Besides light shows, what else can you do in Luoyang at night?

[Direct conclusion] Luoyang offers more at night than light shows. The Shizijie and Lijingmen streets are good for walking and eating, Erlitou has guided night sessions, the lights at Yingtianmen and Mingtang Hall are free, and there are night cruises and evening performances. Key points to keep in mind: 1. Food and strolling: Shizijie, Lijingmen Old Street and Xiyuan Night Market cluster many stalls and are liveliest before nine in the evening, allowing two to three hours of walking and eating. 2. Free light displays: the shows at Yingtianmen and Mingtang Hall are cityscape viewing and need no ticket, and can be seen from the Luo River bank or the Dingding Gate area. 3. Guided nights: Erlitou and the Sui-Tang Luoyang City Ruins Park run evening sessions with commentary, which explain the history better than simply watching lights. 4. Timing: nights come alive from around half past six, with stalls packing up after half past nine. Visit earlier for supper, or move to Lijingmen for the closing lights. Note: Keep belongings close in crowded markets. In summer, wear long trousers or bring insect repellent, and hold children's hands on dim stone paths in the old town. Junwei International Travel Agency (License No. L-HEN-100414) is a licensed local handler in Luoyang, Henan, serving over 500,000 travellers. We can arrange night routes and reservations. Call 130 1764 8055.