Luanchuan

	Note: The Luoyang Public Security Bureau advises that foreigners are prohibited from entering Luanchuan County without special permission. This is because the county is part of a restricted military area, which also includes Song County and Yiyang County. If you are caught violating this prohibition, you will be asked to leave immediately.
	(Information last updated 26 Sep 2023)

The location of Luanchuan County in Luoyang City, China

Luanchuan County (栾川县) is a county under the jurisdiction of Luoyang, Henan Province, China. It is located in west Henan and is a place full of historical culture and natural scenery.

Luanchuan is named after a group of people who lived here in ancient times, according to legend. The scenery here is beautiful and the climate is pleasant, making it a famous summer resort. Luanchuan County has a long cultural history and profound cultural heritage. There are many poems and cultural relics left by literati here, emitting a strong cultural atmosphere. In addition, Luanchuan is famous for its delicious local specialties and is a charming tourist destination worth exploring and experiencing.

Understand

Tourist attractions in the Luanchuan area include Longyu Bay, Chongdu Gou, Yangzigou, and Funiu Mountain Ski Resort. The best travel time is spring, summer, and autumn.

China’s “First Prime Minister” Yi Yin

Luanchuan is situated within the scenic Funiu Mountain region in western Henan.

Topography

The topography of Luanchuan exhibits a significant variation, characterized by higher elevations in the southwest and lower elevations in the northeast, resulting in a diverse landscape of rolling hills, low mountains, and river valleys. In Zhongshan District, areas with altitudes exceeding one kilometer above sea level make up 49.4% of the county's total land area, while the remaining 50.6% consists of low mountainous terrain and valley areas below the one-kilometer mark. The county's pinnacle is marked by Longyu Bay Jijiao Jian, standing at an impressive altitude of 2,212.5 meters, while the lowest point lies at the Yihe River exit in Tangying Village, Tantou Town, with an elevation of 450 meters and a remarkable relative height difference of 1,762.5 meters. Notably, the county seat is perched at an elevation of 750 meters, establishing it as the highest county seat within the province.

Climate

Luanchuan
Climate chart (explanation)
J F M A M J J A S O N D       9.6     7 −5       15     9 −3       35     14 2       56     21 7       87     25 12       108     29 16       184     30 19       143     28 18       106     24 17       67     20 13       28     14 2       8.7     9 −3 Average max. and min. temperatures in °C Precipitation+Snow totals in mm Source: Luanchuan weather.
Imperial conversion J F M A M J J A S O N D       0.4     44 23       0.6     48 28       1.4     57 35       2.2     69 45       3.4     77 53       4.3     83 61       7.3     85 67       5.6     83 65       4.2     75 63       2.6     67 56       1.1     58 35       0.3     48 26 Average max. and min. temperatures in °F Precipitation+Snow totals in inches

People

Influenced by local culture and folk customs, Luanchuan people are very enthusiastic and will nod and greet strangers, especially in small public places such as elevators and buses to avoid embarrassment; when faced with strangers’ inquiries or requests, Luanchuan people When helping, I am less defensive and will patiently answer questions with a kind attitude until the other party has no questions. Moreover, rural people are relatively simple. Whenever they see a fellow villager or a stranger passing by the door at mealtime, they will ask: "You haven't eaten yet? I have food at home."

Intangible Cultural Heritage

• 1.Kaoshan Huang (Traditional Drama) 黄靠山（传统戏剧）

Kaoshan Huangxi is a traditional type of Chinese opera that is mainly performed on stage and sometimes in venues such as sitting halls and street stalls. It differs significantly from other genres in multiple aspects. In terms of vocal style, actors use special falling tones, including "Ou" or "Yi" sounds. Male actors refer to them as "Dai Shouer", while female actors refer to them as "Dai Xianger". In terms of role and profession, Xusheng (Hongsheng), Zhengdan, and Erhualian are the main performing characters, and over time, their roles and professions gradually diversify. Accompanying instruments include early Pi Hu Qin, Zao Mu Shou Bang, and Tang Gong, with later additions such as Da Gong, Da Cymbal, and Banhu. In terms of performance customs, the Huangxi opera on the back of the mountain includes traditional elements such as deity worship opera, temple fair opera, bright box opera, broken stage opera, and firecracker opera, adding a unique religious and folk traditional atmosphere to this type of opera.

• 2.Unicorn (Traditional Dance) 独角兽（传统舞蹈）

The "unicorn" dance is an ancient local nuo opera dance, usually performed according to a specific routine. The performers are divided into two groups: "Samurai" and "Unicorn". The samurai holds a fork and uses movements such as kicking up and down, sweeping the hall legs, hitting the wheels, and pulling the flashing arm to lure and tease the unicorn. The unicorn, on the other hand, wears a mask and hides, and engages in combat with warriors through movements such as pouncing, jumping, jumping, rolling, tearing, biting, and flashing. The climax of the performance was when the samurai ultimately defeated the unicorn and completed the entire performance process. This performance is often performed during festivals, mainly conveying content such as exorcism, blessings, and sacrifices. This unique dance tradition combines drama, dance, and religious rituals, fully showcasing the characteristics of local culture and beliefs.

• 3.Sweet Potato Noodles (Traditional Craft) 红薯粉条（传统技艺）

Sweet potato vermicelli, also known as sweet potato vermicelli or vermicelli, is a traditional local specialty widely circulated in Luanchuan with a history of over 300 years. The process of making sweet potato noodles includes milling, active milling, leaking milling, boiling milling, freezing, drying, and packaging. The entire production process is all handmade, with strict requirements for the production process and no use of any additives, making the Tantou noodles crystal clear and shiny in color, smooth in taste, and continuously cooked. They have long been loved by the masses.

• 4.Tofu Technique (Traditional Technique) 豆腐记忆（传统技艺）

Luanchuan tofu is a typical representative of the "North tofu" in China. Its production technique first appeared in the Song Dynasty, and has been popular since the Ming and Qing dynasties. Workshops are spread throughout various villages in Luanchuan County. To make authentic Luanchuan tofu, it is necessary to carefully select locally grown white beans and use tools such as a stone mill, earthen stove, iron pot, drenching rack, and wrapping cloth to complete the process of soaking, grinding, foaming, filtering, boiling, pointing, and pressing. Each link must be serious and meticulous, and none is missing. "Pasting" is the core of this skill.

• 5.Da Zhangzi Song (Traditional Music) 打獐子歌（传统音乐）

The music suite of "The Song of Fighting against Zhangzi" consists of 9 interrelated pieces. According to the program during the hunting of Zhangzi, they are: "The Song of Paihupu", "The Song of Sacrificing the Mountain God", "The Song of Buzhan", "The Song of Opening the War", "The Song of Chasing the War", "The Song of Guarding (Stabilizing) the Stick", "The Song of Tuning Guns", "The Song of Sounding Guns", and "The Song of Harvesting Slope". These 9 pieces fully depict the entire process of hunting against Zhangzi. The melody of 'Da Zhangzi Ge' is simple and easy to remember, and the lyrics are mixed with hidden language, forming a rough and mysterious labor song. It was once popular in the mountainous areas of western Henan, with strong original ecology and rich local characteristics, reflecting the labor scenes of people hunting in the western Henan region.

• 6.Techniques for Creating Residential Buildings in Western Henan (Traditional Techniques)豫西民居营造技艺（传统技艺）

The construction of traditional residential buildings in western Henan has always been carried out in a way that has been passed down from generation to generation by the Chinese nation. The "four beams and eight pillars" construction method, which is mainly composed of wooden frames, is combined with the unique geographical environment, economic conditions, and customs and customs of the western region of Henan. The houses built are windward and sunny, warm in winter and cool in summer, close to water and far from fields, convenient for daily life and production, and safe and comfortable. Formed a unique local residential construction technique, which is the wisdom crystallization of the local working people.

Talk

Most locals in Luanchuan speak dialects, and only young people speak Mandarin and English. But in fact, the difference between Luanchuan dialect and Mandarin is not that big, so when you travel to Luanchuan, if you can’t understand what the other person is saying, you can ask the other person to speak a few more times or use a translator. The Luanchuan dialect is also very interesting. If you want to learn it, the locals will be very enthusiastic to teach you the Luanchuan dialect.

Get in

• 1 Haha Chuxing (哈哈出行), 3rd floor of Building 15, No. 125, Biyun Road, Erqi District, Zhengzhou City, ☏ +86 16603830013. On the official website, you can choose your desired starting point and arrival point. After placing the order, you need to contact the driver to determine the specific departure time, and then wait for the driver to pick you up. Haha Travel is a good choice for cross-city travel within Henan Province. However, there may also be situations where you encounter a bad driver, and you need to make your own judgment whether to take a ride.
  It costs ¥35 from Luanchuan to Luoyang, ¥80 from Luanchuan to Zhengzhou, and ¥76 from Luanchuan to Nanyang. (updated Nov 2023)

• 2 Shendu Chuxing (神都出行), 92 Hengshan Road, Jianxi District, ☏ +86 379-66660508. 5:00～21:00. Shendu Chuxing is a travel method under the official Antai Automobile Company. After clicking on "Travel Service", you can choose the location you want to travel. ¥60 from Luoyang to Luanchuan. (updated Sep 2023)

By bus

• 3 Luanchuan Bus Station (栾川汽车站), 56 Junshan Middle Road, ☏ +86 379-66822613. Large station. Luanchuan to Luoyang ¥38. Luanchuan to Zhengzhou ¥81. Luanchuan to Nanyang ¥68. (updated Sep 2023)

By taxi

It takes ¥200 to travel from Luanchuan to Luoyang , and ¥400 to travel from Zhengzhou to Luanchuan.

Get around

Luanchuan County officially opened its first tourist bus route on November 1st. Committed to making tourism public transportation in Luanchuan County convenient, safe, comfortable, and efficient; In addition, efforts should be made to create a warm and comfortable riding environment and promote the tourism brand of Luanchuan County.

Tourist buses can connect scenic spots such as Zhaigou Scenic Area, Dongling Botanical Garden, Scenic Area, Manchu Style Village, and Scenic Area along the way. The entire journey is 26 kilometers, with 11 minute runs and a total of 31 stations.

The starting price for taxis in Luanchuan County is ¥5 per 2 kilometers, exceeding 2 kilometers and ¥1 per kilometer for 2-4 kilometers.

See

• 1 Jiguan Cave (鸡冠洞), Shuangtang Village, 3 kilometers west of Luanchuan County, ☏ +86 379 66890999. Jiguan Cave is located three kilometers west of Luanchuan County, Luoyang, Henan Province. It is a natural limestone karst cave, geologically known as the "karst landform". ¥90/person (¥100/person from April 10th to May 10th). (updated Sep 2023)

A steaming bowl of shredded pork noodles

Jiguan Cave

• 2 Mount Laojun (Jingshi Mountain), ☏ +86 379-66838888. Laojun Mountain, formerly known as Jingshi Mountain, is the main peak of Funiu Mountain, which is located 800 miles away from the Qinling Mountains, with an elevation of approximately 2200 meters. During the Western Zhou Dynasty, Li Er returned to seclusion and practiced here due to his "history of guarding the treasury". He was revered by Taoism as the Tai Shang Lao Jun, and was named "Lao Jun Mountain" by Emperor Taizong of Tang, which has been passed down to this day. Laojun Mountain has a history of over 2000 years of Taoist culture. During the Northern Wei Dynasty, a temple was built in the mountain to commemorate it. During the Tang Zhenguan period, it was granted the title of "Tieding Laojun Temple" by the emperor. In the 19th year of the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty, the Daojing edict was issued to Laojun Mountain and it was designated as "a famous mountain in the world". ¥100. (updated Sep 2023)

Zhongtian Gate

Golden Hall of Laojun Temple in Mount Laojun

• 3 Yangzigou (养子沟), 5 kilometers east of Luanchuan County, ☏ +86 379-66815888. 08:30-18:00. Yangzigou is a comprehensive tourist resort that integrates natural scenery, historical culture, and entertainment and leisure. Yangzigou is located 5 kilometers east of Luanchuan County. It is a scenic spot on the main peak of Mount Funiu, Laojun Mountain. The Yangzi Valley is named after the Tang Dynasty hero Fan Lihua who lived here and adopted his son, leaving behind many historical relics and legendary stories.
  There are not only natural landscapes such as waterfalls, streams, and strange stones here, but also ancient cave temples, folk festivals, and other cultural landscapes. There are also many tourist facilities and activities, such as rafting, rock climbing, camping, etc. ¥45. (updated Oct 2023)

Baoduzhai It is named after the mythical story of a shepherd boy who ate Ganoderma lucidum and held a calf in his arms and ascended to heaven and became an immortal.

• 4 Baoduzhai (抱犊寨), Huoshenmiao Village, Sanchuan Town, ☏ +86 379-66628666. 08:00—18:00. Baoduzhai Scenic Area is located in Sanchuan Town, Luanchuan County, 186 kilometers away from Luoyang City. It is a comprehensive tourist attraction that blends natural and cultural landscapes.
  The scenic area is mainly composed of four major viewing areas: Baodu Ancient Village, Wangniuling, Huoshen Temple, and Baolongwan Water Park.
  The remains of Baodu Village are well preserved, with merchants, shops, and embroidered houses distributed throughout it; Wangniuling is a natural ecological forest area with a forest coverage rate of over 99%. It is evergreen all year round and has a maximum indoor temperature of no more than 22 ℃ in summer. It is very suitable for avoiding heat and enjoying the cool, watching the sea of clouds and sunrise, etc; The Fire God Temple is a revolutionary education base for the Red Revolution, and now it still preserves firearms and combat documents used by the People's Liberation Army back then. These three major viewing areas are suitable for sightseeing, and water parks can take children to play parent-child games. ¥145. (updated Oct 2023)

Do

Festivals

• 1 Mid-Autumn Festival, Foot of Mount Laojun, ☏ +86 379-66838888. Chess mooncake activities are held in Laojun Mountain every Mid-Autumn Festival. These mooncakes are all shaped like chess pieces. Because mooncakes symbolize reunion, eating mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival has become a must-have custom throughout China. In Laojun Mountain, the unique chess mooncakes have attracted many tourists. Not only can you play chess, but you can also eat chess-shaped mooncakes. free. (updated Oct 2023)

• 2 New Year Folk Culture Festival (新春民俗文化节), ☏ +86 37966685666. This activity combines Luanchuan's existing tourism resources to carry out folk story tours, ethnic minority song and dance performances, fireworks performances and other activities. Here you can experience different folk cultures and novel stories. free. (updated Oct 2023)

• 3 Mount Laojun Temple Fair (老君山庙会), Laojun Mountain Visitor Center, ☏ +86 379-63838888. January every year. This temple fair comes from Laozi’s seclusion in Mount Laojun and the Taoist culture of Mount Laojun. Temple fairs' rise and long-lasting continuation are also inseparable from the historical origins of Laojunshan Taoist culture. Since ancient times, the Mount Laojun Temple Fair has been held in Shifangyuan at the foot of Mount Laojun. Therefore, the temple fair in ancient times was also called the "Shifangyuan Temple Fair". It was a place to receive monks and Taoists, and its role among the people was to pray for blessings and peace, the role of driving away evil and promoting good. The Mount Laojun Temple Fair is held here, where people worship, pray for blessings, fulfill wishes, set up a stage for singing, trade fairs, and other activities. Of course, there are also many outsiders who come here to worship the Buddha. They may offer a stick of incense to the Buddha and tell him their wishes. free. (updated Oct 2023)

Movie theaters

• 4 Chongdugou Oscar 4D Cinema (重渡沟奥斯卡四维影城), Chongdugou Village, Tantou Town, ☏ +86 379-66685886. Luanchuan Cinema. ¥30/person. (updated Oct 2023)
• 5 Oscar Junshan Cinema (奥斯卡君山电影院), Funiu South Road 2nd Floor, ☏ +86 37966666160. The transportation near Oscar Junshan Cinema is convenient and can be reached by multiple bus lines. There are a variety of hotel options in the surrounding area. ¥30/person. (updated Nov 2023)
• 6 17.5 Luanchuan Cinema (17.5影院栾川店), Changchun Road South Section 2nd Floor (Luanchuan Pedestrian Street), ☏ +86 37966818183. The cinema is in the most densely populated and commercial area in Luanchuan. The flow of people, logistics and wealth are concentrated here. Below the theater is a large supermarket and Dicos, and it is a few steps away from Times Square. There are frequent commercial activities in the surrounding area, and there is no competition from other cinemas with comparable strength to 17.5 Cinema, making it a wise choice for leisure and entertainment venues. ¥35/person. (updated Nov 2023)

Recreation

• 7 Yihe · Funiushanju Hot Spring (颐和·伏牛山居温泉), Kafang Village, ☏ +86 379-602111111, toll-free: +86 379-63033333. 17:00-22:00 21:30 Stop Entry. This is a health preserving hot spring pool with various functions such as aromatherapy baths and traditional Chinese medicine baths. Here, you can not only soak in hot springs, but also have sauna, sweat steaming, and spa treatments. However, it is worth reminding that during the off-season, hot springs are only half open, and people with heart disease, high blood pressure, alcoholism, physical discomfort, or pregnancy should not soak in the pool. ¥228. (updated Oct 2023)
• 8 Luoyang Funiushan Ski Park (洛阳伏牛山滑雪乐园), Shi Miao Zhen Shi Yang Lu Yang Shu Ping Cun, ☏ +86 379-66644888, toll-free: +86 379-66644666. Summer: 08:00-18:00, 16:30 last entry. winter: 08:30-17:30, 16:00 last entry. The skiing resort has beautiful scenery, surrounded by mountains, and is magnificent. The top of the slope has an altitude of 2100 meters and is a family level tourist destination that integrates outdoor skiing, indoor skiing, ice skating, mountain sightseeing, and leisure vacation. If you bring your family to ski, you can choose from three basic skiing trails, two intermediate skiing trails, and one advanced skiing trail. If you don't have a snowgear, you can choose to rent it. ¥158. (updated Oct 2023)
• 9 Mount Laojun Hanfu Experience Center (老君山汉服体验馆), No. 106, Museum Outdoor Plaza. 09:00-22:00. This is a great place to experience Hanfu. After paying, you can wear Hanfu all day long. The clothing styles here are very good. If you don't know how to put on makeup, there are professional makeup artists in the store who will put on ancient makeup for you. ¥200/person. (updated Oct 2023)
• 10 Suye Bailu Bay Starry Sky Campground (宿野百炉湾星空露营地), Bailugou, Bailu Village, Luanchuan Township, ☏ +86 379-66661688. 09:30-17:00. The campsite provides tent camping tools, barbecue tools and materials, etc. You don’t need to bring anything. If you are used to seeing various tourist attractions, you can come and lie down on the lawn of the campsite, look at the stars, and feel the fragrance of nature. ¥90/person. (updated Oct 2023)
• 11 a cup of tea (一盏清茶), Tsinghua Tianyue East Gate, ☏ +86 15136325153. 13:00-24:00. Although the name of the store is a cup of tea, it is actually a mahjong parlor. Mahjong is one of China’s national quintessences. Many Chinese people like to play mahjong in mahjong parlors. The prices in this store are very affordable. You can play for 4 hours for 60 yuan, and they will also provide a kind of tea. ¥12/hr. (updated Oct 2023)
• 12 celebrity footpath (名人足道), Room 101-301, Building 7, Shengshi Haoyuan, Modu Road, ☏ +86 379-66666619. 09:00-24:00. The store not only provides massage, but also provides services such as steaming, movies, and food. The waiters are very polite. They also provide ride-hailing services, so you don’t have to worry about not being able to get a ride at night. Food and drinks are free and you can eat unlimitedly. The masseurs are also very professional and will adjust the intensity according to each person's situation. ¥120/hr. (updated Oct 2023)

Buy

• 1 Luanchuan County Department Store (栾川百货大楼), No.1 Xinghua Middle Road, ☏ +86 379-66832963. The Luanchuan County Department Store was established on March 17, 1999, and is a very classic shopping venue in Luanchuan. Daily necessities, knitting, clothing, shoes and hats, clocks and watches, glasses, household appliances, arts and crafts, photography equipment, furniture, cultural goods, gold and silver jewelry, jewelry, jade, cosmetics and other products can be purchased. (updated Sep 2023)

• 2 Luanchuan Good Things (栾川好物大会), Mount Laojun Visitor Center, ☏ +86 379-66838888, laojunshan2000@126.com. Luanchuan basically holds the "Luanchuan Good Things" cultural, tourism, and creative competition at the Valley Concert every year. If you want to purchase the specialties of Luanchuan, going to the Luanchuan Good Things Competition is a good choice. Here, we gather products from various townships in Luanchuan that can reflect local characteristics. Tourists can freely visit and purchase "Luanchuan Good Things". For example, there are, traditional Chinese medicine, mountain products and other agricultural products unique to Luanchuan, as well as exquisite handicrafts (intangible cultural heritage) such as, Indigo, and sculpture. (updated Nov 2023)

• 3 Luanchuan local specialties, tourist souvenirs (栾川土特产，旅游纪念品), Danangoukou, Fangpi Road, ☏ +86 379-60109695. 08:00-24:00. There are many types of specialty products, all of which are quite unique. There are also many souvenirs worth taking home, such as candy figures, ink paintings, refrigerator magnets, etc. ¥40/person. (updated Nov 2023)

• 4 Time Square (时代广场), Xinghua West Rd, ☏ +86 379-68658888. 9:00-22:00. Times Square is the largest shopping mall in Luanchuan County. It is located in the central business district and mainly sells clothing. Most brand stores also have heavy discounts. Many traditional costumes can also be purchased here. (updated Nov 2023)

Eat

• 1 Love shrimp (恋虾), Jiulego, Funiunan Road, ☏ +86 13838442974, toll-free: +86 18695992320. 10:00-22:00. Restaurants mainly featuring shrimp are a must-have place for those who enjoy eating shrimp to check in. It is very close to Laojun Mountain and is suitable for replenishing physical strength before and after climbing. The environment is beautiful and clean, the dishes are cheap and there is a large quantity, and the service attitude is also good. ¥42. (updated Sep 2023)
• 2 Fu Ji Tavern (付记小酒馆), North Binhe, Luanchuan Bus Station, ☏ +86-15729097600. 14:00-2:00. Located by the river, you can dine by the roadside. The store is not large and mainly focuses on barbecue, as well as hot pot, which is very cost-effective. ¥90. (updated Sep 2023)
• 3 Laoluoyang Tofu Soup Luanchuan Main Store (老洛阳豆腐汤栾川总店), Junshan Yufu, Luozhuang Village, (opposite the administrative service hall), ☏ +86 15838588893. 6:00-13:30 17:00-21:00. There are three kinds of tofu soup: original, pickled Chinese cabbage and mushroom soup. If you like something lighter, you can eat the original flavor. Each bowl comes with a slice of cake. The meatballs are also very delicious, one yuan and five pieces. The price is cheap, the quantity is large, and the taste is good. Unfortunately, the food cannot be packaged. ¥12. (updated Oct 2023)
• 4 MT Grilled skewers (MT烤串), Rear row of Building D, Fenghuangtian Street, Binhe Avenue, ☏ +86 15838511756. 17：00-02:00. Traditional Chinese barbecue has a wide range of dishes to choose from, with affordable prices. The decoration style of the store is bar style, surrounded by trees outside, and the environment is very atmospheric. ¥36. (updated Oct 2023)

• Shanshui tofu (山水豆腐): The main raw material is the famous "Luanchuan tofu". The taste is delicate, smooth, and tender, with a soft and elastic texture, with the unique mellow aroma of Luanchuan tofu.

Anyone can easily learn how to make Cold Mixed Mgaric

• Cold mixed agaric (凉拌木耳): Cold mixed agaric is made from high-quality agaric from Luanchuan, soaked in cold water to remove impurities, and then mixed with garlic, onion shreds, coriander segments, and various seasonings. This dish tastes light, moderately sour and salty, and crispy and refreshing.

• Fried mushroom (炸香菇): Fried Mushroom is made by wrapping them in thick, fresh shiitake mushrooms and frying them in oil. They are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, giving them a meat like taste.
• Fried silkworm pupa (炸蚕蛹)：Fried silkworm pupa is a local specialty food in Luanchuan. The meat of silkworm pupa is delicious and has high nutritional value. Although it is not acceptable for many people, if you muster the courage to taste it, you will open up a new world.
• Potsticker tofu (锅贴豆腐): Potsticker tofu is made by replacing the raw materials of Potsticker with chicken breast and tofu. Most people who like Potsticker also like Potsticker tofu. The fried Potsticker tofu is burnt outside and tender inside. It tastes delicious with pepper.
• Roasted hericium erinaceus (烧猴头菇): Luanchuan is one of the producing areas of high-quality hericium erinaceus. Due to the addition of thicken powder, this dish has a smooth taste and rich nutrition.
• 5 Luanchuan eight bowls (栾川八大碗), Luanchuan County Junshan West Road Wendu, ☏ +86 37966708818. Very friendly for seniors as every dish is soft. Recommend the braised pork. There is not much fat in the meat. There are side dishes such as fungus and carrots. It is not as sweet as ordinary braised pork. There is also stone-ground tofu, which is a must-order for every table. The tofu has a strong flavor and is sprinkled with a little chives, which makes it a little spicy. The environment is relatively good in a small county like Luanchuan, and it's very cool in the summer when the air conditioner is on. If you go late, you can only sit outside the door, but fortunately, Luanchuan is closer to the mountain and it is cooler, so the overall environment is not bad. ¥50/person. (updated Oct 2023)
• 6 U·Follie (优芙莉), Building A, Fenghuangtian Street, ☏ +86 379-66552888. Not only Western-style desserts but also traditional Chinese old-fashioned pastries are available here. It is one of the few dessert shops in Luanchuan that combines Chinese and Western styles. The prices are also very cheap and you can taste many different desserts for a small amount of money. ¥14/person. (updated Nov 2023)

Drink

• Haibi (海碧). Luoyang specialty beverage, a decades old local brand, also has orange and peach flavors.You can buy it at local restaurants. ¥2. (updated Sep 2023)
• 1 Thirsty (口渴), No. 4, intersection of Junshan Road and Funiu Road, ☏ +86 17637942870. Thirsty is a relatively professional beverage shop in Luanchuan. One of the cocktails is called Chaohua Xishi, which has a light violet floral aroma. The low-alcohol wine tastes like milk tea, but remember to remind the boss not to add too much sugar. ¥25/person. (updated Oct 2023)
• 2 Xiaofang Tea Sales Store (小芳茶卖部), 2nd Floor, Funiu South Road, ☏ +86 17538577198. 10:00-22:00. The milk tea is a bit too sweet, but it has a lot of ingredients and is not expensive. The packaging is also very nice, and an environmentally friendly bag is provided. ¥10/person. (updated Oct 2023)
• 3 Free Man Milk Tea (自由人奶茶), North of Changchun Road Pedestrian Street Snack City, ☏ +86 18137723659. 10:30~21:30. The taste of milk tea is very strong, and drinking a cup of hot milk tea in winter will be very comfortable. But compared to milk tea, I recommend fruit tea because the fruit is very fresh and sweet. ¥6/person. (updated Oct 2023)
• 4 Happy Sweet Potatoes (快乐番薯), Building E, Fenghuangtian Street, ☏ +86 13373785385. 10:00-22:00. The store not only has delicious milk tea, but also roasted sweet potatoes. Just like the name of the store, drinking Happy Sweet Potato milk tea seems to make you happy. ¥8.5/person. (updated Nov 2023)
• 5 Slow Time Drink Cabin (慢时光饮品小屋), About 30 meters southwest of Lanting Yajun, Luanzhou Avenue, ☏ +86 15139925066. This is a beverage shop often visited by locals, mainly selling drinks such as freshly ground coffee and juice. There are many comfortable seats in the store, so you can sit in the store and slowly enjoy the street view. ¥24/person. (updated Nov 2023)

Sleep

Foreign tourists are restricted from staying in official hotels. You can stay in these hotels with a tour group, and the price is much lower than the official price. Hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and Western-style tourist hotels are almost universally open to foreign guests. The price of each hotel varies greatly, from the cheapest hotel of ¥50 to the high-end hotel of more than ¥1000. You can also book through AirBnb for cheaper prices.

Budget

• 1 Junshan Hotel (君山酒店), 3 Junshan East Road, ☏ +86 379 66810988. The Luanchuan Junshan Hotel is located in the ancient and beautiful Luanchuan, adjacent to the main peak of the 800 mile Funiu Mountain in the south and the Yihe River in the north. It is a comprehensive tourist hotel that integrates catering, accommodation, business meetings, entertainment and health care, sauna, beauty salons, and dance halls. ¥150 per capita. (updated Sep 2023)
• 2 Magnolia Hotel (白玉兰酒店), Intersection of Xinghua Middle Road and Changchun Road, ☏ +86 379 66665777. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. The hotel room is very clean, and the bathroom is separated from dry and wet areas. The room doesn't have the special smell of a hotel, and the air conditioning works well. There is a free parking lot, and you can do your own free laundry and ironing. There are not many hotels with this service. ¥206/person. (updated Nov 2023)
• 3 Guohua Hotel (国华大酒店), Northwest corner of the intersection of Junshan East Road and Ankang Road, ☏ +86 37966876008. The hotel is 1.5 kilometers away from Laojun Mountain, and the surrounding supermarkets and food are very convenient. The house is well decorated, clean and tidy, and the bathroom and bath are separated from wet and dry. The room is large, with a sofa seating area and a bedroom area. The design is more user-friendly. ¥198/person. (updated Nov 2023)

• 4 Hua Man Shu Inn (花满墅客栈), No. 58, Group 3, Fangcun (near Laojunshan Ticket Center), ☏ +86 15516551855, toll-free: +86 379-66789585. Check-in: After 14:00, check-out: Before 12：00. The hotel is located 800 meters east of the ticket center of Laojun Mountain. It takes about 5 minutes from the hotel to reach Laojun Mountain. There are also famous scenic spots near the hotel, such as Jiguan Cave, Longyu Bay, Funiu Mountain Ski Resort, Baodu Village, Tianhe Grand Canyon, etc. It is very convenient and suitable for visitors to live in, but it is worth noting that the hotel only receives tourists from Chinese Mainland to live in. ¥112. (updated Oct 2023)
• 5 Chongdugou Waterview Hotel (重渡沟水景大酒店), Luanchuan Chongdugou Scenic Area, ☏ +86 37962988888. The hotel is located near Swan Lake, the best place to watch swans. There is a parking lot with a beautiful environment, the breakfast is very rich, and the front desk service attitude is also very good. The disadvantage is that it is a bit far from the city center, but if you like a quiet environment, I highly recommend this hotel. ¥244/person. (updated Nov 2023)

Mid-range

• 6 Longyu International Resort Hotel (龙宇国际度假酒店), Intersection of Modu Road and Binhe Road, ☏ +86 37968656666. The hotel has a good environment. Except for the outdated facilities, everything else is pretty good. Green plants can be seen everywhere, and you can feel the breath of spring even in the cold winter. There are plenty of things to eat around, and the breakfast is very rich; it's very close to the visitor center and convenient. There are hotel shuttles within the county area. ¥322/person. (updated Nov 2023)
• 7 Muxian Hotel (慕闲民宿), No. 341, Dingshishan Road, Guanzhen, ☏ +86 15896544010. This hotel is a traditional Chinese family hotel. It is located at the foot of Mount Laojun. After dinner, you can go up to the roof and look at Laojun Mountain in the distance. At night, you can also see the brilliantly lit Golden Dome of Laojun Mountain. ¥538/person. (updated Nov 2023)
• 8 Yishuiwan Hotel (伊水湾大酒店), Yishui Road, ☏ +86 37960638000. The external environment of the hotel is very good and quiet. The waiters at the entrance of the hotel will take the initiative to help with luggage, and the waiters at the front desk are also very kind. They will carefully hand over hot water when they first enter the hotel, and prepare brown sugar ginger tea in the room to ward off the cold. ¥378/person. (updated Nov 2023)

• 9 Luanchuan Laojun Mountain View Room Photography Theme Hotel (栾川老君山景室摄影主题酒店), Mount Laojun Zhongtianmen Square, ☏ +86 13698891590. The hotel has a very good location, right at the foot of Zhongtian Gate. The boss is enthusiastic and the service is very good. He will go down the mountain to the ropeway entrance to help with luggage. He will also thoughtfully give postcards of Mount Laojun to passengers, including sunrise, sea of clouds and other classic photos. It is considered a very good hotel in a scenic area. ¥538/person. (updated Nov 2023)

Splurge

• 10 Holiday Inn Express Luanchuan (栾川智选假日酒店), Changchun Road, Luanzhou Town, ☏ +86 379 66618888. The hotel is not only not far from the expressway, but also very close to the bustling Tianjie Street in Luanchuan and the entrance to Laojun Mountain. Not to mention there is a snack street just three to four hundred meters away. And the accommodation environment cannot be said to be luxurious, but it can definitely be described as warm, and the price-performance ratio is very high. A slight drawback is that although the breakfast variety is up to standard, the quality is a bit average. ¥641/person. (updated Nov 2023)
• 11 Summer Palace Hotel (栾川夏宫酒店), 550 meters west of the Luoluan Expressway entrance and north of the road, ☏ +86 379 68657777. Staying at the Summer Palace Hotel is very close to Baiyun Mountain and Mount Laojun. The hotel is very cost-effective. The breakfast buffet has a variety of varieties and is delicious. Bread, milk and water are also provided every day. You can also play billiards, table tennis and swim for free, and the service is warm and thoughtful and responsive. There is a small lake and pavilion in the middle of the hotel where children can play. The waiter will also remind you about the weather that day and remember to bring an umbrella. ¥698/person. (updated Nov 2023)

• 12 Luanchuan Yihe Funiu Shanju Hot Spring Resort Hotel (栾川颐和伏牛山居温泉度假酒店), Kafang Village, Miaozi Town, ☏ +86 37960211111. The hotel is built in a scenic spot, with fresh air and beautiful scenery. Super suitable for taking parents and children for a leisure vacation. There is also an academy in the hotel, where you can sip tea and take a stroll, watch the waterfalls in the mountains, walk on the plank road around the lake, and enjoy the fragrance of the bamboo forest. ¥1289~¥10312. (updated Nov 2023)

Stay healthy

Luanchuan County People's Hospital is located at the foot of Longquan Mountain in the north of Funiu Mountains, western Henan Province. It has a development history of over 50 years and is a modern comprehensive hospital that integrates medical treatment, teaching, scientific research, prevention, and health care.

Luanchuan County Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital was founded in 1986 and is now located on Xingfu Middle Road in the county seat. After 30 years of development, it has become a national second class A traditional Chinese medicine hospital with dense technical talents, complete service functions, complete clinical disciplines, and advanced equipment that integrates medical treatment, , preventive health care, teaching, and scientific research and development of traditional Chinese medicine.

Stay safe

The safety of mountain roads in Luanchuan needs to be treated with caution. Although the mountain road is built spacious and flat, after all, it is built around the mountain, winding and unique. Driving in rainy and foggy weather requires special attention, such as turning on anti fog lights and low beam headlights, slowing down, maintaining a sufficient safe distance, and being prepared to avoid parking.

When driving on mountainous roads, one should be cautious, slow down, pay attention to the distance traveled, avoid being close to the right when passing, and choose a wide uphill section when overtaking. In addition, when hiking, for safety reasons, suitable shoes such as hiking shoes, cloth shoes, sneakers, etc. should be worn to avoid slipping.

Connect

The address of the Transportation Bureau of Luanchuan County is located on Junshan East Road in the jurisdiction of Luoyang City. Tel: +86 379-6822153. Website: 114.mingluji.com

Emergency numbers: 110 - Police, 119 - Fire, 120 - First aid, 122 - Traffic accidents.

Relevant numbers: Luanchuan County Public Security Bureau: +86 379-6824114, Luanchuan Bus Station: +86 379-66822614, Luanchuan County Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau: +86 379-66812344

Go next

It only takes 2 hours to take a bus from Luoyang, and 3 hours to take a bus from Zhengzhou. It takes about 3 hours to travel by high-speed rail from Beijing to Luanchuan, while it only takes 4 hours to depart from Shanghai. It is still possible to visit one of the scenic spots in or within a day from Shanghai or Beijing.