The central plains in China have been the political, financial and cultural center of China for 4,000 years, with over 200 emperors founding capitals there. It makes the central plains a symbol of Chinese civilization.

The central plains generally refer to the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River area and especially refer to Henan province in a narrow sense.

The unique geographical conditions and rich cultural foundations constitute the extensive and grand characteristic of the central plains.

A series of photographs taken by Liu Luyu show the mystery and magic of natural wonders at the central plains. He has pursued landscape photography for over 30 years. His art pieces express an awe of the nature and the grandeur and magnificent beauty of the central plains constitute the bottom color of Liu Luyu's artworks.

Jinlan Mountain in Xinyang city, Central China's Henan province [Photo by Liu Luyu/cpanet.org.cn]

Laojun Mountain in Luoyang city, Central China's Henan province [Photo by Liu Luyu/cpanet.org.cn]

Yaoshan Mountain in Pingdingshan city, Central China's Henan province [Photo by Liu Luyu/cpanet.org.cn]

Wanxian Mountain in Xinxiang city, Central China's Henan province [Photo by Liu Luyu/cpanet.org.cn]

Baoquan scenic area in Xinxiang city, Central China's Henan province [Photo by Liu Luyu/cpanet.org.cn]

Chaya Mountain in Zhumadian city, Central China's Henan province [Photo by Liu Luyu/cpanet.org.cn]

Tianjie Mountain in Xinxiang city, Central China's Henan province [Photo by Liu Luyu/cpanet.org.cn]

Shuanglong Bay in Sanmenxia city, Central China's Henan province [Photo by Liu Luyu/cpanet.org.cn]

Laojieling scenic area in Nanyang city, Central China's Henan province [Photo by Liu Luyu/cpanet.org.cn]

Songshan Mountain in Zhengzhou city, Central China's Henan province [Photo by Liu Luyu/cpanet.org.cn]