Luoyang tourism strategy, Luoyang Travel Guide: Explore the charm of the millennia-old capital

Luoyang Travel Guide: Explore the charm of the millennia-old capital

Ancient capital charm

With a history of more than 6,000 years, Luoyang was one of the four great capitals of ancient China. The city is known for its rich cultural heritage and numerous historical sites such as:

- Longmen Grottoes: a UNESCO World Heritage Site with more than 100,000 exquisite Buddhist statues.

- White Horse Temple: The first Buddhist temple in China, built during the Eastern Han Dynasty.

- Ying Tianmen: The main gate of the Imperial palace of the Tang Dynasty, which has been rebuilt, can appreciate the grand spirit of the imperial city at that time.

Human history

Luoyang is one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization, the birth of a splendid culture. Visitors can explore:

- Luoyang Museum: A rich collection of cultural relics, reflecting the long history of Luoyang.

- Old Town: It retains the architectural style of the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China, and it seems to travel through time and space.

- Guan Lin: The tomb of The Three Kingdoms general Guan Yu, the incense is flourishing.

Natural scenery

Luoyang not only has a long history, but also beautiful natural scenery:

- Luohe River: the mother river of Luoyang, with picturesque scenery on both sides.

- Wangcheng Park: Luoyang Imperial City site of Sui and Tang Dynasties, has been turned into a park, tree-lined.

- Peony Garden: Luoyang is the hometown of peonies. The Peony Garden is full of beautiful flowers.

Food guide

Luoyang is famous for its delicious cuisine, not to be missed:

Luoyang Water Mat: Intangible cultural heritage of Henan Province, known for its light and fresh fragrance.

- Luoyang beef soup: fresh, rich and nutritious.

- Peony cake: unique shape, auspicious meaning.

Traffic guide

- Aircraft: Luoyang Beijiao Airport has regular flights to and from major cities across the country.

- Train: Luoyang Station and Luoyang Longmen Station are important railway hubs.

- Car: Luoyang has a network of expressways to the surrounding cities.

Accommodation recommendation

There are many hotels in downtown Luoyang and around the Longmen Scenic area to suit every need:

- Five-star hotels: Luoyang Hotel, Luoyang Wanda Westin Hotel

- Four-star hotel: Luoyang Zhongzhong Triumph Hotel, Crowne Plaza Luoyang Hotel

- Budget hotels: Greentree Inn, Home Inn

Travel tips

- Language: Mandarin is the main local language in Luoyang.

- Currency: RMB

- Climate: Luoyang has four distinct seasons, the best time to visit in spring and autumn.

- Safety: Luoyang public security is good, tourists can visit with peace of mind.