What to do and see in Luoyang, China: The Best Places and Tips

March 27, 2018 Nicolette Lion

Luoyang, formerly romanized as Loyang, is a city located in the confluence area of Luo River and Yellow River in Central China. It is a prefecture-level city in western Henan province. It borders the provincial capital of Zhengzhou to the east, Pingdingshan to the southeast, Nanyang to the south, Sanmenxia to the west, Jiyuan to the north, and Jiaozuo to the northeast. As of the final 2010 census, Luoyang had a population of 6,549,941 inhabitants with 1,857,003 people living in the built-up (or metro) area made of the city's five urban districts, all of which except the Jili District are not urbanized yet.
Restaurants in Luoyang

1. Longmen Grottoes

Banks of Yihe River, Luolong District | Banks of Yihe River, Luolong District, 471000, Luoyang, Henan, Luoyang 471000, China 0379-5981342
Excellent
64%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
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1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1 reviews

Longmen Grottoes

Early Chinese Buddhist cave art is represented by well-preserved pagodas, carvings and statues.

Reviewed By TomVZ - Tampa, Florida

Great samples of old Buddhist art in excellent condition. Park is well organized (access ticket required) and also has a nice tourist area with a bunch of shops just by the parking area. Do not recommend visiting during Chinese New Year due to large crowds and long lines.

2. Longmen Mountain

Bank of Yihe River, Luolong District, Luoyang 471000, China +86 379 6598 0972
Excellent
64%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
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1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 197 reviews

Longmen Mountain

Reviewed By 79linda2015 - Auckland Central, New Zealand

This was my second time going to the Longmen Grottos. They are absolutely amazing. You need to be fit to experience all the grottos, there is a lot of walking up steep rock. The stairs are well organised but its arduous. You would struggle to enjoy this site in a wheel chair. Take water in the summer as this site is very hot. There are few places a long the way to purchase water.

3. White Horse Temple

Baima Si Lu, Luoyang 471013, China
Excellent
39%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
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4 based on 270 reviews

White Horse Temple

Reviewed By Jarko2015 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Most come to Luoyang for the Longmen Caves and they are a must see, but the White Horse Temple tops that experience for me. Apart from anything, it's a bargain at just RMB35 to enter. It is quite a long way East of Luoyang, but the 56 and 58 buses go all the way there from the centre for just RMB1.5. Plus you can get here by bus directly from Longmen and vice versa. The temple itself is tranquil and truly beautiful, with a lot to see in various pagodas and pavilions. However, there are extensive grounds offering many sights. To the west of the temple is a fairly new area of "international" temples, where they've recreated a Thai, Burmese and Indian buddhist complex. These cover a very wide area and there's a lot to see. To the East of the temple is a quieter park area, with several temples, pagodas and pavilions to explore, all of which seem to attract more locals and tourists seem to miss. Separating all the various areas are beautiful, tranquil Gardens and ponds. It's a really lovely area with a lot to see for an incredibly low entrance fee.

4. Luoyang Museum

Hehuan Road, Jianxi District, Luoyang 471000, China +86 379 6579 1890
Excellent
54%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
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4.5 based on 102 reviews

Luoyang Museum

Reviewed By JosePablin - Picton, New Zealand

As a tourist make sure to bring your passport along upon showing your passport in the ticket office you will receive a free entrance ticket, no passport you cant go in. Several displays of different Chinese Dynasties in here with some spectacular Chinese art and pottery in display. A good half day here is more than enough specially if you are on a tight schedule while traveling thru China.

5. Luoyang International Peony Garden

No.22 Jichang Road, Laocheng District, Luoyang 471000, China
Excellent
47%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 97 reviews

Luoyang International Peony Garden

Reviewed By RJucee - Budapest, Hungary

We were by chance in Luoyang in the period of the festival. It was only a park with a lot of flower, however I'm a fan of botanic Gardens in general... Peony is the most important flower in China (you find this pattern on dresses, tableware etc.),so it is understandable why Chinese people love this park, but for me it was nothing special.

6. Longmen Bridge

Over Yihe River, Luolong District, Luoyang 471000, China
Excellent
37%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
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4 based on 58 reviews

Longmen Bridge

Reviewed By LG_Kay - Singapore, Singapore

There is nothing significant about this bridge historically. This bridge connects the scenic area western and eastern sides. After covering the western side, I would recommend to cross the bridge to the eastern side instead of a u-turn. At the eastern side, you will have a great panoramic view of the entire western side grottoes. Great opportunities for selfies and landscape photography.

7. Guanlin Temple (General Guan's Tomb)

Guanlin Town, Luolong District, Luoyang 471023, China
Excellent
29%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 68 reviews

Guanlin Temple (General Guan's Tomb)

Reviewed By meiyunliew - Taiwan

This temple is a historical site to be visited if you happen to be in this Luoyang Town. No photographing is allowed inside the temple but there is many local stalls selling souvenir nearby the site.

8. Lijing Gate

West Gate, Laocheng District, Luoyang 471000, China
Excellent
24%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
35%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 79 reviews

Lijing Gate

Reviewed By Jarko2015 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

The gate stands guard as entry to the 'old town' of Luoyang, although there isn't really anything much old about it at all. The towering gate is a massive structure, almost like a fortress, but isn't an original feature of Luoyang, having been added historically relatively recently. Well seeing nonetheless. Not sure if you can access the gate or the pavilion on top.

9. Binyang Cave

Longmen Town, Luolong District, Luoyang 471023, China
Excellent
72%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
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4.5 based on 27 reviews

Binyang Cave

Reviewed By JosePablin - Picton, New Zealand

This is by far the most spectacular Cave of the Longmen Grottoes and the largest one. Make sure to spend a good time admiring the magnificence of this cave carvings and monumental statues.

10. Luoyang Tomb Museum

Zhongtou Village, Mangshan Town, Laocheng District, Luoyang 471002, China
Excellent
56%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 49 reviews

Luoyang Tomb Museum

Reviewed By YorkHiker - Yorkshire, United Kingdom

This amazing museum is located just outside of northern Luoyang.
This amazing museum has little English or signs, I nearly missed the large tomb mounds! This site is one of my highlights from my trip to China. The museum has three parts:
1. Underground tomb museum with ancient tombs moved to this location.
2. Fresco tomb museum of paintings and art from tombs (no photos).
3. Large tomb mounds you can enter (off to the side off the museum).
It's worth taking a taxi to the White Horse Temple after visiting this site.

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