Lijing Gate and the Old Town
丽景门 · Lìjǐng Mén
A rebuilt Ming-style city gate with its barbican and moat, opening onto the lanes and snack stalls of Luoyang’s old town.
No booking needed1–2 hours, best in the evening
Tip
Skip the tower (the displays are thin) and come after dark for the lit gate and the Shizi Street night market nearby.
- Opening hours
- Gate area open daily; the ticketed tower about 08:00–21:00 To be confirmed
- Price
- Walking through the gate, barbican and old streets is free; climbing the gate tower costs about ¥30 To be confirmed
- How to book
- Pay at the tower entrance if you want to go up.
- Getting there
- Metro Line 1 to the old town area, then a short walk; or taxi To be confirmed
- Address in Chinese
- 河南省洛阳市老城区西大街丽景门
Photo: Rongcan Lu · CC0
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