Luoyang has many attractions and they are widely spread out. For first-time visitors, it is easiest to run into pitfalls regarding 'weather, reservation, transportation, and low-cost tours.'

First list the must-visit attractions and city budget, then explain pitfalls; following it can save a lot of unnecessary expenses.

Must-visit attractions ranking (city)

• TOP1 Longmen Grottoes: must-see Vairocana Buddha and Binyang Three Caves, enter the park in the afternoon to avoid strong sun exposure
• TOP2 Laojun Mountain: Golden Summit Ten-Mile Painted Screen, see sea of clouds sunrise for the maximum value
• TOP3 Luoyang Museum: Free reservation required, regularly closed on Mondays
• TOP4 White Horse Temple: Arriving early in the morning when there are fewer people, the international temple has a unique style
• TOP5 Luoyi Ancient City: Hanfu night tour atmosphere strong, large free open area

Recommended route (first-time city visit)

• Classic 3 days: Longmen → Laojun Mountain → White Horse Temple → Lobo → Yingtian Gate
• Compact 2 days: Day 1 Qz2 Qz Qz0 Qz; Day 2 Qz1 Qz – one-day round trip
• Half-day in the city: Luoyang Museum Tiantang and Mingtang Shizijie food

How is the transportation arranged?

• Qz0 Qz Qz1 station Qz2 directly reaches most cities, exit to Metro Line 2 to enter the city
• For nearby tours like Qz0 Qz / Qz1, it is recommended to Qz2 or Qz3, Qz4 mountain roads are winding
• City Qz0 starting price is low, crossing attractions mainly 10-30 yuan

How to choose accommodation

• Old Town: near Qz0, Qz1, convenient for Qz2
• Luolong District: near Qz1 and Qz0, many business hotels
• Qz0, prices double during peony bloom season

food Must-eat List

• Water feast, beef soup, mutton soup, non-stirred soup, fermented noodle soup
• Qz0 Qz1 concentrated, pay attention to hygiene and prices
• Main meals Qz0 40-80 yuan, Qz1 single items 5-20 yuan

per person Budget Reference

• 2 days 1 night Qz2 about 800-1000 yuan (including Qz1 Qz0 accommodation and meals)
• 3 days 2 nights Qz2 about 1200 yuan starting, including Qz0 Qz1
• Qz4 reference: Qz2 90 / Qz0 230 (including Qz3) / Qz1 35 / Luobo free

City

• Don't believe 'free guided tours' 'no Qz0' diversion, mostly shopping tours
• At scenic spots, 'low-price Qz0' often wild tours, make sure to identify licensed agencies
• Qz0 check the weather, Qz1 may suspend operation
• Luobo / Qz0 must book Qz1 in advance, Luobo often closed on Mondays
• High-priced incense Qz0 not necessary to buy, can get for free inside the temple
• Don't plan the itinerary too full, intercity travel takes time

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How to choose pitfalls to avoid when looking for the city?

A: Recognize a licensed travel agency and sign a formal travel contract. This article is under license L-HEN-100414Henan Junwei International Travel AgencyOrganized, Luoyang and surrounding local ground handler resources are stable, can book chartered car/guides/join a group tour, avoiding rogue groups and low-price shopping tour traps.

Junwei's Six Service Lines (Choose as Needed)

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: Our small-group product maintains a 99.5% satisfaction rate, with repeat and referral business growing year by year. Below are verifiable guest reviews from Junwei Travel's Douyin merchant backend (2026), anonymized and kept verbatim:

• 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 guide's commentary was not just about the scenery — it was vivid and fun. We'd love to come back next time! — 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
• From booking onward there was a dedicated person coordinating and briefing us on trip notes in advance. Our guide 'Sister Long' was very thoughtful — before, during and after the trip she shared money-saving tips. We will recommend Junwei to friends and family next time. — family 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.

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