Luoyang of Henan: Incredible Spots for Travel "Gourmets"!

#chinatraveltips Luoyang, as a famous historical and cultural city in China, is rich in historical sites and natural landscapes, making it an excellent destination for tourism. The following post is just a brief introduction to Luoyang's main tourist attractions and characteristics Longmen Grottoes: Located in Luolong District, Luoyang City, it is one of the four great grottoes in China. It was dug in the period of Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty and has been built on a large scale by multiple dynasties for more than 400 years.The grottoes are rich in statues and are known as the “treasure house of stone carving art”. The main attractions include classic statues such as the Great Buddha of Luchena. Laojun Mountain: Named after Lao Tzu, the ancestor of Taoism, who practiced here, it is a sacred place of Taoism in the north.Laojun Mountain has beautiful scenery and misty clouds. It is suitable for early morning departure. Take the cableway to Zhongtian Gate and climb to the golden Top on foot to feel the mystery and tranquility of Taoism. White Horse Temple: Founded in the Eastern Han Dynasty, it is the first official monastery in China and the first monastery after Buddhism was introduced to China.There are many areas in the White Horse Temple, such as the ancient construction area and the Indian Buddhist Temple, which showcase the rich Buddhist culture. Luoyi Ancient City: A comprehensive cultural tourism tourist area integrating tourism, food, accommodation, entertainment and shopping. It has restored the architectural style of the Tang and Song Dynasties. It is a good place to experience ancient culture and taste local cuisine. Luoyang City National Heritage Park of Sui and Tang Dynasties: including Tiantian Mingtang Scenic Area and Yingtianmen Ruins, it shows the architectural style and history and culture of the Sui and Tang Dynasties. Luoyang Museum: Open for free, it displays Luoyang's rich historical cultural relics and works of art. It is a great place to learn about Luoyang's history and culture. Longtan Grand Canyon: Mainly based on the geological and geomorphological landscape of the Hongyanzhanggu Group, it enjoys the reputation of “the First Gorge of Zhanggu in China” and is suitable for hiking and enjoying the natural scenery. Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area: It integrates mountains, water, forests, stones, caves, waterfalls, pools, clouds and heavens, and is suitable for leisure vacations and summer recuperation. Luoyang not only has rich tourism resources, but also has a long historical background.As the ancient capital of the Nine Dynasties, Luoyang has been built here by 13 dynasties since the Xia Dynasty, with a cumulative history of more than a thousand years.Luoyang is one of the birthplace of Chinese civilization and has become China's political, economic and cultural center many times in history.