2025 Luoshan Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

#cherryblossom25 No need to travel all the way to Shaoxing—Guyi Garden in Jiading, Shanghai has its own magical grove of pale purple Melia trees blooming right now! 🌸✨ After waiting a whole year, the blossoms are finally here, and the sweet fragrance is incredible. It’s so enchanting you won’t want to leave! 📍 Best Viewing Spot: Lakeside at Guishan Lake The Melia trees are mainly located around the lake, with three large trees in total. The best time for photography is in the afternoon when the sunlight hits just right. Their light purple flowers hang in clusters, creating a dreamy haze along the water—absolutely picture-perfect 📷! 🕰️ Opening Hours South Gate: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM North Gate: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM 🚇 How to Get There Take Metro Line 11 to Nanxiang Station, Exit 2. Walk about 15 minutes. If driving, limited parking is available by the South Gate. If full, you can park across the street at Junfeng. 🌿 Quick Tip: The blooming season ends soon—around early May—so catch it before it’s gone! Don’t wait another year to experience this springtime beauty! #travel

Xinyang, a city embraced by mountains, rivers, and the fragrant aroma of tea, soothes your soul with its unique charm. Every stop is a scenic delight, offering countless reasons to fall in love with Xinyang. Gather your family and friends, hop in your car, and embark on a picturesque self-driving adventure through Xinyang! 🍃🍃🍃 🚗 Self-Driving Route Recommendation 1: Mountain and Water Eco-Tour From the majestic and stunning Jigong Mountain to the shimmering Nanwan Lake, from the waterfront journey along the "Shihe Gallery" to the poetic retreat under the starry sky, this is a soul-enriching journey in close dialogue with nature's mountains and rivers. Step into Xinyang's landscape and experience the magic and beauty of nature. Every frame is a scene, and every scene is captivating... 🔍 Route Plan: Jigong Mountain → Nanwan Lake → Shihe River Cruise → Xingxiu Chuansha Beach Campground 🚗 Self-Driving Route Recommendation 2: Tea Country Tour Experience Xinyang's tea culture through tea picking, tea making, and tea tasting. Brew a pot of fresh tea, and let the aroma swirl around you. Unroll a scroll of leisurely reading, and savor the words. Lift your eyes to admire the scenery, and let the green mountains become your painting. Time slows down here, immersing you in this poetic world, allowing your body and mind to be healed by the fragrance of tea and the lush greenery. 🔍 Route Plan: Chaxiang Jiuwan → Songlinyuan → Hejiazhai Camping Base → Wenxin Tea Village 🚗 Self-Driving Route Recommendation 3: Beautiful Countryside Tour Here, you'll find traditional ancient villages in southern Henan, with their blue bricks, gray tiles, and flowing streams, as if stepping into a traditional Chinese ink painting. The century-old residences are scattered in an orderly manner, with stone roads, ancient trees, and old wells, allowing you to experience the tranquility and comfort of ancient villages amidst your busy life. 🔍 Route Plan: Haotang Village → Dingliwan Village → Xihe Village → Tianpu Da Wan Village 🚗 Self-Driving Route Recommendation 4: Homestay Camping Tour Fresh air, a comfortable climate, and the rich aroma of tea will start your soul-healing journey. Transcend the boundaries of north and south, and "camp" in Xinyang. With the starry sky as your curtain and nature as your mat, find the poetry of life in the spring landscape. 🔍 Route Plan: Peacock Island → Shuixianqiao Camping Base → Zhenxi Secret Realm → Youdao Mountain House Xinyang 🍃, a city full of poetry and vitality, awaits your exploration. Come and choose your favorite route this Labor Day and set off!

| A Golden Romance Limited to Spring. 🌻Spring is the season of rapeseed flowers. In Xinyang, the rapeseed fields across various counties and districts resemble nature's spilled palette, spreading freely and sketching out the unique vibrancy and vitality of spring. Popular flower-viewing spots shared by netizens provide an excellent guide for exploring Xinyang's rapeseed flower beauty. Let's follow this guide and embark on a flower-seeking journey! 🌻Pingqiao District: Xinji Village, A Dreamy Golden Rural Landscape Xinji Village boasts 1,900 acres of rapeseed flowers, reaching full bloom from mid-March to early April, creating undulating waves of gold. Wooden walkways and viewing platforms are built among the flower fields, allowing visitors to stroll through or enjoy panoramic views, experiencing the feeling of "walking in a painting." 🌻Shihe District: Camp No. 7, A Romantic Fairy Tale Under the Sunset Camp No. 7 is a multi-functional eco-tourism destination built around Nanwan Lake's natural resources. Featuring "lakeside camping + pastoral scenery" as its core attraction, it combines nature sightseeing, parent-child education, and cultural experiences, becoming a new "internet-famous spot" in southern Henan. 🌻Yangshan New District: East of Xinyang Customs, Perfect Timing for Rapeseed Flowers From mid-March to early April, vast rapeseed fields create a unique landscape of "flowers among mountains and water reflecting flower shadows." Especially during sunrise and sunset, the golden waves of flowers intertwined with lake reflections become a paradise for photographers. 🌻Xin County: Qiuwan Village at Xiangshan Lake, A Spring Poem Hidden in Mountains and Waters In late March, the lakeside slopes covered in rapeseed flowers, combined with Xiangshan Lake's blue waters and verdant mountains, create an ink painting-like scene. Visitors can stroll along the lakeside boardwalk or climb Xianglu Mountain for panoramic views. 🌻Luoshan County: Golden Flower Sea by Guishan Lake Guishan Lake Scenic Area leverages its natural resources to create a "One Garden, Ten Views, Four Corridors" landscape system, including an eco-botanical garden, water town, ancient Huai culture, and other attractions, integrating leisure tourism, farming experiences, and red tourism. 🌻Guangshan County: National Agricultural Park, Endless Spring Beauty Guangshan County National Agricultural Park (Xianju National Agricultural Park) centers around thousands of acres of rapeseed flowers, combining eco-agricultural sightseeing, farming experiences, and red tourism education. Creating the brand "View Rapeseed Fields in Guangshan Plains," it's becoming a model for agricultural tourism integration in southern Henan. 🌻Other Recommendations: Gufan Village in Shuangcunpu Town of Shangcheng County, near Qiyi Bridge in Shahepuzhen of Gushi County, east of Xinghuang Bridge in Huangchuan County, Yangzhai Village in Caohuanglin Township of Xi County, near Huaihe Dam in Huaibin County...

📍: Lingshan Village, Lingshan Town, Luoshan County, Xinyang City, Henan Province ⏱️: 00:00–24:00 🎫: CNY 50, free for seniors over 60 and children under 1.4 meters 【Recommended Attractions】 🌟. Lingshan Temple: A thousand-year-old ancient temple with a peaceful environment and a thriving incense culture. 🌟. Yuhuang Peak: Climb to the top for a panoramic view of Lingshan. 🌟. Shimen Gorge: A gorge with lush trees and babbling streams, perfect for hiking and exploring. 🌟. Longtan Waterfall: A spectacular waterfall with rushing water. 🌟. Hundred-Meter Corridor: A corridor built along the mountain, perfect for a stroll and enjoying the mountain scenery. 【Accommodation】 There are various inns and hotels inside and outside the scenic area. You can choose the right accommodation according to your budget. Hotels around the scenic area may increase prices or be fully booked during peak tourist season, so it is wise to book in advance. 【Dining Suggestions】 The food in the scenic area is relatively expensive. You can enjoy local food in Xinyang City before visiting the scenic area or bring your own food. Local specialties include Xinyang fermented bean curd, spicy chicken, and Luoshan large intestine soup.

✨Xinyang 3-Day 2-Night Travel Guide✨ 🎈Day 1🎈 🚩Morning: Arrive in Xinyang, and head to Jigong Mountain Scenic Area. Take bus 32/28 to Xinyang Railway Station, then walk to Tianrun East Railway Station and transfer to bus L1. Jigong Mountain is one of the four summer resorts in China, with beautiful scenery😍. 🚩Noon: Enjoy authentic local food such as Xinyang stew and Luoshan large intestine soup at the restaurant in the scenic area, with first-class taste👍. 🚩Afternoon: Visit iconic attractions such as Baoxiao Peak, Meiling Ballroom, and Zhongzheng Air Raid Shelter, and take great photos📷. 🚩Evening: Return to the city and stroll along the Shihe River night market. Enjoy delicious food such as grilled cold noodles, barbecue, and stinky tofu😋. 🎈Day 2🎈 🚩Morning: Visit Haotang Village and experience the fun of rural scenery and farmhouses. Ancient buildings and lotus pond scenery are great places to take photos📸. 🚩Noon: Taste farmhouse dishes such as pot rice and firewood chicken at the farmhouse, and experience rural flavors😃. 🚩Afternoon: Visit Wenxin Tea Village to learn about the planting and production of Xinyang Maojian, taste authentic Xinyang Maojian, and enjoy the fragrance of tea🍵. 🚩Evening: Choose a hotel or homestay in the city to rest. 🎈Day 3🎈 🚩Morning: Take a boat tour of Nanwan Lake and enjoy the lake and mountain scenery, and the island scenery is intoxicating😌. 🚩Noon: Enjoy special delicacies such as Nanwan fish at a restaurant near Nanwan Lake, which is extremely fresh🐟. 🚩Afternoon: You can choose to continue to visit Nanwan Lake, or visit other attractions such as Lingshan Temple and Huangbai Mountain National Forest Park. 🚩Evening: End the journey and prepare to return or go to the next stop. 💥Travel Tips💥 👉The weather is changeable, check the weather forecast before traveling, and prepare suitable clothes and rain gear🌂. 👉Transportation is convenient but may be congested during peak season, plan your itinerary in advance, and choose the right mode of transportation🚗. 👉Pay attention to food hygiene, avoid buying unmarked food, and protect your stomach health😉. 👉Pay attention to safety when visiting, abide by the regulations of the scenic spot, and do not climb dangerous peaks or enter undeveloped areas🙅‍♂️. 🥘Recommended Specialty Snack Shops🥘 🌟Xinyang Hot Dry Noodles: Xiguan Hot Dry Noodles Old Shop, Dry Noodles Old Shop, Xinyang Hot Dry Noodles, etc., with delicious taste, different from Wuhan Hot Dry Noodles😋. 🌟Xinyang Stew: Xinyang Stew Restaurant, Luoshan Stew, etc., with rich flavor and rich nutrition👍. 🌟Xinyang Maojian: Wenxin Tea Village, taste authentic Xinyang Maojian, with a strong tea fragrance🍵. 🌟Other snacks: egg-filled pancakes, roujiamo, cold noodles, etc., can be found in snack streets or night markets😃.

Green Dongzhai, a bird paradise|||Dongzhai National Nature Reserve is located in Luoshan County, Xinyang City, Henan Province, with a total area of ​​46,800 hectares. It has dense vegetation, rich wildlife and numerous birds. It has been included in the China Biodiversity Conservation Action Plan and has been listed by the World Wildlife Fund as a priority protection area and an area of ​​great national and global significance. After seeing the gate of Dongzhai, drive the car in. The parking lot is inside the gate. There is a large bird sanctuary in the scenic area. You can watch the birds through the window. The ecological environment is great. Many people come to Dongzhai for the birds. There are more than 300 species of birds, including the crested ibis, and the area is known as a "bird paradise." As more and more tourists come here to watch birds, Dongzhai's "bird economy" is booming. Many villagers living in the reserve have become bird-watching agents. Locals call bird watching agents "bird guides." In the beginning, "bird guides" only led bird watching, but later they gradually added services such as pick-up and drop-off at the station, arrangement of food and accommodation, and sale of local specialties. Over the past year, relying on the development of bird watching tourism, the per capita income of local villagers has increased by more than 20,000 yuan. Here the mountains are high and the valleys are deep, with mist lingering and white clouds rising; here the mountains are beautiful, the waters are clear, the environment is beautiful, and the ecology is intact. As a paradise for birds, Dongzhai National Nature Reserve is another dimension for us to appreciate the Damuluo Mountain. Embark on a bird-watching trip and enjoy the magnificent scenery blooming in the blue sky.

Dear friends! Let’s talk about Luoshan Lingshan Temple today. This attraction is located in Lingshan Scenic Area, Lingshan Town, Luoshan County, Xinyang City, Henan Province, about 44 kilometers southwest of Luoshan County. Moreover, it is far away from the summer resort Jigong Mountain, and its geographical location is excellent. There are many options for transportation to Lingshan Temple. If you drive, start from Zhengzhou, drive along the Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway (G4) to the Xinyang section, then turn to Luoshan County, and follow the county road to reach Lingshan Temple. The entire journey takes approximately 5 - 6 hours. If you choose public transportation, you can fly to Xinyang Airport from major cities across the country. The airport is about 40 kilometers away from Xinyang City. You can take the airport bus to Luoshan County and then take a bus to Lingshan Temple. Or you can take the high-speed rail from Zhengzhou, Wuhan and other cities to Xinyang Station, then take a bus to Luoshan County, and then transfer to a bus to Lingshan Temple. After arriving in Xinyang City by car or train, passengers can take the Lingshan tourist bus at Xinyun Bus Station and go directly to Lingshan Scenic Area. There are many attractions worth visiting in Lingshan Temple Scenic Area. For example, Lingshan Temple is a Buddhist holy site in southern Henan Province. It was first built during the Northern Wei Dynasty and has a history of more than 1,500 years. It is a valuable resource for studying religious architecture in the middle and late Qing Dynasty. There is also the Jinding Taoist Temple, which complements the Lingshan Temple and fully demonstrates the unique charm of Taoist culture. The natural landscapes such as the sunrise over the Golden Summit and the sea of ​​clouds at Lingshan Mountain are magnificent and refreshing. The Guanyin Jade Waterfall, Liantang Waterfall and other waterscapes are breathtakingly beautiful and are definitely a paradise for photography enthusiasts. Tickets are currently priced at $65. Lingshan Temple is open year-round and can be visited daily from 6am to 9pm. Here are some sightseeing suggestions for you. After entering the scenic area from the gate, first visit Lingshan Temple, then go to Jinding Taoist Temple, then enjoy the natural landscapes such as the Jinding sunrise, Lingshan sea of ​​clouds, and finally enjoy the waterscapes such as Guanyin Jade Waterfall and Liantang Waterfall. There are also many special snacks near Lingshan Temple, such as Lingshan tofu, Lingshan tea, Luoshan large intestine, etc. You can taste the local food. However, please pay attention to safety when visiting, abide by the regulations of the scenic area, protect the environment, and do not litter. Luoshan Lingshan Temple attracts many tourists to visit with its long history, profound cultural heritage and beautiful natural scenery. Whether you are a Buddhist believer or a nature lover, you can find spiritual comfort and visual enjoyment here.

Xinyang Lingshan, a secret holy place where sincerity is rewarded! My roommate and I used our student cards to uncover the secrets for free. Are you tempted by this impromptu blessing trip? Take the yellow minibus, shuttle through the streets of Xinyang, and go directly to the foot of Lingshan. Although the journey is long, the scenery along the way is refreshing. Stepping into Lingshan, every step is devout. Although the sightseeing car is convenient, it is not as good as walking on the wide oil road by yourself. Along the way, "Fudu Bridge" and "Black and White Road" quietly tell stories. Burning incense and praying for blessings, the incense is not expensive, and you can bring your own. Every devotion is worthy of respect. On the Lingyuan Terrace, the wish card and the wish lock are full of hope. I chose the omnipotent card to pray for the future, and I was attracted by the mysterious divination. But remember, behind the "kindness" of the enthusiastic aunt, there may be a promotion of the opening of goods, stay awake, and refuse unnecessary expenses! What is your wish? Come to the comment area to share your blessing story, or tell me about your Lingshan adventure! Let us feel the wonderful power of sincerity together.

Surrounded by mountains in Luoshan County, Xinyang City, there is a temple that enjoys the title of "the most famous temple in Central and South China". It is also the temple with the most complete Buddhist statues in Xinyang City - Lingshan Temple. Recommended check-in points Lotus Stone There are three pools of "Fu, Lu, and Shou". Walking on the lotus stones in the pools means "stepping on the lotus, good luck and success". Be sure to pay attention to safety! Tianyuan Jingping The 30-meter-high Babao Tianyuan means "Fate comes from heaven". The word "Yuan" is engraved upside down on the jade bottle, which means fate has arrived. It's definitely worth a look temple The scenery in front of the temple is very artistic, with blue bricks, gray tiles and winding paths. After checking your ticket, you enter the main temple, where you’ll feel the curling incense, the magnificent temples, and the sound of the temple bells, which makes you feel peaceful. It is said that Lingshan Temple is very spiritual. If you want, you can buy some incense and make a wish. If your wish comes true, remember to come here again to fulfill your wish. Further inside the Qianlongjing is the backyard of the temple. There is a "Qianlongjing" in the courtyard. Because Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang once hid in this well to avoid being hunted by soldiers, it is also called the "Holy Well". Some tourists also draw water from the well to wash their hands. ★ Guanyin Jade Waterfall If it is the rainy season, you can walk to the left of the mountain gate for another 10 minutes after leaving the temple to enjoy the Guanyin Jade Waterfall. Wishing Platform When you pass by the wishing platform, you can hang up a red ribbon and a wish card to pray. There are corresponding statues of the twelve zodiac animals, and you can also experience ringing a bell on the wishing platform. Yuanzhang Lake & ★ Statue of Zhu Yuanzhang Walk along the floating bridge, pass the three "Zhongba Pavilions", look back and you can take in the beautiful scenery! The lake is open in the near distance, the clouds are shrouded in mist in the distance, the mountains are layered, the green water and green mountains echo each other, it is quite artistic. Opening hours: Summer: 8:00~17:30 Winter: 8:00~17:00 Recommended playing time: 3 hours Detailed address: Navigation to Lingshan

Anyone who doesn't know Jiangsu is a good place to go during the Spring Festival I will be really sad Lingshan Buddha, Tathagata's Wish Come True 🎆Fireworks, 🙏🙏Prayers, 🧧Market It's really a great place to go for the New Year Spring Festival Tours in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai Don't miss this small and interesting treasure city~ New Year brings good luck~ - 📍Scenic spot: Lingshan Scenic Spot in Wuxi, Jiangsu 🚗Transportation: After the high-speed rail "Wuxi Station", you can take bus No. 88 to the scenic spot 🚴tips: The scenic area is a bit large, it will be much easier to take a sightseeing battery car - 🗺️ Lingshan Giant Buddha Tour Route Kowloon Bathing➡️Buddha's Hand Square➡️Lingshan Brahma Palace➡️Five Seals Mandala➡️Kowloon Bathing Square Performance➡️Fireworks Show - 🧨Must-see activities for New Year’s Eve 🔸Lingshan Buddha fireworks show/drone performance There is a large-scale fireworks show at midnight, which lasts for 12 minutes and is gorgeous and dazzling. The three places of "San Sheng Temple", "Xiangfu Zen Temple" and "Xingtan Square" are the best places to watch the fireworks. There are also drone performances, changing into various New Year patterns. 🔸Fortune Heart Lamp At 9pm, there will be a lighting ceremony at the Kowloon Bathing Square. May all your wishes come true in 2024. 🔸Fortune Market The New Year's market has expanded three times this year. There are handmade areas, game areas, cultural and creative food areas, and intangible cultural heritage food areas. It is really a must-visit market in Wuxi during the Spring Festival. ▪️Add fuel and raise salary Pray for good luck and continuous promotion and salary increase in 2024 ▪️Good Luck Solitaire Stamp, collect dragon year totem, earn good luck ▪️Bragging Wall Praise the people around you and write down New Year's wishes. 2024 will be better. ▪️Spring Festival performance There are puppet shows during the Spring Festival. The cartoon images of Fu Lu Shou are joyful and lively. There are golden lions singing blessings, five blessings opening the golden gate, New Year's diabolo, dragon leaping over Shenzhou (holding golden banners), 100-person 100-meter dragon dance, etc. There are too many programs to count. It's super fun to visit and watch the programs non-stop~ The 100-person 100-meter dragon dance consists of 108 people dancing a 205-meter long dragon. It really has a strong New Year flavor and is magnificent~ - 👍N lucky things that you must check in at Lingshan ❇️Touch the Buddha's hand When you come to Lingshan Buddha, you must touch the Buddha's hand for good luck. ❇️Auspicious bell ringing at Xiangfu Zen Temple Traditional blessing ceremony brings good luck in the new year ❇️Wear a red scarf Lingshan limited edition lucky scarf, must wear ~ good luck in the coming year

Lingshan I brought breakfast and water, and also took Huoxiang Zhengqi Water, but it's okay with fewer people and it won't get heatstroke with the wind blowing I set off at more than ten in the morning on the 8th, but it was more than eleven, I bought an adult ticket for the whole cable car, free for Zhejiang people. This cable car is really good value, I walked to the left when I went up, around 12:10 to the depressed Monkey King and walked forward. The uncle who sold water said there was a tightrope walking performance at 1:30, so I waited there until 1:30, the performance was okay, the wind was too strong, the whole process was about ten minutes. Then continue forward, all the way I feel like I'm always uphill, maybe I walked the wrong way, but every granite landform landscape is in front of the scenic spot sign, it seems like I didn't walk the wrong way. (The granite appearance and some names feel hard to fit) I feel that nature is very magical all the way, and the distant scenery is also beautiful when viewed from above. There are construction sites during the period, but they are all blocked, just follow the road. I started to go down at about three o'clock, my knees hurt when I walked, maybe both sides are the same. I walked for more than an hour to the cable car entrance. (I took the cable car directly down and walked because I was going to Wangxiangu Valley) I went to Lingshan, Sanqingshan and other places where the cable car went up, it seems to be almost the same. It's quite cool on Lingshan, but it's hot when walking, sun protection masks, hats, sunglasses and so on didn't bring much in the end, the wind has been blowing, sometimes the clouds will block the sun, it's quite good with the wind blowing. I didn't take many pictures, what I saw with my eyes is more beautiful. Everyone just look at it, but this ticket is quite worth it

🚗Transportation: Self-driving: Depart from Xinyang city: 107 National Road—337 Provincial Road It is about an hour's drive from Xinyang city Depart from other places: Exit of Lingshan on Beijing-Hong Kong-Macau Expressway 🅿️Scenic area parking fee: 10 yuan Public transportation: Direct line from Xinyang Bus Station Ticket price: 15 yuan Ticket🎫: 52 yuan Incense price💰: The price is the same up and down the mountain Scenic area minibus price💰: 8 yuan/person (It is recommended to take a bus up the mountain and walk down the mountain) 🙏Lingshan is a famous Buddhist holy place in China, founded in 474 AD, and is one of the four ancient temples in Central Plains. As the most spiritual temple in Xinyang city, there will be many people in the peak season. (⚠️: The older generation has a saying, if the wish is realized in the first year, you have to go to Lingshan Temple for three consecutive years to fulfill your vow)