Looking at Luoyang city today, it is hard to believe that this was once one of the most important places in the country, carrying a wealth of history, glory and intrigue. Like many Chinese cities, Luoyang has suffered from odernisation attempts that have taken place in recent years. The result is that today, Luoyang has a rather uninspiring and dull appearance.

That said, there remain a wealth of historical and religious relics to occupy the keen traveler for a few days. The Longmen Caves are the most famous of the city sites, a large scale complex of Buddhist sculptures carved out of natural cliff, considered by many to be among the most important relics in the country. Baima Temple, to the east of the city is also a Buddhist site, the first ever official Buddhist Temple in China with an intriguing past dating back more than 2000 years. Besides this, the Ancient Tomb Museum is further illustration of the prosperous history of the city. Luoyang is also known as the City of Peonies and in the springtime, Wangcheng Park is especially gorgeous.

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