Lankao County Travel
Lankao County, Kaifeng, Henan Province — the birthplace of the Jiao Yulu spirit, an ecological new city on the Yellow River Old Course, integrating red culture, Yellow River customs, and paulownia art. 2-day 1-night in-depth tour including red education, natural sightseeing, and folk custom experience.
2-Day 1-Night Red Eco-Tour in Lankao County
Learn the Yulu spirit, view the Yellow River Old Course, admire paulownia art, taste Lankao flavors, and experience the changes in Lankao
Upon arriving in Lankao, head to the Jiao Yulu Memorial Park to pay tribute to Comrade Jiao Yulu and learn the Jiao Yulu spirit. In the afternoon, visit the Yellow River Old Course to experience Yellow River culture and stroll through the paulownia forest.
- Lankao Guest House
- Reception Center of Jiao Yulu Cadre College
- Urban Express Hotels
- Lankao Mutton Soup
- Blast Furnace Baked Sesame Seed Cake
- Stir-Fried Jelly Jelly
- Maintain solemnity when visiting the memorial park
- The wind by the Yellow River is strong, pay attention to wind protection
- Pay attention to sun protection in summer
In the morning, visit the Lankao Cultural Exchange Center to learn about Lankao's development history and paulownia art. In the afternoon, go to Zhangzhuang Village to experience the achievements of rural revitalization, purchase special products, and then end the trip.
- Paulownia Musical Instrument Making Experience
- Zhangzhuang Farmhouse Life Experience
- Sand Control Spirit Themed Lectures
- Lankao Paulownia Musical Instruments
- Lankao Sweet Potato Vermicelli
- Zhangzhuang Peanuts
- Lankao Jujubes
- About 10 minutes by car from Lankao Railway Station
- About 1 hour by car from Kaifeng urban area
- Special products support express delivery service
Must-Try Cuisine in Lankao County
Lankao Mutton Soup
A featured delicacy of Lankao, made with local goats, with tender meat and rich soup. Served with blast furnace baked sesame seed cake, it has a unique flavor and is the first choice for local breakfast.
Blast Furnace Baked Sesame Seed Cake
Baked sesame seed cake made in a special blast furnace, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It can be eaten directly or with meat/vegetables inside, with rich taste.
Lankao Stir-Fried Jelly Jelly
Made with local jelly jelly, stir-fried with garlic sprouts, chili and other seasonings, spicy and delicious, it is a classic snack in Lankao.
Sweet Potato Puree
A dessert made with Lankao sweet potatoes, with a delicate and sweet taste and rich nutrition, it is a local traditional delicacy.
- Spring (March-April): Paulownia blossoms, pleasant scenery
- Autumn (September-October): Cool weather, suitable for outdoor activities
- Winter (December-February): Can experience rural New Year flavor
- Lankao Mutton Soup
- Blast Furnace Baked Sesame Seed Cake
- Stir-Fried Jelly Jelly
- Sweet Potato Puree
- Lankao Big Knife Noodles
- Tickets: Most red scenic spots are free
- Accommodation: ¥120-200 per night
- Catering: ¥60-100 per day
- Transportation: About ¥80
- Total: ¥500-800
- Do I need to make an appointment to visit Jiao Yulu Memorial Park? → Groups need to make an appointment, individuals can visit directly
- Best viewing period for paulownia blossoms? → Late March to early April
- What red education programs are available in Lankao? → Thematic lectures, real-scene experience, volunteer services, etc.
- Is the Yellow River Old Course suitable for taking children? → Yes, there are natural education and parent-child activities