Lueyang County Travel
Lueyang County, Shaanxi — A scenic and cultural destination on the banks of the Jialing River. Explore the thousand-year-old Lingyan Temple cliff carvings, traverse the Five Dragon Cave karst wonders, discover the River God Temple ancient building complex, and taste Lueyang specialty cuisine. 3-day 2-night in-depth tour includes history, culture, natural wonders, folk customs and a culinary journey.
Lueyang County Three-Day Two-Night Deep Dive Tour
Explore thousand-year-old stone carvings, traverse karst cave wonders, discover ancient architectural treasures, taste Lueyang cuisine
Arrive in Lueyang, check into hotel then head to Lingyan Temple Scenic Area, admire the thousand-year-old cliff carvings on the banks of the Jialing River, and experience the magnificent scenery of 'Lingyan Sunset Glow'.
- Lueyang Jialing River Grand Hotel
- Farm Stay near Lingyan Temple
- County Business Hotel
- Lueyang Earthenware Pot Chicken
- Walnut Bun
- Jialing River Fresh Fish
- Do not touch the stone carvings
- Enjoy 'Lingyan Sunset Glow' in the evening
- Be careful near the riverbank
Full day touring Five Dragon Cave National Forest Park, exploring karst cave wonders and underground rivers, strolling along the primeval forest trail, and experiencing the ecological charm of the southern Qinling Mountains.
- About 1 hour drive from county town to Five Dragon Cave
- Sightseeing cars available in the scenic area
- Wear non-slip shoes
- Entrance Fee: ¥80
- Sightseeing Car: ¥30
- Guide Service: ¥100/group
- Cave temperature is low, bring a jacket
- Do not touch stalactites
- Follow scenic area safety regulations
Morning visit to the River God Temple ancient building complex to learn about the shipping culture of the Jialing River. In the afternoon, stroll through Lueyang Old Street and purchase local specialties, concluding a pleasant Lueyang journey.
- River God Temple → Shipping Culture Exhibition Hall
- Lueyang Old Street → Specialty Market
- Lueyang Black-Boned Chicken
- Black Fungus
- Gastrodia Tuber
- Handmade Bamboo Weaving
- River God Temple: ¥30
- Walkable within county town
Must-Try Foods in Lueyang County
Lueyang Earthenware Pot Chicken
Lueyang specialty dish, made with black-boned chicken and medicinal herbs slow-cooked in an earthenware pot. Fresh soup and tender meat with nourishing benefits, a local banquet favorite.
Walnut Bun
Lueyang traditional pastry, crispy outer shell with walnut kernel and sugar filling, sweet and delicious, a popular local gift.
Jialing River Fresh Fish
Lueyang river delicacy, made with wild fish from the Jialing River. Tender flesh, can be prepared in various ways such as pickled cabbage fish or Sichuan boiled fish.
Vegetable Tofu
Lueyang traditional food, tofu and greens cooked together, fresh and delicious soup, rich in nutrition, a beloved local breakfast choice.
- Spring (Apr-May): Flowers in full bloom, pleasant climate
- Autumn (Sep-Nov): Colorful forests, comfortable caves
- Summer: Cool escape inside Five Dragon Cave
- Lueyang Earthenware Pot Chicken
- Walnut Bun
- Jialing River Fresh Fish
- Vegetable Tofu
- Black-Boned Chicken Feast
- Tickets: approx. ¥130
- Accommodation: ¥150-250/night
- Meals: ¥50-80/day
- Transport: approx. ¥200
- Total: ¥800-1200
- What's most worth seeing at Lingyan Temple? → Tang and Song dynasty cliff carvings
- What's the temperature inside Five Dragon Cave? → Around 15°C year-round
- Must-buy specialties in Lueyang? → Black-boned chicken, black fungus, gastrodia tuber
- Architectural feature of River God Temple? → Blend of northern and southern styles