Shaolin Temple – Henan province

Shaolin Temple – Henan province

“Shaolin Temple, Buddhist monastery in Henan province, China, that was founded in 495. In 464 an Indian monk named Bada, the 28th successor in a line of religious leaders that could be traced back to Buddha, arrived in China to spread Buddhist teachings. The...
Luoyang Old Street

Luoyang Old Street

“Regarded as an archetype of Luoyang history and culture, and located in the city’s oldest district, Luoyang Old Street is now a commercial pedestrian street teeming with stalls selling snacks, delicacies, specialties and folklore items. Always bustling with...
The Mingtang Site

The Mingtang Site

“The main hall of Empress Wu’s imperial palace, often known as the Hall of Light, is the most well-known illustration of Chinese ritual architecture. The Hall of Light had two renovations, as directed by Empress Wu: the first one being in 687,...
Primeira parada da Rota.

Primeira parada da Rota.

“Luoyang lies in the west of Henan Province, which is located in central North China. It is seated on the north bank of the Luo River, a southern tributary of the middle reaches of the Yellow River, so it is called Luoyang because “yang” in Chinese means the...