Yiyang County Travel

Yiyang County, Luoyang, Henan Province — a millennium-old county, the birthplace of Journey to the West culture, integrating Buddhist culture, landscape scenery and historical sites. A 2-day 1-night in-depth tour includes ancient temple pilgrimage, famous mountain exploration and canyon sightseeing.

1400+

Years of County Establishment History

Provincial-Level Cultural Relic Protection Units

4A-Level Scenic Areas

15+

Cultural Attractions

Panoramic View of Lingshan Temple Ancient Building Complex in Yiyang

Lingshan Temple Buddhist Holy Land

A millennium-old ancient temple, a famous temple in the Central Plains, renowned for Buddhist culture and ancient building complexes

2-Day 1-Night Landscape and Culture Tour of Yiyang County

Visit Lingshan Ancient Temple to comprehend Zen meaning, climb Huaguo Immortal Mountain to seek Journey to the West traces, explore Longtan Gorge to view spectacular scenery, and experience Yiyang's profound historical and cultural heritage

                        
Trip Duration
2 Days 1 Night

                        
Main Destinations
Lingshan Temple, Huaguoshan, Longtan Gorge, Suyang Ruins

                        
Suitable For
Culture lovers, nature explorers, photography enthusiasts, family travelers

                        
Per Capita Budget
¥400-¥650

Buddhist Kingdom & Immortal Mountain

Lingshan Temple · Huaguoshan · Religious Culture

Itinerary Highlights

Pay homage to the millennium-old Lingshan Temple in the morning, and climb Huaguoshan National Forest Park in the afternoon to search for cultural relics of Journey to the West.

Attraction Arrangement

Lingshan Temple

A famous Buddhist temple founded in the Tang Dynasty, known as the "Little Shaolin in the Central Plains". The ancient buildings in the temple are well preserved with strong incense, making it an important Buddhist activity site.

Huaguoshan National Forest Park

A national 4A-level scenic area, reputed to be the prototype of Huaguoshan in Journey to the West, featuring strange peaks and rocks, waterfalls and streams, and themed on Journey to the West culture.

Water Curtain Cave

The core attraction of Huaguoshan, with a natural cave fronted by a waterfall like a curtain, reputed to be Sun Wukong's former residence. The cave is cool and pleasant with unique scenery.

Practical Information

Accommodation Recommendations

Lingshan Temple Zen Guesthouse
Huaguoshan Hotel
Yiyang County Hotel

Food Recommendations

Lingshan Vegetarian Cuisine
Wild Mountain Vegetables
Acorn Jelly
Huaguoshan Wild Fruits

Travel Tips

Dress appropriately for temple visits
Wear non-slip shoes for climbing Huaguoshan
Respect religious customs

Canyon Exploration

Longtan Gorge · Suyang Ruins · Historical Culture

Itinerary Highlights

Visit the landscape of Longtan Gorge in the morning, explore the ancient cultural relics of Suyang in the afternoon, and end the trip by buying local specialties in the evening.

Attraction Arrangement

Longtan Gorge Scenic Area

A landscape scenic area featuring canyon waterfalls and connected pools and streams, known as the "Jiuzhaigou of the Central Plains" with numerous waterfalls and linked pools in the canyon.

Suyang Ruins

A Neolithic Yangshao cultural site with a history of about 6,000 years. A large number of pottery, stone tools and other cultural relics have been unearthed, making it an important site for studying the prehistoric civilization of the Central Plains.

Jinping Mountain

The southern barrier of Yiyang County, with a screen-like mountain shape and beautiful scenery. There are ancient building complexes and cliff carvings on the mountain, making it a great place to climb and enjoy the view.

Practical Information

Transportation Guide

Convenient shuttle buses from county town to scenic areas
Scattered distribution of attractions
Self-driving or chartered car is recommended

Ticket Information

Lingshan Temple: ¥50
Huaguoshan: ¥65
Longtan Gorge: ¥60
Suyang Ruins: Free

Travel Tips

Hiking in Longtan Gorge takes 3 hours
Do not touch cultural relics during site visits
Buying specialties in the county town is more cost-effective

Must-Try Foods in Yiyang County

Lingshan Vegetarian Cuisine

Special vegetarian food of Lingshan Temple, made of local seasonal vegetables and mountain delicacies, exquisitely prepared, delicious in taste, and both healthy and tasty.

Hancheng Mutton Soup

A traditional famous food in Yiyang, made of local mountain mutton with ancestral secret recipe, milky white soup color, tender meat, and rich nutrition.

Huaguoshan Wild Fruits

Wild fruits from Huaguoshan Nature Reserve, including mountain grapes, kiwis, wild hawthorns, etc., natural and pollution-free, with delicious taste.

Yiyang Laomo (Baked Pancake)

Local traditional pasta, baked with a special griddle, thin as paper, can be eaten with rolled vegetables, chewy taste and unique flavor.

Yiyang County Travel Tips

Best Travel Time

Spring (March-May): Blooming flowers, pleasant climate
Summer (June-August): Cool canyon, summer vacation and sightseeing
Autumn (September-November): Clear sky, climbing and viewing scenery
Winter (December-February): Ancient temple Zen practice, cultural experience

Must-Try Foods

Lingshan Vegetarian Cuisine
Hancheng Mutton Soup
Huaguoshan Wild Fruits
Yiyang Laomo (Baked Pancake)
Wild Mountain Vegetables

Budget Reference

Tickets: About ¥175
Accommodation: ¥90-¥160 per night
Catering: ¥50-¥80 per day
Transportation: About ¥70
Total: ¥400-¥650

Frequently Asked Questions

History of Lingshan Temple? → Founded in the Tang Dynasty, with a history of over 1400 years
Relationship between Huaguoshan and Journey to the West? → Reputed to be the prototype for Wu Chengen's creation
Visiting time for Longtan Gorge? → About 3-4 hours for the whole journey
Where to buy specialties? → Scenic area specialty stores or Yiyang county town shopping malls

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