Luoyang Museum
Henan · China
After your tour finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Luoyang.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Luoyang Museum
Welcome to the Luoyang Museum, a premier national institution that serves as the collective memory of one of the world's most significant historical centers. Established in 1958 and moved to this expansive 200,000 square meter…
Listen in the app2The Dawn of Bronze: The Xia and Shang Dynasties
We begin in the earliest chapters of the Heluo Civilization, focusing on the Bronze Age which commenced roughly 4,000 years ago during the Xia Dynasty. Luoyang is central to this era, as the Erlitou site nearby is widely…
Listen in the app3Living for the Afterlife: Han and Jin Dynasties
As we move into the sections covering the Eastern Han and Jin dynasties, the focus of the artifacts shifts from grand state rituals to the details of daily life. This change is rooted in the Confucian philosophy of the time:…
Listen in the app4The Northern Wei: A Cultural Fusion
The Northern Wei section marks one of the most exciting periods in Luoyang's history. This empire was founded by the Xianbei, a nomadic people from the Mongolian steppes who moved their capital to Luoyang in 494 AD. …
Listen in the app5Tang Dynasty Splendor: The Zodiac and the Court
Welcome to the Sui and Tang Dynasty gallery, a celebration of what is often considered the golden age of Chinese civilization. Luoyang served as the 'Eastern Capital' during this time, and many emperors, including the famous…
Listen in the app6The World of Tang Sancai: Tri-Color Masterpieces
We now enter the specialized gallery for Tang Sancai, or Tri-color glazed ceramics. This is one of the largest and most significant collections of its kind in the world. …
Listen in the app7Ancient Treasures: The Museum's Crown Jewels
Our final stop is the 'Ancient Treasures of Luoyang' exhibition, located on the second floor. This gallery is a 'museum within a museum,' curated specifically so that visitors do not miss the most historically and artistically…
Listen in the app8Closing
As you exit the Luoyang Museum and step back into the modern city, take a moment to look back at the great 'Ding' structure one last time. We have journeyed through four thousand years of human history, from the first flickers of…
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What is Luoyang Museum?
Luoyang Museum is a place in Henan · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Henan · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 34.6434, 112.4522 |
| Last updated |
