【Henan】Luoyang Self-Drive Tour (3): Guanlin Temple, Wangcheng Park, Lijing Gate, Luoyi Ancient City.

【Guanlin Temple】Located in Luoyang City, Henan Province

Luolong District, Guanlin Town. It is the burial site of the head of Guan Yu, a general of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period. It features a temple in the front and a tomb at the back. It is one of the three major Guan temples in China, a 4A-level scenic spot. First built during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, expanded during the Qianlong period, the existing buildings are mainly from the Ming Dynasty, constructed in the style of a palace, with a rigorous layout and magnificent scale. The central axis buildings include the main gate, ceremonial gate, paved path, main hall, second hall, third hall, forest stele pavilion, Guan tomb, etc. Transportation info: (for reference) Take buses 55, 58, 69, 15, 39, 71, 81 in the city to reach Guanlin Temple directly. Ticket: 40 yuan.

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【Luoyang Wangcheng Park】:

Located in Xigong District, Luoyang, Henan Province, named for being built on the site of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty royal city. First built in 1955, covering an area of 1,080 mu, it is the first site park in China and the main venue for successive peony festivals. It is divided into four major scenic areas: Peony Viewing Area, Historical and Cultural Area, Large Amusement Area, and Zoo. It integrates peony culture with history and culture, and humanistic gardens with natural gardens, forming unique Wangcheng landscapes such as "Fine Peonies, Majestic Zhou Tripod." Transportation info: (for reference) Take buses 101, 102, 103, 9, 10, 11, 15, 19, etc., and get off at Wangcheng Park stop. Take Metro Line 1 and get off at Wangcheng Park stop. During the Peony Festival: 20-30 yuan/person.

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【Lijing Gate Scenic Area】:

First built in the Sui Dynasty, it is the west gate of Luoyang Ancient City. Rebuilt on the original site in 2002, covering an area of over 18,000 square meters, the gate tower has four floors, composed of the gate tower, barbican, arrow tower, city wall, Lijing Bridge, and moat. Temples such as Tianhou Palace, Jiudi Palace, Sanshen Hall, Chenghuang Temple, and Guanyin Hall are located within. It integrates historical sites, folk customs, dining, entertainment, and accommodation. It is a historical and cultural landmark of the ancient capital Luoyang, known as "The First Tower of the Central Plains," one of the new eight sights of Luoyang, with the saying, "If you haven't visited Lijing Gate, you haven't truly been to Luoyang." Ticket price: 30 yuan/person.

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【Introduction to Luoyi Ancient City】:

Located in the old city district of Luoyang, Henan Province. The scenic area includes Wenfeng Tower, Henan Prefecture Confucian Temple, Tuoling Temple, Siyan Well, ancient city wall ruins, and other protected buildings from various historical periods. The entire park offers step-by-step scenery and a rich cultural atmosphere. It is a cultural tourism area integrating sightseeing, entertainment, dining, accommodation, and shopping. Ticket info: Free.

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【01】：Overall Itinerary:

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(Yinxu, National Museum of Chinese Writing,

Yue Fei Temple, Youli City, etc.)

(Hongqiqu Canal, Taihang Grand Canyon)

Xinxiang: (Huixian County)

(Wanxian Mountain Guoliang Village,

Baligou Scenic Area)

(Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area, Qingtian River Scenic Area,

Shennong Mountain Scenic Area)

(Longmen Grottoes, Museum,

White Horse Temple, Lijing Gate, etc.)

Luoyang: (Luanchuan County)

(Laojun Mountain Scenic Area, Zhongdugou Scenic Area)

Luoyang: (Song County)

(Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area)

Zhengzhou: (Dengfeng)

(Mount Song Scenic Area,

Shaolin Temple, Sanhuangzhai Scenic Area)

(Millennium City Park, Tianbo Yang Mansion,

Dragon Pavilion Park, Iron Tower Park,

Kaifeng Prefecture, Museum, etc.)

【This self-drive tour of Henan took the OP a total of one month.】

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【02】：My Itinerary:

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(1): First visit Guanlin Temple,

(2): Then tour Wangcheng Park.

(3): Then Lijing Gate.

(4): Then walk through the old street.

(5): Finally visit Luoyi Ancient City.

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【03】：About Accommodation:

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Home Inn - Luoyang Zhongzhou East Road White Horse Temple Branch. You can search and book a satisfactory hotel on Ctrip.

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【04】：About Food:

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Luoyang Yan Cai, Pan Jinhe Roasted Chicken, Steamed Bream, Five-Spiced Rabbit Meat, Zhang Family Wontons, Shang Ji Beef Soup, Yan Family Lamb Soup, Luoyang Bufan Soup, Jiang Noodles, etc. You can indulge yourself.

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【Quickly upload pictures】:

【Look】：Arrive at ticket office, buy tickets.

【South of the square】：Theater building, no performance.

【Guanlin Gate】：Small and exquisite.

【Side view】：Good.

【Introduction】：Read first.

【Picture】：Remember well.

【Enter after ticket check】：Click!

【Inside the left pavilion】：There is a big blade.

【Guan Yu's weapon】：What's it called?

(Green Dragon Crescent Blade).

【Beautiful female boss】：Wanted to wield the big blade,

but unfortunately, too weak.

【What is Guan Yu's mount called?】：Guess? (Red Hare).

【Continue visiting】：Few words, please read aloud.

【Side】：Lion guarding the door.

【Pass through the ceremonial gate】：Red long path.

【Ancient steles】：Standing on both sides.

【Phoenix-tail cypress】：Like a phoenix tail.

【Look up】：Qisheng Hall.

【Lord Guan】：Hello!

【Paintings on left and right inside the hall】：Bright and beautiful.

【Continue visiting】：

【God of Wealth in martial form】：Comrade Guan.

If you want abundant wealth, hurry up and worship.

【Paintings inside the hall】：Not bad either.

【Look at the right side first】："Niangniang Hall".

【The goddess】：Very beautiful.

【Then look at the left side】："Five Tigers Hall".

【The five tigers】：Also handsome and dashing.

【Spinning cypress】：Makes one dizzy.

【Brotherhood cypress】：Deep brotherly affection.

【Classmate Guan】：

Always holding a book, loves learning.

【Pailou in front of Guan Yu's tomb】：Arched (panoramic view).

【Stele inside the pavilion】：Aged.

【Side】：Describe it for me.

【Guan Yu's tomb】：Panoramic view.

【Ancient stele beside】：

Surrounded by red wish ribbons.

【West corridor】：Introduction to Guan Yu's life.

【Second stop】：Wangcheng Park.

【Look】：Main gate, up-turned eaves.

【Enter】：Red boat comes into view.

【You】：Can beat the drum to celebrate!

【Picture】：Take a look.

【Visitors】：Taking photos as souvenirs.

【First view】：Peony Garden.

【Peony fairy】：

Good figure, fair skin,

A great beauty.

【Unfortunately】：Season has passed, no peonies in sight.

【Take a photo of a rose】：To please your eyes.

【Zoo gate】：Arrived.

【Children】：Hurry and buy tickets.

【OP】：Left.

【You】：Can climb the artificial hill.

【You can also】：Do some exercise.

【You can even】：Dance gracefully.

【Continue】：Climb the building.

Voices seem to hear zither music?

【Reach the top floor】：Elderly comrades are busy.

【Look back】：Tell me about it---.

【Tired?】：You can take a rest.

【Look around】：Scenery.

【Hungry?】：There is a canteen.

【Eat and drink your fill】：

Read a book for spiritual nourishment.

【You can go boating】：As a pastime.

【View flowers】：Refreshing.

【Look at the blue sky】：Broaden your mind.

【Continue the trip】：Go to the children's playground.

【Children eat】：Adults are not idle either.

【Pirate ship】：Dizzy.

【Carousel】：Even dizzier.

【Undersea world】：What's inside? Please answer.

【Bumper cars】：Bang------. They kissed.

【Third stop】："Lijing Gate". (West gate of ancient city).

【On both sides】：Moat.

【Curved view】：Look out.

【Look left and right】：Sides.

【Climb the tower to visit】："Luoyang's First Tower".

(Need to buy a ticket).

【Overlook】：Barbican.

【Look】：How many emperors served in Luoyang.

【Luoyang culture】：Exhibition.

【Enter and see】：

【South side】：Overlook barbican.

【First Gate of the Central Plains】：

【To see weapons】：Need to pay extra.

【Back view of Lijing Gate】：

Also very magnificent!

【Art Museum】：Take a look too.

【Tang Sancai】：Horse.

【Sancai】：Figurines.

【Pottery figurine beauties】：Figure and expression are also excellent.

【Look east】：Ancient street,

Because it's daytime, few tourists.

【After visiting Lijing Gate】：Go downstairs,

Follow my steps, walk the ancient street.

There are peony flower cookies,

You can take some home.

【Peony crisp】：Can give to friends.

【Big baked flatbread】：Crispy and fragrant.

【Wig】：Smooth and soft.

(Semi-finished silver silk crisp).

【Antique building】：Stand nearby.

【Research Institute】：Bufan Soup.

【Various soups】：Makes my eyes dazzled.

【Continue the trip】：Quickly follow.

【Pass through】："Drum Tower".

【Listen to a section】：Folk tune.

No bow? Can erhu be played?

【Luoyi Ancient City】：Enter through north gate.

【Ice City】：Artificial flowers still bloom.

【Beautiful female boss】：

Internet-famous check-in spot, leave a beautiful shadow.

【Turn head】：

A couple taking wedding photos.

【Luoyi Ancient City】：

Many internet-famous check-in spots,

Surely there's one you like.

【Among a cluster of flowers】：Artistic conception.

【Ancient city memories】：Let thoughts fly freely.

【Red lanterns】：Full of joy.

【Filming TikToks】：The OP is not idle either.

【Theater entrance】：There are costumes.

【Small scene】：Very stunning.

【Boss】：Walking on the beautiful street of ancient city.

【Turn head】：Ancient tower partially hidden.

【Panoramic view】：Very spectacular.

【Because too beautiful】：Take a few more.

【Quickly go see】："Wenfeng Tower".

Front view, too beautiful.

【Side view】：Very pretty.

【Exit south gate】：Take one.

【Final group photo】：Extremely beautiful.

Meat dishes rich and delicious,

Vegetables crisp and refreshing,

Blueberry yam sweet and sour,

【Sleep in the guest room】：Sleep until morning.

【Trip ends】：Thank you everyone!

Next travel note: Luoyang Luanchuan Zhongdugou Scenic Area.