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10 Days in Luoyang

Ten days goes deep on the ancient capitals — grottoes, temples and mountains — with Kaifeng and Zhengzhou in easy reach between rest days.

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Best time: April-May or September-OctoberBudget: mid-range

Quick Answer

Is 10 days enough for Luoyang?

10 days lets you go beyond Luoyang's core into neighborhoods, food markets, and one or two day trips at a relaxed pace.

Source: NihaoVisit Luoyang guide

10-day Luoyang itinerary at a glance

Use our full Luoyang travel guide as the base and adapt it to 10 days. Keep the city's three signature attractions as the backbone; fill the rest with neighborhood walks, food markets, and an easy day trip.

Longmen GrottoesWhite Horse TempleShaolin Temple & SongshanBaiyun MountainKaifeng old capital
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Day 1

Old City Arrival

Settle in, then the old city — Lijing Gate, flagstone lanes, and the night market after dark.

Luoyang Old Street, Luoyang, China
  1. luoyang lijing gate
  2. Luoyang Old Street
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Day 2

Longmen Grottoes

A full day along the Yi River cliffs; arrive early or stay for the evening illumination.

Longmen Grottoes, Luoyang, China
  1. Longmen Grottoes
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Day 3

White Horse Temple & Ancient Tombs

China's first Buddhist temple in the morning, the underground tomb exhibits on the north side after lunch.

Scenes from Luoyang, China
  1. luoyang white horse temple
  2. luoyang ancient tombs museum
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Day 4

Museums & the Sui-Tang Axis

Tang treasures at the museum, then the rebuilt city axis and the Yingtian Gate night show.

Luoyang Museum, Luoyang, China
  1. Luoyang Museum
  2. luoyang yingtian gate
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Day 5

Guanlin & Peony Gardens

The cypress avenues and tomb grounds of Guanlin, then the peony gardens if you are here in April.

Scenes from Luoyang, China
  1. luoyang guanlin
  2. luoyang peony gardens
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Day 6

Shaolin Temple Day

The Songshan day — the famous monastery, its pagoda forest and a kung fu show; allow the full day.

Shaolin Temple, Luoyang, China
  1. Shaolin Temple
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Day 7

Luoyang Rest Day

A slow day of soup breakfasts and old-city lanes — Luoyang's water-banquet restaurants make the evening.

Scenes from Luoyang, China
  1. Luoyang Old Street
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Day 8

Baiyun Mountain Day

A long day south to the Funiu range for cloud seas and the highest summit of the Central Plains.

Baiyun Mountain (Luoyang), Luoyang, China
  1. Baiyun Mountain (Luoyang)
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Day 9

Kaifeng Day Trip

HSR east to the Northern Song capital for imperial parks and the night market, back by last train.

Kaifeng, China
  1. kaifeng
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Day 10

Markets & Departure

A last old-city breakfast and market stroll, then the HSR from Luoyang Longmen station for departure.

Scenes from Luoyang, China
  1. Luoyang Old Street

Budget for 10 days in Luoyang

TierPer day10 days total
BackpackerUSD $50–$80USD $500–$800
Mid-rangeUSD $100–$200USD $1,000–$2,000
LuxuryUSD $300+USD $3,000+

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Frequently asked questions

What is the daily budget for Luoyang?
Budget travelers: USD $50–$80/day. Mid-range: $100–$200/day. Luxury: $300+/day. These cover hotel, three meals, transit, and one paid attraction per day.
Do I need a visa to visit Luoyang?
It depends on your passport — see our <a href="/china-visa-2026/">China visa guide</a> for the latest country-by-country list. Most Western passport holders can enter visa-free for 30 days as of 2026.
How do I get from the airport to the center of Luoyang?
Luoyang's main airport connects to the city center via airport bus, taxi, or metro where available. See the airport transfer section of our Luoyang guide.
Can I use 10 days for both Luoyang and a side trip?
Yes — with 10 days you can pair Luoyang with one nearby city (e.g. a short rail or bus side trip) and still have buffer days.
Is Luoyang safe for tourists?
Yes. Luoyang has very low violent crime rates and is widely considered safe for foreign tourists. Standard petty-theft precautions apply. See our <a href="/is-china-safe-2026/">is China safe</a> page.

See also: Luoyang travel guide, China visa 2026, China trip cost.