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About Longtan Grand Canyon
Water has shaped narrow passages, broader basins and waterfall sections, so the changing rock walls are as significant as the water itself. The canyon belongs to the Wangwushan–Daimeishan geological landscape. Follow the permitted valley route with time to examine surfaces and changes in width, and judge the day’s conditions before committing to the longer sections.
What to look for
- Purplish-red quartz-sandstone walls shaped into narrow and widening canyon sections.
- Waterfalls and pools that reveal the continuing role of water in the landscape.
Background & history
Longtan Grand Canyon is a AAAAA class tourist attraction in Luoyang, Henan, China. It is located in Xin'an County which is 70 km away from Luoyang city. The U-shaped valley with a total length of 12 kilometers, covering an area of 20 square kilometers, is famous for its high mountains, quiet valleys, waterfalls, and special purplish-red quartz sandstone formed years corrosion of flowing water. It is also the core scenic spot of Wangwushan-Daimeishan UNESCO Global Geopark. Longtan Grand Canyon has many good reputations including "First Gorge of Chinese Valleys" since its development in 2005. It is also the only spot selected in Henan Province in the "40 beautiful places to visit in China" by CNN. The peak season is from March to October.
Excerpt from Wikipedia: Longtan Grand Canyon · Wikipedia contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected introductory sentences; formatting simplified. Background information, not current visitor-service advice.
The surrounding area
A city base for Longmen, soup breakfasts, old-city food streets and contemporary hanfu visitor districts.
Location & getting there
Getting to Longtan Grand Canyon
Arrange a road journey to Longtangou Village in Shijing Town, Xin’an County. The canyon is separate from central Luoyang and from other attractions named Longtan; give both the village and the full canyon name when arranging the return transfer.
Combine your visit
A suggested sequence linking the specific features of this visit.
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Canyon entrance and lower walls
Begin by identifying the distinctive red-purple sandstone.
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Waterfall and pool sections
Continue along the open valley route to see how water has cut and widened the rock.
This order is editorial. Confirm access and any transfers between stops; it does not establish a walking route, same-day connection or common admission ticket.
Find Longtan Grand Canyon
龙潭大峡谷 · 洛阳市
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View guide →Sources & visit information
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Visitor information adapted and edited from Wikipedia contributors, “Longtan Grand Canyon” · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision 1362236512.