Luoyang is a city located in the central region of China's Henan province. This historic city is known for its rich cultural heritage and has many synonyms associated with it. Some of the synonyms for Luoyang include the "City of Peonies" due to its famous peonies garden, the "Eastern Capital" because it served as the capital of many dynasties in ancient times, and the "Mulan City" after the legendary female warrior Hua Mulan who lived nearby. Luoyang is also referred to as the "Dragon City" symbolizing the traditional Chinese dragon culture, and the "Hydraulic Capital" due to its intricate system of water canals and reservoirs.