Yongjing County Travel
Yongjing County, Gansu Province — the Pearl of the Yellow River, a cultural treasure. Visit the millennium-old Bingling Temple Grotto art, admire the Liujiaxia high gorge calm lake, and tour Taiji Island wetland ecology. The 2-day 1-night itinerary combines the beauty of culture and nature.
2-Day 1-Night Cultural and Natural Tour of Yongjing County
Explore millennium-old grotto art, admire the calm lake of the Yellow River high gorge, and visit the wetland ecological island
Arrive in Yongjing County and visit Bingling Temple Grottoes. In the afternoon, tour Liujiaxia Reservoir.
- Liujiaxia Hotel
- Yongjing Guest House
- Reservoir View Homestay
- Yellow River Carp
- Hand Grabbed Lamb
- Sanpaotai (Three Infusions Tea)
- Photography is prohibited inside the grottoes
- Pay attention to safety when visiting the reservoir
- Respect Buddhist culture
In the morning, visit Taiji Island Wetland Park. In the afternoon, free time for shopping local specialties and end the trip.
- About 15 km from county seat to Taiji Island
- Recommended to go by chartered car or boat
- Bingling Temple Grottoes: ¥70
- Liujiaxia Cruise: ¥80
- Taiji Island: ¥30
- Grotto art appreciation
- Yellow River cruise sightseeing
- Wetland bird watching and photography
Must-Try Foods in Yongjing County
Yellow River Carp
A specialty of Yongjing, using Yellow River carp from Liujiaxia Reservoir, with tender meat, can be cooked in various ways such as steamed, braised, etc.
Hand Grabbed Lamb
A traditional food of Linxia, using high-quality lamb, cooked with traditional Hui ethnic methods, original flavor, fragrant.
Sanpaotai (Three Infusions Tea)
A characteristic tea drink of Linxia, brewed with rock sugar, longan, red dates and other ingredients with tea leaves, sweet and delicious, a healthy product.
- Spring (April-May): Pleasant climate
- Autumn (September-October): Most beautiful scenery
- Summer (June-August): Summer resort
- Yellow River Carp
- Hand Grabbed Lamb
- Sanpaotai Tea
- Niangpi (Steamed Flour Sheet)
- Tickets: About ¥180
- Accommodation: ¥120-200 per night
- Catering: ¥50-80 per day
- Experience projects: About ¥60
- Total: ¥500-800
- What is the historical value of Bingling Temple Grottoes? → World Cultural Heritage, a treasure of Buddhist art
- What is the best way to visit Liujiaxia Reservoir? → Take a cruise to enjoy the canyon scenery
- Origin of the name Taiji Island? → Named for its terrain resembling a Tai Chi pattern
- What are the characteristic souvenirs of Yongjing? → Yellow River strange stones, Bingling Temple cultural and creative products, Sanpaotai tea bags