Luoyi Ancient City
洛邑古城 · Luòyì Gǔchéng
A rebuilt old quarter around a Ming pagoda, busy with visitors in rented Hanfu robes, lanterns and evening shows.
Booking recommendedBring your passport1.5–2 hours, evening
Tip
Pair it with Lijing Gate on one evening; the lanterns come on around sunset.
- Opening hours
- 09:00–22:30
- Price
- Free
- How to book
- Entry is free but uses real-name online reservation (via Meituan or the “洛邑古城” WeChat account). Passport holders who can’t book online should ask at the gate. To be confirmed
- Getting there
- Walkable from Lijing Gate (about 15 min east); taxi from the centre To be confirmed
- Address in Chinese
- 河南省洛阳市老城区洛邑古城景区
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