The Luolong District is situated exclusively along the southern bank of the Lo River and is home to several of the Main Historic attractions of the City.
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Xin 'An County is an outlying rural region situated due West of Luoyang City Prefecture. The Village Tiemen in Xin 'An County is home to an interesting historic site.
Fugong Hougou
Yiyang County is an outlying rural region of Luoyang City Prefecture. Its hidden Gem is the Fugong Hougou, a collection of ancient buildings and architecture located just west of Hangcheng Village.
Short Introductionaries and Extensive digital photographic Tours + researched backgrounds or history of All major LuoYang City Monuments , Landmarks, Museums and other places of interests. Hot-spots of Culture, Art and history. A Small selection of especially recommended Hotels.
A growing number of Short Introductionaries and Extensive digital photographic Tours of Monuments from China's history and other Excursions outside the City of LuoYang (proper). Text and historical backgrounds to the worldfamous LongMen Caves, China's oldest Buddhist Temple - Bai Ma Si, the Shaolin Monastery and ofcourse the beautiful Yellow River not too far from at LuoYang and the Lo River.
Luoyang Peoples Square
Luoyang People's Square is indeed the place where the People come to enjoy their leisure time together. On the weekends and summer evenings crowds abound for a good atmosphere.
There are several statues on the square comemorating the past grandeur of Luoyang, many times the Imperial Capital of China. Underneat the massive plaza runs a spacious shopping plaza where one could get lucky and find a great souvenir. Several massive Commercial highrises, lighted at night, stand around the plaza for an impressive skyline.
Zhongzhou Middle Road
One of the Main City Boulevards ....
West Gate Square
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Xi Guan - West Gate
TheXiguan or West Gate is virtually the only part that remains of the once mighty and no doubt impressive Walled City of Luoyang, which was constructed during the Ming Dynasty Era (1368 AD - 1644 AD).
Although fully renovated and thus having lost some of its historic charm, the West Gate and revived Old City District are a must visit when passing through Luoyang Town. Admire the Gate, follow some of the Moat and climb atop the Gate and it wall platforms to overlook the old district of the now sprawling city of Luoyang.
Main Street - Old City
Inside the West Gate (Xi Guan) lies what was once all of the City of Luoyang. Hidden inside the impressive (renovated) Ming Dynasty Era city walls lies the historic main commercial thoroughfare of the historic town. Go there to have a stroll.
Although thoroughly renovated in the Chinese style, it is the most scenic street in Luoyang today and thus should be worthwhile your visit. Except for a multitude of shops selling tourist trinklets, there is the option of climbing up inside the Gate and a look down from the Walls.
Night Market
There is no information on the Night Market of Luoyang City at this Time.
Shaolin Temple & Monastery
The Shaolin Monastery is the founding place of Chinese Martial Arts , today better known as Kung Fu, as well as Karate, the Japanese variation. The Monastery is situated far away from Luoyang City at 1.5 hours travel by car.
Heavily commercialized and therefor criticized, the Shaolin Monastery has become a circus most of the Year. Try go off season to find some peace and dwell the various connected sites where to old masters found inspiration and trained their skills relentlessly.
WhiteHorseTemple-BaiMaSi
The White Horse Temple was alledgedly founded around the birth of Christ and prides itself as the first Buddhist Temple in China, founded during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD). Today it is a tourist magnet and usually a very crowded place. The original Temple stands at the core of the complex but recently more Peony Gardens, and two completely modern Halls have been added. One an Indian inspired Temple Hall. Plan your visit well if it is at all possible to avoid the crowds.
DivineLandPeonyGarden
The Divine Land peony garden has become the main showcase for Luoyang' trade-mark Peony, the all time city flower. The gardens are situated immediatly south of the White Horse Temple, making for an easy combination visit. Dwell around the garden in April and early May to see and enjoy the various exotic forms and shapes of Peony.
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International Plaza
As the name suggests, International Plaza is a recently developed commercial square and zone where some of the cities most popular shopping malls can be found. To live up to the name this Plaza is also the location of a Mc Donalds franchise. Shop till you drop, one of the few places in Luoyang where one can do so.
There is no additional information on the International Plaza of Luoyang City at this Time.
Luoyang Martyrs Monument
Zhougong Temple
Luoyang Ducheng Museum
Hanwei Guchenggong Chengchang Hemen relics Site
Beiwei Caves relics Site
Shangqinggong Temple
Forest Park
Mangshanling Ancient Tombs
Gudu Cemetary Ancient Tombs
Mengjin Martyrs Cemetary
Emperor Han Wudi Mausoleum
Hometown of Wangduo
Guxin Ancient Relics Site
The Jili District is situated exclusively along the north bank of the Yellow River (Huang He) and is not too far travel north from the Old City of LuoYang and the Lo River. There are several interesting historical sites to visit in Jili District.
Xiansheng Wang Miao
Jingshan Temple
Fuxi Temple
Longma Futu Temple
Short Introduction to Huimengzhen, a village due North of the main City of Luoyang, situated between Luoyang and the great Yellow River (Huang He). Among things this is the burial location of Han Wudi, the first Emperor of the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 221 AD).
Ganbai Wan's Mansions
Gongyi is situated some distance due East of Luoyang City proper and is home to the Ganbai Wan's Mansions, a sprawling Qing Dynasty Era Estate of a renowned Merchant Family.
