Luoyang 1 Day Guide: Pilgrimage to Longmen Grottoes, Night Walk in Ancient City, Savor Water Banquet Legacy
From Buddhist Splendor to Night Market Charms—Unlocking Millennial Capital's Time-Travel Secrets
Preparation before departure
Route Overview
- Morning Longmen Grottoes
- Afternoon White Horse Temple
- Evening Luoyang Old Town
Budget estimate
$40-$70 per person
Hotels
Banyan Tree Lijiang(Book on Trip.com) Located in the city center, convenient transportation, and modern facilities.Hotel supports English
Holiday Inn Express Luoyang Longmen, an IHG hotel(Book on Trip.com) Close to Longmen Grottoes, elegant surroundings, and top-notch service.Hotel supports English
Must-eat foods
Luoyang Water Banquet (洛阳水席)，Bufan Soup (胡辣汤)，Luoyang Swallow Dish (洛阳燕菜)，Soybean Paste Noodles (浆面条)，Pan-Fried Dumplings (锅贴)，Donkey Meat Soup (驴肉汤)，Fried Flour Tea (油茶)
Tour route details
Morning | Longmen Grottoes
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Admission Ticket: About $99.52,
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The Longmen Grottoes are one of China's four great grottoes, famous for their exquisite stone carvings. Take a taxi from downtown, about a 30-minute drive.
Food Guide
Luoyang Water Banquet(洛阳水席) (about ￥13 per person)：A traditional Luoyang banquet, featuring a variety of dishes with soups, unique in flavor.
Spicy Soup(胡辣汤) (about ￥2 per person)： A Luoyang specialty breakfast, spicy and appetizing, often paired with fried dough or sesame cakes.
Special Gifts
Longmen Grottoes souvenirs, stone carving crafts.
Afternoon | White Horse Temple
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Admission Ticket: Longmen Grottoes ticket includes.
The White Horse Temple is China's first Buddhist temple, with a long history and rich cultural heritage. Take a taxi from downtown, about a 20-minute drive.
Food Guide
Peony Bird's Nest Dish(牡丹燕菜) (about ￥12 per person)：A famous Luoyang dish made with shredded radish, resembling bird's nest, with a delicate texture. Noodle Soup(浆面条) (about ￥2 per person)： A traditional Luoyang noodle dish with a soybean milk-based soup, tangy and refreshing.
Special Gifts
Buddhist souvenirs, temple culture derivatives.
Evening | Luoyang Old Town
Luoyang Old Street(Half Day)
Luoyang Old Street is a historical and cultural district in Luoyang, filled with food and handicrafts. Walk or take a taxi from Guanlin Temple, about a 15-minute drive.
Accommodation Guide
Yuebo Hotel (Yingtianmen Luoyi Ancient City Branch)(Book on Trip.com) (about 1000m from Luoyang Old Street,supports English).
Food Guide
Pot Stickers(锅贴) (about ￥3 per person)：A Luoyang specialty snack, crispy on the outside and savory on the inside.
Donkey Meat Soup (驴肉汤) (about ￥4 per person)： Famous for its tender meat and flavorful broth, often compared to dragon meat.
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