Zhenyuan County Travel
Zhenyuan County, Qingyang, Gansu - a key cultural town in Longdong and a hometown of grotto art. Visit the North Grotto Temple to admire millennium-old statues, climb Qianfu Mountain to enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Loess Plateau, and learn paper-cutting skills to inherit intangible cultural heritage. The 2-day & 1-night itinerary combines historical relics and folk custom experiences.
Zhenyuan 2-Day & 1-Night Cultural Exploration Tour
Explore grotto art, climb the famous mountain in Longdong, experience paper-cutting intangible cultural heritage, and taste Zhenyuan's delicious food
Arrive in Zhenyuan and visit the North Grotto Temple. In the afternoon, climb Qianfu Mountain to overlook the magnificent scenery of the Loess Plateau.
- Zhenyuan Hotel
- Qianfu Mountain Homestay
- County Business Hotel
- Zhenyuan Lamb Soup
- Longdong Fried Cakes
- Buckwheat Noodle Bowl Jelly
- Touching the statues in the grottoes is prohibited
- Bring enough drinking water for mountain climbing
- Temperature difference in mountainous areas is large, bring a coat
Visit the Paper-cutting Inheritance Institute in the morning to experience intangible cultural heritage production. In the afternoon, free time to buy special souvenirs and end the pleasant trip to Zhenyuan.
- About 20 kilometers from the county seat to North Grotto Temple
- It is recommended to charter a car or take a tourist special line
- Paper-cutting DIY
- Folk Custom Performances
- Learning to sing Longdong Folk Songs
- North Grotto Temple: ¥60
- Qianfu Mountain: ¥30
- Paper-cutting Experience: ¥40
Must-Try Foods in Zhenyuan County
Zhenyuan Lamb Soup
Made with high-quality local lamb and special steamed buns, the soup is fresh, the meat is tender, and the buns are chewy. It is the most representative traditional food in Zhenyuan.
Longdong Fried Cakes
Fried with fermented yellow rice flour, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, sweet but not greasy. It is a traditional festival food in Zhenyuan.
Buckwheat Noodle Bowl Jelly
A special coarse grain food in Zhenyuan. Buckwheat noodles are steamed and cut into strips, served with sour and spicy seasonings, with a smooth taste, healthy and nutritious.
- Spring (April-May): Mountain flowers in full bloom
- Autumn (September-October): Pleasant climate
- Avoid rainy season (July-August) as some roads are slippery
- Zhenyuan Lamb Soup
- Longdong Fried Cakes
- Buckwheat Noodle Bowl Jelly
- Yellow Wine Fermented Glutinous Rice
- Tickets: About ¥130
- Accommodation: ¥110-200 per night
- Catering: ¥40-70 per day
- Experience Projects: About ¥60
- Total: ¥480-720
- What is the most famous scenic spot in Zhenyuan? → North Grotto Temple
- Do I need to make an appointment for paper-cutting experience? → Groups need to make an appointment in advance
- Origin of the name Qianfu Mountain? → It is said to be a place where hermits practiced in seclusion
- What are the special souvenirs in Zhenyuan? → Paper-cutting works, sachets, yellow wine