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The Little Shang Bridge

The Little Shang Bridge

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Xiaoshangqiao Scenic Spot is located in Xiaoshangqiao Village, Huangmiao Township, Chengnan, Linying County, Luohe City. The scenic spot is 10 kilometers away from Nanjie Village in the north, 12 kilometers away from Luohe City in the south, adjacent to the Beijing-Guangzhou Railway in the west and 107 National Road in the east. The geographical location is very important. At present, the scenic spot consists of two core landscapes, Xiaoshang Bridge and Yang Zaixing Memorial Garden. The Xiaoshang Bridge is located on the Xiaoshang River (Yinghe Ancient Road), and the Yang Zaixing Memorial Park is located 200 meters east of the Xiaoshang River on the north bank of the river. The Xiaoshang Bridge was originally located on the official road of the past dynasties, and it has been the key point of communication between the north and the south for more than a thousand years. In March 1987, the Provincial People's Government announced it as the second batch of cultural relics protection units in Henan Province. The Xiaoshang Bridge was built in the fourth year of Kaihuang in the Sui Dynasty (584), and was repaired in the Yuan, Ming, Qing and 1990s. There are also 4D theaters, Song and Jin military cultural areas, "Manjianghong" stone carvings, Phoenix Terrace, Ancient Post Station, Bridge Cultural Center, Inscription Gallery of Hundred Generals, Bagua Array, Fishing Boat Island, Shanghe Ancient Road, Shishan, Heroes Hall, Songjin The main core landscapes such as the Characters and Weapons Hall, Zhuanghuai Hall and so on. It is a large-scale cultural tourism scenic spot integrating ancient times, leisure and recreation.

Linying · 12.8km from downtown
Longmen Grottoes
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Longmen Grottoes

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Longmen Grottoes are located in the southern suburbs of Luoyang, Henan Province, on the cliffs along both banks of the Yi River. As one of China's three major grotto art treasures, they were inscribed on the World Cultural Heritage list in 2000. The grottoes were first carved when Emperor Xiaowen of Northern Wei moved the capital to Luoyang, and construction continued through the Eastern Wei, Western Wei, Northern Qi, Sui, and Tang dynasties, with the vast majority of niches and statues left from the Northern Wei and Tang periods. Today, more than 2,000 niches and over 100,000 statues remain, along with a large number of inscriptions and steles, making the site an important representative of Chinese stone carving art. The attraction is divided by the Yi River into two parts: West Hill and East Hill. The West Hill Grottoes are the essence of the site, carved from the Northern Dynasties through the Sui and Tang periods. Famous caves include Guyang Cave, Binyang Cave, Lotus Cave, Wanfo Cave, and Fengxian Temple. The Lushena Buddha at Fengxian Temple stands about 17 m tall, making it one of the larger Buddha statues at Longmen Grottoes. Its face is dignified and serene, with a faint smile, and legend holds that it was modeled on the appearance of Wu Zetian, earning it the name "Oriental Mona Lisa." The inner walls of Wanfo Cave are densely covered with about 15,000 small Buddha statues, each only a few cm tall, neatly arranged and finely crafted. Guyang Cave is the earliest cave carved at Longmen, and its inscription calligraphy is exquisite; the selected "Twenty Masterpieces of Longmen" are representative works of Wei stele calligraphy. Binyang Cave consists of the South, Middle, and North caves and took more than twenty years to complete. Its original reliefs depicting emperors and empresses worshipping the Buddha were looted and lost overseas in the 1930s. In Binyang North Cave, a Buddha statue has a distinctive hand gesture, with the right index and middle fingers raised in a shape resembling the modern "scissors hand," though it is actually a Buddhist mudra, and it once sparked heated discussion online. The East Hill Grottoes are mostly Tang dynasty works and are smaller in scale than those on West Hill, but from the opposite bank visitors can enjoy panoramic views of West Hill from different angles, especially distant views of the Lushena Buddha. The attraction also includes Xiangshan Temple and Bai Juyi Memorial Park (Bai Garden). The Tang dynasty poet Bai Juyi lived in Luoyang in his later years and once praised it, saying, "Of the scenic splendors of Luoyang's surrounding mountains and waters, Longmen ranks first." When visiting, simply follow the route West Hill—East Hill—Xiangshan Temple—Bai Garden, proceeding in one direction without backtracking. The West Hill Grottoes are densely packed with content, so it is advisable to set aside ample time for a closer look; East Hill is quieter and more secluded, suitable for a brief visit and gazing across the river when energy is limited.

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邢曉陽27 September 2026
5.0
It's a great place; you could easily spend a whole day there. My child is quite young, so we rented an electric scooter and rode around for two hours. It's really big! There are also many activities and lots of fun NPCs in the park.

Shenzhou Bird Garden

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悟yzj29 January 2026
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Nanjie Village is an administrative village located in Lin'ying County, Luohe City, Henan Province, China. It is nationally renowned for its adherence to a collective economy, its "wage + supply" distribution system, and its development of red tourism.

Nanjie Village

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山在穷游13 December 2020
5.0
I always misremember this place and call it Hexia Street. Later I thought that the whole street was built on the river, so it is quite appropriate to call it Heshang Street. As a relatively small city in Henan Province, Luohe City has not many places to visit. Here you can take a walk and learn about history, which is a good design.

Heshang Street Ancient Town

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whjd18 December 2025
5.0
At Xu Shen Cultural Park, you can learn more about Chinese characters, such as the long Chinese character avenue after entering, the enlarged version of the Shuowen Jiezi (a dictionary of Chinese characters), and sculptures depicting idioms. This not only enriches your knowledge but also enhances your national pride!

Xu Shen Cultural Park

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M2i***3i24 July 2026
5.0
The zoo has a lot of animals, making it a great place to bring kids. There are also many amusement facilities. The park has recently added a new attraction called the Space Walk, which goes around the entire park and allows you to sit on it and see all the animals. I'll definitely bring my kids to play here once it's completed.

Luohe Wildlife Park

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好景致20 June 2022
4.0
Shahe River and Lihe River meet in Luohe to form Shali River. Now the Luohe Municipal Government has transformed it into a leisure park, built a square, and developed tourist projects such as cruise ships. It has become a beautiful landscape in Luohe City.

Shali River Scenic Area

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张可爱呀啊19 May 2022
5.0
[Scenery] A small town I saw on TikTok, I'll check it out on the weekend😁 [Fun] There are many ladies and Hanfu performances [Value for money] It seems to be free Let's go out for a walk after the epidemic,😛

Luowan Ancient Town

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睡恣@M丶18 August 2021
4.0
The famous Xiaoshang Bridge is said to have been built in the fourth year of the Kaihuang reign of the Sui Dynasty, which is 584 AD, and has a history of a thousand years. If you look closely, you will find several traces of wheel tracks on the deck of the stone arch bridge. The person in charge of the scenic spot told me that in the past, this was the official road leading to the capital, and horse-drawn carriages often passed through the bridge. After years of rolling, the hard bridge deck was worn out by deep grooves by the wheels.

The Little Shang Bridge

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M34***487 November 2026
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Highly recommended! I booked the Elephant Travel's expert guided tour of the Longmen Grottoes, and the guide was exceptionally responsible, providing professional and detailed explanations. He eloquently explained the historical background and stories behind the various caves and sculptures in the Western Hills, rather than simply reciting a script. Many key points about the Northern Wei and Tang dynasties were clearly understood, making it feel like attending a vivid history lesson. The pacing was excellent, not rushed, and the headset provided clear audio for easy listening. Hiring a guide is a must when visiting Longmen; on your own, it's just a bunch of rocks, but with an explanation, you can truly understand the stories behind the carvings. The experience was unparalleled, and I was extremely satisfied!

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