Luoyang is the most photogenic Hanfu city for Central Plains, the grandeur of Longmen Grottoes, the lights of the prosperous Tang dynasty in Yingtian Gate, and the urban life of Luoyi are all natural studios.

This route is designed for photography / Hanfu enthusiasts, scheduled according to lighting periods, early sessions avoid crowds, night sessions photogenic.

Must-visit attractions ranking (city)

• TOP1 Yingtian Gate / Tiantang and Mingtang: Prosperous Tang light show, night views photogenic first
• TOP2 Luoyi Ancient City: Large free area, Hanfu shops gather
• TOP3 Longmen Grottoes: Vairocana Buddha Xishan panoramic view, grand during the day
• TOP4 Luoyang Museum: Tang Tri-Color Glazed Pottery stone carvings, stable indoor lighting
• TOP5 Jiuzhou Pool: Royal gardens night views, quiet and beautiful

Recommended route (first-time city visit)

• Day1: Afternoon Longmen Grottoes (shoot Xishan) → evening Luoyi Ancient City Hanfu night shoot
• Day2: Morning White Horse Temple (shoot International Buddha Hall) → Afternoon Luobo (Tang Tri-Color Glazed Pottery) → evening Yingtian Gate light show
• Day3: Jiuzhou Pool morning shoot / retake → return trip

How is the transportation arranged?

• Luo Yi / Yingtian Gate / Jiuzhou Pool concentrated old town, within walking or take a taxi 10 minutes
• Longmen is about 20 minutes from downtown
• Not recommended to self-drive for all three concentrated spots (parking difficulty)

How to choose accommodation

• Live in the old town/Xigong District, within walking distance to the night tour core
• If you want aerial shots, stay close to Luoyi Ancient City, shoot early in the morning or before park closing
• Book ahead in peak season

food Must-eat List

• Shizijie: no soup flipping, noodle tossing, or potstickers
• There are many drinks and desserts around Hanfu store
• Main spot meal about 50-90 yuan

per person Budget Reference

• Hanfu Rental about 80-200 RMB/day (including makeup and costume, depending on the shop), big difference
• Lighting tickets are charged separately, with a reference price of several dozen yuan.
• 3 days 2 nights per person about 1300-1800 yuan (including accommodation Hanfu admission ticket meals)

City

• Hanfu Leasing asks whether it includes makeup, whether it is time-limited, and whether it includes accessories
• Low-priced 'free Hanfu' is mostly for attracting traffic, with price increases upon entering the store
• Yingtian Gate light show The time will follow the announcement of the day, don’t rely on old guides to wait rigidly
• Jiuzhou Pool performance show times is limited, check in advance
• weekends is extremely crowded, if you want to shoot an empty scene, choose weekdays early session
• Luobo closed on Mondays, confirm before traveling

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it reliable to find local ground handler for Luoyang Hanfu / night tour?

A: Recognize a licensed travel agency. This article is under license L-HEN-100414Henan Junwei International Travel AgencyOrganize, the Sui-Tang city route can book a guide in advance, to avoid having no car at the last minute and high surcharges.

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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.

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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
• 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
• 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
• Overall it was great, good 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.

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