Tracing the History of Luoyang (11) - Longmen Grottoes

Statues of the Yi River, dust of a thousand years. Half a lifetime of Buddhist fate, a lifetime of piety and pilgrimage. The elegance of Guyang Cave, the majesty and humility of the Vairocana Buddha, the simplicity of Xiangshan Temple, the tranquility of Baiyuan Garden. Wherever you stand, you will be touched by the compassion, benevolence, auspiciousness, gentleness, and tranquility of the Buddhist kingdom, and feel the truth and goodness of the spiritual world. Have you ever looked up at the eyes of the Vairocana Buddha and wanted to say softly: When can I be like you? Just a little. Even if it's just a little in this life. The Longmen Grottoes, known to all, is the world's largest treasure trove of stone carvings, recognized by UNESCO as the "peak of Chinese stone carving art" and the top of China's major grottoes. In addition to the exquisite statues, the Longmen Grottoes also have a large number of religious, artistic, architectural, and calligraphic artifacts, making it a veritable treasure trove of art, worth visiting again and again. Tracing the history of Luoyang, the twelfth stop, let's enter the beautiful world of the Buddhist kingdom - the Longmen Grottoes. 📌TIPS: 📍Location: Search for Longmen Grottoes in the navigation. 💰Tickets: CNY 90/person. 🅿️Parking: There is a parking lot in the scenic area, CNY 10/time. ⏰️Opening hours: 8:00 - 18:00 Night tour closed 💟Tour duration: 3-5 hours 💟Tour route: West Hill Grottoes - East Hill Grottoes - Xiangshan Temple - Baiyuan Garden ✅Route 1: West Hill Grottoes Dashimen (scenic entrance) - Pine Forest - Yuwang Pool - Binyang Three Caves - Cliff Three Buddha Niche - Wanfo Cave - Fengxian Temple - Guyang Cave - Yaofang Cave. ✅Route 2: East Hill Grottoes Leigutai Three Caves - Thousand Hands and Thousand Eyes Guanyin Statue Niche - Kanjing Temple - Erlianhua Cave. ✅Route 3: Xiangshan Temple Jiang Song Villa - Qianlong Imperial Stele Pavilion - Viewing Platform - Stone Building - Bell and Drum Tower. ✅Route 4: Baiyuan Garden Qinggu - Letian Hall - Poetry Gallery - Pipa Peak. 💟Food: ✔️Henan cuisine focuses on original flavor and nutritional balance, the most representative being "water banquet". Other must-try foods in Luoyang include: Luoyang potstickers, soy noodles, Luoyang spicy soup, Pan Jinhe roast chicken Luoyang steamed bream, Luoyang donkey meat soup, Luoyang stew ✔️Peony cake: Yunnan flower cake is made with roses, while Luoyang peony cake is made with peony flowers, with a rich aroma, moderate sweetness, chewy and crispy, and a rich taste.