Ancient city uses innovation to attract new visitors

ZHENGZHOU — Luoyang, an ancient capital city in Henan province, has been a significant name amid the splendors of Chinese civilization. Over the 4,000 years of national history, the city served as the capital for 13 dynasties.

Luoyang is home to five capital city ruins, six UNESCO World Heritage sites, 197 cultural relic listings under national and provincial protection, 9,000 pieces of immovable cultural relics and 102 museums.

While strengthening the preservation of cultural relics with tailored measures, Luoyang has, in recent years, explored innovative transformation and injected new vitality into its historical and cultural treasures.