Activiteiten in Xin'an

景色挺美的，景区外的当地商户都很好，热情但不催促消费，消费也不贵，很平价。山路比较多，腿脚不方便的老年人不太建议徒步

Quite an interesting and special museum to visit. I have learned lot of “knowledge” related to the ancient tombs during the 2 hours tour with the guide.

预定的时候和商家客服是有些不愉快的，因为预订了龙门石窟的讲解，但是商家页面描述有误要求退订但是不给退。后面找平台客服才给退；因为以上不愉快本身对这次讲解没什么期待，但是入馆后裴老师讲解的真的很认真，人也很好，看得出来是真的热爱；特别表扬👍弥补了商家的不足👍

The Longmen grottos highlights the influence of Buddhism on different dynasties in China. The stone carvings speaks volumes on the craftsmanship of that era. If you like dress up like a warrior or ladies of that era you can hire the costume with full make up. (I don’t know the price as I elected not to fancy dress but saw lot of people fully dressed up enjoying themselves)It is recommended to arrive by early afternoon so that you can see the Grottos just before sunset and after it is illuminated in the evening which is usually at 6pm. Please note, the night illumination is suspended during the winter months from November through March/April. There are plenty of eateries at the entrance and snack shops along the way so no need to worry about being hungry or thirsty. My verdict Must visit. (Photo don’t do justice)

洛阳一直是我心中仰望的古都，一见果然。古城文化内涵丰富，从应天门遗址就可看出。遗址上的博物馆设计非常巧妙，看遗址，学知识，一举多得。

隋唐洛阳城遗址位于洛阳市近郊，始建于隋炀帝时期，格局仿照隋大兴城修建，当时被称为东都或东京。历经了隋朝、唐朝、五代和北宋，前后沿用了500多年，为隋唐的东都，北宋的西都。隋炀帝时期先后修建了宫城、皇城和郭城，并在郭城南面设五坊，其东北开三坊。唐高宗乾封二年（667年），在皇城西南筑上了阳宫。

洛阳新安荆紫仙山，伫立黄河之畔，是黛眉山世界地质公园的一抹灵秀风光。“荆紫生岚”位列新安八景之首，云雾漫过山峦，仙气漫溢山间。登顶天坛峰，壮阔黄河万山湖铺展眼底，九龙戏水地貌浑然天成，山河浩荡尽收眼帘。

A wonderful place to visit at night! It’s much quieter than Yingtianmen, making it a perfect spot to enjoy the atmosphere without the crowds.It’s also the ideal place for a photoshoot, which is exactly what I did!I was lucky enough to catch a live performance during my visit, which made the experience even more special.Definitely worth visiting!

From Yuntaishan, we boarded a bus bound for Luoyang. The journey was long — more than four hours on the road. We left at 2:30 pm and only arrived close to 7:00 pm, which meant our first day in Luoyang was largely consumed by travel. That evening, drained from the ride, I managed only a brief visit to Yingtianmen, illuminated against the night sky.The following day was devoted entirely to two of Luoyang’s most iconic sites: the Longmen Grottoes and the White Horse Temple. After exploring the temple, we caught bus no. 58 directly to Luoyi Ancient City. By then, the hours of walking through grottoes and temple grounds had left us physically exhausted. Still, the ancient city welcomed us with free admission and a promise of cultural immersion.Dinner was taken at a basement food court along Minzhu Street. By the time we finished, night had fallen, and Luoyi Ancient City had transformed. The streets glittered with lanterns, music pulsed through the air, and the atmosphere was electric. Crowds gathered near the lake to watch 天女散花 — the “Fairy Scattering Flowers” dance performance — though we chose not to linger.Luoyi Ancient City (洛邑古城) remains one of China’s most authentic living historic districts. Here, 3,000 years of dynastic history — from the Zhou to the Ming — can still be felt in its preserved city walls, pagodas, canals, and performances. It is not simply a relic of the past, but a vibrant cultural stage where history and daily life coexist.