City Info: Luoyang, Henan Province

The ancient city of Luoyang, which lies just to the north of the Yellow River in Henan Province, has a distinguished history as a dynastic capital second only to Xian. The Zhou Dynasty established its capital on the present site of Luoyang in 1027BC, and over the next 2,000 years the city served as the capital of nine dynasties.

Luoyang is called Peony City. Every spring the city bursts into what seems to be a hundred different colours. Visitors could easily spend two days in Luoyang, though a full day will cover the most important sights.

Population
6,000,000

Cuisine
Quite bland, the most famous local vegetable is Luoyang Yan Cai

When to Go
Spring and Autumn are idea times

Airport Info
Luoyang beijiao Airport is located at the top of Beimang Mountain of Luoyang. It is 10 Kilometers away from downtown.
By taxi: around CNY 30/USD 3.6 per taxi.

Railway Station Info
Railway Station is outside city centre around 5km.

Accommodations

Main Scenic Spots

Around Luoyang

Official Websites
(only in Chinese version)
- Henan Provincial People's Government
- Luoyang Municipal Government
- Luoyang Daily
- Luoyang Tours
- Henan Railway Info

Events & Festivals
(only in Chinese version)
- Peony Festival
Held from 15-25 April every year. Peony original came from Luoyang, and it is the national flower of China.
- Peony Lantern Festival
Held from 10 April to 6 May every year.

Museums
- Luoyang Museum
(only in Chinese version)
Housed in an ornate Ming Dynasty temple, the collection stretches from ancient China far back into the Neolithic Period.

- The Luoyang Museum of Ancient Tomb Relics
Tombs excavated here proved to be the imperial burial sites of Eastern Han emperors and the emperors of the Western Jin and Northern Wei dynasties. The museum was built in 1984.