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Longmen Grottoes night tour

Updated: 2026-06-11 | China Bound
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The Longmen Grottoes night tour is now open!

Experience the magic of ancient Buddhas, golden lights, and a gentle river breeze. It's a completely different vibe from the daytime crowds — more than just sightseeing, it's a journey through time. Don't miss it!

Address: No 13, Longmen zhongjie, Luolong district, Luoyang, Henan province

Getting there:
•Take the high-speed railway to Longmen Station(龙门站), and then transfer to Bus Route 71
•Take the train to Luoyang Station(洛阳站), and then transfer to Bus Route 81
•Within the scenic area: 10 yuan for shuttle; 70 yuan for boat viewing

Day tour: March 1 - Oct 31
Admission: 90 yuan ($13.28)
Hours: 8 am-5:30 pm (ticket sales)
            6 pm (last entry)
Access: Full access to all areas

Night tour
Admission: 90 yuan (Separate ticket required)
Hours: 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
            6 pm-8 pm (check-in)
            9 pm (closed)
Access: Limited to West Hill Grottoes(西山石窟) and Xiangshan Temple(香山寺) only.

Tips:
1. Offline purchases only at the Northwest Service Center(西北服务区票务中心).
2. Day tickets are not valid for the night tour.

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