Henan · China
Where to stay in Luoyang
Luoyang is a city in Henan, China, home to about 7,057,000 people.
- Best months
- April, May, September and October
- Nearest airport
- LYA10 km · Luoyang Beijiao Airport
- Currency
- CNYrenminbi
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Language
- Chinese, Putonghua, Standard Chinese
About
About Luoyang
Luoyang (simplified Chinese: 洛阳; traditional Chinese: 洛陽; pinyin: Luòyáng) is a city located in the confluence area of the Luo River and the Yellow River in the west of Henan province, China.
As one of China's most significant historical centers, Luoyang was the capital for 9 ruling dynasties, including the Eastern Han Dynasty and Wei during the Three Kingdoms era. It served as the eastern terminus of the Silk Road and a critical junction for the three ancient canals forming the Grand Canal. Today, Luoyang remains a vivid reminder of Chinese civilization's heartland, boasting five major capital ruins, each with its own historical significance. As of 2022, the city has a population exceeding 7 million, with 2.25 million residing in the urban area.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Luoyang
See
- Longmen Grottoes
- Baima Temple
- Dingding Gate Ruins Museum
- Guanlin Temple
- Luoyang Museum
- Laojun Mountain
- White Horse Temple
- Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum
- Lijingmen Gate
- Luoyi Ancient City
- Duke of Zhou Temple Museum
- Eighth Route Army Luoyang Office Museum
Do
- Lijingmen Scenic Area
- 洛阳三彩艺术沉浸式工坊
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Where to stay
Hotels in Luoyang
8 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Magpie Hotel (Luoyang Xigong Flagship Store) | 2.9 km | |
| Holiday Inn Express Luoyang City Center | 4.6 km | |
| Jinkaiyue Hotel (Luoyang Sports Center) | 4.6 km | |
| Mehood Lestie Hotel (Luoyang Xiyuan Wanda Plaza Store) | 1.9 km | |
| Ramada by Wyndham Luoyang Downtown | 3.5 km | |
| Ruiyu Guesthouse (Luoyang Longmen High-speed Railway Station) | 7.0 km | |
| Xinyuan International Hotel | 5.4 km | |
| Yijun Hotel (Luoyang Longmen High-speed Railway Station) | 7.8 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Luoyang
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Luoyang are April, May, September and October. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; July is the wettest, with about 141 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Luoyang: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Luoyang Beijiao Airport (LYA), about 9.8 km from the city centre in a straight line; Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO, 131 km) and Yuncheng Yanhu International Airport (YCU, 137 km) are also within reach.
Getting around
Situated on the northern bank of the Luo River, Luoyang's main train station lies just north of the town center, with Jinguyuan Lu (金谷园路) connecting the station to Wangcheng Square. Eastward lies the Old Town, while Wangcheng Park marks the west. Transportation inside the city of Luoyang is very convenient. There are two kinds of city buses which cost ¥1 or ¥1.5 per ride. The buses offer beautiful scenery all around the city. This is the convenient and affordable way to travel in Luoyang. The taxi start price is ¥5 (includes 3 km), + ¥1.5 per additional kilometer.
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LYA · Luoyang Beijiao Airport
CGO · Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport
YCU · Yuncheng Yanhu International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Luoyang
Drink
In Luoyang you can find a huge selection of restaurants, but there are not so many bars and clubs. If you want to drink baijiu (strong liquor based on rice) you should go to a restaurant.
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Questions
Luoyang: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Luoyang?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Luoyang are April, May, September and October. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; July is the wettest, with about 141 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Luoyang?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Luoyang Beijiao Airport (LYA), about 9.8 km from the city centre in a straight line; Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO, 131 km) and Yuncheng Yanhu International Airport (YCU, 137 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Luoyang?
renminbi (CNY).
Nearby
Destinations near Luoyang
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.