Luoyang: The Ancient Capital with a Millenary History
摘要
Luoyang is a city that flourished because of its close connection with water. It lies in the centre of the Heluo region, the birthplace of Chinese civilisation. For a significant period of time in history, Luoyang had been one of China’s political, economic, and cultural centres, as well as a major transportation hub with well-connected roads. It has been a renowned ancient capital in Chinese. During the Sui Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty, Luoyang further prospered due to the construction of the Grand Canal.