Shanxi-Shaanxi Guild Hall of Luoyang
山陕会馆
A Qing-dynasty guild hall built by merchants from Shanxi and Shaanxi. Its nine-dragon glazed screen wall and its wood, stone and brick carvings are exquisite.
The Shanxi-Shaanxi Guild Hall of Luoyang is on Jiudu East Road in the old town. Built between the Kangxi and Yongzheng reigns of the Qing dynasty, it was where Shanxi and Shaanxi merchants gathered to socialize and discuss business. It is now part of the Luoyang Folk Custom Museum. Its most famous feature is the nine-dragon glazed screen wall. There are also a stage building, a main hall and an opera stage, with wood, stone and brick carvings of exceptional craftsmanship. It is a National Key Cultural Relic Protection Unit. Admission is about RMB 20, and it is closed on Mondays. It can be visited together with the Luze Guild Hall and the Lijing Gate old town.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Luoyi Ancient City
- Luze Guild Hall (Luoyang Folk Custom Museum)
- Zhenbutong Restaurant (Luoyang Water Banquet)
- Lijing Gate & Old Town Streets
- Duke of Zhou Temple, Luoyang
- Yingtian Gate
- Mingtang and Tiantang
- Jiuzhou Pond