Jiaozuo 5-Day Tour: White Horse Temple & Baiyun Mountain

Enter White Horse Temple early and enjoy the morning light among the red walls and green cypresses, focusing on the Qiyun Pagoda and two exotic Buddhist halls; In the afternoon, have free time, and you can take photos of the central axis camera before returning to the hotel in the evening.

Attraction introduction: This stop is White Horse Temple, located east of Luoyang city, originally built in the Eastern Han Dynasty and honored as "China's First Ancient Temple." It was the first government-run temple after Buddhism was introduced to the Central Plains. Qiyun Pagoda, Burmese-style Buddhist hall, and Indian-style Buddha hall each have exotic charm. Among red walls and green cypresses, you can quietly experience two thousand years of incense offerings. Among them, the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Great Buddha Hall, and the Qiyun Pagoda Courtyard are especially worth a closer look.

Friendly reminder: There is a lot of walking throughout the trip, so it is recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes and bring a light jacket according to the weather; Be sure to bring valid ID cards and other valid documents, follow the guide throughout, and remember the meeting time and place. Visitors generally report that the exotic-style Buddha halls (Thai/Burmese/Indian temples) have a high rate of photos, and they generally feel the space is more spacious than expected; Reminder: The international temple area is quite far to walk, so leave some footwork. Based on actual conditions, there are many temples inside the temple, so wear comfortable shoes; Respect religious etiquette; please do not make noise or take photos inside the hall.

Today's Baiyun Mountain vacation trip, connecting Yuhuang Peak, Jiulong Waterfall, and Alpine Peony Garden by cable car, with a relaxed pace; Free time in the afternoon, rest in the evening.

Attraction introduction: One of the highlights included in the itinerary is Baiyun Mountain. Baiyun Mountain is located in the heart of Funiu Mountain in Song County. Yuhuang Peak offers views of clouds and sunrise, with a high forest coverage rate and a pleasant oxygen bar. Jiulong Waterfall and the alpine peony garden each have their own unique features. Summer retreats and autumn foliage is a rare high-mountain resort scenic spot in Henan.

Friendly reminder: The itinerary includes mountainous sections with large temperature differences between morning and evening and many steps. It is recommended to wear a light jacket and non-slip sports shoes, and watch your steps when going up and down; Be sure to bring valid ID cards and other valid documents, follow the guide throughout, and remember the meeting time and place. Most visitors think Baiyun Mountain is worth making a special trip, so it's recommended to slow down and follow the guide to listen to the explanation, saving time for the most impressive details and the best camera angles. Based on actual conditions, Baiyun Mountain is at a high altitude with good forest coverage, and the best conditions are sunrise and sea of clouds and autumn red leaves. Prepare windproof and warm clothing.

In the morning, head to Longmen Grottoes, follow the Yihe Trail from the Xishan Grottoes to closely admire the Vairocana Buddha of Fengxian Temple, then cross the bridge to the Dongshan Buddha Platform for a panoramic view; At noon, enjoy the Luoyang water feast, visit Xiangshan Temple and Baiyuan in the afternoon, and return to the hotel in the evening.

Attraction introduction: Today's itinerary includes Longmen Grottoes attractions. Longmen Grottoes Carved into the cliffs on both banks of the Yi River, there are over 2,000 existing niches and over 100,000 statues. The Vairocana Buddha at Fengxian Temple is the most impressive. Along with Dunhuang and Yungang, it is known as one of the three great grottoes, representing the pinnacle of stone carving art from the Northern Wei to the flourishing Tang dynasty. It is recommended to set aside half a day for careful appreciation, among which the Vairocana Buddha at Fengxian Temple, the Three Caves of Binyang, and Lotus Cave are the most worth visiting.

Friendly reminder: There is a lot of walking along the route, so it is recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes and bring a light jacket according to the weather; Be sure to bring your ID card and other valid documents, follow the guide throughout, and remember the meeting time and place. Most visitors find the Vairocana Buddha the most breathtaking, and the sunset on the western hills is the most photogenic; Since you need to walk back along both banks of the Yi River, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and allow half a day. Based on actual conditions, Longmen Grottoes In the afternoon, the west bank is sunlit and takes photos for better photos; The Vairocana Buddha is located on the western hills, so it's recommended to allow at least 2 hours for a detailed view.