Luoyang
City of Peonies and Buddhas
Capital of thirteen dynasties, Luoyang's great treasure is the Longmen Grottoes — a kilometre of cliff carved into tens of thousands of Buddhas. Each April the whole city turns out for its peonies.
Don't miss
- Longmen Grottoes, UNESCO World Heritage
- Baima Temple, China's first
- April peony festival
Best time to visit: April for peonies; September–October
Visas: Australian passport holders currently enter China visa-free for up to 30 days — an arrangement scheduled to end on 31 December 2026, so confirm the rules for your travel dates.