Luoyang is a small city "lying in the centre of the earth" near to the south of the Yellow River in Henan province. For several centuries, Luoyang was the gravity center of China. It's well known as "The Capital of Nine Dynasties". It is one of the most important origins of Chinese civilization.
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Longmen Grottoes |
Located along the banks on Yihe River in Luoyang, Henan Province, the Longmen Grottoes are important cultural relics under state protection. The sculptures of the Longmen Grottoes are an outstanding manifestation of human artistic creativity. |
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White Horse Temple |
12km east of Luoyang, founded in the year of 68 AD, the White Horse Temple was the first Buddhist temple constructed on Chinese soil. |
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Luoyang Museum of Ancient Tombs |
The museum is located on top of Mangshan Hill to the north of Luoyang City. Opened to tourists in 1987, it has 25 typically restored ancient tombs ranging from the Western Han to the Song dynasties. Its floor area is 8,200 square meters. |
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Shaolin Temple |
Shaolin Temple in Dengfeng County, Henan Province, is known in and outside of China for Shaolin wushu (martial arts). The temple was built in 495, the 19th year of the reign of Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty. |
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Luoyang Photo Gallery
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