Luoyang, Henan | Ancient and Modern Charm of the Millennium Capital

| Ancient and modern charm of the millennium capital. Hey guys👋, today let's talk about Luoyang, Henan, a super charming city🎉! It is an ancient capital with a profound historical heritage, and at the same time, it is full of modern vitality. Let's see what fun and delicious things there are🤩. 🏯Historical Sites ●Longmen Grottoes: This is a landmark attraction in Luoyang! The grottoes were carved during multiple dynasties, and there are many Buddha statues with exquisite shapes. Standing by the Yi River, looking at the magnificent grottoes, it is as if you have traveled back to ancient times, and you can deeply feel the wisdom and great creativity of the ancients. The Luoshena Buddha is even more majestic and solemn, making people feel awe. It is recommended to go early in the morning, when the light is good and the photos are beautiful📸. ●White Horse Temple: The first ancient temple in China, with a unique architectural style. In addition to traditional Chinese architecture, there are also Buddhist halls in Indian, Thai, and Burmese styles. Here, you can experience the charm of Buddhist architecture from different countries. Stroll through the temple, with incense smoke and bells ringing, making your heart calm💖. ●Luoyang Museum: If you want to learn about the history of a city, the museum is definitely a must-visit. The Luoyang Museum has a rich collection, including artifacts from ancient times and treasures from various dynasties. Each artifact carries the memory of history. After a visit, it is like reading a history book of Luoyang📚. 🌸Characteristic Style ●Luoyi Ancient City: Luoyi Ancient City at night is simply stunning! The ancient-style buildings are illuminated by lights, exuding a charming atmosphere. Here, you can dress up in Hanfu, put on beautiful makeup, and stroll through the streets of the ancient city, as if you have traveled back to the Tang Dynasty. You can also savor various local snacks and experience the fireworks of Luoyang🎇. ●Lijin Gate: Known as the "First Gate of the Central Plains," the city gate is tall and majestic. Inside the gate is a bustling old street with various traditional handicraft shops and food stalls. Climb up to Lijin Gate and overlook the bustling scene of the old street, which is another kind of charm🤗. 🌼Peony Bloom Luoyang's peonies are the best in the world! Every April, the entire Luoyang is immersed in a sea of peonies. Wangcheng Park, Sui and Tang Dynasty City Ruins Botanical Garden, etc. are all good places to appreciate peonies. Peonies of various colors and varieties compete for beauty, red like fire, pink like clouds, white like snow, truly breathtaking. Immersed in it, it is as if you have entered a colorful world🌺. 🍜Food Recommendations ●Luoyang Water Banquet: This is a traditional Luoyang banquet with 24 dishes, including hot and cold, meat and vegetarian, sweet and savory dishes. The most famous dish is the peony jelly, which is beautifully shaped and delicious. The water banquet has a lot of soup and water, and the taste is rich. Be sure to try it😋. ●Bu Fan Tang: Sour and spicy, with ingredients such as wood ear, vermicelli, and kelp. Drink a bowl of it in cold weather, and your whole body will be warm🥣. ●Luoyang Hui Mian: The noodles are chewy, the soup is fresh and delicious, and the mutton soup base is rich and mellow. Paired with tender mutton, one bite of noodles and one sip of soup, super satisfying👍. 🎈Travel Tips ●Transportation: Luoyang's public transportation is convenient, and you can take buses and subways within the city. If you want to go to nearby attractions, there are also tourist buses. Of course, there are also many shared bicycles. Riding a bicycle through the city is also a good experience🚇. ●Accommodation: It is recommended to choose accommodation in the old city or Xigong District, which is close to the attractions and convenient for travel. You can choose hotels or guesthouses according to your budget🏨. ●Season: April is the most beautiful time in Luoyang, when you can see the blooming peonies, but there are also many tourists at this time. If you want to avoid the crowds, other seasons are also good, and each season has a different beauty🌞. Guys, do you have any plans to visit Luoyang and experience its charm🧐? Come to the comment area and share your thoughts. If you have been there, please also share your travel experience👇