Long County Travel
Long County, Baoji, Shaanxi — Heart of Guanshan Grassland, Taoist sacred site Longmen Cave, hometown of Longzhou culture. 3-day in-depth tour includes grassland horseback riding, Taoist exploration, and folk custom experiences.
Long County Three-Day Prairie Culture Journey
Gallop across alpine pastures, explore suspended Taoist temples, savor Longzhou folk customs, experience the wonderful fusion of prairie and Taoist culture
Arrive in Long County, head to Guanshan Grassland scenic area, check into a grassland yurt. In the afternoon, experience horseback riding and archery. In the evening, join a bonfire party on the prairie.
- Grassland Yurt
- RV Campground
- Forest Cabin
- Roasted Whole Lamb
- Prairie Yogurt
- Buckwheat Noodles
- Large temperature difference between day and night, bring a jacket
- Insurance required for horse riding
- Book accommodation in advance during peak season
Morning visit to Longmen Cave suspended Taoist temple. Afternoon climb Jingfu Mountain for a panoramic view of Longzhou land, and visit the Taoist Culture Museum.
- About 1 hour drive from grassland to Longmen Cave
- Cable car facilities available in the scenic area
- Some sections require walking
- Longmen Cave: ¥60
- Cable Car Round Trip: ¥80
- Museum: Free
- Keep quiet inside the Taoist temple
- Wear comfortable hiking shoes
- You may hire a guide to explain the history
Morning tour of Longzhou Ancient City, experience Shehuo face mask painting. Afternoon visit specialty food workshops, purchase souvenirs before returning.
- Shehuo Face Mask Painting
- Stilt Walking Experience
- Hoof-shaped Pastry Making
- Longzhou Hoof-shaped Pastry
- Guanshan Wildflower Honey
- Tartary Buckwheat Tea
- Shehuo Face Mask Crafts
- County seat is 1.5 hours from high-speed rail station
- Souvenirs can be mailed
- Last bus departs at 18:00
Must-Try Foods in Long County
Longzhou Hoof-shaped Pastry
Provincial intangible heritage food, shaped like a horse hoof, crispy and sweet, known as 'Longzhou's Finest Pastry'.
Lamb Paomo (Bread Soaked in Lamb Soup)
Long County specialty preparation, rich soup and tender meat, served with handcrafted Guokui flatbread, allowing visitors to experience the fun of tearing bread themselves.
Buckwheat Noodles
Made from Guanshan specialty tartary buckwheat, served with lamb minced meat soup, healthy and delicious, with blood lipid-lowering effects.
- Summer (Jun-Aug): Best season for grassland, average temperature 18°C
- Autumn (Sep-Oct): Forests fully colored, prime photography season
- 15th day of 1st lunar month: Longzhou Shehuo Arts Festival
- Grassland Horseback Riding
- Suspended Taoist Temple Exploration
- Shehuo Face Mask Painting
- Grassland Stargazing Camping
- Tickets: approx. ¥150
- Accommodation: ¥200-400/night
- Meals: ¥60-100/day
- Experience Activities: ¥100-200
- Total: ¥800-1200
- Accommodation options at Guanshan Grassland? → Three choices: Yurt / Cabin / RV
- Does Longmen Cave require mountain climbing? → 2-hour hike needed, cable car available
- Recommended specialty gifts? → Hoof-shaped Pastry, Wildflower Honey, Shehuo Face Masks
- What is the temperature on the grassland? → Summer daytime 25°C, nighttime 10°C, bring a jacket