Visit Luoyang, China. 10 Most Interesting Places

Where do you want to go in China the most? Please subscribe to my channel. Today I will take you to Luoyang. Luoyang is located in the western part of Henan Province, China. Here is known as the Sacred City. There have been thirteen dynasties in history who built the capital here. It is the earliest city in China, has the longest history, and has the most dynasties. If you like ancient Chinese culture, you must go to Luoyang. From the magnificent Dragon Gate Cemetery to the ancient White Horse Temple, from the magnificent palace buildings to the picturesque Laojun Mountain, Luoyang, the ancient capital of the Thirteen Dynasties, has been charming for thousands of years. Ancient cultural relics coexist with modern architecture. The traditional culture is perfectly integrated with the modern way of life. Let's explore the fun places in Luoyang. 1. Dragon Gate Cemetery The Dragon Gate Cemetery is located on the cliff on the east and west banks of the Dragon Gate Canyon. There are more than 1,300 cemeteries in existence. There are 2,345 tombs. There are more than 3,600 relics and tombs. There are more than 50 Buddha statues. There are more than 97,000 Buddha statues. The two mountains look like one. The tombs are as dense as honeycombs. The entire cemetery is 1 km north-south. The entire cemetery is large, imposing, exquisite carvings, and rich in content. It is the first of the four major cemeteries in China, the pinnacle of Chinese stone art, and one of the greatest classical art treasures in China. The color of the tomb is vivid. The Dragon Gate Cemetery is dyed with a mysterious color. Between the light and shadow, the Buddha statues seem to be given life. Under the light, the tomb is more solemn, which makes one feel indescribably relaxed. What you see is not only the excellent talent of ancient craftsmen, but also the eternal history and deep cultural charm Second, Laojun Mountain. Located in Luanchuan County, Luoyang, it is far away from the world, but it is close to the world. Laojun Mountain is the main peak of the Funiu Mountains, which is 800 miles long. Its majestic mountains and unpredictable climate bring unique visual experiences It is unspeakable, but it is a thousand-year-old peak, telling the story of years. Standing on the top of the mountain, looking down at the mountains, you can only see the fog, which is like a fairyland. At dawn, Laojun Mountain slowly awakens in the mist, and the clouds and sea turn. The mountain breeze is like a fairyland, which is like a fairyland, The ancient temples at the top of the mountain, the magnificent temples, the beautiful tombs, the vivid sculptures, the sacred Taoist and the natural scenery of Funiu Mountain are the reason you can forget your troubles here and see the world. 3. Luoyi Ancient City As one of the four ancient cities in ancient China, it was the capital of the Thirteen Dynasties. Since the Zhou Dynasty, it has become the center of national politics, economy and culture. From the Eastern Zhou Dynasty to the Eastern Han Dynasty, and then to the Western Jin Dynasty, the Northern Wei, Sui and Tang Dynasties. Countless emperors and generals, literati and scholars left their deep footprints here and built a glorious historical corridor. The old-style and antique-like corner houses, the large and thick Banbo City Wall, the pavilions, the bridges, and every part of the ancient city contain a deep sense of history. Wenfeng Tower, Wen Temple, Tuoling Palace, wearing Hanfu, cutting paper, and blowing sugar. Passing by the tourists wearing Hanfu in Tang Dynasty, looking up at the exquisite palace lanterns, and hanging paintings on both sides of the street, it always makes people feel like they have traveled through time and space. From the Tang Dynasty to the Song Dynasty, from the Song Dynasty to the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Luoyang is as prosperous as ever, colorful and charming. 4. Jiuzhou Pond Jiuzhou Pond has a long history, and has a thousand years of history. The Jiuzhou Pond at night shines brightly, and the scenery is even more beautiful. When night falls, the Jiuzhou Pond is covered with beautiful mud. The lanterns are shining, and the lanterns reflect the long corridor. The golden wall shines brightly, and it is extremely gorgeous, as if falling into the bright starry sky. The Jiuzhou Pond was built in the Sui Dynasty, which was an important royal pond during the Sui and Tang Dynasties. The Sui and Tang Dynasties welcomed the capital, the concubines, princesses, and princes to live in. As an important source of oil, it is recorded in history that the Jiuzhou Pond covers an area of ​​520,000 square meters, and is large in scale, which is enough to see the luxury of the past. 5. Longfengshan Ancient Town Located in Yichuan County, Luoyang City, it is a tourist attraction made up of folk customs, ancient towns, flowers, old age, amusement parks, and parks. The park is very large, with small bridges flowing, ancient city walls, Mingguo Street, Xiaochi Street, amusement parks, and various styles of buildings. As you walk along, it is like being in the bustling Beisong Street, with a sense of time travel and a sense of passing through ancient times. At night, the ancient town turns from the bustling Beisong Street into a mysterious scene In the daytime, the green brick alley with a slightly retro atmosphere is like a river with a golden glow under the light at night. A red lantern is lit, swaying gently with the wind. Climbing the building, looking over the entire ancient town, the roof, which has fallen from the sky, under the light, the outline is more clear and beautiful. Drowning in this dreamlike ancient town of Longfeng Mountain, people playing and this beautiful scenery are integrated, as if time has settled. The origin of Chinese Buddhism began in the 11th year of Yongping, which is the 68th year of the Gongyuan Dynasty. It is the first official temple built after Buddhism entered China. The main buildings in the temple are all located on the Zhongzhou Line. From south to north, there are mountain gates, Tianwang Hall, Great Buddha Hall, Great Bear Hall, Jieying Hall, and Qingliang Terrace. On both sides are Zhonggu Tower, Mengtang, Yunshuitang, Ketang, Zhaitang, Chantang, and other affiliated buildings. The White Horse Temple is the Shijiazhu Pavilion. All the temples in China were built by it. Buddhism was also spread to North Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia, making Buddhism popular in Asia. The White Horse Temple is an international temple. Since the end of the 20th century, Japan has donated money to rebuild the White Horse Temple. The temple is located in the middle of the sea. Thailand, India, and Burma have also invested in the White Horse Temple to build a Buddhist temple. India has invested 10 million yuan in the construction of the Buddhist temple. Burma has invested 35 million yuan in the construction of the Buddhist temple. The two Shijiazhu Pavilions in the temple were also donated by Thailand and Sri Lanka. The White Horse Temple has become the only international temple in China, India, Burma, Thailand, and Burma with a Buddhist style. 7. Lijingmen It is located in the old city district of Luoyang, Xi'an, and was built in 1217. In history, the Lijingmen Tower has been destroyed and repaired over and over again. The Lijingmen Tower is now being rebuilt at the original site of Lijingmen. The area of the tower is more than 180,000 square meters. The tower, which represents the old city of Luoyang, and the 13 Miaojin Longzhu on both sides of the north and south symbolize the 13 ancient cities of the 13 dynasties of Luoyang. It is like a row of standing warriors guarding the tower. Along the curved and carved arc of the tower, you can see the east and west mountains of the Dragon Gate, the Luopu Park on both sides and the bustling Fanggu Street. The scene of coming and going is a peaceful and prosperous one. The white jade ancient poetry and the river flow gently under the bridge. The Lijingmen Tower is not like the city wall in Xi'an, which is more than ten kilometers long. It is also different from the ancient fortifications in Pingyao and the ancient fortifications But Lijingmen is a symbol of the ancient city of Luoyang. 8. Suitang Yunhe Cultural Museum Located in the old city of Luoyang, the museum covers an area of about 47.7 mu, and the building area is 330,000 square meters. The appearance of the museum uses the characteristic of the sloping outline of the Suitang building. At a glance, it is like a skyline in the sky. It perfectly shows the characteristics of Luoyang and the culture of Suitang Yunhe. The large-sized sculpture on the wall is a work of art. The sky is open, and the country is bright. A bowl of water fills the three walls. In 605 AD, Emperor Sui Yang to consolidate the unification of the country and to be the center of Luoyang, the first time the canal was connected from the north to Beijing. South to Hangzhou China's north-south water transport traffic artery became the three major parts of the canal. It laid the foundation for the development of China's Great Yunhe. 9.Yingtianmen As the gate of Suitang Luoyang City, Yingtianmen is the place where the imperial court holds the enthronement, reform, establishment, banquets, and other foreign courts. On this tower, Emperor Sui Yang founded the Wanguolai court. Li Shiming issued the Fencheng Order, and Wu Zetian ascended the throne here. At the beginning of the Lantern Festival, Yingtianmen was like a dream palace that came from history under the brilliant light. The tall city tower and the majestic tower show the splendor and grandeur Yingtianmen consists of the gate tower, the tower on the left and the tower on the east and the wolf house on the right. As a whole, it presents a huge O-shaped building with a length of 137 meters and a height of 36.4 meters There are three doorways There is a road around it, the left entrance and the right exit The two-way three-way gap in front of the door symbolizes the royal prestige There are twelve gaps on both sides of the east and west It is the highest level of ancient city gates and the highest etiquette that the emperor wanted to use. Come to Luoyang and see the magnificent palace buildings and try all kinds of snacks Finally, experience the royal feast in a immersive way Dream in Luoyang and have a cup of tea before the feast After the feast, a dish, a performance and a palace maid dressed in Han Tang serve a delicious meal to the guests in Liyue Lin Chang Hua Fu Meijiu Jiayou is the fire of the world that goes through time Classical music Poems, wine, musical instruments Hua Fu Zou Xiu makes people immersed in it Singing, dancing and drinking in the flow of light and shadow In Luoyang, you can experience the Chinese life with your own eyes