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1、Located in the west of Henan Province in central China, Luoyang occupies quite an important geographic location. It is in the middle reaches of the Yellow River and is encircled by mountains and plains. To its east and west are the Hu Lao Pass and Han Gu Pass which were essential domestic transporta

2、tion junctions in ancient times. To its north, Mengjin County was an important ferry crossing of the Yellow River. Thus, Luoyang was selected as the capital city by 13 dynasties starting from the Xia Dynasty （21st16th century BC） in the 21st century BC. In the period following the Han Dynasty （206BC

3、220）, and particularly during the Sui （581618） and Tand （618907） dynasties, the city experienced a period of growth and prosperity and ranked as one of the international metropolitans of the time.Its long history endows Luoyang with a profound sense of culture. The city is the cradle of Chinese civi

4、lization where many Chinese legends happened, such as Nvwa Patching the Sky, Dayu Controlling Flood and the Chinese ancestor Huangdi Establishing the Nation. The city is also famed as the Poets Capital as poets and literates of ancient China often gathered there and left grand works, including Book

5、of Wisdom （Daode Jing）, Han HistoryHan Shu） and Administrative Theory of Admonishing OfficialZi Zhi Tong Jian）. Religious culture once thrived here. Taoism originated there and the first Buddhist temple set up by the government was located there. Luoyang is also the hometown of many of the scientifi

6、c inventions of ancient China, such as the seismograph, armillary sphere, paper making, printing and the compass.Luoyang has rich historical and cultural sites. The Longmen Grottoes are one of Chinas three most precious treasure houses of stone sculptures and inscriptions. The White Horse Temple is

7、the first Buddhist temple and is honored as the Cradle of Buddhism in China. Mt. Mangshan is where ancient tombs of emperors, nobles and literates in the past dynasties collected. The Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum is the worlds first example of the kind and presents thousands of treasures discovered

8、in the tombs. Shaolin Temple is the place of origin for Chinese Zen Buddhism and the cradle of Chinese Martial Art. Landscapes in Luoyang hold the same attraction as the cultural sites. White Cloud Mountain, Funiu Mountain, Long Yu Wan National Forest Park, Ji Guan Limestone Cave and the Yellow Rive

9、r Xiaolangdi Scenic Area are all worth a visit. Additionally, Luoyang is particularly well known for its peonies. Every year in April, the flowers blossom and attract tourists from all over the world. Dining in Luoyang is quite an enjoyable experience. Various kinds of local dishes, including Water

10、Feast, Yan Cai and others which use the famous Yellow River carps as an ingredient, together with the uniquely flavored soups, will greatly satisfy your taste buds. Luoyangs local specialties such as Palace Lanterns, bronze vessels and Tricolored glazed potteries will no doubt delight your eyes and

11、offer you ideal souvenirs. Being a modern city as well, Luoyang has hotels of all standards which provide you quite a broad choice for your stay. Most of the hotels have reasonable room prices and perfect services.Transportation is well developed in Luoyang. Beijiao Airport has many domestic flights

12、 extending to many large cities in other provinces. Its also very easy to get to Luoyang by train because one of Chinas most important railway lines Long Hai Railway traverses the city and connects most cities in east, west and central China. The convenient city buses and taxies can carry you around

13、 the city. Near the railway station, special tourist buses can take you to the tourist spots in the suburban areas of the city.Luoyang, a charming city filled with the fragrance of peonies and the primitive atmosphere of ancient civilization, is waiting and welcoming guests from all over the world.

14、Putting the city into the list of your exploration in China, you will get far more than what you expect.The Longmen GrottosThe Longmen Grottos are on the Yihe River bank, some 12 kilometers from ancient Luoyang city, about 30 minutes drive. It is one of the three most important Buddhist sculptures a

15、nd carvings in China. The Longmen Grottos enjoy a good location where two mountains confront each other between which flows the Yihe River.The grotto was first carved in North Wei Dynasty, over 1500 years ago and expanded through the succeeding East and West Wei Dynasties, North Qi Dynasty, North Zh

16、ou Dynasty, Sui and Tang Dynasties and was finally completed in North Song Dynasty. Over 500 years renovation and expansion have created the prestigious world cultural site. The most significant chiseling activities happened in the Tang and North Wei Dynasties, which lasted over 150 years.Spanning a length of around 1