Guoyang County Tourism, Bozhou City, Anhui Province

Guoyang County, Bozhou City, Anhui Province — the hometown of Laozi and the birthplace of the Tao Te Ching, known as the "Hometown of Laozi, the Source of Taoism Under Heaven". It integrates Taoist culture, ancient town customs and red history, featuring scenic spots such as Tianjing Palace, Laozi Cultural Park and Xinxing Ancient Town. Experience the charm of Taoist culture and ancient town customs in one day.

2107
square kilometers of regional area
1.3 million+
permanent resident population
2000+
years of Taoist cultural history
10+
characteristic cultural and tourism attractions
Tianjing Palace Scenery in Guoyang County
Tianjing Palace - Taoist Cultural Landmark of Guoyang County
The core scenic area of Laozi's hometown, first built in the Eastern Han Dynasty, is a complex of temples commemorating Laozi, the founder of Taoism. It preserves buildings such as Laojun Hall and Sanqing Hall, with a strong incense atmosphere, and is an important place for the study of Taoist culture.

One-Day Taoist Culture Tour in Guoyang County

Hometown of Laozi, sacred land of Taoism, ancient town customs, red memory

Tour Duration
1 Day
Main Destinations
Tianjing Palace, Laozi Cultural Park, Xinxing Ancient Town, Red Huishan, Daoyuan National Wetland Park
Suitable for
Taoist culture enthusiasts, historical and cultural seekers, ancient town custom experiencers, red tourism learners
Per Capita Budget
¥60-¥180
All Day
Guoyang Taoist Culture and Ancient Town Custom Tour
Tianjing Palace · Laozi Cultural Park · Xinxing Ancient Town · Red Huishan
Tour Highlights

Visit Tianjing Palace in the morning to experience Laozi's Taoist culture and explore Laozi Cultural Park to understand Taoist thought; visit Xinxing Ancient Town in the afternoon to experience traditional customs and cherish the revolutionary history of Red Huishan; stroll through Daoyuan National Wetland Park in the evening to enjoy ecological beauty.

Attraction Arrangement
Tianjing Palace
The core scenic area of Laozi's hometown, first built in the Eastern Han Dynasty, is a complex of temples commemorating Laozi, the founder of Taoism. It preserves grand-scale buildings such as Laojun Hall, Sanqing Hall and Lingguan Hall, with a strong incense atmosphere, and is an important place to study Taoist culture and Laozi's life.
Laozi Cultural Park
A cultural park themed on Laozi culture and Taoist thought, equipped with facilities such as Laozi statue, Tao Te Ching stone forest and Taoist culture exhibition hall. It comprehensively displays Laozi's life story and Taoist philosophical thought, serving as an important window to understand Taoist culture.
Xinxing Ancient Town
A traditional ancient town with a history of thousands of years, preserving ancient streets and lanes, traditional dwellings and commercial buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The streets are lined with shops, retaining a strong ancient charm, and it is an important place to experience Guoyang's traditional customs and civic culture.
Red Huishan
An important revolutionary memorial site in Guoyang County, built to commemorate the revolutionary martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the Liberation War. It has facilities such as a revolutionary martyr monument and a memorial hall, and is an important place for red education and cherishing the memory of martyrs.
Practical Information
Transportation Guide
  • County buses reach Laozi Cultural Park
  • Self-driving or chartered car is recommended to Tianjing Palace and Xinxing Ancient Town
  • Guoyang Bus Station has buses to various towns and townships
  • Walking is available inside the scenic spots
Ticket Information
  • Tianjing Palace: Free
  • Laozi Cultural Park: Free
  • Xinxing Ancient Town: Free
  • Red Huishan: Free
  • Daoyuan National Wetland Park: Free
Food Recommendations
  • Guoyang Dry Noodles
  • Yimen Moss Stem
  • Gaogong Sweet and Sour Garlic
  • Guoyang Mutton Soup
  • Xinxing Smoked Beef

Must-Try Foods in Guoyang County

Guoyang Dry Noodles

Guoyang's characteristic noodle dish with chewy noodles, served with specially made sauce, chili oil and mashed garlic. It tastes spicy and delicious, being the most representative food of the local area and deeply loved by the local people.

Yimen Moss Stem

A specialty vegetable of Guoyang, produced in Yimen Town. It has green color, crisp and tender taste, and rich nutrition. It can be eaten cold, stir-fried or in soup, being a local characteristic agricultural product.

Gaogong Sweet and Sour Garlic

A traditional specialty of Gaogong Town, made by pickling high-quality garlic with sugar, vinegar and other raw materials. It is sweet and sour, has the effect of stimulating appetite and aiding digestion, and is a local characteristic side dish.

Xinxing Smoked Beef

A characteristic food of Xinxing Town, made of high-quality yellow beef with various spices through pickling, smoking and other processes. It has firm meat quality and unique flavor, being a famous smoked food in the local area.

Guoyang County Travel Tips
Best Travel Time
  • March-May: Warm spring with blooming flowers, suitable for cultural visits
  • September-November: Clear autumn weather, ideal for ancient town tours
  • Rich activities during Laozi's Birthday (15th day of the second lunar month)
  • Avoid the hot and rainy summer season
Must-Experience Activities
  • Pay homage to Laozi at Tianjing Palace and experience Taoist culture
  • Learn about Tao Te Ching thought at Laozi Cultural Park
  • Stroll through Xinxing Ancient Town and experience traditional customs
  • Cherish the memory of revolutionary martyrs at Red Huishan
  • Taste local specialties such as Guoyang Dry Noodles
Budget Reference
  • Tickets: Free
  • Catering: ¥30-70
  • Transportation: ¥20-50
  • Shopping: ¥30-100
  • Total: ¥60-180
Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the historical significance of Tianjing Palace? → The core scenic area of Laozi's hometown, a temple commemorating Laozi, the founder of Taoism
  • What does Laozi Cultural Park mainly display? → Laozi's life story and Taoist philosophical thought
  • What are the characteristics of Xinxing Ancient Town? → A millennium-old town preserving ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties
  • What local specialties can be brought from Guoyang? → Yimen Moss Stem, Gaogong Sweet and Sour Garlic, Xinxing Smoked Beef

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