Luoyang is located in the middle reaches of the Yellow River in the western part of Henan Province.
It was the capital of nine dynasties starting from around 770 B.C. There are many historical sites to be viewed in Luoyang as well as the opportunity to purchase replicas of the framed Tang three-glaze horses. The Chinese government has paid special attention to the protection of historic city, although its ancient sites have lost much of their original grandeur after so many changes in history. Though the city today is not quite what it was in the days of its youth, the majority of its best sights are still remnants of its past.