Luoyang was the ancient capital of several dynasties.

Luoyang is the ancient capital of thirteen dynasties.

Luoyang has a civilization history of more than 5,000 years, a city history of 4,000 years, and a capital construction of 1500 years. Luoyang is one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization, the eastern starting point of the Silk Road and the center of the Sui and Tang Grand Canal.

In ancient China, thirteen dynasties, including Xia, Shang, Western Zhou, Eastern Zhou, Eastern Han, Cao Wei, Western Jin, Northern Wei, Sui, Tang, Wu Zhou, Hou Liang, Later Tang and Later Jin, established their capitals in Luoyang, so it was called the ancient capital of the Thirteen Dynasties.

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Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang-

Longmen Grottoes are the only royal grottoes in the world, and most of them were built by royal nobles. After the news of the Lushena Buddha carved by Wu Zetian according to her appearance and manners and the construction of a paradise in Luo Yang Palace was introduced to Japan, Emperor Shengwu made a vow of "building for me" and established Dongda Temple in Nara.

In addition, Emperor Xiaowen carved the Guyang Cave for Feng Taihou, Sun Yu's Buddha Cave for the Warrior Lan Ling, Binyang South Cave for Lee Tae's eldest grandson, Jingshan Temple for Wei Guifei, and Infinite Life Buddha for Tang Xuanzong Gao Lishi. Longmen Grottoes make the grotto art present a trend of China, which is a "milestone" of the grotto art in China.