Where to Stay in Luoyang: The Best Areas for Sightseeing
Luoyang’s sights are spread across the city, so where you sleep changes how your days flow. Here are the four areas to know — and which one fits your trip.
The short answer
For most travelers, Luolong District (around Luoyang Longmen station) is the smartest base: it’s the closest to the Longmen Grottoes, newer and more comfortable, with metro access. If you’d rather be in the middle of the nightlife, pick the Old Town instead.
The four areas compared
| Area | Vibe | Best for | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luolong District | New, modern, clean | Short stays focused on the Longmen Grottoes; metro and shopping malls | A little far from the old-town nightlife |
| Xigong District | Central and convenient | Shopping, good transport, city-center access | Farther from White Horse Temple and Longmen; pricier hotels |
| Old Town (Laocheng) | Traditional, lively | Luoyi Ancient City, Lijing Gate, Cross Street night market | Older hotels, higher prices for the location |
| Jianxi District | Quiet, green, residential | Budget stays, parks and a slower pace | Farther from the major sights |
Luolong District — the practical base
Luolong is the newer, modern part of the city, built around Luoyang Longmen station. Hotels here tend to be newer and more comfortable, and you’re only about 20 minutes from the Longmen Grottoes by car. The metro and major shopping malls are on your doorstep, which is handy for meals and anything you forgot to pack.
This is our default recommendation for a 1–2 night trip where the grottoes are the priority.
Old Town (Laocheng) — for the atmosphere
The Old Town is the characterful heart of Luoyang — narrow streets, the lantern-lit Luoyi Ancient City, Lijing Gate and the Cross Street food stalls. If you want to wander out for night-market snacks and soak up the Tang-dynasty vibe after dark, stay here. Just expect older buildings and higher prices for the location.
Xigong District — the city center
Xigong is the commercial center — convenient transport, big malls, plenty of restaurants. It’s a solid all-rounder if you want to be centrally located, but it’s farther from White Horse Temple and the Longmen Grottoes, and hotels can cost more for what you get.
Jianxi District — the budget option
Jianxi is a quieter residential area with more greenery and parks, and it’s the most budget-friendly. The catch is distance — you’ll spend more time in the car to reach the main sights, so it suits longer, slower stays rather than a quick highlights trip.
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