Tongguan County Travel
Key to the Three Qin, throat of the four garrisons — Tongguan County integrates ancient city fortresses, Yellow River scenery, and mountain and river wonders. The 2-day 1-night deep tour covers military ruins, Yellow River culture, and border fortress cuisine, experiencing the majestic momentum of the thousand-year pass.
Tongguan County Two-Day One-Night Border Fortress Culture Tour
Climb the thousand-year pass, view the Yellow River scenery, taste border fortress cuisine
Morning climb Tongguan Ancient City to learn about the history of this military fortress; afternoon tour the Yellow River Scenic Area and take a boat to view the Yellow River scenery.
- Tongguan Ancient City Inn
- Yellow River Hotel
- Qindong Town Featured B&B
- Tongguan Meat Sandwich
- Duck Slice Soup
- Yellow River Carp
- Wear comfortable shoes for climbing the ancient city
- Be safe on Yellow River boat rides
- Taste authentic Tongguan meat sandwich
Morning tour Yuedu Park to experience the unique landscape of 'mountains and rivers facing each other'; afternoon visit the Twelve Connected Forts military ruins, return in the evening.
- Bus service from county town to attractions
- Twelve Connected Forts requires self-driving or chartered car
- Walking tour best for Yuedu Park
- Tongguan Ancient City: ¥60
- Yellow River Boat Ride: ¥50
- Yuedu Park: Free
- Yuedu Park best for early morning views
- Twelve Connected Forts ruins cover a large area
- Can purchase Tongguan pickled vegetables and other specialties
Must-Try Foods in Tongguan County
Tongguan Meat Sandwich
Tongguan specialty snack, crispy bread and fragrant meat. Different from Xi'an meat sandwiches, it uses oil pastry flatbread, hailed as 'the fighter among meat sandwiches'.
Duck Slice Soup
Tongguan traditional famous dish, made with local muscovy ducks, stewed with various seasonings, delicious broth with nourishing effects.
Tongguan Pickled Vegetables
Tongguan specialty, made from local quality vegetables using traditional pickling techniques, crispy texture, an excellent accompaniment to meals.
- Spring (Apr-May): Pleasant climate, mountain flowers in bloom
- Autumn (Sep-Oct): Clear skies, colorful forests
- Avoid flood season in July-August
- Climb Tongguan Ancient City for nostalgia
- Yellow River boat ride for magnificent river views
- Yuedu Park for mountain and river wonders
- Taste border fortress cuisine
- Tickets: ¥110-130
- Accommodation: ¥150-250/night
- Meals: ¥60-90/day
- Transport: approx. ¥120
- Total: ¥600-900
- Why is Tongguan a strategic military location? → Located at the junction of three provinces
- What is special about Tongguan meat sandwich? → Uses oil pastry flatbread
- Best viewing time at Yuedu Park? → Early morning or evening
- How to get from Tongguan to Xi'an? → 1.5 hours by expressway or 40 minutes by high-speed rail