The three must-visit attractions in Luoyang are: Longmen Grottoes, Xiayu Town, and Luoyang Museum.
1. Longmen Grottoes Longmen Grottoes is a national 5A-level scenic spot and a must-see attraction when traveling to Luoyang, Henan.
The Longmen Grottoes are located on Longmen Mountain and Xiangshan Mountain on both sides of the Yi River in Luolong District, Luoyang City, Henan Province.
Longmen Grottoes, together with Mogao Grottoes, Yungang Grottoes and Maijishan Grottoes, are known as the four major grottoes in China and are also on the World Cultural Heritage List.
2. Xiayu Town Xiayu Town is geographically located at the junction of Luoning, Lushi and Luanchuan counties, and in the hinterland of Xiong'er Mountain in western Henan. It is rich in tourism resources.
3. Luoyang Museum The Luoyang Museum is magnificent and unique.
The roof of the museum is divided into 13 parts according to functions, symbolizing the 13 dynasties that established their capital in Luoyang.
Luoyang Food 1. Luoyang Small Bowl Soup Luoyang Small Bowl Soup is a combination of water banquet dishes. Although the preparation is simple, the taste is similar to that of water banquet.
The hot soup is paired with various ingredients, such as large pieces of beef, large strips of beef blood, and the rich and mellow flavor of the soup, which is tangy to the nostrils. It is paired with the sesame cakes, which Luoyang people call fried pancakes. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Rich enough to fill every bite with flavor.
2. Luoyang physalis noodles are a specialty snack in Luoyang City, Henan Province. The sour taste is really delicious. The slurry water is obtained by fermenting the leftover mung bean milk from making mung bean jelly. Pour a pound of physalis water into the pot.
Boil noodles for three people. When eating, use prepared shredded carrots, minced celery, boiled soybeans, diluted sesame sauce and fried peanuts.