Free admission! The only bankrupt 5A scenic spot in China - Longtan Grand Canyon.

5 years ago, this scenic spot was 10 times more popular than Laojun Mountain. Now, it is 400 million yuan in debt and bankrupt, and there are few tourists. 🤦‍♀️ Although there are few people, the scenery is still beautiful. After all, it was once glorious, and now it is free. 🆓 From now until December 31, 2024, all Chinese citizens can visit Sui-Tang Luoyang City (Yingtian Gate, Mingtang Tiantang, Jiuzhou Pool), Longtan Grand Canyon, and Jingzi Xianshan Scenic Area for free (10,000 tickets per day for each scenic spot). Reservations are required in advance. Here is a travel guide to Longtan Grand Canyon in Luoyang: • 📍Location: Longtangou Village, Shijing Town, Xin'an County, Luoyang City, Henan Province. • 🕒Opening hours: 09:00-17:00. • 🎫Ticket price (regular): CNY 80 for adults, free or half-price discounts for specific groups. CNY 30 for a one-way tour bus, CNY 50 for a cruise, CNY 70 for a combo ticket. Transportation guide 🚌 • Public transportation: Walk to Luoyang Yiyun Bus Station from Luoyang Railway Station, take a bus to Xin'an County, transfer to a bus from Xin'an County to Shijing Town, and finally arrive at Longtan Grand Canyon Scenic Area. • Direct bus: Buy a direct bus ticket from Luoyang Bus Station (next to the railway station) to Longtan Grand Canyon. Departure time: 09:00, return time: 16:00. Tour route ➡️ • Regular route: Entrance - Geological Museum - Canyon Tour - Longyin Valley - Monkey Park - Longshan Tianchi - Exit. Recommended attractions ✨ • Six natural mysteries: Water flows uphill, Buddha's light on Luohan Cliff, Giant's fingerprint, Heavenly book on stone, Butterfly spring, and Immortal's footprint. • Seven secluded pools and waterfalls: Wulong Pool, Longxian Pool, Qinglong Pool, Heilong Pool, Feilong Pool, Yin-Yang Pool, and Reed Pool. • Eight natural wonders: Unique heavenly stele, Stone annals, Stone niche urn valley, Ripple boulder, Earthquake, Tongling alley valley, Magpie welcome, and Silver chain hanging in the sky. Accommodation and dining 🏨 • Accommodation in the scenic area: You can choose hotels or inns in the scenic area, which are convenient for sightseeing, but the prices are relatively high and need to be booked in advance. Now it is the off-season, and the accommodation in the scenic area is not expensive. We recommend Die Meng Shan Ju, which is clean and comfortable, and the owner is very enthusiastic. • Accommodation outside the scenic area: There are more accommodation options in Shijing Town, and the prices are relatively affordable. • Dining suggestions: Taste local specialties, such as farmhouse dishes and wild vegetables. Notes ❤️ • The walking distance in the scenic area is long, so it is recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes or hiking shoes. • Prepare enough drinking water and some light food, but the food prices in the scenic area are also reasonable.