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This is allegedly the tomb of Du Fu (712-770 AD), a great poet of the Tang Dynasty who wrote more than 3000 poems during his lifetime. According to some historical records, Du Fu was originally buried in Hunan Province but about 40 years later, his grandson Du Siye reburied his coffin at this location, so that he could lay beside the graves of his ancestors. Whether Du Fu is actually buried here, however, is a mystery. There are in fact no less than eight tombs in China that all claim to be Du Fu's Tomb.
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二里头夏都遗址博物馆
The ancient bronze age city of Erlitou is claimed by some archaeologists and historians to have been the capital of the Xia Dynasty, China's legendary first dynasty. Around 2000 artefacts from the site are displayed in this museum, which opened in October 2019.
白马寺 Báimǎsì; lit. White Horse Temple
A must-visit in Luoyang, White Horse Temple is revered as China’s first officially sanctioned Buddhist temple and one of the oldest in the world, dating back nearly 2,000 years. Though it has been rebuilt multiple times, it retains its historical and spiritual significance, drawing numerous domestic tourists. The temple complex also includes an international section with temples donated by Thailand, Burma, and India. The Thai Temple features a Thai marble vihara and a replica of the Chinnarat Buddha statue. The India Buddha Hall, inspired by the Sanchi Stupa and constructed with Indian marble and granite, was opened in 2008 after being proposed during Indian Prime Minister Vajpayee's visit to the temple in 2003. The Burmese-style Buddha Hall, inspired by Yangon’s Shwedagon Pagoda, was completed in 2014 with gates and walls modeled after the Mandalay Palace.
白马寺
The first Buddhist temple established in China, built in 68 AD during the Eastern Han Dynasty. It is considered the cradle of Chinese Buddhism. Visitors can see the ancient pagodas, the cool and quiet halls, as well as the neighboring Indian and Thai style temples.
汉原陵, 汉光武帝陵 Tomb of Emperor Guangwu
Located outside the city limits, this is the tomb of Emperor Guangwu, the first emperor of the Eastern Han Dynasty, who restored the Han Dynasty in AD 25 after it had been deposed by court official Wang Mang in AD 9.
隋唐大运河文化博物馆
When most people think of the Grand Canal of China, they usually think of the Beijing-Hangzhou canal. In fact, during the Sui and Tang dynasties, the Grand Canal ran all the way to Luoyang. It was only during the Yuan Dynasty, after the capital was moved to Beijing, that Luoyang was cut from the route. This museum displays artifacts from the time when Luoyang was the northern terminus of the canal. The main highlight is two sunken ships that were discovered in 2013. Visitors are required to make a booking on the museum’s WeChat account before visiting the museum, though this requirement is waived if you happen to be over 60 years old. You must also show your ID card or passport before being allowed to enter and the information on your ID card or passport must be consistent with the information you provided when making the booking.
洛阳民俗博物馆