Overview
Mobile ticket
Instant QR Code Access – No waiting in long ticket lines! Your pre-booked pass is delivered straight to your email. Please save it and just scan at the entrance and enter.
Guaranteed Entry - We secure your tickets in advance, even during peak seasons when tickets sell out by midday.
No Chinese Payment Apps Needed - Book easily with international cards, and receive your QR code via email/WhatsApp.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Free of charge for children below 140cm in height. or those whose height exceeds 140cm, an adult ticket is required.
Youths aged 13-17 who hold a Chinese ID card or a travel permit for Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan residents are eligible for a 50% discount when purchasing tickets on-site.
The entrance ticket includes the visit to West Hill, East Hill, Xiangshan Temple and Baiyuan.
What To Expect
Longmen Grottoes
The Stone Gallery Walk - Stroll along the Yi River to admire over 130,000 Buddhist carvings chiseled into 1km of limestone cliffs over 5 dynasties. The Smiling Colossus - Stand beneath the 17m-tall Vairocana Buddha (AD 675), whose cosmic smile changes with sunlight angles. Healing Buddha Shrine - Find the rare Northern Wei-era Medicine Buddha showing ancient herbal remedies in its pedestal carvings. Xiangshan Temple (river island) - Climb to the "Dragon View Pavilion" for the only spot capturing all 3 grotto zones in one photo. Opening Hours: 08:00-21:00; Last entry: 20:00
Options
Admission Ticket
E ticket: Show your passport at the entrance. Opening Hours: 08:00-21:00; Last entry: 20:00
What‘s Included
E ticket, please scan your passport at the entrance.
Admission ticket to Longmen Grottoes.
NO guide service
NO transportation
Meeting points
Longmen Grottoes
13 Long Men Zhong Jie, Luolong District Luoyang China
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Longmen Grottoes - Worth It!
elizabethfX4849QL,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Longmen Grottoes were well worth the effort to visit. Very interesting and a unique site.
Great Visit
Philip S,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very useful to buy entry tickets via TripAdvisor. All went smoothly on the visit to the grottoes and grottoes are amazing. As a bonus the entry to the scenic area included a Buddhist temple and a mountain garden. Recommend buying tickets in advance for peace of mind.
Everything easy
Andrea P,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Interesting site, easy to reach and well indicated. The booking service worked perfectly and just your passport to enter
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