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Luoyang lies in the west of Henan Province, crossing two banks of middle reach of Yellow River.

Luoyang is a saint city in respect of the historical and cultural background. It is one of the first historical cities recognized by the Council of State, and one of seven famous ancient capitals, which had been the capital of 13 dynasties, including the Xia Dynasty, Shang Dynasty, Eastern Zhou Dynasty, Eastern Han Dynasty’s Dynasty and Tang Dynasty. With more than 4000 years city history and over 1500 years of capital history, Luoyang is a city once to be the earliest capital, most dynasties experienced and longest history.

Luoyang is also one of the key origins of China’s civilization. At the same time, it is a1so the origin of surname of the Chinese nation, and is so becoming one of the hot spot of the domestic and oversea Chinese to search for their ancestors. It could be said that Luoyang is a miniature of China’s ancient history.

Luoyang is a famous and excellent tourism city with 21state-level key heritage sites, and more than 640 other level key heritage sites, including over 400 thousand pieces of unearthed relics being found.

Area Code: 0379

Zip Code: 471000

Location: Luoyang is located in the middle reaches of the Yellow River in the western part of Henan Province.

Climate: Continental monsoon climate in the temperate zone, with an annual average temperature of 14.2 degrees Celsius and annual average rainfall of 546 mm. The winters are cold and the summers hot and humid.

Area: 15492 square kilometers

Population: 6.41 million (1.40 million in urban area)

Ethnic Groups: Totally 32 minorities inhabited in Luoyang, in which Han people occupied 98.8% of the total population and the Hui nationality is the next.

dining

Dining in Luoyang is quite an enjoyable experience. Various kinds of local dishes, including Water Banquet, Yan Cai and others which use the famous Yellow River carp together with uniquely flavored soups that will satisfy your taste buds.

Carp

Carp is arguably the most beloved dish in Luoyang. It is not only delicious in taste but also is appealing in appearance. It is said that in the golden olden days of Luoyang, when the capital was swathed in mystery and paved with gold, the fish itself could cost as much as a whole live ox! The dish itself is considered as a great delicacy in these parts, beloved for its tender flesh, nutritional benefits and the stylish design of each dish.

The ideal carp dish is designed with subtle skill. The carp, with its head held high above the plate, is masterfully placed, seeming to be leaping over the cabbage "gorge" at the side of the plate, a symbol of competitive spirit. The dish also is known in these parts as "Carp Leaping over the Gorge" (Liyu tiaolongmen).

Water Banquet

The Luoyang Water Banquet (shuixi) is not simply a drinking test, but a local custom that has been running for over a thousand years.

There are two reasons why the banquet has its name. The main reason is that, unlike most meal customs in China, the dishes served in this banquet are brought one after another, like flowing water. The second reason is that around one third of the dishes served are soup or semi-soup ones.

The Luoyang Water Banquet includes 24 different soups. They are mainly characterized by sour and spicy flavor and are served according to a very strict order. The dishes of water banquet are rated according to the quality of the materials and cooking skills, rather than the rarity and high cost of the materials. The high-grade feast includes delicacies from land and sea, while the ordinary feast consists mainly of two chickens.

Zhangji Roast Chicken

Zhangji Roast Chicken (Zhangji kaoji) has long been a household course in the Luoyang area, never quite as famous as its duck rivals, but a tasty dish nonetheless.

This version of the traditional roast chicken was allegedly first created through a secret recipe by a man with the surname Zhang. Nowadays this dish has become a popular dish and snack food for locals and travelers alike.

shopping

Although not the capital, there are many specialties that can be found in Luoyang. The most famous would have to be the peonies that are found all over the place, flowers that are also the symbol of the city. For those after handicrafts the copied Tang Dynasty three-color glazed pottery, that can be found in many places in Luoyang and has a history of as long as 1,000 years, is not to be missed. For tea connoisseurs, a taste of the pure and crisp Xinyang tea should not be missed, made from leaves of some of China's most unsullied land.

There are many shopping venues in the city. Shanghai Market Pedestrian Street in Jian Xi District is the place where fashionable clothes are sold. Wangcheng Park located on the middle Zhong Zhou Road is the best place to buy tourist souvenirs such as Tang Tri-colors, peony paintings and bronze wares. Nan Chang Road in Jian Xi District is the most beautiful avenue in Luoyang, offering a variety of things you may need.

Palace Lantern

Luoyang Palace Lanterns were developed in the Eastern Han Dynasty and becamepopular in the Tang Dynasty. They were first used in royal court only. The lanterns aremade with high craftsmanship, and they have many kinds. The most commonly seen lanterns are white square, red gauze round lantern, hexagonal dragon-head lantern, and merry-go-round.

Tang Dynasty Three-color Glazed Pottery

The Tang Dynasty three-color glazed pottery (Tangsancai) is the crystallization of a highly developed art, which is already over ten millennia old.

Although the pottery was so named because of its three major colors - red, green and yellow, some other colors can still be seen, such as white, black, blue and purple, helping it secure its place as one of the most famous specialties in China.

The pottery work on display around Luoyang, mainly featuring horse, camel and human figures, are all modeled in a smooth style and bear a sort of a metallic luster thanks to the application of the unique glazing technique.

The Peonies

Luoyang is the hometown of the peony. Throughout the centuries, numerous poets have painted poems and poetic prose glorifying it. Although there has never been a nation-wide official survey as to which flower should be voted the national one, the peony is generally acknowledged to be China's best. The peony, over 90 in species by color and shape, is the symbol of wealth for Chinese people, which is the main reason why these pretty flowers frequently appear on Chinese embroidery work and on the smooth qipao, the popular Chinese dresses.

It has long been the custom of the local folks to admire the peony during springtime, which is in full bloom in April. As a result, the locals of Luoyang set up a Peony Festival every year, from April 15 to April 25, during which time lantern, film and literary works about it are all displayed for people to appreciate. In the past few years the festival has become more and more popular and it is well worth going to see. The best of the peonies during this time can be found in the Wancheng Park.

Xinyang Tea

Xinyang, a small town located in the mountainous region not far from the city of Luoyang, is well-known for its perennial mist veiling the mountains, which is indispensable for the growth of tea of the best kind.

With the unpolluted air and water creating an almost perfect environment, tea here can be harvested three times a year, thus forming a sharp contrast with the common practice of the annual tea leaves collection across China. Among the three batches, the autumn brew is usually the best.

entertainment

Luoyang is not the most exciting of places for those after a bit of light relief, but this is not such a problem since most travelers here are only coming for the sights and historical ambience.

Nightlife is limited and, apart from spending your time drinking in pleasant restaurants about town, most of the clubs and pubs are situated in the hotels. Some of the outdoor restaurants near to the railway station, on Jinguyuan Lu, serve a nice, and cheap, draught beer.

The Chinese do somehow manage to enjoy themselves here though, satisfied by their versions of ultra-modern entertainment (some of which are blasphemously housed in a few of the ancient constructions).

The Eight Immortals Palace on Luolong Lu is another replica of Disneyland (making use of the famous Chinese mythology featuring eight immortals), which applies modern laser and sound facilities to make entrants feel as if they were contemporaries of the immortals.

The Laser shooting city on Shachang Xilu is another interesting place, a simulated battle field, like the real thing excepting that your enemy are either strangers or friends and that you use a laser rifle in place of a real one.

transportation

Today, Luoyang is the second largest and one of the most industrialized cities in Henan Province. Transportation to and from the city is fairly convenient. Bus and train are the most feasible options to and from most destinations.

Airport

Located about 10 kilometers north of Luoyang City, Luoyang Beijiao Airport (LYA) is one of the most important transportation facilities in the province. It was built in 1986 and now enjoys a clearance rating, which enables flights to be operated more than 350 days per year. It also offers special services for the disabled, seniors, and children.

More than 20 flights to other large cities operate out of Luoyang Airport including Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chongqing, and Urumqi. Charter flights to Hong Kong and Okayama connect the city to more international cities.

There is no public bus service between the city proper and the airport. CAAC shuttle buses serve passengers from the CAAC building to the airport but they are not frequent. Taxi is a much more convenient option. Taxis are plentiful and it's very easy to flag down one or you can call a taxi right in front of your hotel. There is usually stream of taxis stopping in front of hotels for passengers. A ride to the airport via taxi costs about CNY30.

Railway

Luoyang Railway Station is located on the northern part of Luoyang city on the corner of Jiefang Lu and Dannan Lu. From the city center, the railway station is about 3km and can be reached in less than 10 minutes by taxi from most destinations in Luoyang.

Luoyang's significant role as a major stop along the Lanzhou-Shanghai rail line makes train travel the most convenient way to reach Luoyang. Direct trains to Shanghai, Nanjing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Lanzhou, Beijingand Guangzhou are available.

Bus

Luoyang has many public buses running across the city everyday. The buses usually start as early as 5:30 in the morning and stop at 21:00. Remember to check out the specific time of the bus you will take before you begin your travel in Luoyang. Tickets for most buses range from 1RMB to 1.5 RMB.

Besides, Luoyang also several long distance bus stations which run bus from Luoyang to Xian, Zhengzhou, Fuzhou, Quanzhou and Yantai and some neighboring areas such as Zhengzhou, Kaifeng, and Sanmenxia.

Taxi

Taxis in Luoyang have a great reputation for their good service and relatively low prices. Taxi fares start at 6 RMB for the first 3 km, and 1.5 RMB for each additional 1 km.

highlights

Luoyang Peony Festival

“The peony of Luoyang is the most beautiful under heaven”, as the saying goes. The peony, the emblem flower of Luoyang, is lauded as “queen of flowers with ethereal color and celestial fragrance.” Since the Tang Dynasty no Chinese city has been able to rival Luoyang in growing peonies. Growing the peony and marveling at it has, in fact, long been a local obsession. Of the 500,000 peony shrubs in 350-odd strains that are cultivated in Luoyang, the yaohuang (Yao’s yellow peony) and weizi (Wei’s purple peony) are the “king” and “queen” of all peonies.

The first Luoyang Peony Festival took place on April 15-25 in 1983. Since then it has become a major annual event.

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