Jingyuan County Travel
Jingyuan County, Baiyin City, Gansu Province — a pearl on the upper reaches of the Yellow River, integrating Buddhist culture and Yellow River wonders. This 2-day 1-night cultural tour includes visiting ancient temples, climbing mountains for sightseeing, and exploring geological wonders.
2-Day 1-Night Yellow River Culture Tour in Jingyuan County
Visit the millennium-old temple, climb Wulan Holy Mountain, and admire the wonders of the Yellow River
Arrive in Jingyuan County, visit the millennium-old Faquan Temple to experience Buddhist culture. In the afternoon, climb Wulan Mountain to overlook the magnificent scenery of the Yellow River. Check in to a local hotel in the evening.
- Jingyuan Hotel
- Homestays near Faquan Temple
- Business Hotels in the County Town
- Yellow River Carp
- Jingyuan Lamb
- Wild Mushrooms
- Keep quiet inside the temple
- Mountain climbing takes 1-2 hours
- Pay attention to sun protection
Spend the whole day visiting the Yellow River Stone Forest Geopark, admire the unique landform landscapes, take a sheepskin raft to drift on the Yellow River, and experience the extraordinary craftsmanship of nature.
- About 1 hour's drive from county town to Stone Forest
- Chartered car or self-driving is recommended
- Sightseeing cars available in the scenic area
- Faquan Temple: ¥30
- Wulan Mountain: Free
- Yellow River Stone Forest: ¥60
- Hiking in the Stone Forest takes 3-4 hours
- Pay attention to safety during rafting
- Local specialties can be purchased
Must-Try Foods in Jingyuan County
Yellow River Carp
A specialty food of Jingyuan, using wild carp from the Yellow River with tender meat, which can be cooked in various ways such as braised and steamed, with a delicious taste.
Jingyuan Lamb
Using high-quality local Tan sheep with tender meat and no muttony smell, it can be made into various dishes such as hand-grasped lamb and braised lamb in yellow sauce.
Wild Mushrooms
Various wild mushrooms endemic to the mountainous areas of Jingyuan, with delicious taste and rich nutrition, are local specialty mountain delicacies.
- May-October: Pleasant climate
- July-August: Summer resort
- September-October: Clear autumn weather
- Yellow River Carp
- Jingyuan Lamb
- Wild Mushrooms
- Handmade Noodles
- Farmhouse Free-range Chicken
- Tickets: About ¥90
- Accommodation: ¥150-300 per night
- Catering: ¥50-80 per day
- Transportation: About ¥100
- Total: ¥500-700
- Must-visit attractions in Jingyuan County? → Faquan Temple, Yellow River Stone Forest
- Best season to visit Yellow River Stone Forest? → May-October
- What are the features of Faquan Temple? → Millennium-old temple, precious murals
- Any special souvenirs? → Yellow River strange stones, mountain dried goods