Mid-Autumn and Longmen's charm

Updated: 2015-09-18

As the Mid-Autumn Day and National Day holidays approaches, it’s time for many to prepare for a holiday travel tour. Sweet editor of Longmen Grottoes WeChat wishes to make things easier for you by writing down the following tips.

Longmen Grottoes scenic area under a blue sky [Longmen Grottoes on WeChat]

To start with, autumn is one of the best seasons to visit Longmen, because it is as beautiful as spring and cooler than summer. Also, when the golden of autumn covers the whole mountain grottoes, it is a realm of sacred and holiness than ever. With the breath of cool and fresh air, you will enter a deep state of relaxation which benefits both body and mind.

Longmen Bridge behind the colorful leaves [Longmen Grottoes on WeChat]

Preparation

Thousands of statues in Longmen are carved on the mountain cliffs and people need walk up and down, amid tons of stairs to watch. So, tip No 1-- wear comfortable shoes.

And for outdoor visiting, it is always wise to check the weather before setting out and arm yourselves with sunshade or umbrella, if it is necessary.

Visitors walk at Longmen Grottoes scenic area. [Longmen Grottoes on WeChat]

It is strongly recommended that visit the Longmen Grottoes WeChat using your phone and buy the ticket in one sec, instead of waiting in a long queue.

Transportation in Longmen Grottoes scenic area

Electric trucks and sight-seeing boats are the two means of transportation in the scenic area. But visitors have to go on foot within each scenic spots.

The electric trucks serve for visitors in the scenic area of Longmen [Longmen Grottoes on WeChat]

The sight-seeing boats at Longmen [Longmen Grottoes on WeChat]

Smart tourism service

In the meantime, during the holidays, WeChat payment will be available for all paid services in the scenic area. The “Internet Plus Longmen” smart tourism will allow you to experience the perfect fusion of tradition and modern: self-service audio tour guide, offering incense for the Buddha through WeChat or testing your predestined affinity with the Buddha.

Visitors use Longmen Grottoes WeChat, the carrier of the Internet Plus Longmen smart tourism to buy tickets for the scenic area. [Longmen Grottoes on WeChat]

A visitor is using self-service audio tourist guide through WeChat. [Longmen Grottoes on WeChat]

Board and lodging recommendation

The Dongshan Hotel in Longmen Grottoes scenic area is the first five-star garden style hotel. Besides the beautiful landscape around, the hotel boasts economical accommodation and good food services. The local delicacies it serves like the Peony Dumplings, Yellow River Carp and Luoyang Yintiao will sure attract your taste buds and increase appetite.