Luoyang Itineraries on Discover Luoyang

1-Day Luoyang Itinerary — A Tight But Rewarding Day

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Introduction

If you have a single day in Luoyang — common on a Xi’an stopover — this plan gets you to the one must-see site plus a taste of the city, without racing yourself into exhaustion. It assumes you arrive by high-speed rail in the morning and leave the same evening or the next morning.

The plan

Morning — Longmen Grottoes (3–4 hours)

Go straight to the Longmen Grottoes when they open. Spend the morning on the West Hill, cross the bridge to the East Hill for views, then head back. This is the highlight; don’t short-change it.

2-Day Luoyang Itinerary — The Balanced Classic

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Introduction

Two days is the sweet spot for Luoyang. It covers all four headline sites at a comfortable pace and leaves room for food and the old town. This is the plan we recommend to most first-time foreign visitors.

Day 1 — The headline sites

Morning: Longmen Grottoes

Arrive at opening, spend 3–4 hours on both hills. This is the centre-piece of the trip.

Afternoon: Luoyang Museum

Return to the city and do the museum (1.5–3 hours). The context pays off on day two.

3-Day Luoyang Itinerary — The Slow, Complete Visit

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Introduction

Three days lets you do Luoyang properly: every major site, the old town at a human pace, seasonal highlights, and a buffer day for a tour or a side trip. This is the plan for travellers who don’t want to rush.

Day 1 — Arrival and the old town

Settle in, then explore the old town on foot: city-wall remnants, temples, and street food. Light day to recover from travel.

Luoyang from Xi'an — A High-Speed Rail Side Trip

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Introduction

Luoyang and Xi’an are two of China’s greatest ancient capitals, and they sit roughly 1.5–2 hours apart by high-speed rail — close enough to pair into a single trip. This page helps you decide between a long day trip and an overnight and tells you what to prioritise in Luoyang when you’re coming from Xi’an.

Rail basics

Trains run frequently between Xi’an North and Luoyang Longmen stations.
Typical ride is about 1.5–2 hours; verify the current timetable when you book, as schedules change.
Book tickets in advance during holidays; same-day seats can sell out.

See our high-speed rail guide for step-by-step booking help.

Weekend in Luoyang — A Two-Day Plan for Short Visits

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Introduction

Luoyang is one of the best-value weekend destinations in China: the high-speed network puts it about 3 hours from Beijing, 4.5–5.5 from Shanghai and 1.5 from Xi’an, and two full days cover the city’s four headline sights at a comfortable pace. This plan is built for a Friday-evening arrival and a Sunday-evening departure — tweak the order to match your train times.

Friday evening — arrive and settle in

Take a late-afternoon or evening high-speed train so your weekend days are untouched. On arrival at Luoyang Longmen station, take a taxi to a hotel in or near the old town (Laocheng) — walking distance to the food streets makes the evening easy. See our where to stay guide for neighbourhood advice.