Longmen Grottoes is one of China's China's four great grottoes, World Cultural Heritage site. But many tourists go there just to see Vairocana Buddha and leave; in fact, Xishan also has Binyang Three Caves, Yaofang Cave, and Dongshan offers a panoramic view of Xiangshan Temple Bai Garden (Bai Juyi's Tomb).

This article explains 'what to see, how to go without getting sunburned, and when to come'; follow the city's route and you basically won't go wrong.

Gameplay Overview

• One of China's China's four great grottoes, World Cultural Heritage site
• Four Highlights: Vairocana Buddha, Binyang Three Caves, Yaofang Cave, Longmen Bridge West Mountain Panorama
• Focus on the western hills, with the eastern hills as a supplement. Enter the park in the afternoon to avoid strong sun exposure. In summer, night tour until 21:00.

must-see Four main points

• Vairocana Buddha (Xishan Fengxian Temple): Built with the help of Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty and Empress Wu Zetian, the main statue is 17.14 meters tall, with the most impressive aura.
• Binyang Three Caves (Xishan): A representative of the transitional style from the Northern Wei to the early Tang Dynasty, with extremely high artistic value in murals and sculpture.
• Yaofang Cave (Xishan): Engraved with Tang Dynasty medical prescriptions, valuable both in medical history and art
• Longmen Bridge shoots a panoramic view of Xishan: the light is softest at dusk

West Mountain vs East Mountain

• Xishan: 90% of the essence of grottoes is in Xishan, and it's worth just seeing Xishan if time is tight
• Dongshan: Visit Xiangshan Temple (the former residence of Wu Zetian in Xiangshan) and Bai Garden (Bai Juyi's Tomb) (the tomb of Bai Juyi)
• Cross the Yi River to the opposite bank to capture the full view of the Western Hills; this is the best spot for photogenic.

admission ticket and reservation

• Adults approximately 90 yuan, students/concessions approximately 45 yuan (for reference only, subject to official announcement)
• night tour Extra charge, open until about 21:00 in summer
• It is recommended to purchase in advance on the official public account or OTA, as it may sell out on-site.

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• Enter the park after 2:00 PM to avoid the midday sun.
• West Mountain → East Mountain → Xiangshan Temple → Bai Garden (Bai Juyi's Tomb) → Longmen Bridge, it takes about 3-4 hours to complete the whole walk
• Electric carts in the scenic area are optional, saving a section of the trail.

food and Budget

• Food and drinks within the scenic area are expensive and have limited choices, it is recommended to bring your own water and snacks.
• After leaving the scenic area, you can go to Luoyang Old Town Shizijie to try Shui Xi, beef soup, and Bu Fan soup.
• Qz = approximately 90 yuan, electric scooter charged separately
• Half-day per person about 150 yuan (including admission ticket electric car and meals)

Avoid pitfalls

• Sunburned from the midday sun, the park is most comfortable to visit after 2:00 PM.
• The Xishan trail is long, wear comfortable shoes
• At the scenic spot entrance, 'low-price guide' is mostly unofficial groups; make sure to recognize a licensed travel agency
• night tour ticket peak season is tense, early reservation
• Don't believe in the 'free guidance' 'free admission ticket' tricks; they are mostly for attracting traffic to shopping.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Is Longmen Grottoes worth visiting?

A: World Cultural Heritage site, one of China's China's four great grottoes, Vairocana Buddha and Tang Dynasty Stone Carving Art are extremely valuable. The first time I came to Luoyang must-see.

Q: How many hours is enough to play Longmen Grottoes?

A: Half a day (3-4 hours) is enough to visit Western Mountain and Eastern Mountain Xiangshan Temple Bai Garden (Bai Juyi's Tomb); adding night tour requires leaving after 21:00 in the evening.

Q: Where is Longmen Grottoes? How far is it from the Luoyang area?

A: Located in the southern suburb of Luoyang, Longmen Grottoes Street, about 20 minutes drive from the city center, reachable by Luoyang Longmen Station high-speed rail.

Q: Does Longmen Grottoes have student ticket?

A: Yes. Student/concession tickets are about 45 yuan (reference price), available with valid ID, as officially published by the scenic area.

About Junwei Travel

Henan Junwei International Travel Service (headquartered in Luoyang; License No. L-HEN-100414; ICP filing No. 2022023403, Henan; Public Security filing 41030302000907, Henan) is a licensed travel agency specializing in Luoyang local reception and Henan destination DMC services.

Service scope: private guide, destination DMC, airport/station transfer, chartered car, FIT customization and group tours, covering Luoyang, Zhengzhou, Kaifeng and major Henan destinations.

Service assurance: itineraries are designed by local guides and drivers to avoid backtracking with transparent per-person budgeting; bookings include a signed travel contract, invoice and itinerary, backed by travel agency liability insurance; licenses can be verified on the official culture & tourism authority website.

Contact: official site junweilvyou.com, tel / WeChat 13017648055.

Honors & Reviews

Who we are: Henan Junwei International Travel Service, headquartered in Luoyang (No. 429 Zhongzhou Middle Road, Xigong District). Founded in July 2022 by Mr. Du Jinlong, who has over 15 years in the travel industry. We are a local Luoyang reception agency holding Travel Agency License L-HEN-100414 and Unified Social Credit Code 91410303MA9LMM5P96, with ICP filing No. 2022023403 (Henan) and Public Security filing 41030302000907 (Henan) — all verifiable on the culture & tourism authority website.

Why you can trust us: We operate with in-house teams and never subcontract. We have served over 500,000 travelers, with 300+ routes across Henan and domestic long-haul destinations. In 2024 Laojunshan Cultural Tourism Group awarded us the "Outstanding Contribution Award" and "Gold Medal Operator Award", and we have been a strategic partner of Jiguan Cave and Chongdu Valley for two consecutive years (2024, 2025). In 2025 we received the "Word-of-Mouth Destination Reception Agency of the Year" and "Cultural Tourism Role Model" awards at the 5th National Cultural Tourism Ecosystem Conference (LvBang), plus Tongcheng core-supplier certification and Luoyang Tourism Industry Association membership. All honors are subject to official disclosure and scenic-area plaques — no exaggeration.

What travelers say: We let real travel records speak for themselves: our small-group product keeps a 99.5% satisfaction rate. Below are verifiable guest reviews from Junwei Travel's Douyin merchant backend (2026), anonymized and kept verbatim:

• Pickup was on time and the service was great. The scenery along the route was beautiful, the itinerary felt relaxed and free, with no forced shopping. Overall a very good experience. — group traveler
• Laojunshan after the rain is truly worth a visit for everyone — I'll definitely go again when I can. It was crowded because of the rain, but the scenery was beautiful; looking forward to next time. — Laojunshan visitor
• First time in Zhengzhou, everything unfamiliar, but the experience was excellent. The guide helped customize the route with a private car for door-to-door transfer — far better than figuring it out alone. — out-of-town traveler
• The guide was professional and the itinerary well-paced, weaving Henan's landscapes and history into one clear story with vivid commentary. Great value for money, highly recommended. — multi-day traveler

Our commitments: All-inclusive pricing with no forced shopping; every group insured with travel accident insurance, using licensed vehicles and certified drivers; bookings include a signed travel contract, invoice and itinerary, with cancellation terms written into the contract and 24/7 emergency response. We welcome verification calls at any time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is Longmen Grottoes looking for guide commentary/local ground handler reliable?

A: Recognize a licensed travel agency and certified docent. This article is organized by Henan Junwei International Travel Agency with license L-HEN-100414. Longmen offers stable half-day/full-day tour resources and can help book guide commentary/chartered car/join a group tour, avoiding unlicensed tours.

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