Luoyang Old Street - China Travel

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Luoyang Old Street, also known as Laoji, starts from Lijing Gate in the west and ends at the Drum Tower in the east, with Shizi Street in the center. Here you can experience the current prosperous scene of old Luoyang, and you can eat various local delicacies in Luoyang, most of which are Luoyang water seats. This is almost a food paradise in Luoyang.

The old street culture was formed in Jin Zhongjing (1214), and it was built on the former site of Dongcheng, the eastern capital of the Sui and Tang Dynasties. It has a history of more than 3,050 years. This is the epitome of Luoyang's urban history and culture. In addition to Lijing Gate, Drum Tower, Octagonal Tower, and Wenbi Peak, which still stand on the streets, the various business districts in East Street and West Street also retain traditional storefronts. Most of these shops are in the style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and banners with the names of various businesses are hung outside the shops, where you can feel the life of the local people.

The old street maintains more of its original style, with bluestone roads, brick storefronts, and a variety of things for sale, from snack bars, handicraft stores to clothing stores and hardware stores, full of the taste of life. In the evening, the night market opens, with open-air tables and chairs, Luoyang water seats, crowded with people and very lively. This is not a scenic spot, but the living area of Luoyang people.