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Sights & Attractions --- Natural Scenic Spots

Baiyunshan State-level Forest Park
Baiyunshan, the summer resort in Central China, is situated in Songxian County south of Luoyang, covering an area of about 2,677 hectares. It is a virgin forest. With clouds above and mist all around, it shrouds the towering. marvelous peaks like a fairyland in the human world. There stand 37 peaks of over 1,500 meters above sea level, of which the highest peak is Yuhuang Peak, 2,211.6 meters above sea level, known as the top in China's Central Plain.

The Longyu Bay
The Longyu Bay, known as Long Yu Wan in Chinese, is located in Luanchuan County 160 kilometers south of Luoyang. Legend says that it was named from the Chinese name Long Yu. It is a state-level forest park approved by the Ministry of Forestry. With splendid views and joyful scenarios, 12 tourist zones containing over 100 scenic spots have already been exploited in the park.

The Jiguan Cave
The Jiguan Cave, located in Luanchuan County, was discovered for the first time in the reign of Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty. According to History of the County: "There are four halls looking like the caves of the dragon or snake". Mr. Zhu Xuewen, the president of the cave research society of the Chinese Geology Academy wrote with pleasure: "With magnificent spectacles and special cause of formation, it is worthy of No. One of its kind in North China and is the first dragon palace ever found in our country.", upon visiting Jiguan Cave.

Luoyang Water Banquet
Luoyang Water Banquet, also called soup banquet, is a well-known cuisine in China and has a history of more than 1,000 years. The food is noted for its various soups with sour and spicy flavors. The different dishes are served continuously like the flow of water; hence the name "Water Banquet". There are 24 courses in the banquet The first course named "Luoyang Swallow Dish" is made of turnip shreds, chicken shreds, minded pork and other vegetables simmered in soup. Legend has it that Empress Wu Zetian was full of praise after she tried it.


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