Longmen Grottoes
洛阳市龙门石窟景区
About Longmen Grottoes
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Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.
📅 Best Time & Crowds
Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)
🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.
⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.
Location
View on interactive map →Buying tickets as a foreign visitor
• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.
• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.
• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.
External booking links. Prices may vary.
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Peak season (April-October): 8:00-17:30; Off-season: 8:30-17:00.
Metro Line 2 to Longmen Station, taxi 10 min or Bus 71 to site. Nearest HSR Luoyang Longmen Station ~10 km; ~40 min from Luoyang Beijiao Airport.
Real-name online reservation required via official WeChat 'Longmen Grottoes' (up to 7 days ahead, release 00:10 daily); face/ID entry.
CNY 90 (≈ $13); CNY 45 (≈ $6.3); CNY 49 (≈ $6.8). 9
Henan Province Luoyang City Luolong District Longmenzhong Street No. 13
河南省洛阳市洛龙区龙门中街13号
Henan Province Luoyang City Luolong District Longmenzhong Street No. 13
34.5611, 112.4768
Tip: Google Maps may be inaccurate in China — use Amap for navigation.
