Laojun Mountain, a feast for the eyes

Travel far and wide to see the beauty of the world. If the mountain doesn't come to me, I will go to the mountain! 📍Address: Laojun Mountain Scenic Area, Luanchuan County, Luoyang, Henan 🚗Transportation: 🚄 Take a high-speed train to Luoyang Longmen Railway Station, then take a bus to Luanchuan (approx. 2 hours) and get off at the scenic area. Take a train to Luoyang Railway Station, then take a bus to Luanchuan from Jinyuan Bus Station across the street (every 20 mins, last bus at 19:20). After arriving in Luanchuan, take Bus No. 5 to "Laojun Mountain Scenic Area." 👍️Must-see attractions: 🌅Sunrise: Mazong Ridge, Yuhuang Peak, Shili Huaping ☁️Sea of clouds: Taibai Slope, Yuhuang Peak, Huixian Bridge, Shili Huaping, Taiji Maze 🌌Starry sky: Huixian Bridge, Funiu Peak, Daodefu Square ⛰Golden Summit Taoist Temples: Bell and Drum Tower, Laojun Temple, Yuhuang Peak 📝My route Laojun Mountain Ticket Gate🔜Yiji Cableway🔜Zhongtian Gate🔜Shili Huaping🔜General Peak🔜Nantian Gate🔜Golden Summit Taoist Temples🔜Zhongtian Gate🔜Yiji Cableway→Return 🎟️Tickets: (Free for college students) Full price: CNY 100, Half price: CNY 50 ⏰Opening hours Cableway: 7:30–15:30, last ride down: 20:30 Night view: 17:40–18:20, 3:00–5:00 (closed in winter) 💗Other tips: 1️⃣There are two routes up from Zhongtian Gate: stairs and a wooden walkway. The wooden walkway is easier. 2️⃣Buy a wishing plaque at the foot of the mountain (cheaper) and bring a pen. 4️⃣Best sunrise spots: Liangbao Terrace, Daodefu Viewing Platform. 5️⃣What to bring: windbreaker, power bank, trekking pole, flashlight (for night climbing), snacks, water.