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1. Luoyang Old Town

0.25 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¡­

2. Lijing Gate

0.69 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¡­

3. Mingtang Tiantang Scenic Area

1.36 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¡­

4. Wangcheng Square

2.35 MILES

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

5. Eastern Zhou Royal Horse & Chariot Pits

2.37 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¡­

6. Luoyang Museum

3.3 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¡­

7. Wangcheng Park

3.52 MILES

One of Luoyang¡¯s indispensable green lungs, this park is the site of the annual Peony Festival. Unfortunately, the park is also home to a decrepit zoo¡­

8. Ancient Tombs Museum

5.14 MILES

This superb but little-visited museum has three main exhibits: 20 reconstructed tombs (spanning five main dynasties, or over 1000 years), re-created using¡­