LONG LIN LU DI YI GU NIU ROU SHANG

The most satisfying meal in Luoyang, the first time I ate what Wu Lala recommended and it was not bad. The beef soup was super delicious. It was just served without salt, you can add it as needed. The price was different, 15 yuan a bowl, and it felt like the meat was not much. But it was very fragrant, and you could have unlimited refills after drinking it. Many aunties who lived nearby brought their own pots to fill it up. The shredded pancakes were average, but it was not bad to go to the next door to buy a crispy oil twist to go with it. If I didn't have to go back to the hotel to work after eating, I really wanted to sit and slowly refill a few bowls

If you come to Luoyang and don't drink a bowl of beef soup, you will be embarrassed to say that you have been to Luoyang. With the crazy recommendation of my friend, I came to the first beef soup restaurant on Longlin Road. I heard that it is very popular on weekdays. I arrived at 11:30 on Saturday noon, and there were not many people. Environment: I heard that this store has been open for more than 20 years. You know, it is an old store, so the requirements for hygiene and other things are not so high. Beef soup^ I ordered a 20 yuan beef soup. My friend said that his family has 8 yuan, but I didn't see it on the self-service machine. Maybe it was cancelled. It is recommended not to put chili oil. Although the chili oil is not spicy, it covers the taste of the beef soup. It tastes oily. You can put less. It tastes good when soaked in shredded pancakes. The meatballs are 6 for one yuan, and the crunchy teeth are okay. In general, it is okay. It is not so amazing, but it is not a thunder. It is quite anti-hunger. Those who like to drink beef soup can come and try it.

Super pure beef soup, sprinkled with chopped green onions, it is very fragrant and the soup is delicious

Luoyang In-Depth Tour Guide (with Price List) I. Core Attractions Tickets and Reservation Guide 1. Longmen Grottoes As a World Cultural Heritage site, the Longmen Grottoes ticket price is 90 yuan, and reservations must be made 7 days in advance through the official WeChat account. The scenic area is open from 7:30 to 18:00. It is recommended to enter the park after 4 pm to avoid peak crowds and to take photos of the Vairocana Buddha at sunset. A night tour requires an additional ticket for the light show (approximately 120 yuan), but in practice, daytime lighting is better for viewing the details of the stone carvings. 2. Laojun Mountain Laojun Mountain ticket price is 100 yuan. The first-level cable car (Zhongling/Yunjing) is 70 yuan one way, and the second-level cable car (Fenglin) is 45 yuan one way. If you have limited stamina, it is recommended to purchase a round-trip cable car ticket (230 yuan including entrance fee + round-trip first-level cable car). The best time to take photos at the Golden Summit is before 8 am. Note that the temperature at the summit is 8-10℃ lower than in the city, so a light jacket is recommended. 3. Sui and Tang Dynasty Luoyang City Scenic Area Combined Ticket Includes three major attractions: Yingtian Gate (60 RMB), Mingtang Paradise (90 RMB), and Jiuzhou Pond (30 RMB). The combined ticket is priced at 99 RMB, saving 81 RMB compared to buying individual attractions. The combined ticket is valid until September 30, 2025, ideal for a deep experience of the Tang Dynasty culture. 4. Recommended Free Attractions Luoyang Museum: Reservations must be made 7 days in advance. Visitors are less crowded from Tuesday to Thursday. The "Heluo Civilization Exhibition" in Hall 3 is the most popular. Luoyi Ancient City: Free admission. Hanfu rental is approximately 50 RMB/hour, suitable for taking ancient-style photos. Old City Cross Street: The night market is open until 1 AM. Average cost per person is approximately 26 RMB. We recommend trying the grilled gluten (5 RMB for two skewers). II. Special Experiences and Value-Added Services 1. Immersive Performance "Tang Palace Banquet": Performance inside the Yingtian Gate Ruins Museum. Ticket price is 198 RMB, including Hanfu costume changing and interactive experiences. Tickets must be booked online 3 days in advance. * **Tracing the Ode to the Goddess of the Luo River:** A high-tech light and shadow show, ticket price 158 yuan. Middle row seats offer the best view. * **Knowing Lao Jun Mountain:** An immersive mountaintop performance, ticket price 120 yuan, combining natural scenery to present Taoist culture. 2. Museum Guided Tours: Official guided tours at the Luoyang Museum cost 100 yuan per group (limited to 5 people). Free guided tours are available every Saturday afternoon at 2 PM. Meet at the service desk. The Erlitou Xia Dynasty Site Museum offers AR guided tour equipment rental for 30 yuan per hour. III. Transportation Costs and Route Planning 1. External Transportation: Airplane: Direct flights from Luoyang Beijiao Airport to Guangzhou, Chengdu, and other cities. Airport shuttle bus to the city center costs approximately 15 yuan. High-Speed ​​Rail: Luoyang Longmen Station to Xi'an takes only 1.5 hours, second-class ticket price 174.5 yuan; to Zhengzhou, approximately 30 minutes, ticket price 65.5 yuan. 2. Internal Transportation: Subway: Line 1 connects Luoyang Museum, Wangcheng Park, and other attractions. Starting fare is 2 yuan, maximum fare is 4 yuan. Shared electric vehicles: Widely covered in the city, 3 yuan/30 minutes, suitable for short-distance transportation. Chartered car: Recommended for day trips (including driver and fuel), costing approximately 300-400 yuan, with stops at attractions such as Longmen Grottoes and White Horse Temple. IV. Accommodation Recommendations and Price Ranges 1. High-end: Luoyang Marriott Hotel: Luolong District, adjacent to Longmen Grottoes, room rate approximately 800 yuan/night, including hot springs and breakfast. Huayang Plaza International Hotel: Jianxi District, rating 4.8, room rate approximately 600 yuan/night, provides free pick-up and drop-off service. 2. Comfortable: Luoyang City Center Holiday Inn Express: Luolong District, near the subway station, room rate approximately 300 yuan/night, including breakfast. All Seasons Luoyang Baolong Plaza Hotel: Rating 4.6, room rate approximately 250 yuan/night, about a 15-minute walk to the Sui and Tang Botanical Garden. 3. Budget Options 7 Days Premium Luoyang Peony Park Branch: Jianxi District, room rate approximately 150 RMB/night, free laundry service provided. Qichi Waterfront Homestay: Chanhe District, rating 4.9, family room approximately 400 RMB/night, pets allowed. V. Dining and Local Delicacies Prices 1. Must-Try Established Restaurants Longlin Road First Beef Soup: 15 RMB/bowl, all-you-can-eat with shredded flatbread, freshest soup from 7-9 am. Kuang Family Donkey Meat Soup: Wan'an Street Branch, rating 4.9, donkey meat soup 20 RMB/bowl, excellent with baked flatbread. Yan Tianxia·Xingfu Hall Branch: Wangcheng Avenue Branch, rating 4.8, peony swallow dish 68 RMB/serving, water banquet set meal 60 RMB per person. 2. Night Markets and Snacks Old City Cross Street: Grilled gluten 5 RMB for two skewers, "Bu Fan Tang" (a type of soup) 15 RMB/bowl (less recommended by locals). Xinjie Laopo Rice Noodles: The main branch costs 15 yuan per person. Their signature chicken soup rice noodles with chili oil are a must-try. VI. Money-Saving Tips and Avoidance Guide Ticket Discounts: Xinjiang tourists can visit 21 scenic spots including Longmen Grottoes and Laojun Mountain free of charge with their ID cards; tourists from other regions enjoy a 50% discount. Transportation Avoidance: Unlicensed taxis outside the train station quote 100 yuan to Longmen Grottoes, but the actual subway fare is only 3 yuan, and a regular taxi fare is about 25 yuan. Dining Avoidance: Popular restaurants in Shizijie (Crossroads Street) double the price; it's recommended to choose established restaurants frequented by locals. For the Luoyang Water Banquet, order portions carefully; 6 dishes are sufficient for 4 people. Reservation Tips: Tickets for Luoyang Museum and Ancient Tomb Museum need to be booked in advance; set an alarm and wait for official ticket release times.

【🏮Luoyang Old City Day Trip｜188 RMB per person: Travel back to the Tang Dynasty and savor the flavors of the capital】 💰Budget Allocation: Transportation: Bus + Shared Electric Bike 18 RMB; Dining: Soup Restaurant + Water Banquet + Snacks 90 RMB; Entrance Fees + Experiences: 80 RMB; Total: 188 RMB 🗺️Itinerary Overview: **Morning**: Lijing Gate → Luoyi Ancient City; **Noon**: Shizi Street → Tianxin Cultural Industry Park; **Afternoon**: Sui and Tang Grand Canal Museum → Wenfeng Pagoda; **Evening**: Yingtian Gate Light Show → Mingtang Paradise--- 🏯【Detailed Itinerary Breakdown】 🌅Morning｜First Look at the City Gates (08:30-11:30) ▪️ **Lijing Gate (30 RMB including the gate tower)** ✅Heluo Cultural Corridor ✅Tang Sancai Palace Lantern Exhibition ✅Archery and Touhu Experience (15 RMB) **Luoyi Ancient City (Free Reservation)** ✅ Wenfeng Pagoda Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance ✅ Tang Dynasty Makeup Experience (38 RMB) ✅ 10:30 "Goddess of the Luo River" Water Curtain Show ### 🍜 Noon｜Exploring the Flavors of Tangdu (11:30-13:30) ▪️ **Tang Restaurant Relay Race** 📍 First Beef Soup Shop on Longlin Road (10 RMB) 📍 Guanji Water Banquet Fried Meatballs (25 RMB) 📍 Xiaojie Potstickers (12 RMB/serving) 🎎 Afternoon｜Grand Canal Heritage (13:30-17:00) ▪️ **Sui and Tang Grand Canal Museum (Free)** ✅ Huiluocang Inscribed Bricks ✅ Ancient Ship Cross-Section Display ✅ Grand Canal AR Tour ▪️ **Tianxin Cultural Industry Park** 📍Old Factory Renovation Cultural and Creative Zone 📍Peony Incense Ceremony Experience (20 RMB) 📍Tang Sancai Handicraft (35 RMB) 🌃Evening｜Prosperous Era (17:00-21:00) ▪️ **Yingtian Gate (30 RMB)** ✅19:30 Light Show ✅Gate Tower Photo Opportunity **Mingtang Paradise (45 RMB)** ✅Recreation of Wu Zetian's Governing Scene ✅Giant Dome Mural▪️ **Shizijie Night Market** 📍Peony Silver Thread Pastry (8 RMB) 📍Jiangmian Noodles (6 RMB) 📍Bufantang (10 RMB) 🛵Travel Tips 1. Direct access via Metro Line 1 (Yingtianmen Station) 2. Shared trolleys are recommended within the old city (3 RMB/ride) 3. Museum reservations require advance booking via WeChat official account 📸Must-Shoot Spots 1️⃣ Overhead view of Lijingmen Wengcheng 2️⃣ Reflection pool of Wenfeng Pagoda 3️⃣ Silhouette of Yingtianmen Gate Tower 4️⃣ Overlooking the ancient city from the ninth floor of the Heavenly Palace--- 🎨Featured Experiences ✅Peony Porcelain Painting (25 RMB) ✅Enjoy the "Rainbow Feather Dance" at the Tang Dynasty Palace ✅Hanfu Parade (provided by Luoyi Ancient City) ✅Sima Water Banquet Making Experience--- 🛍️Recommended Souvenirs ✅Peony Cake (12 RMB/box) ✅Chengni Inkstone (from 50 RMB) ✅Tang Sancai Horse (from 25 RMB) ✅Peony Flower Tea (18 RMB/can) #Luoyang #OldCityFlavors