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Luoyang spreads across several districts along the Luo and Yi Rivers, but visitors only need to know four. The city centre, the Old Town, the southern Luolong district and the western Jianxi district each suit a different kind of trip. This guide explains the boundaries and average hotel prices for each, so you can pick a base before you check the where to stay in Luoyang page. Start with the Luoyang city guide for an overview.
Luoyang Neighborhoods: Central Luoyang
Xigong District (City Centre)
Xigong is the commercial heart, built around Wangcheng Park, Luoyang Railway Station and the Wangfujing and Xinduhui shopping malls. It has the densest concentration of hotels, from ¥150 budget chains to ¥600 four-star properties, and the most restaurant choice. It suits first-time visitors and anyone arriving by conventional rail, and it is the easiest base for day trips to the Longmen Grottoes and White Horse Temple. Use our best time to visit Luoyang guide to pick your travel month.
Laocheng District (Old Town)
Laocheng is the historic quarter, anchored by the Lijing Gate, the Yingtianmen palace gate and the Cross Street night market. It is the most atmospheric place to stay, with guesthouses and boutique hotels from ¥200 to ¥450 a night, and it suits food-focused and culture-focused travellers who want to walk to the things to do in Luoyang old town sights. Expect more noise at night and fewer large chain hotels, and time your visit for the events and festivals in Luoyang lantern displays.
Luoyang Neighborhoods: South and West
Luolong District (South)
Luolong is the newer southern district, home to the Luoyang Museum, wide boulevards, the municipal government offices and Luoyang Longmen high-speed rail station. It is the closest base to the Longmen Grottoes, about 6 km away, and hotels here range from ¥200 mid-range to ¥700 upscale. It suits travellers who want quiet, modern surroundings and fast rail access rather than old-town charm, and its spring peony beds rival those of the centre.
Jianxi District (West)
Jianxi is Luoyang’s industrial west, built around the First Tractor Works and other state-owned plants from the 1950s. It is the cheapest place to stay, with rooms from ¥100, and offers a look at everyday working Luoyang with local noodle shops and markets. It suits long-stay and budget travellers, but it is farther from the main sights, so factor in taxi fares and check the Luoyang weather by month for comfortable walking months. See the Luoyang travel tips for transport costs across the city.
