Liuhe County Eco-Wellness Tour

Liuhe County, Tonghua, Jilin — an ecological treasure trove on the western slope of Changbai Mountain, home to Goguryeo mountain city ruins, primeval forests and premium wild ginseng bases. A 2-day itinerary to experience the fusion of history and nature.

1090 m

Luotong Mountain Elevation

1500 years

Ancient City History

Scenic Area Rating

200,000 mu

Ginseng Field Area

Luotong Mountain National Forest Park in Liuhe County

Luotong Mountain Ancient City Ruins

Goguryeo-era military fortress ruins, with city walls stretching 5 kilometers along the ridge, forming a spectacular "flower sea encircling the city" when spring blooms

Liuhe County Two-Day Wellness Tour

Ancient city exploration + forest bathing + ginseng culture experience, feel the dialogue between ecology and history

                        
Duration
2 Days 1 Night

                        
Main Destinations
Luotong Mountain National Forest Park, Sanxian Gorge Scenic Area, Yunling Wild Ginseng Base

                        
Suitable For
History enthusiasts, wellness travelers, nature photographers

                        
Budget per Person
¥700-¥1100

Ancient City Exploration

Luotong Mountain National Forest Park

Highlights

Full-day tour of Luotong Mountain ancient city ruins, stay at a mountain-foot guesthouse.

Attractions

Luotong Mountain National Forest Park

National 4A-level scenic area, preserving Goguryeo-era mountain city ruins with walls reaching up to 9 meters. Composed of "East City" and "West City", it contains remaining beacon towers and reservoirs.

Practical Info

Accommodation Recommendations

Luotong Mountain Guesthouse Cluster
Liuhe County Town Hotel
Forest Cabin Resort

Food Recommendations

Mountain City Banquet
Liuhe Large Pancake
Forest Frog Braised Potato

Travel Tips

Ancient city hike takes 3-4 hours
Prepare trekking poles
No climbing on ruin walls

Eco-Wellness

Forest · Ginseng Village

Highlights

Morning: stroll through Sanxian Gorge; Afternoon: visit the wild ginseng base.

Attractions

Sanxian Gorge Forest Park

Primary secondary forest coverage rate of 96%, named after three peaks resembling immortals. Home to a rare Amur lilac community in Northeast China, with fragrance spreading miles during blooming season.

Yunling Wild Ginseng Base

China's important agricultural cultural heritage, using understory simulated wild planting technology. Visitors can experience traditional ginseng harvesting and processing, learning about "ginseng culture".

Practical Info

Transportation Guide

Direct shuttle from Liuhe Bus Station
Chartered car recommended
Advance reservation required for ginseng base

Ticket Info

Luotong Mountain: ¥80
Sanxian Gorge: ¥50
Ginseng Base: ¥30 (includes guided tour)

Special Experiences

Ancient city wall photography
Forest yoga
Ginseng farmer life experience

Must-Try Foods in Liuhe County

Ginseng Village Wellness Feast

Using 5+ year understory ginseng as the main ingredient, paired with local produce to create signature dishes such as "Ginseng Chicken Soup" and "Ginseng Wine Braised Duck", with nourishing effects.