Things to do & places to visit in Luoyang, Henan, China

Luoyang city in Henan, China. Timezone: Asia/Shanghai, current date and time: Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 21:45.

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General weather summary in May

84°F - 59°F

Temperature Highs - Lows

Mildly cool with a gentle breeze

Feels like

15%

Chance of rain

79.0 millimeters

Amount

11.8 mph

Wind speed

45%

Humidity

13.9

Daylight length

5:28 AM

Sunrise

7:24 PM

Sunset

47%

Cloud cover

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Top things to do (20)

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

5.0 Binyang Cave (32 reviews)
- Excellent Attraction
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Yes, go see! This is part of the grottoes and a must see. Our group really enjoyed all the caves, carvings and river walk . See more..
4.5 Longmen Grottoes (1.611 reviews)
- Interesting and spectacular
Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM Historic Sites • Caverns & Caves • Geologic Formations

Early Chinese Buddhist cave art is represented by well-preserved pagodas, carvings and statues. See more..
4.5 Luoyang Museum (127 reviews)
- Well worth a visit
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM History Museums

A taxi costs you Rmb 16 from Luoyang Longmen station. It is very new and clean and well laid out. It's more on ancient China. Unfortunately the city itself has nothing to offer. There is storage cubicles for your luggage and a big bag can be accommodated. Currently, everything is free, including entry and luggage storage. The museum shop provided some shopping with good prices. We went in December so there was no crowd and it was relaxing and informative. Highly recommended if you have time. See more..
4.5 Luoyang Tomb Museum (53 reviews)
- Surprisingly interesting
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality Museums

This is clearly a very old museum and it feels as if it's long been forgotten and neglected. It's quite a trek out of Luoyang, but the 83 bus runs to the entrance from downtown for just RMB1.5. There is about a half mile walk from the entrance gate to the ticket office, where you just need to sign in as it's an (almost) free museum. Inside the rather dilapidated, run down buildings, you'll find a labyrinth of underground tombs, some of which are empty and some of which have ancient artefacts. From what little I could gather, the tombs are replicas but the artefacts are real. It is all a bit claustrophobic and you will need to keep crouching and ducking to see everything, but it's all very interesting. Once you emerge from the austere caverns, you'll find several exhibition halls in the grounds, although the only one open at the moment is the furthest hall, displaying the frescoes. This is a wonderful museum. You will have to pay RMB1 to put thin plastic covers over your shoes, but that's the only charge. It's a bit of a joke as they're so thin, they tear as you try to put them on. Everything inside is hermetically sealed behind glass, so their concern for dirt and dust is misplaced. Most of the exhibits are downstairs, something not readily apparent. To the west of the museum, you'll find the real tomb of one of the historic figures, underneath a vast mound. Don't miss this. It's not very well posted. A very good, but sadly clearly neglected museum well worth seeking out. See more..
4.5 LuoYang LaoCheng LiShi WenHua GuJie (37 reviews)
- Into the Chinese
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Feel like eating crunchy locusts or scorpions? Do you prefer these sweet little candied apples - or are these quinces? Do you feel more like this tasty tofu or is it to spicy? This market, in the early evening enjoyably crowded, is a sensational, vibrant and exciting experience, it was one of the highlights of this journey that touched many highly rated Chinese highlights. The only western faces we saw was a group of tourists, hunted by their stressing guide - a common image in China, btw. See more..
4.5 Qiyun Tower (29 reviews)
- Favourite Part of White Horse Temple
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Observation Decks & Towers

This was my favourite part of the White Horse Temple complex. You must pay admission for white horse temple (35 in low/winter and 45 for high/summer) for entry to the Qiyun pagoda. The area was mostly quiet with people enjoying the pagoda area but I could see it getting out of hand because if you clap it could sound like frogs croaking. There is a sign that explains the area's history very well in English and I'm assuming Chinese. There is also a nice garden to walk through and an authentic feel to the area. Plan to spend around 1 to 2 hours in the complex. Go on a sunny or overcast day as there is not much covered areas in case of rain. Transportation is tricky because the metro doesn't go all the way out there but the white horse temple comes up on Didi. I had troubles getting a Didi put but there was a line of taxis for pickup. See more..
4.5 China National Flower Garden (28 reviews)
- In time for Luoyang Peony festival
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Amusement & Theme Parks

Surprised to see so many peonies with so many colors. The park is huge. It was a pleasant walk in the park with flowers in full bloom. See more..
4.5 Qianxi Temple (11 reviews)
- You'll see it if in Longmen
Religious Sites

Yes, this is part of the Longmen grottoes site, and equally worthwhile. A place to go if in the area at all. But try to go on day without rain, the stairs may be slippery when wet! See more..
4.5 Biayun Mountain (11 reviews)
- Into the nature
Mountains

I would confidently recommend Biayun Mountain to anyone looking for a day out in nature. Very peaceful. See more..
4.5 Wanda Plaza (Liaoning road) (4 reviews)
- 万达
Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 10:00 PM Shopping Malls

衣服很贵，不过很好，那里有好多饭店，另外一些小店蛮有特色，档次嘛，应该是中高档吧，购物类型很多，功能也相当齐全，还有电影院哦。周围还有卖家电的。 See more..
4.5 Ancient Han Tombs (3 reviews)
- Very interesting museum
Historic Sites • Cemeteries

I recommend this museum for those interested in Chinese history. The audio guide is great and there is a very nice collection of frescoes rescued from the modern day construction boom. See more..
4.0 White Horse Temple (317 reviews)
- History poor
Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Religious Sites

If you want to know more about how Buddhism arrived in China the place to go. A nice add on are the temples from India, Thailand and Miramar See more..
4.0 Luoyang International Peony Garden (110 reviews)
- full of peonies there
Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM Parks

the peony nice and beautiful in Luoyang city, there is a national peonies park beside the White horse temple. See more..
4.0 Lijing Gate (100 reviews)
- Just a tourist spot
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Ancient Ruins

A beautiful gate, barbican and city wall. Unfortunately, it is not a real ancient architecture. It is a rebuilt historical site. There are many stores and shops "in" the city wall and pavilions. So, seen from outside, it is an awesome “old” City Gate; seen from inside, it is a big shopping mall. ……a little ridiculous. It is really a good place to take pictures. But remember, it is not a real historical spot. See more..
4.0 Guanlin Temple (General Guan's Tomb) (82 reviews)
- Exquisite Temple Complex
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM Historic Sites • Monuments & Statues

We pointed to this site on our map and showed it to our driver thinking it was the White Horse Temple. When we arrived, we were blown away how stunning this facility is. It was the White Horse which is also wonderful, but this temple was one of the most beautiful we visited during our trip to China. If I have my story straight, I believe it is the temple where Confuscious, Taoist, and Buddhist were all represented. I sacred place and very beautiful. If visiting Luoyang, I would say this and the Grottoes were my favorite sites. See more..
4.0 Longmen Bridge (70 reviews)
- A People Friendly Bridge
Bridges

The bridge is massive and usually full of tourists crossing the river. Amazing pictures can be taken from the bridge! See more..
4.0 Emperor Carriage Museum (60 reviews)
- Luoyang China
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Speciality Museums

The original capital of China beginning with Xia Dynasty 5000 years ago Luoyang is a must see tourist stop on any agenda. See more..
4.0 King City Park Luoyang Peony Fair (55 reviews)
- Nice park but nothing really extraordinary
Wednesday: 5:00 AM - 8:30 PM Cultural Events

The King City Park is principally pleasant but nothing really extraordinary - attractions for kids are horribly overpriced - as in July there aren't peonies blossoming, eventually we selected the wrong time to come to the park See more..
4.0 Luoyang Meishuguan (39 reviews)
- Absolutely fabulous!
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Art Museums

We absolutely loved the Old Town part of Luoyang. We spent a good 2-3 hours there just walking, shopping, eating and seeing the locals. We had read about there being a fee to enter, but there was not. We might have missed a part of the gate that is more of an attraction than the entrance on the south side, but we are not sure. There was something for everyone in this area as far as knick-knacks, sweets, noodles, calligraphy, and other shopping. Something to note that should not be missed is the Tri-Color Glazed Pottery that is found here and somewhat in Xi'an. We traveled to Xi'an after being in Luoyang, and the pottery was MUCH easier to find in Old Town and at Longmen Grottoes. So, if you find yourself fancying some of the horses, camels, or porcelain ladies, get them in Luoyang! The prices are amazingly low. Great to take home as gifts, as nobody will already have something like it, most likely. I've scoured Beijing and Shanghai both and cannot find the pieces that I did in Luoyang. See more..
4.0 Baiyuan Park (32 reviews)
- Best hotel in China for business purposes
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Parks

I've visited China to attend the Canton Fair somehow I stayed in this hotel.the service is very good facilities are incredible.the only drawback is language problem very few hotel stuff speak English barely. Except language everything is nice. Personally I like the location and hotel lobby most. See more..
4.0 Peony Park (29 reviews)
- In the heart of Luoyang, China!
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Parks

Lovely, well cared for, serine, interesting landscape, and well worth your time for a stroll on a leisurely afternoon. See more..
4.0 Guanlin Scenic Resort (21 reviews)
- Guanlin Temple (General Guan's Tomb)
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

This is the same as Guanlin Temple (General Guan's Tomb). Tripadvisor should consolidate these repeated location reviews to avoid confusion. See more..
4.0 Folk Museum of Luoyang (15 reviews)
- Underwhelming
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Speciality Museums

So this a folk museum which has fairly reasonable quality but low interest artefacts from domestic life, agriculture, weddings, clothes etc. If you are passing with a small amount of time to fill then maybe worth a visit but not a detour. See more..
4.0 Luoyang Ruins of Sui and Tang Dynasty (12 reviews)
- 天堂從建在隋唐遺址
Ancient Ruins

天堂部分從建在隋唐遺址。裏面宮廷從建得很漂亮，還有天堂模形形容當時模樣，做得很細致。在晚上遊時，燈光做得很偉煌。如真的一樣。這是一個到洛陽想了解隋唐歷史必須一游的景點 Tang Dynasty Heavenly Hall partially rebuilt on the ruins of the original site. The original foundation can still be seen. The palace interior is elegantly reconstructed. A detailed model of the Tang capital is available on display inside showing the court entourage order. When you visit the attraction at night, the lights display were impressive re-enactment the glory of the past days. This attraction is a must-see during your visit to Luoyang if you want to understand the Tang heritage of the city See more..
4.0 Manshui Bridge (10 reviews)
- good one
Bridges

Manshui Bridge - okay not really a tourist attraction but still a good place to take some pictures.. See more..
4.0 Luoyi Ancient City (8 reviews)
- My night visit to old town
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Scenic Walking Areas

The ancient city of Luoyi is well worth visiting, It contains a certain Luoyang culture, ancient-type buildings (but many likely rebuilt), beautiful eatmosphere and ambiance, spectacular Wenfeng Pagoda light show which is magnificent, colorful, and fascinating, and more. See more..
4.0 Sui and Tang Dynasty Town Botanic Gardens (8 reviews)
- A great place to relax in Luoyang
Parks

This is a large park with several different sections. The garden has beautiful peonies when they are in season. It has a couple of lakes. It is large enough to spend several hours, or several visits. Just south of the Luoyang Museum (another highlight), so convenient to do both. At the moment access is difficult from the south side because of the subway construction, so I'd advise planning on the west or north gate entrances. See more..
4.0 China National Peony Park Luoyang Peony Fair (6 reviews)
- Pleasant, Comforting, Serine!
Cultural Events
A walk through Peony in mid-November might not be the warmest decision, but the beauty within Peony Park in Luoyang, China still shines through! See more..
4.0 Xiyuan Park (6 reviews)
- Nice afternoon full of activities
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Parks

Nice park close to Wanda plaza. There are various things to do. You can sit and relax, walk along the gardens or visit a local artist's shop. See more..
3.5 Luyang Drum Tower (28 reviews)
- Old gate
Ancient Ruins

Luyang Drum Tower - so much history here in China, I am really impressed by the craft on the towers.. See more..