The notebook of Longmen Grottoes
See the city change over the hours.
Thousands of Buddhist sculptures cover the cliffs of Yi south of Luoyang.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Heritage · River
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Longmen Grottoes
Thousands of Buddhist sculptures cover the cliffs of Yi south of Luoyang.
The discovery of Longmen Caves is based around Fengxian Cave, Guyang Cave and Xiangshan Temple. The stay thus alternates between heritage and river landscapes, which gives a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: variable influx depending on the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Fengxian Cave
- Guyang Cave
- Xiangshan Temple
Before you choose
- Variable frequency depending on season
- Parking to anticipate in the center
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Cave
Fengxian Cave
The great Buddha Vairocana dominates the most monumental sculpted ensemble of Longmen. The place remains culturally sensitive and discovers with discretion, without hindering local practices; religious timetables, outfit and photographic rules are to be checked on the spot.
Cave
Guyang Cave
This ancient cavity preserves many niches and inscriptions of the Wei du Nord. The place remains culturally sensitive and discovers with discretion, without hindering local practices; religious schedules, outfit and photographic rules are to be checked on site.
Temple
Xiangshan Temple
The temple on the eastern bank offers an overview of the carved cliffs. The place remains culturally sensitive and discovers with discretion, without hindering local practices; religious timetables, outfit and photographic rules are to be checked on site.
Practical tips
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