The notebook of Luoyang
Discover the ordinary made memorable.
Former capital, museums and historic districts occupy the Luo Valley.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 6 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Possible without car depending on area
Metropolis area · City · Heritage
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Luoyang
Former capital, museums and historic districts occupy the Luo Valley.
Luoyang's discovery revolves around Luoyang Museum, Luoyang Old Town and Museum of Ancient Tombs. The stay thus alternates between the big city, urban life and heritage, which gives a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 3 to 6 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: variable influx depending on the season. The trip can be organised without a car if the drop point and local connections are selected in advance. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Luoyang Museum
- Old town of Luoyang
- Museum of Ancient Tombs
Before you choose
- Variable frequency depending on season
- Parking to anticipate in the center
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Museum
Musée de Luoyang
The collections present objects of the many dynasties having established their capital at Luoyang. Collections and remains take time to exceed a mere photographic stop; reserving a sufficient range helps to understand their regional historical context.
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Vieille ville de Luoyang
Streets, restored doors and markets occupy the eastern part of the modern centre. An early-in-the-day tour allows you to better observe local usages and the details of the place, while avoiding some of the groups and traffic.
Museum
Musée des tombes anciennes
Displaced funeral rooms show paintings and architectures of several periods. The place remains culturally sensitive and discovers with discretion, without hindering local practices; religious schedules, outfits and photographic rules are to be checked on site.
Temple
Temple du Cheval blanc
The monastery is traditionally regarded as the first Buddhist temple in China. The place remains culturally sensitive and discovers with discretion, without hindering local practices; religious timetables, outfit and photographic rules are to be checked on site.
Practical tips
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