Luanchuan is the mountain and water backyard of Luoyang. Laojun Mountain looks at the mountains, Jiguan Cave looks at the caves, one mountain and one cave just make up two days.

This article explains the 2-day itinerary, the city, accommodations, and pitfalls all at once.

Must-visit attractions ranking (city)

• TOP1 Golden Summit of Laojun Mountain: Taoist Temple Group sea of clouds, Luanchuan First IP
• TOP2 Scenic Spot: Good for sightseeing and experience
• TOP3 Scenic Spot: Large cave rarely seen in the north, rich stalactite landscapes
• TOP4 Scenic Spot: Streams and forests, suitable for light hiking
• TOP5 Scenic Spot: Bamboo Sea Waterfall, alternative to another spot

Recommended route (first-time city visit)

• Day 1: Morning sightseeing (Level 1 sightseeing route), evening stay in County Town
• Day 2: Morning sightseeing (cave about 1.5 hours), afternoon return trip or additional sightseeing
• Alternative: Replace main spot with Bamboo Sea Waterfall

How is the transportation arranged?

• From main station/city to sightseeing spot about 2 hours, no direct train
• Recommended driving: sightseeing spot, county town, main city, roads are winding
• Distance between main spot and alternative spot about 30 minutes by car

How to choose accommodation

• First night stay at the foot of the mountain or county town for easy early ascent
• County towns have more dining and lodging options, main spot is higher than the mountain foot
• Accommodation options at main spot: tent area or hotel

food Must-eat List

• Luanchuan Tofu Feast, Shiitake mushrooms Stewed Chicken, Wild mountain greens, Free-range chicken Soup
• Dining at the foot of the mountain is expensive
• Main spot meal about 50-90 yuan

per person Budget Reference

• Laojun Mountain admission ticket cable car about 230 RMB; Jiguan Cave about 80 RMB (reference price)
• 2-day per person about 600-900 RMB (including admission ticket cable car 2 meals and accommodation)
• Specifics are subject to the official announcements of the scenic area and actual booking

City

• Laojun Mountain depends on the weather, cable car may suspend operations, check notices before departure
• Large temperature difference on the mountain, bring a jacket, the mountaintop is about 10°C colder than the base
• Slippery inside the karst caves, wear non-slip shoes
• public holidays cable car queuing 1-2 hours, early shifts get priority
• self-drive winding mountain roads, bring motion sickness medicine
• Don't buy high-priced incense at the mountaintop

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is Laojun Mountain/Luanchuan reliable for finding local destination agency?

A: Recognize a licensed travel agency. This article is under license L-HEN-100414Henan Junwei International Travel AgencyOrganized, certified as an annual partner of Laojun Mountain scenic area for several consecutive years (including "Excellent Partner", "Best local destination agency", "Quality Service Award" and 2025 "Outstanding Contribution Award"), Luanchuan has stable resources and can book admission ticket/cable car/chartered car/join a group tour on your behalf.

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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:

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

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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