Tales & Trails: Walking the Yellow River civilization from Luoyang

From a steaming bowl of soup at dawn to the opening chapters of history in museums, from the serenity of the Longmen Grottoes to the echoes of Silk Road departures at Dingding Gate, the ancient capital of Luoyang still shines today.

Following the Yellow River, Zhengzhou, Kaifeng and Anyang uncover layers of heritage, from Shang ruins and Song Dynasty city walls to oracle bone script. Four ancient capitals in Henan, linked like pearls, tell an age-old story of China. Join China Daily host May on a journey through the rich cultural landscape of Henan!