Longtan Grand Canyon
Longtan Grand Canyon is celebrated as the “first zhanggu (gorge-valley) canyon in China.” The scenic area features six natural mysteries: water flowing uphill, the Buddha’s Glow and Arhat Cliff,…
Longtan Grand Canyon, Luoyang
Key facts
- Admission
- ¥80
- Opening hours
- 7:00–17:30 (summer time); 9:00–17:00 (winter time)
- Time needed
- 0.5–1 day
- Getting there
- Luoyang Bus Station runs direct coaches to Longtan Grand Canyon, ¥20 per person. A direct coach also departs from in front of Shengdemei in Xin’an County, ¥15 per person
- By car
- From Luoyang, take National Highway 310 via Gushui. Turn right at the Beijing Road junction in Xin’an County and drive 47 km to reach the scenic area
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2095. Open in Google Maps
About Longtan Grand Canyon
Longtan Grand Canyon is celebrated as the “first zhanggu (gorge-valley) canyon in China.” The scenic area features six natural mysteries: water flowing uphill, the Buddha’s Glow and Arhat Cliff, the Immortal’s Footprints, the Heavenly Script on Stone, the Giant’s Fingerprints, and the Butterfly Spring; seven secluded pools and waterfalls: Green Dragon Pool, Black Dragon Pool, Reclining Dragon Pool, Five Dragon Pool, Dragon Saliva Pool, Yin-Yang Pool and Reed Pool; and eight natural wonders: the Peerless Heavenly Stele, Magpies Welcoming Guests, the Silver Chain Hanging from the Sky, Spring and Autumn on Stone, the Yin-Yang Pool Jar Valley, the Five-Dynasty Ripple Stone, Heaven Collapsing and Earth Splitting, and the Spirit Lane Valley. Each one is astonishing, and you may find it hard to tear yourself away.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Longtan Grand Canyon cost?
Admission to Longtan Grand Canyon is ¥80, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Longtan Grand Canyon?
Longtan Grand Canyon is open 7:00–17:30 (summer time); 9:00–17:00 (winter time).
How do I get to Longtan Grand Canyon?
Luoyang Bus Station runs direct coaches to Longtan Grand Canyon, ¥20 per person. A direct coach also departs from in front of Shengdemei in Xin’an County, ¥15 per person
How long should I spend at Longtan Grand Canyon?
Plan on 0.5–1 day for Longtan Grand Canyon.
Where is Longtan Grand Canyon?
Longtan Grand Canyon is in Luoyang, Henan Province, in the Central China of China.
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