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What is the best time to visit Luoyang?
Reviewed 2026-09-19 · Conditions and policies can change
Direct answer
April (peony festival) or September-October is generally the best period to visit Luoyang. The right choice still depends on your tolerance for weather, crowds and seasonal scenery.
What to know
- ●Typical conditions: Temperate — warm summers (25-33°C), cold winters (-3 to 8°C).
- ●The destination is especially well suited to history enthusiasts, buddhist art lovers, garden enthusiasts.
- ●Longmen Grottoes: visit in the morning, then return at night for illumination
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