Lingtai County Travel
Lingtai County, Pingliang, Gansu Province – the birthplace of Traditional Chinese Medicine culture and a renowned ecological tourism destination. Explore the Ancient Lingtai to trace roots and ancestry, pay homage to the medical sage Huangfumi, and tour Jingshan to appreciate natural scenery. This 2-Day 1-Night itinerary blends historical culture with ecological landscapes.
2-Day 1-Night Cultural & Ecological Tour of Lingtai County
Explore the hometown of Zhou culture, pay homage to the medical sage Huangfumi, discover the natural scenery of Jingshan, and taste Lingtai's delicacies
Arrive in Lingtai and visit the Ancient Lingtai Ruins. Pay homage to Huangfumi Cultural Park in the afternoon.
- Lingtai Hotel
- Huangfumi Grand Hotel
- County Business Hotels
- Lingtai Minced Noodle Soup (Saozi Noodles)
- Mutton Soaked Pancakes
- Yellow Rice Wine
- Climbing is prohibited in the ruins area
- Maintain silence in the cultural park
- Respect TCM culture
Tour Jingshan Forest Park in the morning to enjoy natural scenery. Free time in the afternoon to buy special souvenirs and end the pleasant trip to Lingtai.
- About 15 km from county seat to Jingshan
- Recommended to go by chartered car or self-driving
- Ancient Lingtai: ¥40
- Huangfumi Cultural Park: ¥30
- Jingshan Forest Park: ¥20
- TCM Culture Experience
- Forest Hiking
- Traditional Handicraft Making
Must-Try Foods in Lingtai County
Lingtai Minced Noodle Soup (Saozi Noodles)
Lingtai's characteristic noodle dish with chewy noodles, delicious minced meat sauce and rich soup, it is the most representative traditional food of the region.
Mutton Soaked Pancakes
Made with high-quality local mutton and handmade pancakes, the soup is fresh and the meat is tender, making it an excellent winter warmer in Lingtai.
Yellow Rice Wine
A traditional fermented wine in Lingtai, brewed from yellow rice with an orange-yellow color and mellow taste, it is a must-have drink for receiving guests locally.
- Spring (Apr-May): Mild climate
- Autumn (Sep-Oct): Clear and crisp weather
- Summer (Jun-Aug): Summer resort
- Lingtai Minced Noodle Soup
- Mutton Soaked Pancakes
- Yellow Rice Wine
- Jingning Roast Chicken
- Tickets: About ¥90
- Accommodation: ¥100-180/night
- Catering: ¥40-70/day
- Experience Projects: About ¥50
- Total: ¥450-700
- How old is Ancient Lingtai? → Western Zhou Dynasty site, over 3000 years old
- What is Huangfumi's contribution? → Originator of TCM acupuncture, author of "Huangdi Neijing Zhenjiu Jia Yi Jing"
- What is special about Jingshan Forest Park? → High forest coverage, a natural oxygen bar
- What are Lingtai's special souvenirs? → Acupuncture-related souvenirs, yellow rice wine, Chinese medicinal materials