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Luoyang Ancient Capital Guide: Longmen Grottoes, Hanfu & Water Banquet

Explore China’s 13-dynasty ancient capital: UNESCO Longmen Grottoes Vairocana Buddha, White Horse Temple, imperial Sui-Tang Yingtianmen Hanfu night tours, and the 24-dish Water Banquet.

Quick Answer & Essential Rules

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Book Longmen Grottoes online in advance; night illuminations over the Yi River are breathtaking.

2

White Horse Temple (68 AD) features ancient Chinese courtyards alongside Thai and Indian temples.

3

Try the historic 1,300-year-old Luoyang Water Banquet (真不同饭店) and morning beef soup.

4

Take high-speed rail from Zhengzhou (35 mins) or Xi’an (90 mins) to Luoyang Longmen Station.

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