Laocheng District Travel

Laocheng District, Luoyang, Henan Province — the core area of Luoyang's historical and cultural heritage, the location of the Sui-Tang Luoyang City site, integrating ancient city style, intangible cultural heritage culture, and traditional food. A 2-day 1-night in-depth tour includes ancient city exploration, Hanfu experience, and night market delicacies.

1400+
Years of Capital History
8
Cultural Relic Protection Units
15+
Historical and Cultural Attractions
50+
Traditional Snacks
Panoramic Night View of Lijing Gate in Laocheng District
Lijing Gate Night View
The west gate of Luoyang Ancient City, known as the "First Gate of the Central Plains", is brightly lit at night, showing the style of the ancient capital

2 Days 1 Night Ancient City Cultural Tour in Laocheng District

Climb the ancient city gate tower, visit Luoyi Cultural Garden, wander around the century-old night market, admire intangible cultural heritage craftsmanship, and experience the millennium charm of the ancient capital of the Thirteen Dynasties

Trip Duration
2 Days 1 Night
Main Destinations
Lijing Gate, Luoyi Ancient City, Cross Street, Wenfeng Pagoda
Suitable For
History and culture enthusiasts, food explorers, photography enthusiasts
Per Capita Budget
¥450-¥750
01
Ancient City Exploration
Lijing Gate · Luoyi Ancient City · History and Culture
Itinerary Highlights

Climb Lijing Gate in the morning to overlook the entire Luoyang Ancient City. Visit Luoyi Ancient City in the afternoon to experience Hanfu culture and intangible cultural heritage craftsmanship. Enjoy the ancient city night view in the evening.

Attraction Arrangement
Lijing Gate
The west gate of Luoyang Ancient City, first built in the Sui Dynasty, the existing one is a modern reconstruction. It is a landmark building of Luoyang Ancient City, and the Luoyang Plaque Museum is located in the gate tower.
Luoyi Ancient City
A cultural tourism park featuring Tang-style architecture, integrating intangible cultural heritage display, Hanfu experience, and characteristic catering. There are light shows and water screen movies at night.
Luoyang Folk Custom Museum
Built on the basis of the Luzehui Guild Hall, a Qing Dynasty ancient building, it displays the traditional folk culture of Luoyang area, including wedding customs, festival customs, and folk art.
Practical Information
Accommodation Recommendations
  • Ancient City Homestays
  • Tianxin Cultural Industry Park Hotels
  • Hotels along Zhongzhou Road
Food Recommendations
  • Bufan Soup
  • Meatball Soup
  • Tangmian Jiao (Boiled Dumplings with Hot Noodle Skin)
  • Peony Cake
Travel Tips
  • Ticket is required to climb Lijing Gate
  • Hanfu rental is available in Luoyi Ancient City for taking photos
  • It is recommended to bring a tripod for night photography
02
Urban Folk Customs
Cross Street Night Market · Wenfeng Pagoda · Traditional Blocks
Itinerary Highlights

Visit Wenfeng Pagoda and surrounding historical blocks in the morning, visit Zhougong Temple in the afternoon, and wander around Cross Street Night Market to taste authentic snacks in the evening.

Attraction Arrangement
Cross Street Night Market
The most famous night market snack street in Luoyang with a history of over a hundred years. It gathers all kinds of traditional Luoyang snacks, and is brightly lit and crowded at night.
Wenfeng Pagoda
The only existing ancient pagoda in Luoyang, first built in the Song Dynasty. It is a nine-story multi-eave brick pagoda, a symbol of Luoyang's cultural prosperity, and the surrounding area is a traditional residential protection zone.
Zhougong Temple
Built to commemorate Zhou Gongdan, a famous statesman in the Western Zhou Dynasty, first constructed at the end of the Sui Dynasty and the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, it is one of the earlier existing temples in Luoyang.
Practical Information
Transportation Guide
  • Attractions in Laocheng District are concentrated and suitable for walking
  • Dense bus routes
  • Convenient shared bikes
Ticket Information
  • Lijing Gate: ¥30
  • Luoyi Ancient City: Free
  • Zhougong Temple: ¥15
  • Night Market: Free
Travel Tips
  • Large number of people in the night market, please take care of your belongings
  • The surrounding area of Wenfeng Pagoda is suitable for taking photos
  • It is recommended to visit the night market in the early evening

Must-Try Foods in Laocheng District

Bufan Soup

A traditional famous snack in Luoyang, named because the mung bean thin cake in the soup is cooked without turning over. It is served with vermicelli, kelp, shrimp skin, etc., and is sour and spicy to stimulate the appetite.

Meatball Soup

The first choice for Luoyang's breakfast. Beef meatballs are served with bone soup, added with chopped green onions and coriander, and served with cake shreds or instant noodles. The soup is delicious and tasty.

Tangmian Jiao (Boiled Dumplings with Hot Noodle Skin)

A traditional pasta in Luoyang, made with hot noodle skin wrapped with meat filling and steamed. It has thin skin and large filling, with a soft and delicious taste.

Peony Silver Silk Crisp

A characteristic pastry in Luoyang, filled with peony petals, the outer skin is as thin as silver silk, crispy and sweet, with local cultural characteristics.

Travel Tips for Laocheng District
Best Travel Time
  • Spring (March-May): Pleasant climate, suitable for strolling in the ancient city
  • Autumn (September-November): Clear and crisp weather, excellent night market experience
  • Summer nights: Prosperous night market and beautiful night view
Must-Try Foods
  • Bufan Soup
  • Meatball Soup
  • Tangmian Jiao
  • Jiangmian Tiao (Soybean Milk Noodles)
  • Peony Cake
Budget Reference
  • Tickets: About ¥45
  • Accommodation: ¥120-220 per night
  • Catering: ¥60-100 per day
  • Transportation: About ¥40
  • Total: ¥450-750
Frequently Asked Questions
  • Best time for the night market? → 7-10 pm is the busiest
  • Where to rent Hanfu? → Rental shops are available in Luoyi Ancient City
  • Ancient city walking route? → Lijing Gate - Luoyi Ancient City - Wenfeng Pagoda
  • Where to buy local specialties? → Specialty stores on Cross Street or large supermarkets

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