Luoyang 洛阳 — Ancient Capital of 13 Dynasties
Luoyang was capital of 13 dynasties. The Longmen Grottoes are one of China's three great Buddhist cave sites. The city was the Silk Road's eastern terminus.
UNESCO site with 100,000+ Buddhist statues (493–900 AD). The 17m Fengxian Temple Buddha is iconic. Night illuminations spectacular.
Hours: 8:00–18:00
Admission: ¥90
China's first Buddhist temple (68 AD). International pavilions from Thailand, India, Myanmar.
Hours: 7:40–18:00
Admission: ¥35