Jiaozuo 3-Day In-Depth Pure Play: Sui-Tang Luoyang City

Set off early from the hotel straight to Sui-Tang Luoyang City, first listening to the tour guide explain the background and highlights, then take a leisurely walk on your own and revisit spots for photos according to your interest; after lunch, take a short rest, and return to the hotel in the evening to save energy for the next day. Follow the main route with the guide and focus on the stories behind the collections or inscriptions at Sui-Tang Luoyang City, and don’t miss the sessions explaining the museum’s treasures.

Attractions introduction: The itinerary considers Sui-Tang Luoyang City as an important stop. Sui-Tang Luoyang City National Historic Park centers around Ying Tian Gate, Ming Tang, and Tian Tang, restoring the grandeur of Tang Dynasty palaces. Climb Ying Tian Gate to overlook the central axis, enjoy the evening light show to visually experience the 'Divine Capital'; it's also pleasant to stroll by Jiuzhou Pool and imagine the prosperity during Wu Zetian's era.

Tips: Walking a full day involves a lot of steps, so it’s recommended to wear supportive sneakers and carry a light jacket in case of weather changes; bring your ID, stay close to the guide, and remember the meeting times and locations. Many visitors say that Sui-Tang Luoyang City is well worth the trip. Following the guide for a full tour yields more insights, so slow down the pace and don’t miss great photo spots. Based on experience, the night light show at Ying Tian Gate, Ming Tang, and Tian Tang is very photogenic, so it’s advised to go in the evening to enjoy both day and night.

Today's Buddhist pilgrimage journey: follow the guide from Qiyun Tower to the Sutra Repository, listening along the way to understand two thousand years of incense at China's oldest temple. In the afternoon, take a leisurely walk around the temple, and rest in the evening. It's best to first visit the permanent exhibition or main hall, then explore the special exhibition areas; the essence of White Horse Temple is concentrated, so don't try to apply equal effort everywhere.

Attraction Introduction: The highlight of the trip is White Horse Temple. Located in the east of Luoyang city, White Horse Temple was built during the Eastern Han Dynasty and is honored as 'China's first ancient temple.' It is the first government-sponsored temple after Buddhism was introduced to the Central Plains. Qiyun Tower, the Myanmar-style Buddha Hall, and the India-style Buddha Hall each have unique exotic charms. Amid red walls and green cypresses, one can quietly feel two thousand years of incense, with the Hall of Heavenly Kings, Great Buddha Hall, and Qiyun Tower Courtyard being the most worth examining closely.

Tips: You'll walk a fair amount in one day, so it's recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes and bring a light jacket depending on the weather. Keep your documents with you, follow the guide during the visit, and remember the meeting arrangements. Practically speaking, elderly people find stairs more tiring than flat ground; plan the pace according to the slowest person. In practice, White Horse Temple is China's first ancient temple. The international-style temple area includes Buddha halls in various national styles, so it is recommended to follow the guide to learn about the history.

Morning tour: enter a karst cave to see stalactites in all shapes and forms; have a nearby lunch at noon, and in the afternoon you can visit another site, one cave and one gorge complement each other, returning in the evening. Be sure to bring water, sunscreen, and a light jacket, as on the mountain the sun can be strong one moment and cool the next, so it's better to be prepared.

Attraction introduction: Today's itinerary includes one destination, which is the karst cave in Luanchuan. Inside the cave, the stalactites are varied and spectacular, with magical lighting, and the temperature is pleasantly constant year-round. It can be visited together with another site, one cave and one gorge complement each other; the trail outside the cave with its vegetation is also suitable for photography. It is a classic geological wonder of western Henan, with Yuzhutan, Yicai Hall, and Duiwei Palace being the most worth examining closely.

Tips: This route includes many mountain roads and steps, with a significant temperature difference between day and night and many stairs, so remember to bring a jacket and wear non-slip shoes. Don't rush on the uphill or downhill sections, move steadily and slowly; keep your ID on you, follow the guide during the visit, and remember the meeting arrangements. Many visitors say that the site is more worth staying at than expected, so listen to the explanations carefully and leave time to take great photos. According to experience, the site refers to the karst cave. Inside, the temperature is about 18°C, which is much different from outside, so be sure to bring a light jacket when entering the cave.