One of China’s Seven Ancient Capitals, Luoyang is centrally located in Henan Province and boasts some unforgettable historic sights. Begin in the atmospheric Old Town district to see the Lijing Gate and some buildings dating back to the Song Dynasty (such as the Wenfeng Pagoda). From there, visit the Ancient Tombs Museum, which showcases more than 20 tombs from the Han and Song Dynasty eras. The Luoyang Museum is also worth a look. However, Luoyang’s most important sight is the Longmen Grottoes. This UNESCO World Heritage Site on the banks of the Yi River is regarded as one of the finest sculptural sites in the world, with enormous rock carvings dating back to the 5th century presenting more than 100,000 different images of the Buddha.