Yichuan County Travel
Yichuan County, Luoyang, Henan Province — Hometown of Neo-Confucianism, a famous cultural county, integrating Neo-Confucianism culture, landscapes, and historical relics. A 2-day & 1-night in-depth tour including cultural exploration, canyon sightseeing, and wetland leisure.
2-Day & 1-Night Neo-Confucianism Cultural Tour in Yichuan County
Visit the hometown of the two Chengs to comprehend the true meaning of Neo-Confucianism, tour the secluded Heming Gorge to listen to the clear sounds of mountains and rivers, pay homage to Lord Fan Wenzheng to feel the feelings of family and country, and experience the profound cultural heritage of Yichuan
Visit Ercheng Cultural Park in the morning to learn about Neo-Confucianism culture of the Northern Song Dynasty. Tour Heming Gorge Scenic Area in the afternoon to admire the beautiful canyon landscapes.
- Hotels in Yichuan County
- Homestays near Cultural Park
- Hotels in Gezhai Town
- Yichuan Braised Pork Trotters
- Gezhai Braised Noodles
- Wild Mountain Vegetables
- Acorn Jelly
- It is recommended to hire a guide for visiting the Cultural Park
- Wear comfortable shoes for canyon hiking
- Respect the etiquette of cultural places
Pay homage to Fan Zhongyan's Cemetery in the morning to feel the feelings of family and country of the ancient sages. Tour Yihe National Wetland Park in the afternoon to experience ecological leisure.
- Convenient bus service from county seat to various attractions
- Relatively concentrated distribution of attractions
- Affordable taxi prices
- Ercheng Cultural Park: ¥40
- Heming Gorge: ¥50
- Fan Zhongyan's Tomb: ¥20
- Wetland Park: Free
- Keep solemn when visiting the cemetery
- Wetland Park is suitable for morning exercise and evening walks
- Local specialties are more affordable to buy in the county seat
Must-Try Foods in Yichuan County
Yichuan Braised Pork Trotters
Yichuan's traditional famous dish, made of high-quality pork trotters braised with various spices, with bright red color, soft and tasty, rich but not greasy.
Gezhai Braised Noodles
Yichuan's characteristic pasta, with chewy noodles and rich soup, served with mutton, black fungus, shredded tofu, etc., delicious and deeply loved.
Yihe Fresh Fish
Wild fish from Yihe River, with tender meat, can be steamed, braised or made into soup, delicious taste, is a local characteristic river fresh food.
Neo-Confucianism Cultural Feast
A characteristic catering with the theme of the two Chengs' Neo-Confucianism culture, combining traditional culture with food, with both cultural connotation and delicious experience.
- Spring (March-May): Pleasant climate, blooming season
- Summer (June-August): Cool wetland, summer leisure
- Autumn (September-November): Clear and crisp weather, cultural experience
- Winter (December-February): Long ancient charm, excellent season for research study
- Yichuan Braised Pork Trotters
- Gezhai Braised Noodles
- Yihe Fresh Fish
- Wild Mountain Vegetables
- Acorn Jelly
- Tickets: About ¥110
- Accommodation: ¥80-¥150 per night
- Catering: ¥50-¥80 per day
- Transportation: About ¥60
- Total: ¥350-¥600
- Who are the two Chengs? → Cheng Hao and Cheng Yi, founders of Neo-Confucianism in the Northern Song Dynasty
- Origin of Heming Gorge's name? → Named after the legend that red-crowned cranes sang here
- Relationship between Fan Zhongyan and Yichuan? → Buried in Yichuan, an important cultural relic
- Where to buy local specialties? → Specialty stores in county seat or souvenir shops in scenic areas