Lantian County Travel
Xi'an Lantian County — China's hometown of fine jade, hot spring resort at the northern foot of the Qinling Mountains, birthplace of ancient humans millions of years ago. 3-day 2-night in-depth tour includes mountain exploration, cultural relic appreciation, hot spring wellness and Guanzhong cuisine experience.
Lantian County Three-Day Two-Night Landscape and Culture Journey
Climb Wangshun Filial Mountain for stunning views, view Shuilu Temple painted sculptures, soak in Tangyu emerald hot springs, trace Lantian ape-man footprints, taste Yushan fine cuisine
Arrive in Lantian, check into Yushan Town. Afternoon tour Wangshun Mountain National Forest Park, climb Wangqin Rock to view the sea of clouds. Explore Wangchuan Karst Cave, the former seclusion site of Tang Dynasty poet Wang Wei.
- Yushan B&B Cluster
- Wangshun Mountain Scenic Area Hotel
- Lantian Nine Big Bowls
- Yushan Red Wine
- Potato Ciba
- Wear non-slip hiking shoes
- Bring a light jacket
- Watch your steps in the cave
Morning visit Shuilu Temple's Ming Dynasty colored clay sculptures, afternoon explore the Lantian ape-man site to discover traces of human activity from 1.15 million years ago. Finally visit the Cai Wenji Memorial Hall.
- Shuilu Temple: ¥25
- Ape-Man Site: ¥15
- Cai Wenji Hall: Free
- Clay Sculpture Art Lecture
- Prehistoric Archaeology Experience
- Guqin Performance Appreciation
- Photography prohibited at Shuilu Temple
- Do not touch artifacts at the site
- Allow time for guided explanations
Morning experience Tangyu Hot Springs, soak in Bishui Bay's characteristic pools. Afternoon visit Bailuyuan Film Studio to learn about Guanzhong folk customs. Shop for Lantian jade products before departure.
- Bus 920 direct access
- Chartered car recommended between attractions
- 1-hour drive from airport
- Lantian Jade
- Bayuan Dried Tofu
- Huaxu Apricots
- Crystal Pastry
- Limit hot spring soaking to 20 minutes per session
- Reserve seats early for film studio performances
- Buy jade from certified stores only
Must-Try Foods in Lantian County
Lantian Hele Noodles
Intangible heritage food, buckwheat noodles pressed into strips, served with sheep blood and tofu minced meat soup, suitable for all seasons, praised by Empress Dowager Cixi as fragrant and refreshing.
Shenxian Jelly
Made from Qinling millet leaves, shaped like cold jelly, drizzled with sour chili sauce, cooling and refreshing, known as June Snow.
Fried Oil Cake
Traditional fried dessert, scalded dough wrapped with sugar filling, expands like a flower upon entering oil, crispy outside and sticky inside, hot sugar filling.
Bayuan Dried Tofu
Made with Qinling spring water through 12 processes, firm yet tender texture, rich bean aroma, can be eaten directly or cooked.
- Spring (Mar-May): Wangshun Mountain azalea sea
- Autumn (Sep-Nov): Yushan red leaves and hot springs
- Winter (Dec-Feb): Snowy hot spring experience
- Lantian Hele Noodles
- Shenxian Jelly
- Fried Oil Cake
- Nine Big Bowls
- Bayuan Dried Tofu
- Tickets: approx. ¥200
- Accommodation: ¥150-300/night
- Meals: ¥70-100/day
- Transport: approx. ¥150
- Hot Springs: ¥100-200
- Total: ¥750-1300
- Is Shuilu Temple worth visiting? → Peak of Chinese clay sculpture art
- Which Tangyu hot spring is best? → Bishui Bay has the most complete facilities
- How to choose Lantian jade? → Look for professional certification
- Best place to eat hele noodles? → Duxiu Snack City in the county town