Mengjin District Tourism
Mengjin District, Luoyang, Henan — the boundary point of the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River, the birthplace of Hetu Luoshu, integrating Yellow River scenery, wetland ecology and ancient village culture. A 2-day & 1-night in-depth tour includes bird watching in the wetland, cultural exploration, and strolling through ancient villages.
2-Day & 1-Night Yellow River Culture Tour in Mengjin District
Watch migratory birds in the Yellow River Wetland, visit the sacred place of Hetu Luoshu, tour the Ming and Qing ancient villages, taste the characteristic food of Menggong, and experience the profound heritage of Yellow River culture
Visit the Yellow River Wetland Nature Reserve in the morning for bird watching and photography. Visit Longma Futu Temple in the afternoon to learn about Hetu Luoshu culture. Taste Yellow River characteristic food in the evening.
- Yellow River Wetland Homestay
- Mengjin Urban Area Hotels
- Characteristic Farmhouses
- Yellow River Big Carp
- Mengjin Pear
- Wild Yellow River Shrimp
- Wetland Lotus Root
- Keep quiet when bird watching
- Bring binoculars and telephoto lens
- Pay attention to mosquito and sun protection
Visit Weipo Ancient Village in the morning to experience the style of Ming and Qing dwellings. Visit Emperor Guangwu of Han Mausoleum in the afternoon to learn about the history and culture of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Buy local specialties in the evening to end the trip.
- Attractions are scattered, self-driving is recommended
- Limited bus schedules
- Chartered car tour is more convenient
- Yellow River Wetland: Free
- Longma Futu Temple: ¥20
- Emperor Guangwu of Han Mausoleum: ¥25
- Weipo Ancient Village: Free
- The ancient village is suitable for photography and sketching
- Keep solemn when visiting the mausoleum
- Local specialties are fresher when purchased at the place of origin
Must-Try Food in Mengjin District
Yellow River Big Carp
A specialty carp from the Mengjin section of the Yellow River, with tender meat and rich nutrition. It can be braised in brown sauce, steamed or sweet and sour, and is a must-have delicacy for local banquets.
Mengjin Pear
A Chinese geographical indication product with a thousand-year cultivation history. It has delicate flesh, juicy and sweet taste, and is known as "Menggong Pear".
Wild Yellow River Shrimp
Wild shrimp from the Yellow River, small in size but delicious in taste. It can be fried, stir-fried or made into soup, with rich nutrition and unique flavor.
Mengjin Bufan (Unflipped Pancake)
A local traditional snack made from mung bean batter, as thin as paper. It can be eaten with rolled vegetables, with a soft and tough taste and unique flavor.
- Spring (March-May): Pear blossoms in full bloom, pleasant climate
- Autumn (September-November): Mengjin pears ripen, migratory birds migrate
- Winter (December-February): Best season for bird watching
- Yellow River Big Carp
- Mengjin Pear
- Wild Yellow River Shrimp
- Mengjin Bufan
- Wetland Lotus Root
- Tickets: About ¥45
- Accommodation: ¥90-¥160 per night
- Catering: ¥50-¥80 per day
- Transportation: About ¥70
- Total: ¥400-650
- Best time for bird watching? → October to March of the next year
- Origin of Hetu Luoshu? → Longma Futu Temple is the birthplace
- Mengjin pear picking period? → Mid-September to late October
- Where to buy local specialties? → Direct sales at the place of origin or specialty stores in the urban area