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Luoyang

Luoyang is a city in west of Henan Province, China. It is one of the cradles of Chinese civilization. it served as the capital city of thirteen different Chinese kingdoms including the prehistoric Xia Dynasty. Therefore, Luoyang possesses considerable historical and cultural heritage.

Location and topography of Luoyang

Luoyang lies in the middle reaches of the Yellow River and is surrounded by mountains and plains. It borders Zhengzhou (the provincial capital) to the east, Nanyang to the south, Sanmenxia to the west, and Jiyuan to the north.

Climate in Luoyang

Luoyang has a temperate continental monsoon climate, with an annual average temperature of about 59ºF (18.1ºC). The best season to visit Luoyang is autumn. The winters are cold and the summers hot and humid.

Transportation in Luoyang

By Air

Luoyang Beijiao Airport is located about 6 miles (10 km) north of Luoyang City. Currently, there are connections from Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chongqing and Urumqi, etc. Charter flights to Hong Kong and Okayama connect the city with more international cities.

By Train

Luoyang Railway Station and Luoyang East Railway Station are two main railway stations in Luoyang City. These stations operate trains to many other cities, such as Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Zhengzhou, Yinchuan, Lanzhou and Urumqi.

By Bus

Luoyang has modern highways that connect nearby cities in Henan Province and extends to cities in other provinces, including Beijing, Tianjin, Xian, Jinan, Hefei, Wenzhou, Shenzhen, etc.

Travel & Sightseeing in Luoyang

Longsheng boasts many historical and cultural attractions that have helped build a thriving culture of tourism. A few of its highlights include the Longmen Grottoes (one of the three most important Buddhist sculptures and carvings in China), the White Horse Temple (the first Buddhism temple in China), Shaolin Temple (place of origin for Chinese Zen Buddhism and the cradle of Chinese Martial Art), the Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum (the world's first example of the kind).The natural scenery around Luoyang is also charming. Attractions include White Cloud Mountain, Funiu Mountain, Long Yu Wan National Forest Park, Ji Guan Limestone Cave and the Yellow River Xiaolangdi Scenic Area are all worth a visit.

Luoyang Map