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Longtan Grand Canyon
A perfect place to escape from the summer heat, Longtan Grand Canyon is located in the north of Xin'an County, Luoyang City, and is full of geological wonders such as the High Gorge Valley and the Water to the Sky. The clear streams and waterfalls splashing from the cliffs can be seen everywhere. It also has activities such as zip lines, rock climbing, and rubber boats.Xin'an · 26.1 km from Yima
Yangshao Xianmen Mountain Scenic Area
The Xianmen Mountain Tourism and Leisure Resort of Yangshao Winery is located in Mianchi, the birthplace of Yangshao culture and the world's fine wine production area. The total area of the scenic area is 40 square kilometers, and the tourist area is 10 square kilometers. It has the advantage of time: 1,347 meters above sea level, overlooking the winding Yellow River, the mother river, and the Qinling Mountains and Taihang Mountains converging here; it has the advantage of location: Xianmen Mountain is located in the fortress of Henan leading to Guanzhong, Shaanxi and Shanxi. The Attraction has convenient transportation, the entrance is adjacent to National Highway 241, 6 kilometers away from the exit of Mianyuan Expressway, and 1 hour's drive from Mianchi High-speed Railway Station, with convenient access; it has the advantage of people: the Yangshao culture under the rule of the ancestor of human civilization, Huangdi, was brilliant and splendid. It originated in Mianchi and was passed down at home and abroad, unveiling the dawn of Chinese civilization.Mianchi · 18.7 km from Yima
Yangshao Culture Museum
The museum covers an area of 43 acres and a building area of 4,700 square meters. It integrates the functions of cultural relics protection, exhibition and scientific research. It is a special museum of Yangshao culture.Mianchi · 11.2 km from Yima
Longmen Grottoes
One of the four major grottoes of China and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Longmen Grottoes are a trove of 1000 years of Buddhist art treasures. Bounded by the Yi River, the caverns are divided into two sections at East Hill and West Hill. The caverns at East Hill contain mostly Tang dynasty (618-907) works, while the caverns at West Hill were cut out during the Northern, Sui, and Tang dynasties and contain the carvings that are most representative of the site. The Buddha and bodhisattva sculptures that inhabit the caverns are carved into an endless variety of poses and expressions of mercy and kindness, while the caves themselves lend a stately and dignified atmosphere. The artistry of these sculptures is truly a priceless inheritance of Buddhist art.Luoyang · 59.5 km from Yima
Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum
Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum, also known as the Terracotta Army, is located about 1.5 kilometers east of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor and forms part of the extensive necropolis. There were more than a thousand terracotta soldiers unearthed here, each with a different facial expression. Standing before the massive underground army, you will feel the extraordinary might of the Qin Emperor that enabled him to unify six warring states two thousand years ago. The Qin Emperor Ying Zheng began building the mausoleum for himself at the age of 13. Nearly 720000 men and 38 years were required to complete this vast project.China · Xi'an
Luoyang Museum
The Luoyang Museum was established in 1958 and fully opened to the public on April 16, 2011. It is a comprehensive museum integrating cultural relic collection, exhibition display, and social education. Its collections span the long history of Luoyang as an ancient capital of thirteen dynasties. The main building stands like a giant ding (ritual vessel), symbolizing the "establishment of the capital in Luoyang." Its solemn and majestic facade itself serves as a popular photo backdrop. The large-scale permanent exhibition "Heluo civilization" unfolds along the timeline of prehistoric times, the Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties, the Han and Wei dynasties, the Sui and Tang dynasties, and the Five Dynasties and Northern Song period, connecting thousands of years of Luoyang's capital history into a complete viewing experience. The treasure hall on the second floor rotates displays of representative artifacts from the collection, including the Cao Wei white jade cup, the Northern Wei clay Buddha face sculpture, and the vividly expressive Northern Wei painted pottery figurine of two women holding hands, affectionately called the "best friends figurine" by visitors, all worth pausing to admire. In the Tang tri-color ceramics hall, the rare and majestic black-glazed tri-color horse and the massive Eastern Han stone artifacts are equally popular. The palace artifacts hall displays Qing Dynasty imperial artifacts transferred from the Forbidden City, including a golden nanmu wood tower carved from a single log and adorned with gilded miniature Buddhas, exuding royal grandeur. The stone carving hall is rustic and imposing, while the Wang Xiu peony art exhibition brings Luoyang peonies into paintings, each showcasing a unique blend of strength and delicacy. You can start your visit from the "Heluo civilization" exhibition and stone carving hall on the first floor, then proceed to the second floor to explore the treasure hall, Tang tri-color glazed pottery hall, and imperial artifacts hall in detail. The treasure hall features rotating exhibitions, and the specific exhibits are subject to the on-site display. A thorough visit typically takes two to three hours, so it is recommended to allocate sufficient time. Luoyang Museum consistently organizes flexible and diverse temporary exhibitions, continuously providing the public with new cultural offerings. It has introduced exotic-themed exhibitions such as "Civilizations of Qin-Han and Rome," "Norwegian style painting exhibition," "African cultural relics and art exhibition," as well as independently curated large-scale temporary exhibitions like "The starting point of the Silk Road - the Silk Road and Luoyang" and "The hub of the Grand Canal - the Grand Canal and Luoyang," enriching the exhibition content and ensuring visitors always find something new. Adhering to its mission of reaching out, Luoyang Museum has independently or collaboratively held cultural relic exchange exhibitions in over 20 countries and regions, including the United States, France, Japan, South Korea, Italy, Belgium, Sweden, and Australia, generating positive impacts both domestically and internationally. Luoyang Museum adheres to the organic integration of collection preservation, scientific research, and social education for balanced development. Practicing a people-oriented service philosophy, it enhances integration and interaction with society while excelling in exhibition reception and educational promotion. The museum actively recruits volunteers passionate about museum education, establishes cooperative units, and extends its reach to communities, schools, rural areas, and military camps to expand its coverage and influence. Additionally, it hosts monthly traditional culture lectures to disseminate heritage knowledge and cultivate museum audiences, achieving remarkable results. Luoyang Museum boasts a team of professionals with high academic standards. It has published numerous works and collections, with over 1,000 papers and representative publications including: "Han tombs at Shaogou in Luoyang," "Luoyang tri-colored glazed pottery of the Tang dynasty," "Bronze mirrors unearthed in Luoyang," "Han dynasty murals in Luoyang," "A collection of essays commemorating the 40th anniversary of Luoyang Museum," "Cultural treasures of Luoyang," "The charm of Luoyang—highlights of archaeological achievements in the Heluo region," "A history of the ancient capital Luoyang," "Research on Western Zhou bronze ware," "Heluo civilization," and more, all widely recognized by society and academia. In the era of promoting cultural development and prosperity, Luoyang Museum is bound to play an even greater role in the construction of socialist spiritual civilization.Luoyang · 54 km from Yima
Guandi Temple in Sitou
The Shitou Guandi Temple is located on Beigaoling, Shitou Village, Caochuan Town, Pinglu County, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province. Covering an area of 2,800 square meters, the temple faces south and features a three-courtyard layout. The main hall, offering hall, main hall, and Spring and Autumn Tower are located along its central axis. The main hall is a relic of the Yuan Dynasty, featuring a single-eaved hipped roof and a five-rafter roof structure. The offering hall dates from the Ming Dynasty, while the remaining buildings are mostly from the Qing Dynasty. The Spring and Autumn Tower features a two-story, cross-shaped hip roof, a three-bay ground floor with a veranda, and a gray ceramic tile roof. The protected area extends 5 meters to the east, west, and north, and 10 meters south of the mountain gate. The construction control zone extends 30 meters beyond.Pinglu · 34.2 km from Yima
Shaanxi History Museum
History background: Shaanxi History Museum is located in the northwest of the Dayan Pagoda in Xi'an. It is one of the landmark attractions of Xi'an. The museum was planned in 1983, started in the summer of 1986, and officially opened on June 20, 1991. It was named Shaanxi History Museum. In 2016, Shaanxi History Museum was selected as "China's 20th Century Architectural Heritage" by the Chinese Cultural Relics Society and the Chinese Architectural Society. Museum Features: Shaanxi History Museum is a large modern museum, and its completion marks a new milestone in the development of China's museum industry. This museum is a Tang-style building complex with a "central hall and four corner towers". The main and secondary buildings are well-organized, the heights are staggered, and the momentum is solemn. It integrates national traditions, local characteristics and the spirit of the times. The museum covers an area of 65,000 square meters, and houses more than 380,000 cultural relics ranging from simple stone tools used in the initial stage of ancient humans to various artifacts in social life before 1840, covering a time span of more than one million years. The cultural relics are not only numerous and diverse, but also of high quality and wide value. The collections in the museum are dazzling and exquisite. It is an art hall that showcases the history and culture of Shaanxi and ancient Chinese civilization, and is known as the "Pearl of the Ancient Capital, the Treasure House of China." There are many treasures in the museum, including bronzes from the Shang and Zhou dynasties, pottery figurines from various dynasties, gold and silver utensils from the Han and Tang dynasties, and murals from Tang tombs. Most of them are treasures from the prosperous periods of the Han and Tang dynasties, and some of them are fine items that are prohibited from leaving the country. Collection treasures: There are three exhibition halls in the center of the museum. The first exhibition hall displays cultural relics from the prehistoric civilization of Lantian ape-man 1.15 million years ago to the Qin Dynasty; the second exhibition hall displays cultural relics from the Han Dynasty and the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties; and the third exhibition hall is mainly cultural relics from the prosperous Tang Dynasty. Each exhibition hall has its own treasure. There are special exhibition halls on the east and west sides of the central hall. On the west side, there is a "Special Exhibition of Tang Dynasty Treasures (Treasure Hall, Cultural Relics Unearthed in Hejiacun)", where many fine gold and silver wares from the heyday of the Tang Dynasty were transferred to be exhibited. On the east side, there is a "Treasures of Tang Dynasty Murals Exhibition", which exhibits a number of authentic Tang Dynasty tomb murals. The tripod The tripod is placed in the first exhibition hall at the entrance of the museum, and it can be said to be the treasure of the first exhibition hall. The replica is placed here, and the original is kept in the warehouse. Inscription on the outer wall: The inscription "All under heaven is the king's land; all the people are the king's subjects" reflects the land ownership system in the Western Zhou Dynasty. There are four lines of inscriptions with 28 characters on the inner wall of the Yi Ding. The general meaning is: In early August of a certain year, Wang Jiang took back the land originally given to Shi Lu and gave it to Yi, who then made this tripod to commemorate it. Queen's Seal: One of the treasures worth seeing in the second exhibition hall is the jade seal of the empress of the Han Dynasty, which is displayed separately. The seal is made of Xinjiang Hetian mutton-fat jade and is engraved with a Chihu, symbolizing royal power. Three-color camel figurines carrying music: This world-famous tri-color camel figurine carrying music is located in the third exhibition hall of Shaanxi History Museum. Its overall appearance and color are well preserved. There are seven men sitting on the camel's back, holding different musical instruments in their hands. Among them, the figurine holding the clapboard is listening attentively, as if intoxicated by the wonderful music. The woman in the middle is performing, and the camel opens its mouth wide and looks up to the sky, as if it is also singing with its master. Gold-inlaid animal head agate cup: This cultural relic, located in the special exhibition "Tang Dynasty Relics Special Exhibition", is one of the first 64 national treasures listed by the State Administration of Cultural Heritage that are never allowed to be exhibited abroad. There are also many other treasures such as black-glazed oil-drip bowls, green-glazed porcelain pots with handles, gilded silver bamboo-joint copper incense burners, gold bowls with mandarin duck and lotus petal patterns, and so on.China · Xi'an
Sui And Tang Dynasties Luoyang City Yingtian Gate Site
Yingtianmen is the south gate of Luoyang City Palace City in Sui and Tang Dynasties. It was built in the first year of Daye in Sui Dynasty, that is, in AD 605. It has gone through four periods of Sui, Tang, Five Dynasties and Northern Song Dynasty successively. The Jinbing was burnt and used for 523 years. Yingtianmen was an important place for holding major state celebrations and diplomatic activities at that time. If Yuanzheng, Winter Solstice, Chenle, banquets, pardoning sins, removing the old and clothing the new, when the tributary messengers of all countries, the guests of the four barbarians and other important celebrations, the emperors all came to listen to the government. Similar to the current Beijing Meridian Gate. This city gate has witnessed the prosperity of the dynasty when Emperor Yang Guang of Sui Dynasty entered the Eastern Capital, Emperor Gaozong of Tang Dynasty released King Fuyu of Baekje, the queen ascended the throne and became emperor, and Emperor Xuanzong of Tang received the eighth envoy from Japan to the Tang Dynasty. Every Shangyuan Festival, Yingtianmen Square will also hold a grand Baixi performance. When it is grand, the performance team will stretch from here to the main south gate of Guocheng, which is 4 kilometers away. Yingtianmen has different names in different periods: it was built in the early Sui Dynasty, according to the "Analects of Confucius", "Only the sky is the greatest, only Yao is the rule", taking the meaning of "taking the sky as the rule", so it is called "Zetianmen"; the first year of Tang Shenlong 705 During the reign of Emperor Zhongzong Li Xian of Tang Dynasty, after avoiding Wu, he was honored as "The Great Sage Emperor Zetian" and renamed Yingtianmen. During the Kaiyuan period of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, this building was renamed Wufeng Building, and Wufeng Building was used until the Five Dynasties and Northern Song Dynasty. At the end of the Northern Song Dynasty, Jinbing invaded the Central Plains, Luoyang became a battlefield and was severely damaged. Jinbing burned down the building. The city of Luoyang in the Sui and Tang Dynasties, which was prosperous for more than 530 years, gradually faded out of people's sight. Yingtianmen is one of the buildings that can show identity and status in the Chinese etiquette system. "Yuan·Henan Chronicle" records: the main gate of the palace city is called Zetianmen, the gate has two views, the upper one is called Ziwei microscopic, the left and right are connected with the ques, and the ques are 120 feet high. Calculated at 29.4 centimeters per foot in the Tang Dynasty, equivalent to about 36 meters today, this magnificent tower is almost twelve or three stories high today. The Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi once looked south on Yingtianmen and wrote a poem: "Longmen Cui Dai Mei is opposite, Yishui Golden Line is a line". From Yingtianmen, you can see Longmen Yique, which is 15 kilometers away, showing the majesty of Yingtianmen.Luoyang · 54.2 km from Yima
The Luoyang Museum of Ancient Tombs
The Luoyang Museum of Ancient Tombs is the world's first museum dedicated to ancient tombs. The museum is divided into three main exhibition areas: the historical tombs section, the Northern Wei imperial mausoleums, and the Henan mural gallery. It houses dozens of ancient tomb chambers from various periods in Chinese history, all relocated from their original sites and restored in the underground exhibition area according to their original burial structures. Visitors can closely observe and gain a multi-perspective understanding of the internal environment of ancient tombs, including tomb architecture, unearthed artifacts, tomb murals, brick carvings, and other cultural relics. Historical burial area The historical burial area is located in the eastern part of the museum, divided into above-ground and underground sections, serving as a distinctive and visitor-attracting feature of the museum. The above-ground structure is a complex of Han-style replica buildings, featuring exhibition rooms such as "models of typical tombs from the Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties" and "group sculptures depicting imperial funeral processions of the Han dynasty." The underground section houses 25 relocated and restored representative tombs from the Luoyang region, spanning from the Western Han to the Song and Jin dynasties, displaying approx. several hundred cultural relics along with a substantial quantity of murals. The various reconstructed tombs (chambers) in the underground section were all relocated as complete units. The bricks and stones in each tomb were numbered by archaeologists at the original site before being dismantled, then meticulously reassembled here to recreate their original appearance. The tomb chambers are spaced closely together, connected by passageways. You can walk through these corridors and move between chambers from different eras, each showcasing unique architectural styles that reflect an aspect of ancient Chinese architectural artistry. The tomb chambers also display numerous replicas of unearthed artifacts, such as pottery figurines and household utensils from the Northern Wei dynasty, as well as Tang dynasty tri-colored glazed pottery. The chambers further contain epitaphs from the Western Jin, Northern Wei, Tang, and Song dynasties, along with vibrant murals including scenes like exorcism rituals, a lady opening a door, and ascension to immortality—these are regarded as treasures of ancient painting art. Northern Wei imperial tombs Located in the western part of the Luoyang Museum of Ancient Tombs, this exhibition area features the "Luoyang Museum of Ancient Tombs - Jingling Mausoleum" of Emperor Xuanwu of the Northern Wei Dynasty as its centerpiece, along with the relocated and restored tombs of Prince Yuan Xun of Qinghe and Prince Yuan Cha of Jiangyang. The burial mound of the Luoyang Museum of Ancient Tombs - Jingling Mausoleum is circular, with a rammed earth pile over 20 m high. Visitors can walk down the passageway to the center of the burial chamber, where a coffin is placed, though it contains no items. The ceiling of Prince Yuan Xun's tomb is painted with an astronomical chart depicting over 300 stars. This chart, which predates the Dunhuang Star Atlas by approx. 400 years, is an invaluable material for studying ancient Chinese astronomy. Mural museum The Henan mural museum displays authentic tomb murals from multiple dynasties including the Western Han, Eastern Han, Wei-Jin, Tang-Song, and Jin-Yuan periods. These murals feature clear imagery and broad thematic content covering astronomy, geography, human affairs, and deities. The tomb owners range from emperors, concubines, and high-ranking officials to local petty officials and commoners.Luoyang · 49.4 km from Yima
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What travelers say about Yima
PIPIRATSeptember 23, 2026
4.0
The scenery is beautiful, and the local shopkeepers outside the scenic area are very friendly and welcoming without pressuring you to buy anything. Prices are also very reasonable. However, there are many mountain paths, so hiking is not recommended for elderly people with mobility issues.
Longtan Grand Canyon
M28***77October 5, 2026
5.0
Xianmen Mountain boasts an elegant and tranquil environment with lush forests and excellent air quality. The climb is of moderate difficulty, with beautiful scenery along the way, making for a comfortable hike. Surrounded by verdant greenery and far removed from the hustle and bustle of the city, it's perfect for a relaxing weekend hike. A truly enjoyable experience and well worth a visit!
Yangshao Xianmen Mountain Scenic Area
merenMay 5, 2021
4.0
This is still worth seeing, you will find that culture comes from Henan
Yangshao Culture Museum
賢賢君October 23, 2026
5.0
Teacher Liang was already waiting for us at the meeting point and thoughtfully provided detailed directions, making it easy for us to find the meeting point. During the tour of Baiyuan/Longmen Grottoes, through professional content, simple explanations, and the aid of pictures, she gave us a different understanding of Bai Juyi and Longmen Grottoes than what we had learned in books. She worked tirelessly for the entire four hours without a break (and even went overtime to explain things to us, tourists from other places, so that we could learn more). At the end, Teacher Liang specifically mentioned that the protection of cultural relics is closely related to the country's national strength. She said that every cave and every Buddha in Longmen Grottoes is telling us, the descendants, stories from thousands of years ago. My wife and I completely agreed. It was truly an honor to have such a good guide.
Longmen Grottoes
钧雨October 24, 2026
5.0
I first visited Lishan Garden, then took the free shuttle bus to the Terracotta Warriors. Overall, it was quite nice. However, the first electric shuttle bus I took in Lishan Garden tried to drop off tourists at a non-designated stop, forcing them to return to the starting point and take the bus again. Only after I insisted did they take me to the bronze chariots and horses.
Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum
M25***53October 19, 2026
5.0
There was a slight unpleasantness with the merchant's customer service when making the reservation, as I had booked a guided tour of the Longmen Grottoes, but the merchant's page description was incorrect and I requested a refund, which they refused. I only got a refund after contacting the platform's customer service. Because of this unpleasant experience, I didn't have high expectations for the tour. However, once inside the museum, Mr. Pei's explanation was truly dedicated, and he was a very kind person; it was clear he genuinely loved the experience. Special praise! 👍 He made up for the merchant's shortcomings! 👍
Luoyang Museum
迎园小区November 3, 2024
4.0
The largest in the country. It's very beautiful. It's worth a visit.
Guandi Temple in Sitou
_M1***71October 23, 2026
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My trip to the Shaanxi History Museum was made possible by the wonderful explanations given by our guide, Ms. June. Her profound knowledge and engaging approach, rather than simply reciting from a textbook, transformed each artifact into a captivating and accessible narrative, clearly outlining the historical timeline of the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang dynasties. Her lively and engaging explanations, coupled with her patient answers to questions, brought the millennia-old relics to life. What was initially a rushed visit became an immersive historical journey. Highly recommended!
Shaanxi History Museum
断弈寒October 22, 2026
5.0
Yingtian Gate is magnificent at night. You can take an elevator to the 6th floor, where the view of Heaven and the Hall of Heaven is spectacular. However, there are too many people taking photos below, and the lighting is all white. There isn't much inside; if you just want to see the view, you don't need to go in.
Sui And Tang Dynasties Luoyang City Yingtian Gate Site
M36***24October 8, 2026
5.0
Teacher Meng's explanations were exceptionally good, making the visit very rewarding. However, the children in the group were extremely noisy, rolling around on the ground, and despite Teacher Meng's repeated reminders, it was no use. The parents also ignored it, which was quite frustrating. Kudos to Teacher Meng again; she is incredibly dedicated!
The Luoyang Museum of Ancient Tombs
