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Longmen Grottoes

12.07 MILES

The ravaged grottoes at Longmen constitute one of China¡¯s handful of surviving masterpieces of Buddhist rock carving. A sutra in stone, the epic¡­

White Horse Temple

10.82 MILES

Although its original structures have all been replaced and older Buddhist shrines may have vanished, this vast, active monastery outside Luoyang is¡­

Luoyang Museum

6.49 MILES

This huge museum, situated out of the action south of the river, has fascinating displays across two huge floors and is one of the few places where you¡­

Luoyang Old Town

5.38 MILES

Any Chinese city worth its rice has an Old Town. Within Luoyang¡¯s is this scenic area comprising a plethora of water-banquet restaurants, costume shops¡­

Wangcheng Square

4.44 MILES

This square is the cacophonous meeting place for locals who come to play chess and cards, practise calligraphy, stroll with grandchildren, play¡­

Eastern Zhou Royal Horse & Chariot Pits

4.31 MILES

A huge statue of six rearing horses marks this two-hall underground museum, where the principal draw is the in-situ remains of a Zhou emperor¡¯s royal¡­

Lijing Gate

4.74 MILES

Originally built in the Sui dynasty, this gate separated the palace area from the city's residential quarters. It was reconstructed in 2002 and renovated¡­

Mingtang Tiantang Scenic Area

4.4 MILES

It's difficult to miss this enormous pagoda and hall, recreated on the original site of the Ming and Tang palace complex. The most impressive element of¡­