Luoyang

Central-South China · Henan

Universities3
Population7.08M
GDP ranking in China前五十
Average monthly salary7k-8k

City overview

Luoyang, located in western Henan Province, is an ancient capital of 13 dynasties with over 5,000 years of civilization. As a major industrial city and famous tourist destination, it is known worldwide for the Longmen Grottoes and White Horse Temple. With pillar industries like equipment manufacturing and new materials, distinct four seasons, and affordable living costs, Luoyang is an ideal place to experience traditional Chinese culture and modern development.

Basic information

Administrative levelPrefecture-level City
City tierThird-tier
City scaleSuper-large City
Living costLow Cost

Geography and climate

City area15492.00 km²
Climate typeTemperate Monsoon Climate
Average annual temperature14.9℃
HeatingNo
Humidity半湿润
Climate tags四季分明夏季高温多雨冬季寒冷干燥雨热同期

Detailed introduction

Luoyang is a sub-central city of Henan Province, located in the central plains of China on the south bank of the middle reaches of the Yellow River. As one of China's four great ancient capitals, Luoyang served as the capital for 13 dynasties over more than 1,500 years. It is the birthplace of the Yellow River and Luo River civilization, where the Hetu Luoshu (diagrams from the Yellow River and Luo River) and Zhou Dynasty rituals were created, and it also served as an eastern starting point of the Silk Road. Economically, Luoyang has developed a modern industrial system led by equipment manufacturing, new materials, electronic information, and biomedicine, with well-known enterprises such as CITIC Heavy Industries and YTO Group. In education, universities like Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang Normal University, and Luoyang Institute of Science and Technology offer diverse programs for international students. The city enjoys a relaxed pace of life, high green coverage, and numerous large parks and museums. International students can immerse themselves in profound historical heritage while enjoying convenient urban amenities. Luoyang Metro Lines 1 and 2 are already in operation, and the bus network covers the entire city, making travel very convenient.

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