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Luoyang Museum, originally built in 1958, is a local historical museum locating on the Nietai Road, Luolong District in Luoyang City.The Luoyang New Museum was completed and opened to the public in 2009, located in the south of Niewan Village, Anle Town, next to Sui and Tang Synasty Ruins Botanical Gargen. Among its excellent selection of thousands of culture relics, with the following being the best exhibits.If you are an archaeological or historical enthusiast, the Luoyang Museum should definitely be incorporated in your travel plan.

What to see ?

Luoyang, a major Chinese cultural center, was the capital of more than a dozen ancient dynasties, such as the Xia (2,100 -1,600 B.C.), the East Chou (770 - 256 B.C.). It experienced prosperous growth, making it one of the most affluent cities of the Tang Dynasty. Its rich history is reflected in the Luoyang Museum.All in all, the exhibits from different dynasties displayed here number far, far more than the above-mentioned items.

Gold Seal

It was crafted during the West Jin Dynasty (265 - 316 A.D.) Its base is square and engraved with five Chinese characters in the style of seal cutting. The layout and the design of this seal is simple but orderly.

Ceramic Glazed Teapot

It has a flat bottom, a dragon-like handle and its body is primarily a brown ceramic glaze with grey-white spots, which gives the teapot an elegant appearance. Speaking of the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907), you may know of the world-renowned Tang tri-colored glazed pottery, a type of pottery produced with three colorful ceramic glazes, namely yellow, green and blue and the Luoyang Museum exhibits such pottery, including this classic example of a plump and life-like woman; mirroring the female aesthetic of the Tang Dynasty.Careful inspection will reveal complicate craftwork of the Tang tri-color glazed pottery, and that she is in a long brown gown, coils her hair in a bun and has but light makeup. 

The Figurine Crafted in jade

The figure is crouching on the floor with two hands crossing in front of his abdomen. He is a high cheek boned man with thick eyebrows and a wide mouth and his mysterious status is complemented by a mask over his face. His heart-shaped and short-sleeved garment is very valuable for researching the fashion of dress during the Warring States Dynasty (475 - 221 B.C.). 

The replica of 'Golden Throne'

This was sent by the Beijing Forbidden City. In China's ancient history the golden throne was used exclusively by successive Emperors in the Hall of Supreme Harmony (Taihedian) within the Forbidden City in Beijing. The replica, made at a ratio of 1:7, is carved with dragons and embedded with jade and ruby.

Travel Tips

Address: Nietai Road, Luolong District, Luoyang City
Tel: 0379-69901002, 0379-69901020
Official website: http://www.lymuseum.com/
Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday 9:00-17:00, 16:30 stop issuing bonds, closed on Monday.