A Little Red in the Central Plains (Landmark Attraction of Henan Province)

A little bit of red in the Central Plains is a landmark attraction in Henan Province, located at the southern foot of Longmen Mountain in Xigong District, Luoyang City, Henan Province. The One Point Red of the Central Plains is made up of a red Buddha that stands 37.8 meters high and a white Guanyin Pagoda that stands 108 meters high. These two buildings stand on Longmen Mountain and are one of the landmarks of Luoyang City.

How to get to One Point Red in the Central Plains

One Point Red in the Central Plains is conveniently located at the southern foot of Longmen Mountain in Xigong District, Luoyang City, about 20 kilometers from downtown. There are several ways to get to Zhongyuan One Point Red:

Bus

Taking a bus from downtown Luoyang to reach Zhongyuan One Point Red, you can choose the following routes:

Bus No. 1: Take bus No. 1 from downtown Luoyang, get off at Longmen Mountain Park, and then you can get to Zhongyuan One Point Red on foot.

Bus No. 10: Take bus No. 10 from downtown Luoyang, get off at the south foot of Longmen Mountain, and then walk to Zhongyuan One Point Red.

Taxi

Taking a cab from downtown Luoyang to One Point Red in the Central Plains takes about 30 minutes and costs about 50 RMB.

By car

To get to One Point Red in the Central Plains by car from downtown Luoyang, you need to drive along Longmen Mountain Highway, which takes about 30 minutes.

History of One Point Red in the Central Plains

Construction of One Point Red in the Central Plains began in 2002, proposed by Li Changchun, the then Party Secretary of Henan Province, and construction of One Point Red in the Central Plains officially began in 2003, taking three years to complete. It was built to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the birth of the Chinese ****producing party.

The architectural style of One Point Red in the Central Plains integrates the traditional Chinese culture and modern construction technology, which is a combination of Buddhist culture, Central Plains culture and modern culture. The red Buddha symbolizes the Buddhist culture and the white Guanyin Pagoda symbolizes the Central Plains culture, which echo each other and constitute the unique style of Zhongyuan One Point Red.

Introduction of Attractions in Zhongyuan One Point Red

Red Buddha

The red Buddha is 37.8 meters high, which is one of the main buildings of Zhongyuan One Point Red. The Buddha is wearing a robe, holding a rosary in his right hand and a lotus in his left hand, with a kind face and grandeur. There is an elevator inside the Giant Buddha, which you can take to reach the eyes of the Giant Buddha, overlooking the downtown Luoyang.

White Guanyin Pagoda

White Guanyin Pagoda is 108 meters high and is another main building of One Point Red in Central China. The Guanyin Tower has an octagonal shape,**** 13 floors, each with different exhibitions and cultural activities. There is an elevator inside the Guanyin Tower, which you can take to reach the top of the tower and overlook the beauty of Longmen Mountain.

Longmen Mountain Park

Longmen Mountain Park, where One Point Red of the Central Plains is located, is one of the famous attractions in Luoyang. The park has many attractions such as landscape gardens, monuments and ruins, cultural landscapes, etc. It is a good place for tourists to relax and sightsee.

Opening time and ticket price of One Point Red in the Central Plains

Opening time of One Point Red in the Central Plains is from 8:30 to 17:30 every day, and the ticket price is 80 yuan per person. Students, senior citizens and others can enjoy discounts with valid documents.