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Luohe City is located in the south-central part of Henan Province, within the Huai River Basin. The Sha River and Li River converge here, creating a unique riverside urban landscape. It has a temperate monsoon climate with four distinct seasons, an average annual temperature of 14.7°C, and annual precipitation of about 800 mm. The climate is mild and humid, suitable for living and tourism.

Luohe has a long history, with human activities dating back to the Neolithic Age. During the Shang and Zhou dynasties, it belonged to the Yazi State, and in the Han Dynasty, Yancounty was established. In the Ming Dynasty, due to the flourishing Sha River shipping, it became an important commercial port, known as the "Water and Land Dock." After the opening of the Beijing-Hankou Railway in modern times, Luohe gradually developed into a transportation hub in central-southern Henan.

Luohe is the hometown of Xu Shen, the "Sage of Characters." His work "Shuowen Jiezi" is China's first dictionary, with far-reaching influence. The local culture is distinctive, with intangible cultural heritages such as Luohe Henan Opera and Wuyang Peasant Paintings. In terms of cuisine, Luohe is China's Famous Food City, home to well-known enterprises like Shuanghui Group. Local specialties include Luohe Hot and Sour Soup, Yancheng Tofu Pudding, and Beiwudu Flash-Flavor Hot and Sour Soup.

Modern Luohe is an important city in the Central Plains Economic Zone, with the food industry as its leading industry and a national-level economic and technological development zone. The city has well-developed infrastructure, and the Shali River Scenic Area has become a city card. In recent years, Luohe has actively developed cultural tourism, building the brand of "Famous City of Chinese Character Culture," and has maintained sustained and healthy economic and social development.