Han-Wei Luoyang Ancient City Site
汉魏洛阳故城
Ruins of the capitals of four dynasties: Eastern Han, Cao Wei, Western Jin and Northern Wei. Visitors can see the palace gate Changhe Gate and the foundation of the Yongning Temple pagoda.
The Han-Wei Luoyang Ancient City lies east of the White Horse Temple. It served as the capital for nearly 600 years under the Eastern Han, Cao Wei, Western Jin and Northern Wei, and is one of the World Heritage Silk Roads sites. The park has opened the remains of the Changhe palace gate (with reconstructed twin gate platforms), the Taiji Hall remains, the foundation of the Northern Wei Yongning Temple pagoda (a wooden tower once over 100 m tall), and the remains of the Imperial Academy and the Bi Yong (ceremonial hall). It also has a display hall and a reconstructed model of the Mingtang. Most areas are free or low-cost, and the site is large, so driving or cycling is recommended. It can be visited on the same day as the White Horse Temple.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- White Horse Temple
- Erlitou Site Museum of the Xia Capital
- Mausoleum of Emperor Guangwu of Han
- Luze Guild Hall (Luoyang Folk Custom Museum)
- Luoyi Ancient City
- Shanxi-Shaanxi Guild Hall of Luoyang
- Zhenbutong Restaurant (Luoyang Water Banquet)
- Lijing Gate & Old Town Streets