Jiyuan City Travel

Jiyuan City, Henan Province – Hometown of Yugong and Pearl of the Yellow River, integrating the grandeur of Wangwushan, the charm of Wulongkou, and the magnificence of Xiaolangdi. A 3-day 2-night in-depth tour decodes the spirit of Yugong and appreciates the unique charm of the integration of landscapes and humanities.

3000+

Years of Cultural History in Wangwushan

National Key Cultural Relic Protection Units

10+

Core Scenic Spots

12+

Special Local Foods

Wangwushan - The No.1 Cave Heaven Under Heaven

One of the nine famous mountains in ancient China, renowned worldwide for the story of Yugong Moving Mountains. It is the first of the ten great cave heavens of Taoism, known as "the No.1 Cave Heaven Under Heaven"

3-Day 2-Night Landscape Exploration Tour of Jiyuan City

Climb Wangwushan to understand Yugong's spirit, explore Wulongkou to play with Taihang macaques, watch Xiaolangdi to admire the wonders of the Yellow River, visit Jidu Temple to trace historical context, and experience the soul of landscapes and humanities in northwest Henan

                    
Trip Duration
3 Days 2 Nights

                    
Main Destinations
Wangwushan, Wulongkou, Xiaolangdi, Jidu Temple, Yantai Palace

                    
Suitable For
Culture Lovers, Family Travelers, Outdoor Enthusiasts, Nature Explorers

                    
Per Capita Budget
¥500-¥900

Cave Heaven Exploration

Wangwushan Scenic Area · Yantai Palace · Yugong Moving Mountains Sculpture Group

Trip Highlights

Explore Wangwushan all day, climb to Tiantan Peak to overlook the sea of clouds, visit Yantai Palace to experience Taoist culture, visit Yugong Moving Mountains Sculpture Group to understand the perseverance spirit, and enjoy the mountain sunset in the evening.

Attraction Arrangement

Wangwushan Scenic Area

National AAAA-level scenic area, the first of the ten great cave heavens of Taoism, famous for its "grandeur, wonder, danger and beauty". The main peak Tiantan Peak is 1715 meters above sea level, where Xuanyuan Yellow Emperor, the ancestor of the Chinese nation, held altars to worship heaven.

Yantai Palace

The core building of Wangwushan, a Taoist sacred place in the Tang Dynasty. The existing main buildings were rebuilt in the Ming Dynasty. The palace has a thousand-year-old ginkgo tree and the largest glazed Jade Emperor Pavilion in the Ming Dynasty in China, known as "a wonderful work of ancient architecture in the Central Plains".

Yugong Moving Mountains Sculpture Group

A large-scale sculpture group themed on the legend of Yugong Moving Mountains, vividly showing the scene of Yugong leading his descendants to dig mountains endlessly, and is an important cultural carrier for inheriting the spirit of Yugong.

Practical Information

Accommodation Recommendations

Wangwushan Homestay Cluster
Farmhouses around the scenic area
Business hotels in Jiyuan urban area

Food Recommendations

Jiyuan Soil Bun (Tumo)
Egg No-Flip (Jidan Bufan)
Wangwushan Native Honey
Wild Vegetable Mixed Noodles

Travel Tips

Scenic area cable car: ¥70 one-way, ¥120 round trip
Best time to watch the sunrise at Tiantan Peak: 5:30-6:30
It is recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes as there are many mountain roads

Fun Tour with Smart Monkeys

Wulongkou Scenic Area · Taihang Macaque Garden · Hot Spring Resort

Trip Highlights

Visit Wulongkou in the morning to interact closely with Taihang macaques and watch macaque performances, experience mountain rafting in the afternoon, and go to the hot spring resort to relax in the evening.

Attraction Arrangement

Wulongkou Scenic Area

National AAAA-level scenic area, featuring macaque viewing and hot spring recuperation. There are more than 3,000 Taihang macaques in the area, making it the largest macaque nature reserve in northern China.

Taihang Macaque Garden

The core attraction of Wulongkou, a macaque protection and scientific research base. You can watch macaques' natural behaviors such as feeding and climbing, as well as wonderful performances like macaques riding bicycles and doing arithmetic.

Wulongkou Hot Spring Resort

A resort built relying on local high-quality hot spring resources. The hot spring water temperature reaches 53℃, rich in various minerals, with high medical and health care value.

Practical Information

Transportation Guide

Take Bus No.5 from urban area directly to Wulongkou Scenic Area
Sightseeing bus in scenic area: ¥20 per person
Hot spring resort is 3km from the scenic area, accessible on foot

Ticket Information

Wulongkou Scenic Area: ¥60
Macaque Performance: ¥20
Hot Spring Ticket: ¥128 per person (including swimsuit)

Travel Tips

Use special food provided by the scenic area to feed macaques (¥10 per serving)
Do not stare at macaques' eyes or tease them
Rafting project is open in summer, prepare a change of clothes

Yellow River Scenery Viewing

Yellow River Xiaolangdi Scenic Area · Jidu Temple · Return Trip

Trip Highlights

Admire the wonders of the Xiaolangdi Water Conservancy Project in the morning, feel the grandeur of "the Yellow River water coming from the sky", visit Jidu Temple to trace water god culture in the afternoon, and purchase Jiyuan specialties to return in the evening.

Attraction Arrangement

Yellow River Xiaolangdi Scenic Area

National water conservancy scenic area, a large-scale water conservancy project integrating flood control, sediment reduction, power generation and tourism. The water and sediment regulation scene during the flood season every year is spectacular.

Jidu Temple

A national key cultural relic protection unit, the largest and most well-preserved ancient temple for worshipping water gods existing in China. It was first built in the Sui Dynasty, and most of the existing buildings were built in the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Jiyuan Museum

A comprehensive museum with a collection of more than 8,000 cultural relics, systematically displaying the historical and cultural development of Jiyuan from the Neolithic Age to the Ming and Qing dynasties, with a focus on Yangshao culture and Taoist culture exhibits.

Practical Information

Experience Projects

Xiaolangdi Cruise Tour (¥50 per person)
Jidu Temple Ancient Building Explanation (¥30 per time)
Museum VR Interactive Experience
Jiyuan Specialty Making Experience (Soil Bun, Tiantan Inkstone)

Specialty Recommendations

Jiyuan Soil Bun (National Geographical Indication Product)
Wangwushan Dendrobium Officinale
Tiantan Inkstone
Yellow River Carp Gift Box

Return Trip Guide

Xiaolangdi is about 40km from urban area, about 1 hour by car
Jiyuan Station has trains to Zhengzhou and Luoyang
Urban specialty markets are concentrated in Xuanhua Street Pedestrian Street

Must-Try Foods in Jiyuan City

Jiyuan Soil Bun (Tumo)

The iconic food of Jiyuan, made from flour mixed with eggs, sesame and other ingredients, stir-fried through special craftsmanship, with a crispy taste. It is said to be a portable dry food invented by Yugong's descendants, known as "Yugong's Dry Food".

Egg No-Flip (Jidan Bufan)

A special snack in Jiyuan, named because it does not need to be flipped during the production process. Made from millet flour and eggs, served with secret sauce, it has a soft and delicious taste and is a must-have for local breakfast.

Jiyuan Beef Balls

Traditional halal food, made from high-quality yellow beef, beaten by hand into balls, cooked and served with high soup and coriander. The meat is tender and the soup is mellow, with strong local characteristics.

Wangwushan Native Honey

Natural honey produced in the depths of Wangwushan, collected from a variety of wild flowers, golden in color, mellow in taste, rich in various nutrients, and a famous health product in the local area.

Jiyuan City Travel Tips

Best Travel Time

Spring (April-May): Wangwushan is full of blooming flowers and the climate is pleasant
Summer (July-August): Xiaolangdi water and sediment regulation period (June-July), spectacular scenes
Autumn (September-October): Cool weather, suitable for mountain climbing and outdoor activities

Must-Try Foods

Jiyuan Soil Bun (Tumo)
Egg No-Flip (Jidan Bufan)
Jiyuan Beef Balls
Wangwushan Native Honey
Wild Vegetable Mixed Noodles

Budget Reference

Tickets: About ¥240
Accommodation: ¥100-220 per night
Catering: ¥50-90 per day
Transportation: About ¥70
Total: ¥500-900

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the specific time of Xiaolangdi water and sediment regulation? → Mid-to-late June to early July every year
Will Wulongkou macaques attack people? → Generally safe if keeping distance and not teasing
Is Wangwushan suitable for visiting in winter? → There are ice and snow landscapes in winter, anti-slip measures needed for some sections
Where to get the most authentic Jiyuan Soil Bun? → "Old Jiyuan Soil Bun Shop" in urban area (a century-old shop)