Luoyang Shopping

The highly prosperity of Luoyang in ancient times has left this city of many ancient buildings as well as a series of handcrafts and local products. Peony is the most gorgeous flower and also the symbol of Luoyang. Tang Tri-colored glazed pottery is a kind of glazed pottery made under low temperature with a history of more than 1000 years. The shapes of it are mainly horses, camels and people. The Palace Lantern with graceful appearance can date back to Eastern Han Dynasty. Luoyang Embroidery, the traditional artwork of Luoyang, has a history of more than 2000 year.

There are many shopping centers in the city that can meet traveler’s needs. Lijingmen at the eastside of Zhenbutong Restaurant Zhongzhou Branch is the best place for choosing Tang Tri-colored glazed pottery. Besides, traveling Luoyang Ancient Street can buy different kinds of souvenirs and taste delicious snacks as well as appreciate the buildings in Ming and Qing style. Moreover, passengers can also find fashion clothing, shoes, bags and daily needs in Xinduhui Business Center and Wangfujing Department Store.

The Palace Lantern is a special handicraft in Luoyang. It was once used to celebrate the founding of the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220) in the imperial palace, hence its name. Craftsmen make the lanterns in various shapes including dragon head, butterfly and running horse. The lanterns are beautiful and easy to store, making excellent gifts.

Bronze-vessel making has a long history originating in the Xia Dynasty (21st-16th Centuries BC) in Luoyang. Locals now make thousands of reproductions of the ancient bronze vessels. Various bronze copies of wine cups, swords, chariots and horses are symbolic tourist souvenirs.

Tang Tri-colored glazed pottery is a Tang Dynasty (618-907) gem. The pottery used primarily three colors, red, green and yellow, hence its name. Most of these potteries were discovered in Luoyang. Locals have been making replicas of the Tang Tri-colors for hundreds of years in different shapes such as horses, camels and people. These vivid replicas make elegant presents for friends and relatives.