So amazing! A millennium-old grotto that parents must see!

The millennium shock of Longmen Grottoes is hidden among every Buddha statue. Choosing the right route helps you avoid crowds and unnecessary detours! This guide is based on off-season personal experience, suitable for kids and elderly alike. Just save this one👇 💰【Tickets & Hours】 🎫 Single scenic area ticket: 90 RMB/person 🎒 Student/teacher ID: half price 45 RMB ⏰ Opening hours: 8:00-18:00 (last entry at 17:00) 🌌 No night tours currently ✨ Off-season perk: fewer people on weekdays, tested that you can easily finish the core area from 10:30 to 12:30! 🚗【Traffic Tips to Avoid Mistakes】 📍 Taxi preferred drop-off: Northwest Service Area (about 30 RMB from downtown) ⚠️ Pitfall alert: Never choose Northeast Service Area! It adds 3 km of unnecessary walking 🆘 🚇 Public transport: Metro Line 2 to Balitang Station → transfer to bus 81/53/60 directly to the site 🚌 Return helper: Scenic area shuttle bus 10 RMB/person (15-minute walk from exit to transport hub) 🗺️【Two Route Options】 ✨ Easy version (2-3h / must-see with kids and elderly) 1️⃣ Buy tickets online and head straight to "Dashimen Entrance" 2️⃣ Quick visit to Longmen Ancient Street 3️⃣ In-depth tour of West Hill Grottoes (the highlight!) 4️⃣ Cross Manshui Bridge to Worship Terrace (best spot to photograph the Vairocana Buddha 📸) 5️⃣ Exit nearby 🏃‍♂️ Walking version (4-5h / panoramic check-in) 1️⃣ Longmen Ancient Street 2️⃣ West Hill Grottoes 3️⃣ East Hill Grottoes (smaller, can be quickly visited) 4️⃣ Xiangshan Temple (stairs involved ⚠️ elderly should be cautious) 5️⃣ Bai Garden (Bai Juyi’s tomb garden) 🌟【Must-See Highlights】 West Hill Grottoes: extremely dense and exquisitely carved statues! Vairocana Buddha: sculpted with Empress Wu Zetian’s face 🗿 Worship Terrace panoramic view is breathtaking Xiangshan Temple: beautiful scenery but steep stairs (be cautious with elderly) 🎒Tips Audio guide rental: 30 RMB/person (200 RMB deposit) The "Longmen Grottoes" mini program offers real-time location narration Wear comfortable sports shoes (all stone slab paths) 📸Photo Guide: Worship Terrace for panoramic shots of Vairocana Buddha Close-up shots of exquisite statues at West Hill Grottoes Manshui Bridge for mountain and water scenery blending