Luoyang 2-Day Tour
Sui-Tang Palace City + Night Market Water Banquet
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Yingtianmen Site Museum + Mingtang & Paradise Scenic Area + Jiuzhou Pool Ruins + Luoyang Museum (Han-Tang figurines)
Sui-Tang Luoyang City Yingtianmen Site Museum
Yingtianmen, initially built in 605 AD (the first year of Daye in the Sui Dynasty), was originally named Zetianmen. In 705 AD (the first year of Shenlong), it was renamed Yingtianmen to avoid Empress Wu Zetian's given name. The gate was destroyed during the Northern Song Dynasty and rebuilt on its original site in 2016. Yingtianmen served as an important venue for ceremonies and celebrations during the Sui, Tang, and Wu Zhou dynasties. Emperor Gaozong of Tang once issued an edict here to release the King of Baekje, and Wu Zetian also ascended to the throne as empress here. The reconstructed Yingtianmen city gate stands 35 meters high and 25 meters deep, situated on a 9.2-meter-high base. The base houses a museum showcasing the ancient relics of Yingtianmen. Today, Yingtianmen has become a city landmark in Luoyang and features a public square for citizens to visit and relax.
Mingtang Tiantang Scenic Area
Mingtang Tiantang Scenic Area is located in the Old Town of Luoyang City, Henan Province, and is an important part of the Sui and Tang Luoyang City National Heritage Park. The scenic area features Mingtang and Tiantang, the main halls of the Ziwei Palace in Luoyang Imperial City during the reign of Empress Wu Zetian, showcasing the magnificent palace complex of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. It is an important window into understanding Wu Zhou culture and the history of the Sui and Tang dynasties.
Sui-Tang Luoyang City Jiuzhou Pond Ruins
The Sui-Tang Luoyang City Jiuzhou Pond Ruins are an important palace garden area within Sui-Tang Luoyang City, serving as a crucial window into understanding the royal garden culture of the Sui and Tang dynasties. It was once one of the core areas of Sui-Tang Luoyang City, carrying rich historical and cultural information.
Luoyang Museum
The Luoyang Museum is a history museum located in Luoyang, Henan Province, China, situated in the Yellow River Valley. It showcases Luoyang's rich cultural heritage, as Luoyang was an important cultural center in China and served as the capital for several Chinese dynasties, including the Eastern Zhou and Eastern Han. The museum was first built in 1958, moved to the north side of Zhongzhou Road in 1973, and officially opened to the public on May 1, 1974. It houses artifacts excavated from the suburbs and old city of Luoyang, including antiques from palaces and temples. These artifacts establish Luoyang's history and display cultural elements from nine ancient capitals, spanning from the Neolithic Age to 937 AD. The museum building adopts a Chinese Tang Dynasty architectural style, with its facade decorated with Eastern Han 'Hundred Flowers' lantern paintings. It features four exhibition halls and five exhibition rooms, covering a total area of 20,000 square meters, with a building area of 10,000 square meters. The museum's collection is arranged according to the evolution of social structure, starting from primitive society, followed by slave society and feudal society. Exhibitions are also arranged by ancient cultural sequence, beginning with Heluo culture, followed by Yangshao culture, Longshan culture, Xia (21st century BC - 17th century BC), Shang (17th century BC - 11th century BC), and Zhou (11th century BC - 256 BC).
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Lijing Gate + Cross Street Night Market (Zhenbutong Water Banquet) + Luoyang Old Town + Xiaojie pancakes
Lijing Gate Scenic Area
Lijing Gate Scenic Area is an important part of Luoyang Old Town's historical and cultural district, serving as the western gate of the ancient capital Luoyang with a history of over 2000 years. It integrates various architectural styles such as ancient city walls, city gates, barbicans, arrow towers, gate towers, and Lijing Gate itself. It is one of the few ancient buildings in Luoyang city and is known as the 'First Gate of Luoyang'.
Cross Street Night Market
Luoyang Cross Street Night Market is a famous local food street, gathering various specialty snacks and local delicacies. It's a great place to experience Luoyang's nightlife and taste authentic flavors. At night, it's brightly lit, bustling with people, and full of a strong sense of life.
Luoyang Old Market
Luoyang Old Market is a traditional commercial district in Luoyang City with a long history and a vibrant local atmosphere. It gathers numerous local specialty snacks, handicrafts, and daily necessities, making it an excellent place to experience local Luoyang life and taste authentic cuisine. It retains the charm of old Luoyang, offering a unique venue to experience the intertwining of historical culture and modern life.
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