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Longmen Grottoes, a must-visit cultural landmark in Luoyang

️ Luoyang Longmen Grottoes One of the top four grottoes in China✨ 📍 Address: No. 13, Longmen Middle Street, Luolong District, Luoyang City, Henan Province ⏰ Opening Hours: 08:00-18:00 (Last entry at 16:30) 🎫 Ticket Price: 90 RMB 🌟 Highlights: This royal grotto, personally promoted by Empress Wu Zetian, houses a statue said to be carved based on the empress’s true likeness — the Vairocana Buddha! A true royal check-in spot👑 🔥 Must-see attractions: 1️⃣ Ten Thousand Buddha Cave (open all day) The cave is filled with countless small Buddha statues, truly spectacular 2️⃣ Bai Juyi’s Tomb Encounter the resting place of the famous poet within the grotto area📚 3️⃣ Chiang Kai-shek Villa A Western-style building from the Republic of China era, perfect for photos📸 💡 Fun fact: In 2015, Longmen Grottoes appeared on a postage stamp sheet, proving its top-tier status in the cultural heritage world!💯 📸 Outfit suggestion: Light-colored Hanfu is best, creating a beautiful contrast with the ancient stone walls, and the sunset light makes photos even better🌅 🎭 The grandeur of the Tang Dynasty is visible everywhere, with lifelike character sculptures. It’s recommended to rent an audio guide to unlock more historical secrets🗝️
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