The 12.7 billion restoration of the ancient city of Henan is comparable to Zhouzhuang, which is known as the “Central Plains Ferry”. Tickets are free

Luoyang, Henan, known as Luoyi in ancient times, is one of the birthplaces of the Chinese civilization and the Chinese nation. Since the Xia and Shang Dynasty, 13 dynasties have established their capitals here, with a history of more than 1,500 years. The Northern Song historian Sima Guang passed through Luoyang. I once said with emotion, “If you ask about the ancient and modern things, please only look at Luoyang City.” When you come to Luoyang for tourism, in addition to the famous Longmen Grottoes and Peony Garden at home and abroad, there is one other attraction that you have to visit, which is the ancient city of Luoyi in the old city.

According to records: Luoyang in the Tang Dynasty was already the eastern starting point of the Silk Road and the central hub of the Grand Canal in the Sui and Tang Dynasties. In the first year of Zhou Dazu (701 AD), Wu Zetian ordered to dig a canal in the southeast of the imperial city to connect to the Ji Canal in the southeast of the imperial city and connect with the E River in the east to become an important commercial distribution center for water transportation on the Grand Canal. , Known as the “Central Plains Ferry”. With the rapid development of water transportation on the Grand Canal, Luoyi area gradually formed the cultural characteristics of the interlacing of northern and southern cultures, and the coexistence of rural culture and court culture, which was hailed as the “cultural holy city”. In recent years, the local government has spent 12.7 billion yuan on the restoration and development of this old city in Luoyang. Now the old city has been renewed and has become a comprehensive cultural tourism and sightseeing that integrates travel, play, food, accommodation, and shopping. Area. Walking into the ancient city of Luoyi, you can see pavilions, towers, towers and ancient trees everywhere. The Tongji Canal filled with the water from the Luo River is winding, and the canal water is clear to the bottom. The buildings along the banks of the river are a fusion of Tang and Song styles. It’s like a beautiful picture of history. From time to time, you can see women in Hanfu in the streets and lanes passing by, making people seem to travel through time and space and return to the ancient city of Luoyang. Different from many imitation ancient city attractions in China, the ancient city of Luoyi has gone through thirteen dynasties and has a profound historical and cultural heritage. The existing Wenfeng Pagoda, Henan Mansion Confucian Temple, Tuoling Palace, Four-eye Well, Jinyuan Ancient City Wall Ruins and many other protected buildings in the ancient city, one step at a time, have a long history and many allusions everywhere, and the cultural atmosphere is very strong. In Luoyang, there has been a folk proverb since ancient times: “There is a Wenfeng Pagoda in Luoyang, which is only ten feet away from the sky.” This masonry tower was built in the Northern Song Dynasty and is about 30 meters high. It is named after Emperor Wenchang and Kuixing in the tower. The existing building was rebuilt in the eighth year of Shunzhi in Qing Dynasty (1651). It is a landmark of Luoyang City. And one of the few ancient pagodas in existence. There are many shops on both sides of the street, with raised cornices, carved beams and painted buildings, and they are full of the flavor of the ancient capital. Visitors can experience the prosperous scene of old Luoyang here, and they can also eat various delicacies, the most of which is the Luoyang water table. According to reports, Luoyang water table began in the Tang Dynasty and is a traditional famous food in Luoyang. It has a history of more than a thousand years and is known as an outstanding representative of Henan cuisine banquets. The night view of the ancient city of Luoyi is also very charming. I saw lanterns hanging high, colored lights flickering, and the lights set off on the river surface and the mist created a dreamlike scenery, which is magnificent. According to reports, from April 10th to May 5th, the Wenfeng Tower light show will be staged every night at 9 o’clock in the ancient city of Luoyi. Various lights are projected on the tower to deduce a period of historical stories, which is fascinating. The ancient city of Luoyi does not require tickets. You can enter with an ID card. Compared with Luoyang Old Street, it is quieter and there are not too many tourists. If you come to Luoyang, you must not forget to come to this place full of Datang Take pictures and clock in the elegant Luoyi ancient city. Transportation: Take bus No. 16/K16 or No. 22 and get off at East Jiudu Intersection Station in Xinjie, and then you can walk.