[2025 Luoyang Attraction] Travel Guide for Shangyang Palace Cultural Park (Updated Jul)

Summer's top attraction!! The lotus flowers at Luoyang Shangyang Palace are about to reach their peak bloom next week!! ✔️As a gem of Tang Dynasty history and culture, Shangyang Palace carries Luoyang's thousand-year historical charm. Viewing lotuses here feels like traveling back to the Tang Dynasty, experiencing its unique poetic romance. ✔️When the breeze blows, layers of lotus leaves ripple like a green ocean, with lotuses peeking through—some budding, some in full bloom, pink as rosy clouds and white as snow, each a masterpiece carved by nature. ✔️Whether you're a photography enthusiast capturing lotus beauty, a hanfu lover shooting dreamy ancient-style portraits, or simply seeking tranquility, Shangyang Palace's lotus pond won’t disappoint. Plus, entry is free—unbeatable value! 📷Lotus viewing & photography tips: 1⃣️ Shoot from a low angle with the sky as the backdrop to highlight the lotus’ elegance. 2⃣️ Bring props like classical fans or oil-paper umbrellas for more atmospheric shots. ⚠️Reminders: 1⃣️ Blooming periods may vary slightly due to weather—check updates before visiting. 2⃣️ Stay safe near water—paths can be slippery, so avoid rough play.

The Shangyang Palace Cultural Park is a Tang-style building located next to the Luo River. It was designed by Zhang Jinqiu, a master architect from the Northwest Design and Research Institute. The Shangyang Palace is a beautiful place with small bridges and flowing water, and an ancient style and charm. It is also the best place to view the Luo River and a great place to relax and exercise. Shangyang Palace means "the imperial palace above the Luo River," and its name comes from Emperor Gaozong of Tang. The construction of Shangyang Palace is closely related to the political careers of Emperor Gaozong of Tang and Wu Zetian. Construction began during the reign of Emperor Gaozong of Tang, and it was expanded and renovated during the reign of Wu Zetian, making it one of the largest imperial palaces of the Tang Dynasty.

Each season brings its own unique beauty. More than 1300 years ago, during the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Gaozong of Tang built the Shangyang Palace on the banks of the Luo River, southwest of the Luoyang Imperial City. The palace's architecture was majestic, and its gardens were beautifully scenic, making it a symbol of the Tang Dynasty's prosperity. It was also the place where Emperor Gaozong and Empress Wu Zetian governed, worked, and lived. Today's Shangyang Palace Cultural Park has restored and rebuilt the Guanfeng Hall, Ganlu Hall, Keshengyuan, and Dongyuan Hall, which are four sets of ancient-style buildings surrounded by water systems. Pavilions, terraces, and towers with slightly upturned eaves, babbling streams, green grass, brick carvings, stone inscriptions, and forests of red leaves create a scene at every step. ⏰ Time: 7:30-19:30 🎫 Tickets: 🆓 Free 📍 Navigation: No. 28, Shangyang Road, Xigong District 🅿️ Parking: Shangyang Road & Binhe North Road, West Gate of Shangyang Palace Cultural Park Located near the Rainbow Bridge in Luopu Park, the 【Shangyang Palace Cultural Park】 in Luoyang is one of the few treasures that has not yet been overrun by tourists and photographers. ✅ Compared to Jiuzhou Pool, Shangyang Palace is not very large 【1-2 hours for photography📸 is enough】. ✅ After visiting, you can exit through the main gate facing Luopu Park, stroll through the Luohu scenery that runs through Luoyang from east to west, and experience the happy daily life of the people of Luoyang living by the water.

Located near the Rainbow Bridge in Luopu Park, Shangyang Palace Cultural Park is one of the few treasure spots in Luoyang that has not been destroyed by tourists and photographers. Shangyang Palace was built during the Tang Dynasty. It is a veritable "emperor's land" and an important place where Emperor Gaozong, Wu Zetian and Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty handled government affairs and held banquets. It was also the main residence of Wu Zetian in her later years. The antique Tang-style palace complex is full of pavilions, pavilions, palace monuments and towers. Every step leads to a scene. The winding paths lead to tranquility and splendor at the same time. Every angle is extraordinary! Compared with Kyushu Pond, the area of ​​Shangyang Palace is not large [just allow 1 to 2 hours to take photos]. After shopping, you can go out from the main entrance facing Luopu Park, take a look around the Luohe scenery that runs from east to west of Luoyang, and experience the happy daily life of Luoyang people living by the water. Time: 7:30-19:30 Tickets: FREE Navigation: No. 28, Shangyang Road, Xigong District P Parking: Shangyang Road & Yanggong West Gate on Binhe North Road