Visitors to Luoyang will have the chance to know more about China history and culture in this ancient city. Besides, there are many local specialties ranging from fruits, handicrafts to replicas. Visitors may have a wide selection for souvenirs.
Thanks to the suitable climate, soil and irrigation, apples produced in Luoning County and pears in Mengjin County are very tasty and sold throughout the country.
For the delicate handicrafts in Luoyang, the Palace Lantern is among the most famous. The lanterns were used to decorate the imperial palace of the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220) in Chinese history. The lanterns are of various shapes including dragon head, butterfly and running horse, very beautiful and attractive.
Tang Tri-colored glazed pottery originated in Tang Dynasty (618-907). The primary three colors for such type of pottery are red, green and yellow. Replicas are being made for tourist souvenirs.
The history of Bronze-vessel making in Luoyang can be traced back to the Xia Dynasty (21st-16th Centuries BC). The local craftsmen make various bronze copies of wine cups, swords, chariots and horses today for symbolic tourist souvenirs.
Visitors looking for souvenirs are suggested to go to the Wangcheng Park on the Middle Zhong Zhou Road. Crafts of Tang Tri-colors, peony paintings and bronze wares are available. Visitors may buy fashionable clothes at Shanghai Market Pedestrian Street. Nan Chang Road is the most beautiful avenue in Luoyang
Long Men Tourist Shopping Center on the West of Luo Long Street, and Luoyang Local Specialties Tourist Shopping Center at No.36, Yin Ma Street, etc., are all good places for tourist souvenirs.