When you ask me why I take 30,000 steps daily in Henan, it's because
by DEREK MATTHEWS
May 27, 2024
This trip to Luoyang was truly worthwhile!
I found a small, popular treasure of a county town that I really like
Located two hours' drive from Luoyang, Lushan County
Hides many places with few people, beautiful scenery, and a refreshing treasure!
Anyone who misses this place will regret it‼️
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Just got back, summarized a 3-day and 2-night niche travel route, without further ado, here's the guide👇🏻
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🚶My travel itinerary
Day ❶: Mount Laojun
Day ❷: Tianhe Grand Canyon—Baoduzhai
Day ❸: Jiguan Cave—Wangfu Bamboo Sea
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🏞️Attraction check-in experience
🍃Mount Laojun
"Having traveled far to the human world for a stunning feast, I finally ascended to the golden summit to witness the shock of the Golden Temple!" It's recommended to take the cable car up the mountain, bring your ID and food to stave off hunger, and if time allows, be sure to wait until the lights on the golden summit are lit, it's truly amazing!
✅Highlights along the way: Zhongtian Gate—Ten-mile Screen—Nantian Gate—Laojun Hall—Yuhuang Top
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🍃Tianhe Grand Canyon
Few people, beautiful scenery, and also a great place to cool off in the summer. You can climb mountains and play in the water, the road conditions are very good all the way, full of greenery, and there is spring water, which is very comfortable to walk down, and also suitable for the elderly and children.
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🍃Baoduzhai
An ancient fortress hidden in the mountains, standing on the observation deck you can overlook the entire mountain range, with a very good view. If you're tired from walking, find some local specialty food to eat and rest, and finally enjoy a live performance full of cultural charm.
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🍃Jiguan Cave
Coming here in summer is just perfect, the cave maintains a constant temperature of 18 degrees all year round, which is especially cool. The stalactites and stalagmites inside the cave are spectacular, and you can bring children to experience the natural wonders.
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🍃Wangfu Bamboo Sea
A very niche place, with bamboo forests, streams, waterfalls, and the Sky Realm... suitable for weekend hiking and oxygen absorption, the waterfalls along the way and the Sky Realm are very photogenic!
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🍜Food recommendations
✅Spicy Soup with Fried Dough✅Lushan Tofu Soup✅Lushan Eight Big Bowls✅Stir-fried Rice Noodles✅Knife-cut Noodles... There are many noodle dishes in the north, and Lushan's tofu is very famous, all worth a try!
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🏨Accommodation
This time in Lushan, I stayed in a very characteristic homestay🚏Yihe Family Dyeing Cultural City Homestay, which not only has rooms with plant dyeing installations but also a coffee shop and a handmade workshop. It is located in Lushan County, at the foot of Mount Laojun, making travel very convenient👍
Post by DEREK MATTHEWS | May 27, 2024












