Luoyang Ancient City: An Immersive Cultural Salon Where Dreams Return to the Golden Age of the Tang Dynasty

The historical foundation - the memory of the "Wenfeng Pagoda" in Luoyang City of the Sui and Tang Dynasties
The area where the ancient city of Luoyi is located is the former site of the Luoyang City of the Sui and Tang Dynasties. During the Tang Dynasty, Luoyang, as the eastern capital, adopted the strict "Li Fang system" in its urban planning. The Wenfeng Pagoda within the ancient city of Luoyi today is one of the few remaining ancient buildings in the old city of Luoyang. This pagoda was originally built in the Song Dynasty and renovated during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is a symbol of the ancient "cultural fortune" and bears witness to the inheritance of Luoyang's thousand-year-old cultural heritage.
The name "Luoyi" itself was one of the old names of ancient Luoyang. The project does not aim to completely restore an ancient city on its original site. Instead, it is based on the architectural style of the Tang Dynasty and takes the protection and display of historical relics within the area, such as the Wenfeng Pagoda and the ruins of the ancient city walls of the Jin and Yuan Dynasties, as the core. It is a newly planned and constructed district that showcases the traditional culture of Luoyang, especially the charm of the Sui and Tang Dynasties. It is more like a "cultural bonsai", condensing the essence of Luoyang's thousands of years of history here.

Contemporary Rebirth - From Old City Districts to Immersive Cultural Tourism Benchmarks
The modern story of Luoyi Ancient Town is a wonderful chapter about "urban renewal" and "cultural revitalization". Facing the protection and development issues of the old urban area, Luoyang innovatively adopted a model of "traditional style + modern function".
The project adheres to the concept of "a different scene at every step and a unique feature on each street". Based on the architectural form of the Tang Dynasty, it integrates architectural elements from different periods such as the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, thus forming an overall style that is harmonious, unified yet full of variations. More importantly, it has attracted a large number of intangible cultural heritage projects and inheritors to settle in, transforming static historical buildings into dynamic cultural performances and living scenes. Since its opening, it has quickly become a new cultural and tourism hotspot in Luoyang and even the Central Plains region, thanks to its extremely high "photo yield rate" and rich experience activities, and is hailed as "if you come to Luoyang, you must visit Luoyi".

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Architectural Scroll: A Modern Translation of Tang and Song Styles
The architectural beauty of Luoyi Ancient Town lies in the perfect combination of the carefully created classical atmosphere and modern visiting demands.
Wenfeng Tower: The spiritual landmark and visual focus of the park. This ancient pagoda, which has endured many vicissitudes, is carefully protected and appears even more ancient and solemn under the illumination of lights at night. Circling the pagoda to pray for blessings is a must-do ritual for tourists and also symbolizes respect for the thousand-year-old cultural heritage of Luoyang.
The Xintan Water System and pavilions and Terraces: A meandering water system runs through the park, connecting various functional areas. A stone bridge lies over the water, a painted boat gently sways, and on both banks are rows of ancient-style buildings with upturned eaves and corners, and lanterns hung high. Whether it is the reflection of Lide Bridge or the leisurely atmosphere of the tea houses by the water, they all perfectly replicate the poetic charm of classical gardens.
- Theme Streets and alleys: The park is crisscrossed with streets and alleys, each with its own theme. For instance, there are "Intangible Cultural Heritage Sky Street" mainly showcasing intangible cultural heritage, "Food Street" featuring local specialties, and "Hundred Workshops" focusing on cultural and creative shopping, etc. The architectural details, such as the carvings on doors and Windows, the brick carvings on the walls, and the shop signs, all strive to restore the ancient style and charm.

The soul of intangible cultural heritage - cultural heritage that can be touched and participated in
The core appeal of Luoyi Ancient Town lies in its "living" cultural presentation.
- Intangible Cultural Heritage Industry cluster: Here, dozens of national and provincial intangible cultural heritage projects such as Tang Sancai, Luoyang embroidery (Luoyang Embroidery), Luoyang paper-cutting, leather carving, bamboo weaving, pottery, and tea art have been introduced. Visitors can not only watch but also participate in the making by themselves. Under the guidance of inheritors, they can complete a non-heritage work of their own.
- Traditional operas and music and dance: On fixed stages or squares, traditional performances such as Yu Opera, River Luo Drum, and Tang Sancai ritual dance are staged at fixed times every day. The resounding gongs and drums and the melodious singing make the voice of history echo in the ancient city.

Technological Light and Shadow - Illuminating the fantastical night of the Prosperous Tang Dynasty
If the ancient city of Luoyi during the day is an elegant meticulous painting, then at night it is a splendid freehand scroll.
- All-Area Light Show: As night falls, the entire park is illuminated by a carefully designed lighting system. The architectural Outlines, water systems and trees are all reshaped by light and shadow, with colors flowing and creating a dreamlike and illusory scene. Wenfeng Pagoda is the core of the light show. The patterns on its body change from time to time, telling the historical stories of Luoyang.
Immersive performances: In addition to regular shows, the park also hosts interactive performances such as parades, flash MOBS, and theme skits from time to time. You might come across "Li Bai" reciting poems at the corner, or you might see "Wu Zetian's" ceremonial procession passing by. The strong sense of participation makes time travel real and tangible.

Photography Secrets:
The panoramic camera position of Wenfeng Pagoda is on the opposite bank of Xintan near the entrance of the park, where you can capture the complete reflection of the pagoda body and the water.
The best time for Hanfu portraits is during the blue hour (within half an hour after sunset), when the sky is not completely dark but the lights are on, the skin tone is soft and the background is brilliant.
Using the lanterns, doors, Windows and Bridges within the park as the foreground or frame can greatly enhance the story-telling and layering of the photo.
Dynamic capture of parade processions or performance moments, using continuous shooting mode, can yield dynamic and dramatic images.

Five must-do things to unlock a Complete Journey in Luoyi
Change into a Hanfu or Tang suit and become a figure in a painting for a day: This is the "admission ticket" to Luoyi Ancient City. There are over a hundred Hanfu rental and makeup stores both inside and outside the park, offering a full range of services from clothing, makeup to photography. Choose a set of your favorite Hanfu or Tang-style chest-length blouse and skirt, with a delicate makeup. Once you step into the park, you will no longer be a tourist but the protagonist of this time-travel drama.
2. Watch a panoramic light show and experience a night of Tang Dynasty fantasy: Be sure to stay until it gets dark. When the music starts and the light and shadow interweave and change on the water surface, buildings and the sky, you will understand why "the night view is the soul of Luoyi". This is a visual epic jointly created by technology and art.
3. Learn an intangible cultural heritage craft and take away a memory of Luoyang: Enter an intangible cultural heritage workshop, spend one or two hours, and make a Tang Sancai horse blank by hand, embroider a Luoyang embroidery handkerchief, or cut a window decoration. This handcrafted gift is more memorable than any commodity.
4. Taste a table of Luoyang water banquet and savor a delicacy from the Central Plains:
- Core Experience: Savor the essence of Luoyang Water Banquet (including the first eight dishes, four main tables, eight middle dishes, and four finishing dishes, totaling 24 courses) at the restaurants within the park, such as Peony Swallow Dish and Pork Slices with Soup.
- Snack Tasting: Unstirred soup, noodles with batter, hot noodles, and rock sugar pear. There are abundant choices both inside and outside the park.
5. Seek a performance encounter and shoot a time-travel video: Take a performance schedule of the day, follow the parade, or stop in front of the stage. Record those wonderful interactive moments with your mobile phone and make them into your exclusive "time-travel Vlog".

Suggested tour route
Luoyi Ancient Town is of moderate size, but it offers a rich variety of experience activities. It is most perfect to arrange an afternoon and evening itinerary, which does not require two days.

Half-day "Essence Crossing" Immersive Tour (Classic Recommendation)
Afternoon (about 15:00-18:00)
- Preparations for entering the park: Select clothing and complete makeup at the Hanfu store outside the park (about 1-1.5 hours).
- Park Tour: Enter through the main entrance, first visit Wenfeng Pagoda, and circle around it to pray for blessings → Stroll along the Xintan water system and take photos of the buildings and water features during the day → Select 1-2 intangible cultural heritage workshops of interest for experience (such as Tang Sancai and paper-cutting).
- Dinner: Enjoy a special dinner of Luoyang at the theme restaurant or food street within the park.

Evening (about 18:30-21:30)
- Blue Hour Photography: Seize the golden half hour after sunset to capture the most beautiful Hanfu portraits.
- Watch a performance: According to the schedule, watch a traditional opera or parade show.
- Light and Shadow Feast: Wait and watch the all-domain light show (usually performed multiple times at fixed times every night).
- Night tour and reshooting: After the light show, take another stroll around the park. The night view at this time is different from that at the beginning of the night, and you can reshoot some scenes.

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How to Get There: A Seamless Connection Guide
Luoyi Ancient Town is located in the core old urban area of Luoyang City, with extremely convenient transportation.
- Public transportation: Take multiple bus routes and get off at "Luoyi Ancient Town" or "Jiudu Road Liulin Street Intersection" stop, and you will arrive.
- Taxi/Ride-hailing: It takes about 20 minutes and 30 minutes respectively to get there by taxi from Luoyang Railway Station and Luoyang Longmen High-Speed Railway Station.
- By car: Use your navigation to "Luoyi Ancient Town". There are parking lots around the scenic area, but parking Spaces in the old town are tight. It is recommended to give priority to public transportation.

Best visiting time
- Suitable all year round, best at night: No matter what season it is, the core experience of Luoyi Ancient Town is from the afternoon to the night. In spring, the peony element adds color. Summer nights are cool. The weather is clear and refreshing in autumn. The winter night view has a unique charm and may encounter special festival events.
- Important festivals: During the Peony Culture Festival (April), National Day, Spring Festival and other holidays, the park offers the most diverse activities, but also attracts the largest number of visitors.

Hanfu and accommodation options
- Hanfu rental: There are numerous shops around the park with transparent prices, including clothing, makeup, hairstyles and simple accessories. Checking customer videos and booking your favorite makeup artist in advance on platforms like Xiaohongshu is the key to having a satisfactory experience. Ordinary makeup and styling take about one hour, while complex looks may take longer.
- Accommodation options:
1. Old Town Hotel/Homestay: Staying in the old town, it is very convenient to visit Luoyi Ancient Town and Cross Street Night Market at night, allowing you to deeply experience the daily life of Luoyang.
2. Hotels in Luoyang New District: The facilities are relatively new, the environment is quiet, and there are more choices. They are suitable for tourists who have high requirements for accommodation quality. It takes about 20 minutes to take a taxi to and from the ancient city.

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