Aktivitäten in Luoyang

Henan is the cradle of Chinese civilization. Known as the Central Plains (中原), it is where the earliest dynasties, writing systems, bronze technology, and organized states first emerged. The fertile soil of the Yellow River nurtured farming communities as early as 5000 BCE, laying the foundation for Chinese culture.Luoyang, in Henan, is historically celebrated as the Ancient Capital of Luoyang was once the capital of 13 dynasties, and the wealth of artifacts unearthed from the city is immense. The Luoyang Museum alone houses nearly 200,000 relics. On my final day in Luoyang, I chose to visit this institution. Admission is free, but I was taken aback by the long queue at the entrance when I arrived at 8:30 a.m. Fortunately, even without registering through the online app, I was allowed entry by presenting my passport.The museum is organized into eight galleries:Heluo Civilization GalleryTreasure GalleryTang Sancai GalleryCeramics GalleryCalligraphy & Painting GalleryStone Carving GalleryFolk Art GalleryBronze GalleryChinese bronzes are particularly distinctive. Unlike Europe’s utilitarian bronzes, those in China were primarily ceremonial, used in ancestral rites. Monumental vessels such as the 司母戊鼎 (Si Mu Wu Fang Ding) weigh over 800 kg — unmatched anywhere else. Bronze culture endured in China far longer than in other regions, deeply shaping later dynasties. This is why museums like Henan and Luoyang emphasize bronzes as cultural treasures rather than mere technological artifacts.It is an eye opening trip seeing the artifacts excavated from the 13 dynasties.

From Yuntaishan, we boarded a bus bound for Luoyang. The journey was long — more than four hours on the road. We left at 2:30 pm and only arrived close to 7:00 pm, which meant our first day in Luoyang was largely consumed by travel. That evening, drained from the ride, I managed only a brief visit to Yingtianmen, illuminated against the night sky.The following day was devoted entirely to two of Luoyang’s most iconic sites: the Longmen Grottoes and the White Horse Temple. After exploring the temple, we caught bus no. 58 directly to Luoyi Ancient City. By then, the hours of walking through grottoes and temple grounds had left us physically exhausted. Still, the ancient city welcomed us with free admission and a promise of cultural immersion.Dinner was taken at a basement food court along Minzhu Street. By the time we finished, night had fallen, and Luoyi Ancient City had transformed. The streets glittered with lanterns, music pulsed through the air, and the atmosphere was electric. Crowds gathered near the lake to watch 天女散花 — the “Fairy Scattering Flowers” dance performance — though we chose not to linger.Luoyi Ancient City (洛邑古城) remains one of China’s most authentic living historic districts. Here, 3,000 years of dynastic history — from the Zhou to the Ming — can still be felt in its preserved city walls, pagodas, canals, and performances. It is not simply a relic of the past, but a vibrant cultural stage where history and daily life coexist.

洛阳古墓博物馆绝对是最"阴凉"的博物馆😃！地下展厅1:1还原了二十多座古墓，钻墓道、看壁画的感觉太新奇了，像在玩真人版盗墓笔记。西汉"打鬼图"和宋代妇人启门图特别震撼，古人脑洞真大！免费参观但记得提前预约，讲解器10元很值。唯一缺点是地宫有点冷，建议带件外套。逛完还能顺路去景陵打卡，整体玩下来2小时足够。胆小的朋友最好结伴来，但说实话一点都不恐怖，反而超涨知识！来洛阳必体验！

Tne Longtan canyon is great itself! It is very nice to go there in the summer, there is cooler then in the city. The organisation is average because if you don't speak chinese you won't understand where you have to go after arriving to the place, what you have to do and where you have to wait your guide, even if you speak chinese it's a challenge) But we're thankful that our guide had connected with us by email! ❤️

隋唐大运河文化博物馆位于洛阳老城区，2022年开馆。免费开放需公众号预约。核心看点：世界最大陶瓷吊顶、古沉船及“一粒米的漕运之旅”互动展。周二至周日开放，适合历史与亲子游。

一定要请讲解，讲解老师知识渊博，寓教于乐，脉络清晰，推荐。探寻华夏王朝起源，博物馆的文物是有力的实物证据，不再是单薄的古籍里寥寥数字

活动很丰富，来就赶上了上课偷吃西瓜比赛；还有文物评书表演孩子自掏腰包请我看了《逆行者·孟德》和另一个三国演出。还有互动和小礼品，小朋友很喜欢特别说一下，博物馆讲解的小姐姐很专业，收获多多，下次还要找这个小姐姐

I really enjoyed walking through the streets. I arrived at 5pm and it was still quite empty but this was the perfect time to get some clear pictures and to also witness the craziness that appears after 6pm when everybody arrives to set up their containers. An overall interesting experience.

洛阳博物馆会有义工免费讲解 ，在珍宝馆里，我听到游客问最多的问题就是文物是真是假 。回答都是真的 ，博物馆里面的 展品都是真的 。要想了解更多，建议购买 讲解器 。

很多游客写龙凤山古镇都会写他的夜景很美，而我很难得的在这里住了一晚上，感受到了这里早上的美，早上最大的美就是没有什么人，只有我一个人在古镇里头各种的闲逛，拍出美丽的。还有自己喜欢的照片