Unveiling the lesser-known side of Luoyang: A 3-day, 2-night itinerary

🌟Day 1 - Morning: After arriving in Luoyang, head to the Luoyang Museum, a national first-class museum with a rich collection that will give you an in-depth understanding of Luoyang's history and culture. - Afternoon: Visit the Longmen Grottoes, the world's largest royal grotto complex, consisting of the West Hill Grottoes, East Hill Grottoes, Xiangshan Temple, and Bai Garden. Be sure to see Fengxian Temple and the Lushena Buddha. - Evening: Stroll around Luoyi Ancient City, enjoy the Wenfeng Pagoda light show, and experience the charm of the ancient city. 🌟Day 2 - Morning: Head to Lijing Gate, climb the city tower to view the Nine Dragon Tripod to the north and the Drum Tower to the east. Then, sample local breakfast favorites such as beef soup and Spicy Soup on the East and West Streets to experience the local life of Luoyang. - Afternoon: Visit Mingtang Paradise in the Sui and Tang Luoyang City National Heritage Park, where Wu Zetian worshiped Buddha and discussed state affairs. There are also small performances in the park. - Evening: Enjoy the Yingtian Gate light show at Mingtang. The dazzling lights will transport you back to the Tang Dynasty. 🌟Day 3 - Morning: Visit White Horse Temple, the first government-established temple in China with a very high historical status. Highlights include the 23 Yuan Dynasty statues in the Grand Hall and the International Buddhist Temple area. - Afternoon: If time permits, visit the Luoyang Planning Exhibition Hall to learn about the history and future of Luoyang. 😍Food Recommendations Luoyang Water Banquet is a local specialty, with dishes such as Peony Swallow Vegetable and Sliced Meat in Soup. In addition, there are various soups such as beef soup, meatball soup, and donkey meat soup, as well as snacks such as Jiang Mian Tiao (noodle), Xiaojie Fried Dumplings, and Tangmian Jiaozi (dumplings). 🏭Accommodation Recommendations Consider staying in the Old Town, which is close to attractions such as Jiuzhou Pond and Yingtian Gate, making it easy to get around. 🚗Transportation Guide Luoyang subway Line 1 is now open, providing access to some attractions. You can also choose to travel by bus, taxi, or shared bicycle.