaper is just a shot. It is recommended to come in the morning, there are few people and good light, and you can see the peony with dew. Tickets are 30 yuan worth, and the park is very big to remember to wear comfortable shoes. The only regret is that the flowering period is short, and you have to wait a year to miss it. However, there are green plants to see in other seasons, but there is less soul. Come to Luoyang without seeing peony is equal to white, here is definitely the first choice to punch in!
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The Luoyang Museum of Ancient Tombs
4.7
/5
796 reviews
7.0
Based on 2 reviews
North airport area | 13.1 km from downtown
Phone 0379-62265740
Address: 河南省洛阳市老城区机场路6号
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Simulate ancient aristocratic life
Rich murals, carvings & burial artifacts
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It's so fun! I just finished it yesterday and I'm going to watch it again today! I was in tears when the curtain fell last night. The staff was also very responsible! They would take the initiative to ask if you need help.
A lady in my circle of friends recommended this museum. I bought the tour package yesterday and booked tickets. I came here to take a walk after checking out early this morning before leaving for Xi'an. I chose a two-and-a-half-hour tour, and the tour guide did talk a lot. Some information and records in different museums in Luoyang are related, so it's quite interesting. Some stories that were not told in other places I went to before were also told today. Thanks to Zhou Jieting, the tour guide of Sanmao Tour Gold Medal today🌹
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