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Luoyang Henan, China ☎ +86 773 283 1999 Last Updated: 09/21/2025 |
| Luoyang is a city located in the confluence area of the Luo River and the Yellow River in the west of Henan province, China. It sits at an elevation of 144 m (472 ft). The permanent population was 7.079 million as of 2022. As one of China's oldest capitals, Luoyang offers a rich blend of history, grottoes, and temples. | |
| Luoyang is located on the way between Beijing and Xi'an. For many history and cultural travelers, Luoyang is a worthwhile stay for learning about China's history. Longmen Grottoes is definitely a must-visit for every traveler. Most people choose to include Luoyang as a stopover between Beijing and Xi'an precisely because of this. When you climb 99 steps to meet the 17-meter-tall figure of Buddha closely, you would definitely be amazed by the exquisite carving techniques. | |
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White Horse Temple Place » Temple Established in AD 68 of the Eastern Han Dynasty, White Horse Temple is the first Buddhist temple in China with over 1900 years history. Since then, it spread the Buddhism throughout China and became the cradle of Chinese Buddhism. Till today, it is still a popular place to explore Chinese Buddhism. 31 views 💖 1 👍 06 Luobai Rd, Luolong District, Luoyang, Henan, China |
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Longmen Grottoes Place » Historical Place Longmen Grottoes or Longmen Caves are some of the finest examples of Chinese Buddhist art. Longmen Grottoes are housing tens of thousands of statues of Buddha and his disciples, they are located 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) south of present-day Luoyang in Henan province, China. 315 views 💖 1 👍 0Luoyang, Henan, China |