Luoyang
China · Henan ShengCN
City in Henan, China
Luoyang is a city located in the confluence area of the Luo River and the Yellow River in the west of Henan province, China. Governed as a prefecture-level city, it borders the provincial capital of Zhengzhou to the east, Pingdingshan to the southeast, Nanyang to the south, Sanmenxia to the west, Jiyuan to the north, and Jiaozuo to the northeast. As of December 31, 2018, Luoyang had a population of 6,888,500 inhabitants with 2,751,400 people living in the built-up area made of the city's five out of six urban districts and Yanshi District, later being conurbated. By the end of 2022, Luoyang Municipality had jurisdiction over 7 municipal districts, 7 counties and 1 development zone. The permanent population was 7.079 million as of 2022.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 7,081,000
- Coordinates
- 34.684, 112.454
- Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation
- 144 m
Overview of Luoyang
Travellers heading to Henan Sheng, China will find Luoyang, a big-city destination. It counts about 7,081,000 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on nature, culture and adventure. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Luoyang
Nature in Luoyang
(16)Nature lovers get Caves, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens. Everything listed here comes from what Luoyang is actually tagged with. Altogether 16 options are tagged here.
Culture in Luoyang
(7)Looking for culture? Luoyang has Ancient Ruins, Cathedrals, Monuments, Museums and Religious Sites. The category holds 7 entries in our dataset. The list follows Luoyang's own activity tags.
Adventure in Luoyang
(3)Under adventure, Luoyang is tagged with Adventure, Climbing and Treasure Hunts. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Luoyang.
Family in Luoyang
(1)Under family, Luoyang is tagged with Playgrounds. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Luoyang's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Luoyang
(1)Nightlife in Luoyang covers Events. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Luoyang.
Sports in Luoyang
(1)Sports lovers get Hunting. Everything listed here comes from what Luoyang is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in Luoyang
(1)For water sports, expect Water Sports. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Luoyang.
Wellness in Luoyang
(1)Luoyang records Farms under wellness. All of it is drawn from Luoyang's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
More to do in Luoyang
(1)Luoyang's other activities entries include Secret. Everything listed here comes from what Luoyang is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Luoyang
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Luoyang stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
As a big city, Luoyang is usually reachable by air or rail, with public transport on arrival. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai.
Similar destinations
Places near Luoyang that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Luoyang known for?
- Luoyang, in Henan Sheng, China, is best known for nature, culture and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 7,081,000 residents.
- What can you do in Luoyang?
- Recorded activities in Luoyang include Caves, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Luoyang?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Luoyang stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Luoyang located?
- Luoyang is located in Henan Sheng, China. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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