Luonan County Travel
Luonan County, Shangluo, Shaanxi — Hometown of Chinese characters, Taoist holy land, Qinling secret realm. Visit the Cangjie Character Creation Platform to explore the origin of Chinese characters, ascend Laojun Mountain's Taoist sacred realm, and stroll through Yupingchuan's Qinling gallery. A 3-day 2-night deep dive tour includes cultural exploration, natural sightseeing, and food experience.
Luonan County Three-Day Two-Night Deep Dive Tour
Seek Taoism on Laojun Mountain, explore the tranquility of Yupingchuan, discover the origin of Chinese characters, taste the flavors of Qinling, and experience the perfect fusion of Luonan's unique humanity and nature
Arrive in Luonan, check into hotel then head to Laojun Mountain Scenic Area, take the cable car uphill, visit the Taiqing Palace and other Taoist building complexes, and reach the Jade Emperor Summit to enjoy the sea of clouds and sunset.
- Laojun Mountain Resort Hotel
- Luonan County Town Hotel
- Xunjian Town Featured B&B
- Sunrise sea of clouds is best
- Bring wide-angle lens
- Rich details in Taoist architecture
- Large temperature difference at summit, bring thick coat
- Respect Taoist etiquette
- Last cable car at 17:00
Full day touring Yupingchuan Scenic Area, hiking Stone Gate Gorge in the morning, strolling through the alpine meadow in the afternoon, experiencing the pristine ecological scenery of Qinling.
- Direct bus from Luonan Bus Station
- About 1.5 hours by car
- Recommended to depart at 7:30 AM
- Stone Gate Gorge → Meadow Loop about 5 km
- Wear non-slip hiking shoes
- Bring plenty of drinking water
- No restaurant in the scenic area, bring own food
- Protect the ecological environment
- Beware of slippery conditions during rainy season
Morning visit Cangjie Character Creation Platform Heritage Park to learn about the origin of Chinese characters; afternoon visit Luonan Museum, purchase specialties such as dried tofu and walnuts in the evening before returning.
- Luonan Dried Tofu
- Walnut Bun
- Qinling Wood Ear Mushroom
- Wild Honey
- Allow 1.5 hours to get to Luonan Station
- Dried tofu needs refrigerated storage
- Specialties can be mailed
- Museum closed on Mondays
- Cultural explanation at Character Creation Platform requires reservation
- Taxi starting fare in county town is 5 yuan
Must-Try Foods in Luonan County
Luonan Dried Tofu
Luonan traditional famous product, made with Qinling mountain spring water and high-quality soybeans. Fine texture, rich taste, known as the 'Vegetarian Ham'.
Walnut Bun
Luonan specialty pastry, filled with local walnuts, crispy outer shell and sweet inner filling, one of the most beloved breakfast items for locals.
Farmhouse Jiaotuan
Luonan farmhouse traditional food, cornmeal paste served with pickled vegetables, chili and other seasonings, sour and spicy appetizing, a winter warming delicacy.
Qinling Wild Vegetables
Harvested from the deep Qinling Mountains, naturally pollution-free, tender texture, rich in nutrition, best in season during spring.
- Spring (Apr-May): Mountain flowers in bloom, pleasant climate
- Autumn (Sep-Oct): Colorful forests, crisp autumn weather
- Summer: Laojun Mountain summer resort
- Watch sea of clouds at Laojun Mountain
- Hike Yupingchuan
- Visit Character Creation Platform
- Taste dried tofu
- Tickets: approx. ¥200
- Accommodation: ¥150-250/night
- Meals: ¥50-80/day
- Transport: approx. ¥120
- Total: ¥800-1200
- Does Laojun Mountain require hiking? → Cable car available halfway up
- Is Yupingchuan suitable for elderly visitors? → Stone Gate Gorge section is relatively gentle
- Must-buy specialties in Luonan? → Dried tofu, walnuts
- Best season for sea of clouds? → After rain in spring and autumn