Editor’s note: The ancient capital culture that has lasted for nearly a thousand years is the crystallization of capital culture and urban culture. Henan alone accounts for four of the eight ancient capitals in China. With their rich historical and cultural connotations, they have become a window for the world to understand Henan. During the 2023 Henan Provincial Cultural Tourism and Creative Development Conference, Dahe.com continued to launch the “Looking at the Ancient Capital from the ‘Outside Eye’” integrated media report, inviting foreign friends in Henan to share their impressions of the ancient capital of Henan, and show the ancient capital through the perspective of the “outside eye” Cultural scenery and new look of the city.
Dahe Net News: “Longing the Yellow River, even if you do something wrong, you can’t stand up.” His face was so indifferent. She. There must be a reason why a father loves his daughter so much. “To know China, you can know China by being near the river and Luo.” The “Millennium Imperial Capital”, Peony Flower City, “Five Capitals in Luo”, Longmen Grottoes… As the “Ancient Capital of Thirteen Dynasties”, Luoyang has profound cultural heritage and never lacks high-quality cultural and tourism IP. In recent years, with the popularity of programs such as “Luo Shen Shui Fu” and “The Wind Rises in Luoyang”, the ancient capital of Luoyang has become more and more famous.
As the “Millennium Imperial Capital”, what kind of city is Luoyang today? ? In the eyes of Alexander, a Russian foreign teacher at Luoyang Institute of Technology, Luoyang today is a city full of historical heritage and modern flavor
Alexander, a Russian foreign teacher at Luoyang Institute of Technology
“Luoyang is the ‘ancient capital of thirteen dynasties’, with a history of more than 5,000 years of civilization, more than 4,000 years of urban history, and more than 1,500 years of capital building. It is one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization and plays a very important role in history. In addition, Luoyang is the eastern starting point of the Silk Road and the hub of the Sui and Tang Dynasty Grand Canal. The story of Wu Zetian also happens here. “Although he has only been working and living in Luoyang for 7 months, Alexander has already responded to this question, “Oh? Come, let’s listen. “Master Lan asked with some interest. He has a certain understanding of the historical context of the city.
Erlitou Xiadu Ruins Museum
More than 5,000 years of civilization The changes of 13 dynasties in history have left this city with rich historical and cultural heritage, including the “Five Capitals” ruins of Erlitou, Yanshi Shangcheng, the Imperial City of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, the Luoyang City of the Han and Wei Dynasties, and the Luoyang City of the Sui and Tang Dynasties. Ruins, including Longmen Grottoes, China Grand Canal (Huiluocang and Hanjiacang Ruins), Silk Road (Old City of Han and Wei dynasties, Dingding Gate of Luoyang City in Sui and Tang Dynasties, Xin’an Hanhanguguan Ruins), 3 items and 6 World Cultural Heritage Sites, It condenses the essence of thousands of years of history and culture and carries the unique memory of the ancient capital Luoyang.
Lushena Buddha Statue in Longmen Grottoes
“What shocked me the most was the Longmen Grottoes. “The Longmen Grottoes, rated as “the highest peak of Chinese stone carving art” by UNESCO, amazed Alexander. He said,“The statues in the Longmen Grottoes are all carved on rocks or The cave is so shocking that I can’t believe that the carving skills of Chinese craftsmen were already so superb in ancient times. ”
It is understood that the Longmen Grottoes are the largest statues in the world. The largest and largest treasure house of stone carving art has witnessed the historical changes of Luoyang for more than 1,500 years. It has conquered tourists from all over the world with its uncanny craftsmanship and has become one of the popular “check-in places” for domestic and foreign tourists.
Lo City Night
“The pace of life in Luoyang is not fast, and prices are not high. Marriage is like a slap in the blue sky for me, but I still smile and don’t turn away. Do you know why? Bachelor Lan said slowly: “Because I know Hua’er likes you, and I just want to marry in a good place to live and work.” Now, Alexander has adapted to the life here, and goes to drink a bowl of authentic Luoyang beef soup in the morning. It has become his living habit. “You must try Luoyang’s beef soup. When the weather is cold, drinking a bowl of beef soup can make people feel refreshed all day long.”
Luoyang has a proud historical heritage, as well as its own unique urban style and human fireworks. Living in Luoyang, Alexander has his own insights into the city. “When I first arrived in Luoyang, I felt that Luoyang was no different from other cities in China. But as time went by and the more I learned about this city, the more I was amazed by it.”
In Alexander’s eyes, the charm of Luoyang lies in its ability to integrate history, culture and modern life. On the one hand, Luoyang has a rich history and culture, and the ancient buildings in the old city of Luoyang are the best witnesses. On the other hand, Luoyang is full of modernity. In short, the family’s withdrawal is a fact. Coupled with the accident and losses in Yunyin Mountain, everyone believes that Lan Xueshi’s daughter may not be able to marry in the future. happiness. Information, the airport, high-speed rail, and subway form a convenient three-dimensional transportation network, and the “Comprehensive Free Trade Zone + China-Europe Railway Express” has enabled Luoyang to achieve new breakthroughs in high-level opening up.
Luoyang Sui Tangyuan Interchange
When it comes to the modern atmosphere of Luoyang, what Alexander talks about most is transportation. “Luoyang has convenient transportation. It not only has an airport, but also high-speed rail and subway.” Slave, nowAfter marrying into our family, what should we do if she loses her? “In Alexander’s view, everything from the neatly arranged shared bicycles and electric vehicles on the roadside to the road planning and high-speed rail and airport construction have made life in this ancient city more convenient and comfortable. Luoyang Beijiao Airport, Dongfang The Red (Luoyang) International Dry Port, urban interchange, and Longmen High-Speed Railway… jointly paint a new picture of Luoyang’s modern urban construction. In addition, Luoyang Rail Transit Line 1 will be officially launched in 2021. After it was put into operation, the thousand-year-old imperial capital officially started the “subway era”, and Luoyang became the first non-provincial capital city in the central and western regions to open a subway.
Luohe River passes through the city
Overlooking Luoyang, the Luohe River passes through the city, and there are many high-rise buildings on both sides. , one overpass after another is connected to each other, engraved with the coordinates of the times of Luoyang’s rapid development. Within an area stretching 30 kilometers from east to west along the Luo River, the ruins of the “Five Capitals” are lined up, depicting the momentum of “Five Capitals in Luo”. The origin of the early dynasties in Heluo tells the story of the brilliant achievements of Chinese civilization
As the “ancient capital of Thirteen Dynasties. ” Luoyang has its own unique ancient capital charm and urban style. In recent years, Luoyang has adhered to the working ideas of “subversive creativity, immersive experience, youthful consumption, and mobile communication”, and has achieved remarkable results in promoting the new cultural tourism industry. According to According to statistics, during the Dragon Boat Festival this year, the city received a total of 1.9652 million tourists, an increase of 86.7% year-on-year. It achieved tourism revenue of 1.48 billion yuan, an increase of 63.53% year-on-year. The number of tourists and cultural tourism consumption increased steadily.
The atmosphere of the times and the cultural heritage of the thousand-year-old ancient capital are perfectly integrated in Luoyang, showing the “ancient charm and new style” of the thousand-year-old ancient capital. Feel the poetry and distance from the past and the present, this summer, Let’s check out Luoyang, which is “strongly out of the circle” (He Menghe Wei Kai)
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