Luoyang, Henan — the ancient capital of thirteen dynasties in China, home to the world heritage site Longmen Grottoes, the first ancient temple White Horse Temple, the Taoist sacred mountain Laojun Mountain, and many other famous attractions. It is a tourist destination integrating Heluo culture, Buddhist culture, and natural landscapes.
Central urban area of Luoyang, an integrated development zone of industry and culture
Political and commercial center of Luoyang, core area of modern urban landscape
Core historical and cultural area of Luoyang, preserving numerous Ming and Qing buildings
Luoyang's Hui ethnic settlement, a multi-ethnic cultural fusion area
New administrative and cultural district of Luoyang, rich in tourism resources
Location of Xia and Shang dynasty capital ruins, rich in history and culture
Core area of Yellow River culture, location of the Han-Wei ancient capital ruins
Western gateway of Luoyang, combining natural scenery and industrial heritage
Southern ecological tourism demonstration area of Luoyang, excellent mountain and water landscapes
Core area of Funiu Mountain, combining ecology and culture
Birthplace of Dukang wine, a mountain and water leisure resort
A livable city along the Luo River, rich in history and culture
Ecological barrier of western Henan, an important birthplace of Heluo culture
By the Yi River, birthplace of Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism
Explore the Longmen Buddhist kingdom, visit the ancient White Horse Temple, ascend the sacred Laojun Mountain, and savor the flavors of the Water Banquet
In the morning, visit the Luoyang Museum to systematically understand the historical context of the ancient capital. In the afternoon, explore Mingtang Paradise and Yingtianmen to experience the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty. In the evening, stroll through the Old Town Cross Street and taste authentic Luoyang cuisine.
Spend the whole day touring the Longmen Grottoes. In the morning, visit the West Hill Grottoes and Fengxian Temple. In the afternoon, explore the East Hill Grottoes, Xiangshan Temple, and Bai Juyi's Tomb Garden. In the evening, head to Guanlin Temple to experience the culture of Lord Guan.
In the morning, visit the first ancient temple in China, White Horse Temple, to experience the history of Buddhism's eastward transmission. In the afternoon, head to Luanchuan County to visit the Taoist holy mountain Laojun Mountain, admire the spectacular sea of clouds, and experience Taoist culture.
The most representative traditional banquet in Luoyang. Named because all hot dishes come with soup and are served one after another like flowing water. It consists of 24 dishes, with Peony Swallow Dish and Meat Slices in Soup being the most famous.
A classic Luoyang breakfast made by simmering beef bones and meat for hours to create a rich broth, served with vermicelli, chopped green onions, chili oil. The soup is delicious and pairs perfectly with youtiao or baked flatbread, a local tradition.
A signature noodle dish in Luoyang, made with fermented mung bean soup as the base, adding noodles, celery, peanuts, sesame seeds, and other ingredients. Sour and fragrant, it is a popular summer delicacy among locals.
A traditional Luoyang snack named because the thin pancake cooks instantly in the pot without needing to be flipped. Served with vermicelli, seaweed, wood ear mushrooms, dried shrimp, and other ingredients, it is sour and spicy, appetizing, and uniquely flavored.