Luoyang Museum
Very well done museum featuring an extensive collection of ancient Zhou Dynasty bronzes as well as Han and Tang Dynasty porcelains, nearly all of which were made and found in the area, giving a sense of the former grandeur of the ancient capital. The museum itself a sparkling new building, having just opened in 2011 and featuring broad, uncrowded exhibit rooms as well as efficient air conditioning, making it a good way to beat the summer heat after the Longmen Caves. Even those with only a passing interest in porcelain will be satisfied. At time of writing the museum is free, though a ticket price may already have been re-instated.
Ancient Han Tombs Museum
Fascinating museum with reconstructed and unearthed tombs from the Western Han dynasty to the Northern Song Dynasty.
Baima Temple
This is the first officially sanctioned Buddhist temple in China and one of the oldest in the world. It was established almost 2000 years ago but rebuilt many times since.
Longmen National Park
Considered to be one of the the great sculptural treasure sites in China and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See individual article here.
Wangcheng Park
Site of the Luoyang Peony Festival in April, something not to be missed.