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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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