LUOYANG, China, Aug. 01, 2025 — The Shanghai Cooperation Organization Media and Think Tank Summit took place in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, from July 23 to 27. On July 26, more than 100 attendees made a site visit to Luoyang, where they experienced the vibrant spirit of this ancient city, which has stood for a thousand years.
Luoyang holds significance as a foundational hub of Chinese civilization, an imperial capital for thirteen dynasties, an eastern gateway of the Silk Road, and a key urban center along the Sui and Tang Dynasties’ Grand Canal. The city’s history spans over 5,000 years of civilization, nearly 4,000 years as an urban settlement, and more than 1,500 years as a capital city. Furthermore, it is a crucial traditional industrial base, designated as a priority by the People’s Republic of China. Notably, seven of the 156 major national projects during the first Five-Year Plan (1953-1957) were established here. In the contemporary era, Luoyang is actively participating in the Belt and Road Initiative, with China-Europe and China-Central Asia freight trains running continuously.
Luoyang: Where the Ancient Silk Road Portal Persists and Tang Dynasty Splendor Rekindles.
The imposing Dingding Gate, a silent observer of centuries past, once welcomed camel caravans along the Silk Road and witnessed the grandeur of the Sui and Tang Dynasties. At the Site Museum of Dingding Gate, a captivating “city entrance ceremony” reenactment offered visitors a journey back in time. Guests expressed admiration for the millennia-old grace of the cross-handed salute, performed by actors in flowing Hanfu robes, noting they had never encountered such elegant customs before.
Next, at the magnificent “Wuhuang Shengyan” (a Tang-style Cultural Restaurant), visitors were immersed in a sensory exploration of the Tang Dynasty’s peak. Surrounded by intricately carved railings and jade-adorned architecture, they enjoyed fine cuisine accompanied by vibrant music and dance, deeply impressed by the imperial splendor of the Tang era. Many guests enthusiastically joined the performers onstage. Even after the banquet concluded, its memorable tunes resonated, leaving guests exclaiming, “Stunning! Magnificent! Breathtaking!” They committed to encouraging their friends and relatives to experience it firsthand.
Dongfanghong Forges New Narratives, and the Longmen Grottoes’ Buddhist Radiance Illuminates the Globe.
Upon entering the Dongfanghong Innovation Hub of YTO Group Corporation, guests observed Luoyang’s robust growth in equipment manufacturing and industrial progress. International visitors showed keen interest, boarding new tractors on display to experience them. The accessibility of such advanced manufacturing impressed them significantly. “Luoyang is not just picturesque, but also a formidable producer of modern agricultural machinery, which is genuinely impressive!” remarked many foreign attendees. They also acknowledged China’s substantial assistance in providing professional technologies and equipment, which has advanced agricultural development in their respective nations, thereby strengthening the basis for sustainable growth and ensuring vital food security. They expressed a desire for enhanced future collaboration.
At the Longmen Grottoes, guests delved into China’s rich heritage of stone carving. Foreign visitors particularly lingered before the colossal Vairocana Buddha, commenting on Luoyang’s exceptional distinctiveness, rich in cultural and historical significance. They voiced aspirations for increased tourism links between their nations and China, aiming to cultivate profounder cross-cultural dialogues and reciprocal understanding.
Luoyang, a city spanning millennia, continues to exude its enduring appeal. This comprehensive visit allowed guests from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Media and Think Tank Summit to both encounter historical narratives and perceive the city’s contemporary vibrancy. They left with a lasting impression of Luoyang as a “stunning, magnificent, and breathtaking” and truly enchanting destination, one they pledged to promote globally.
Source: The Shanghai Cooperation Organization Media and Think Tank Summit
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