Luohe is situated in south-central Henan province, to the east of the Funiu Mountains. The Sha, Li and Ying Rivers flow through the region. Luohe has a long history — in ancient times it was an important transportation and trade hub. There are a number of historical attractions, including the remains of a Neolithic settlement called Jiahu, the tomb of the Han dynasty scholar Xu Shen, and the Neolithic Haojiatai Ruins.