Ruyang County Travel
Ruyang County, Luoyang, Henan Province — the Hometown of Chinese Dukang Culture, a concentration area of dinosaur fossils, integrating landscape scenery, geological wonders and wine culture. The 2-day 1-night in-depth tour includes mountain climbing and flower appreciation, geological exploration, and wine culture experience.
2-Day 1-Night Landscape & Wine Culture Tour in Ruyang County
Climb Xitai Mountain to admire thousands of mu of azaleas, explore dinosaur relics to discover ancient mysteries, visit Dukang Ruins to taste the fragrance of millennium-old wine, and experience the unique natural and cultural charm of Ruyang
Visit Xitai Mountain Scenic Area in the morning to admire the azalea sea and Yanhuang cultural landscapes. Visit the Dinosaur Geopark in the afternoon to learn about the mysteries of ancient creatures.
- Xitai Mountain Villa
- Fudian Town Hotel
- Farmhouse Inn
- Ruyang Dukang Wine
- Wild Mountain Vegetables
- Acorn Jelly
- Local Chicken
- Best azalea viewing period: April-May
- Guided tour recommended for Geopark
- Prepare rain gear as mountain weather is changeable
Visit Dukang Wine-Making Ruins in the morning to learn about the origin of Chinese wine culture. Visit Yanhuang Cultural Area in the afternoon, and end the trip by purchasing local specialties in the evening.
- Convenient shuttle buses from county seat to scenic areas
- Long distance between attractions
- Chartered car recommended for touring
- Xitai Mountain: ¥60
- Dinosaur Park: ¥50
- Dukang Ruins: ¥30
- Wine tasting experience available at Dukang Ruins
- 2 hours needed to climb Yanhuang Peak
- Local specialty wines can be delivered by express
Must-Try Foods in Ruyang County
Dukang Wine
A famous historical and cultural wine in China, known as "tribute wine" and "fairy wine". It is brewed with high-quality sorghum and wheat using traditional techniques, mellow and sweet.
Ruyang Sweet Potato Feast
Using high-quality local sweet potatoes as the main ingredient, various special dishes such as sweet potato noodles, sweet potato vermicelli, and candied sweet potatoes are developed.
Wild Mountain Vegetables
Pollution-free wild vegetables from Funiu Mountain, including bracken, pearl flower, gray vegetable, etc., with delicious taste and rich nutrition.
Acorn Jelly
A traditional snack of Funiu Mountain, handmade with acorn starch, served with garlic sauce, chili oil and other seasonings, with a smooth taste, clearing heat and relieving summer heat.
- Spring (Apr-May): Azalea blooming period
- Summer (Jun-Aug): Summer vacation & cool resort
- Autumn (Sep-Oct): Mountain climbing & scenery viewing
- Winter (Nov-Mar): Cultural experience
- Dukang Wine
- Ruyang Sweet Potato Feast
- Wild Mountain Vegetables
- Acorn Jelly
- Local Chicken Soup
- Tickets: About ¥140
- Accommodation: ¥100-180/night
- Catering: ¥60-90/day
- Transportation: About ¥80
- Total: ¥450-700
- Best time to view azaleas? → Mid-April to mid-May
- Discovery age of dinosaur fossils? → Excavation started in the 1970s
- History of Dukang Wine? → Over 5000 years of wine-making history
- Where to buy local specialties? → Scenic area specialty stores or Ruyang county seat malls