Such a great great day!
Took a trip to Luoyang to visit the Longmen Grottoes and the Peony Park!
The Grottoes are one of a set of three or four famous grottoes in China. They are filed with statues of Buddhas, Pagodas, and other iconographs Longmen is particularly famous for its stone carvings and statues; sadly many of them were destroyed by looters and thieves. The Grottoes run alongside the stunning Yi river, a large, sweeping river that runs along the cliffs, decorated by ghostly temples and ancient buildings hidden in the fog. This week was the Peony Festival - a national festival hosted in the ancient capital Luoyang - home to the most famous of the peony gardens. It was a truly beautiful sight, despite the rain and crowds. Wonderful visit! |
Angela & OliviaAfter finishing law school, we are off to see the world! The adventure starts in China, Xinzheng, Henan to be exact. You are welcome to come along for the ride! Present Home!Archives
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