Free admission! The only bankrupt 5A scenic spot in China - Longtan Grand Canyon.
5 years ago, this scenic spot was 10 times more popular than Laojun Mountain. Now, it is 400 million yuan in debt and bankrupt, and there are few tourists. 🤦♀️
Although there are few people, the scenery is still beautiful. After all, it was once glorious, and now it is free. 🆓
From now until December 31, 2024, all Chinese citizens can visit Sui-Tang Luoyang City (Yingtian Gate, Mingtang Tiantang, Jiuzhou Pool), Longtan Grand Canyon, and Jingzi Xianshan Scenic Area for free (10,000 tickets per day for each scenic spot). Reservations are required in advance.
Here is a travel guide to Longtan Grand Canyon in Luoyang:
• 📍Location: Longtangou Village, Shijing Town, Xin'an County, Luoyang City, Henan Province.
• 🕒Opening hours: 09:00-17:00.
• 🎫Ticket price (regular): CNY 80 for adults, free or half-price discounts for specific groups.
CNY 30 for a one-way tour bus, CNY 50 for a cruise, CNY 70 for a combo ticket.
Transportation guide 🚌
• Public transportation: Walk to Luoyang Yiyun Bus Station from Luoyang Railway Station, take a bus to Xin'an County, transfer to a bus from Xin'an County to Shijing Town, and finally arrive at Longtan Grand Canyon Scenic Area.
• Direct bus: Buy a direct bus ticket from Luoyang Bus Station (next to the railway station) to Longtan Grand Canyon. Departure time: 09:00, return time: 16:00.
Tour route ➡️
• Regular route: Entrance - Geological Museum - Canyon Tour - Longyin Valley - Monkey Park - Longshan Tianchi - Exit.
Recommended attractions ✨
• Six natural mysteries: Water flows uphill, Buddha's light on Luohan Cliff, Giant's fingerprint, Heavenly book on stone, Butterfly spring, and Immortal's footprint.
• Seven secluded pools and waterfalls: Wulong Pool, Longxian Pool, Qinglong Pool, Heilong Pool, Feilong Pool, Yin-Yang Pool, and Reed Pool.
• Eight natural wonders: Unique heavenly stele, Stone annals, Stone niche urn valley, Ripple boulder, Earthquake, Tongling alley valley, Magpie welcome, and Silver chain hanging in the sky.
Accommodation and dining 🏨
• Accommodation in the scenic area: You can choose hotels or inns in the scenic area, which are convenient for sightseeing, but the prices are relatively high and need to be booked in advance. Now it is the off-season, and the accommodation in the scenic area is not expensive. We recommend Die Meng Shan Ju, which is clean and comfortable, and the owner is very enthusiastic.
• Accommodation outside the scenic area: There are more accommodation options in Shijing Town, and the prices are relatively affordable.
• Dining suggestions: Taste local specialties, such as farmhouse dishes and wild vegetables.
Notes ❤️
• The walking distance in the scenic area is long, so it is recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes or hiking shoes.
• Prepare enough drinking water and some light food, but the food prices in the scenic area are also reasonable.
We drove there and the transportation was very convenient. We happened to catch the Longtan Grand Canyon which had just rained. The whole scenic spot was full of beautiful scenery, and the sky and water were misty. There were pools, streams and waterfalls along the way. The scenery was beautiful and man and nature were in harmony. We took the scenic shuttle bus up the mountain and took the Tianchi cruise first, then took a bus to Longtan Waterfall, and then went down the mountain along the canyon line. The road was flat all the way and comfortable to walk, but you must wear non-slip shoes because the water system is too developed. Finally, we visited the Geological Museum and saw many rare stones and Paleozoic fossils in it. It was a very good experience. The most important thing is that after purchasing a ticket, you can enter for free all year round.
Longtan Grand Canyon is a good place to spend half a day. Some sights are accessible by car, while others require hiking. I still need to buy a ride service, otherwise I'll run out of time and my legs won't be able to walk.
The scenery is nice, and the food and drinks are affordable, but some of the attractions are a bit pricey. For example, in the third picture, you need to wear a plastic suit to water ski on the glass plank road, which costs 80 yuan. It's very poor value for money and not very fun. The worst thing was that one of the male staff members at the end was extremely aggressive. I got off the kayak and went the wrong way, so I quickly went back. He kept talking to me. I was standing on the roadside outside the exit to take off the plastic suit, and he told me to get out of there and change somewhere else. His attitude was very rude. I wanted to confront him at the time. Do you think you are so important just because you are old? I didn't hold anyone else up, so you are so talkative? Do you think we are two girls that are easy to bully? I didn't confront him because my friends were there. The more I think about it, the more angry I am. I should have complained to him directly.
Longtan Grand Canyon, Xin'an County, Luoyang, Henan. This is a national 5A-level scenic spot, famous for its unique geological landscape and charming natural scenery. Just entering the scenic area, walking along the winding mountain road, you can see the red rock cliffs on both sides of the canyon towering into the clouds, as if they were the work of nature. The stream in the valley is gurgling and clear to the bottom. From time to time, waterfalls pour down from the cliffs, splashing layers of water mist. The sun shines through the water mist, forming a series of gorgeous rainbows, which are beautiful. Continuing forward, we came to the famous Wulongtan Waterfall. The waterfall falls from a high place and falls into a deep pool, making a deafening roar, and the water splashes like smoke and fog. Standing in front of the waterfall, feeling the cool water mist coming to your face, it is as if you are in a fairyland, which is refreshing. In addition to natural landscapes, Longtan Grand Canyon has many interesting geological wonders. For example, the magical phenomenon of "water flows to high places" makes people sigh at the wonders of nature. In addition, there are also unique attractions such as "A Line of Sky" and "Couple Stone" in the scenic area, each of which makes people linger. Walking in the canyon is like walking into a natural landscape painting. There are not only magnificent natural scenery here, but also rich geological and cultural connotations. The trip to Longtan Grand Canyon made me deeply feel the magic and beauty of nature, and also made me full of respect for this ancient land.
Bring your kids, buy a 150 yuan package (necessary), the scenery is very similar to the Taihang Grand Canyon! It's also fun, the scenic spot is the cheapest I've ever seen! Opinion: The water quality needs to be improved, find a way to make the water cleaner! The sanitation inside needs to be improved, there's a lot of garbage! This attraction will definitely work if it's well built! Also, the snacks outside are too monotonous, find a way to make it a night market, barbecue, etc., there should be more lights at night, it should be able to retain people, and there should be fireworks!!!
🍎Longtan Grand Canyon is a good place to escape the heat in summer. In winter, there are fewer people and you can see the unique topography of the canyon. 🍎It is still a bit far to drive from Zhengzhou, but the accommodation cost is relatively affordable.
The beauty of Longtan is mainly in the Grand Canyon, which is worth seeing. Of course, there are many such canyons in Henan. The scenic area is pristine, and the trails and other facilities are relatively old, but there is a feeling of returning to nature. The only complaint is that there is a Tianchi Secret Land Cruise on the mountain, the ticket price is 50 yuan, but I only took a 15-minute boat ride, which means it took 6-7 minutes to go there and then return. It's too much of a rip-off. Please travel with caution.
Longtan Grand Canyon is located in Xin'an County, Luoyang City, Henan Province. It is a national 5A-level scenic spot and a world geological park with the following characteristics: - Red rock gorge landform: It is composed of purple-red quartz sandstone. After 1.2 billion years of geological deposition and 2.6 million years of water cutting and erosion, it has formed a typical red rock gorge group landform, enjoying the reputation of "China's No. 1 Gorge". U-shaped canyon: It is 12 kilometers long, 300-500 meters deep, and only 1-3 meters at the narrowest point. The gorge and narrow valleys in the valley are distributed in a beaded shape, forming a rare landscape gallery. Waterfall and secluded pool: It has seven secluded pool waterfalls, such as Wulongtan, Longxiantan, Qinglongtan, etc. The waterfalls are cascading, the water is clear, and the scenery is magnificent. Strange rock wall: There are eight natural wonders, such as the peerless monument, the Spring and Autumn Period on the stone, the collapse of the sky and the crack of the earth, etc. The wave-marked cliffs formed by the giant collapsed rock blocks are rare at home and abroad. Geological Museum: There is a geological museum in the scenic area, which displays rich geological relics and paleontological fossils. It is a popular science education base for understanding the history of the earth and geological evolution. Legends: It has six natural mysteries, such as "water flows to high places", "Buddha Light Arhat Cliff", "Giant Fingerprints", etc., which add mystery and cultural charm. Convenient transportation: It is 60 kilometers away from Luoyang City and 180 kilometers away from Zhengzhou. Lianhuo Expressway, National Highway 310 and Longhai Railway run across the county, and transportation is convenient. Complete service facilities: There are restaurants, shops, accommodation, etc. in the scenic area, providing guide services to meet tourists' needs for food, accommodation, travel, sightseeing, shopping and entertainment. Longtan Grand Canyon, with its unique geological landforms, rich natural landscapes and profound cultural connotations, has become a tourist destination integrating scientific, aesthetic and historical and cultural values, attracting many tourists to visit.