The Longmen Grottoes, the charm of a millennium royal grotto

The Longmen Grottoes are divided by the Yi River into the West Area and the East Area. The West Area includes attractions of the West Hill Grottoes, while the East Area comprises the East Hill Grottoes, Xiangshan Temple, Bai Garden, and four other attractions. 🎫Ticket Price Full-price ticket is 90 yuan. For free or half-price ticket policies, please consult the scenic area. 🚦Transportation: 🚕Take a taxi directly to the Northwest Service Area, and then take a taxi from Longmen High-Speed Train Station for about a dozen yuan. 🚌Take the subway line 2 to Balitang Station, then transfer to bus 81/53/60 to Longmen Grottoes Bus Station. 🚶Visiting Route The correct visiting route: West Hill Grottoes➡️East Hill Grottoes➡️Xiangshan Temple➡️Bai Juyi's Tomb Garden (outside the exit). You cannot visit the scenic area in reverse order! Not in reverse! Not in reverse! ⭐️Attraction Highlights 【West Hill Grottoes】 The biggest highlight: The Giant Buddha of Lushena, which is said to be carved in the likeness of Empress Wu Zetian. The West Hill Grottoes are the essence of the Longmen Grottoes, with attractions worth seeing in detail such as the Qianxi Temple, Binyang Cave, Three-Buddha Niche, Ten Thousand Buddha Cave, Old Dragon Cave, Lotus Cave, and the Giant Buddha of Lushena (the most essential part). 【East Hill Grottoes】 The biggest highlight: The Buddha-worshipping Viewing Platform (overlooking the West Hill Grottoes) and Kanjing Temple. The East Hill Grottoes are not far from the exit of the West Hill Grottoes. Compared to the grandeur and exquisiteness of the West Hill Grottoes, the stone carvings here can be ignored. 【Xiangshan Temple】 The biggest highlight: The Jiang-Song Villa. There are also the Qianlong Imperial Stele, Jiulao Hall, and Shilou within the attraction, which are less crowded. 【Bai Garden】 The biggest highlight: Bai Garden Tomb Area. Bai Garden is the tomb area of the poet 'Xiangshan Jushi' Bai Juyi. The attraction is outside the exit of the East Area!!! ⚠️Important Notes 1. Set your destination to the West Hill Area. If you are taking a taxi, make sure to set your destination to 'Northwest Service Area' or 'West Hill Grottoes Entrance'. If you set it to the East Hill Area, you will have to pay for a sightseeing car to the West Hill Area or walk several kilometers. 2. Visit in order. The most reasonable and energy-saving visiting order is West Hill Grottoes, East Hill Grottoes, Xiangshan Temple, and Bai Garden. The East Hill Area and West Hill Area each have their own entrances and exits, and once you leave the West Hill Area, you cannot re-enter! 3. Best photo spot: Viewing platform in the East Hill Area. The most worthwhile part of the scenic area to see is the West Hill Grottoes, but the best photo spot is on the viewing platform across the river from the Giant Buddha of Lushena. 4. About the night view The Longmen Grottoes scenic area has recently suspended night tours. The natural lights of the grottoes will be on after 19:30, and the brightest time is after 20:30. Moreover, the Giant Buddha of Lushena is not lit up! Not lit up! Overall, the viewing effect is not very good. 📝Warm Tips: 【1】When entering the park, be sure to choose the Northwest Service Area⭕️, as it is a longer distance from the Northeast Service Area. 【2】Following the above route without backtracking🔙, you can exit from the Northeast Service Area. If you need to return to the Northwest Service Area, it is recommended to take a sightseeing car, as walking will take at least 20min. 【3】It is recommended to go early for photography to avoid crowds, as the scenic area opens at 8 am. 【4】The night lights are generally on during special holidays, it is recommended to ask the staff in advance. 【5】Bring your ID card🆔 for faster and more convenient park entry. 【6】It is recommended to hire a guide to understand the history of the grottoes. ➡️You can form a group to share a guide, costing 50 yuan per person💰 ➡️At the entrance of the scenic area, you can rent an audio guide for 30 yuan per person💰 ➡️Follow the Longmen Grottoes GZH for free explanations ➡️If you're thick-skinned enough, you can eavesdrop on a free class😂