Note: The Luoyang Public Security Bureau advises that foreigners are prohibited from entering Luanchuan County without special permission. This is because the county is part of a restricted military area, which also includes Song County and Yiyang County. If you are caught violating this prohibition, you will be asked to leave immediately.
	(Information last updated 26 Sep 2023)

Luanchuan（栾川） is named after the legend that in ancient times, a group of lived here. Located in the western part of Henan Province, adjacent to the east, to the west, to the south, and to the north, it is known as the "Back Garden of Luoyang" and "South Gate of Luoyang".

The mountains and waters of Luanchuan County are beautiful, surrounded by mountains. Ancient are scattered throughout, quiet and mysterious. The climate here is pleasant, with four distinct seasons and cool and pleasant summers, making it a summer resort. Luanchuan County has a long cultural history and profound cultural heritage. There are many poems and cultural relics left by literati here, emitting a rich cultural atmosphere. The summer in Luanchuan is very pleasant, and you need to wear long pants and sleeves when going out in the morning and evening. The Luanchuan County on the mountain is cool and comfortable, with a refreshing summer at 25 °C.

Accommodation in Luanchuan Township is cheap and suitable for the health and wellness of middle-aged and elderly people. Luanchuan has a wide range of accommodation options, and whether you live in the county, near scenic spots, or in a township, you can find suitable accommodation for yourself. For travelers with limited budgets, accommodation prices in towns are more affordable.

The local cuisine has rich mountain characteristics and a unique taste. You can enjoy authentic Luanchuan cuisine at local restaurants or agritourism.

Understand

Luanchuan is one of the first 17 "China's Strong Tourism Counties" in China, and has created the " Luanchuan Model" that has become famous in the national tourism industry . It has seven national AAAA level tourist attractions, which is the first in a county-level administrative region in China.

There are six national AAAA level tourist attractions and more than ten A-level or above tourist attractions in the Luanchuan area, including, Longyu Bay, Chongdu Gou, Yangzigou, and Funiushan Ski ResortThe best travel time is spring, summer, and autumn.

Intangible Cultural Heritage

Kaoshan Huang (Traditional Drama)

• 1.Kaoshan Huang (Traditional Drama)黄靠山（传统戏剧）

Kaoshan Huangxi is a traditional type of Chinese opera that is mainly performed on stage and sometimes in venues such as sitting halls and street stalls. It differs significantly from other genres in multiple aspects. In terms of vocal style, actors use special falling tones, including "Ou" or "Yi" sounds. Male actors refer to them as "Dai Shouer", while female actors refer to them as "Dai Xianger". In terms of role and profession, Xusheng (Hongsheng), Zhengdan, and Erhualian are the main performing characters, and over time, their roles and professions gradually diversify. Accompanying instruments include early Pi Hu Qin, Zao Mu Shou Bang, and Tang Gong, with later additions such as Da Gong, Da Cymbal, and Banhu. In terms of performance customs, the Huangxi opera on the back of the mountain includes traditional elements such as deity worship opera, temple fair opera, bright box opera, broken stage opera, and firecracker opera, adding a unique religious and folk traditional atmosphere to this type of opera.

• 2.Unicorn (Traditional Dance)独角兽（传统舞蹈）

The "unicorn" dance is an ancient local nuo opera dance, usually performed according to a specific routine. The performers are divided into two groups: "Samurai" and "Unicorn". The samurai holds a fork and uses movements such as kicking up and down, sweeping the hall legs, hitting the wheels, and pulling the flashing arm to lure and tease the unicorn. The unicorn, on the other hand, wears a mask and hides, and engages in combat with warriors through movements such as pouncing, jumping, jumping, rolling, tearing, biting, and flashing. The climax of the performance was when the samurai ultimately defeated the unicorn and completed the entire performance process. This performance is often performed during festivals, mainly conveying content such as exorcism, blessings, and sacrifices. This unique dance tradition combines drama, dance, and religious rituals, fully showcasing the characteristics of local culture and beliefs.

• 3.Sweet Potato Noodles (Traditional Craft)红薯粉条（传统技艺）

Sweet potato vermicelli, also known as sweet potato vermicelli or vermicelli, is a traditional local specialty widely circulated in Luanchuan with a history of over 300 years. The process of making sweet potato noodles includes milling, active milling, leaking milling, boiling milling, freezing, drying, and packaging. The entire production process is all handmade, with strict requirements for the production process and no use of any additives, making the Tantou noodles crystal clear and shiny in color, smooth in taste, and continuously cooked. They have long been loved by the masses.

• 4.Tofu Technique (Traditional Technique)豆腐记忆（传统技艺）

Luanchuan tofu is a typical representative of the "North tofu" in China. Its production technique first appeared in the Song Dynasty, and has been popular since the Ming and Qing dynasties. Workshops are spread throughout various villages in Luanchuan County. To make authentic Luanchuan tofu, it is necessary to carefully select locally grown white beans and use tools such as a stone mill, earthen stove, iron pot, drenching rack, and wrapping cloth to complete the process of soaking, grinding, foaming, filtering, boiling, pointing, and pressing. Each link must be serious and meticulous, and none is missing. "Pasting" is the core of this skill.

• 5.Da Zhangzi Song (Traditional Music)打獐子歌（传统音乐）

The music suite of "The Song of Fighting against Zhangzi" consists of 9 interrelated pieces. According to the program during the hunting of Zhangzi, they are: "The Song of Paihupu", "The Song of Sacrificing the Mountain God", "The Song of Buzhan", "The Song of Opening the War", "The Song of Chasing the War", "The Song of Guarding (Stabilizing) the Stick", "The Song of Tuning Guns", "The Song of Sounding Guns", and "The Song of Harvesting Slope". These 9 pieces fully depict the entire process of hunting against Zhangzi. The melody of 'Da Zhangzi Ge' is simple and easy to remember, and the lyrics are mixed with hidden language, forming a rough and mysterious labor song. It was once popular in the mountainous areas of western Henan, with strong original ecology and rich local characteristics, reflecting the labor scenes of people hunting in the western Henan region.

• 6.Techniques for Creating Residential Buildings in Western Henan (Traditional Techniques)豫西民居营造技艺（传统技艺）

The construction of traditional residential buildings in western Henan has always been carried out in a way that has been passed down from generation to generation by the Chinese nation. The "four beams and eight pillars" construction method, which is mainly composed of wooden frames, is combined with the unique geographical environment, economic conditions, and customs and customs of the western region of Henan. The houses built are windward and sunny, warm in winter and cool in summer, close to water and far from fields, convenient for daily life and production, and safe and comfortable. Formed a unique local residential construction technique, which is the wisdom crystallization of the local working people.

Talk

Most locals in Luanchuan speak dialects, and only young people speak Mandarin and English. But in fact, the difference between Luanchuan dialect and Mandarin is not that big, so when you travel to Luanchuan, if you can’t understand what the other person is saying, you can ask the other person to speak a few more times or use a translator. The Luanchuan dialect is also very interesting. If you want to learn it, the locals will be very enthusiastic to teach you the Luanchuan dialect.

Get in

Get around

Luanchuan County officially opened its first tourist bus route on November 1st. Committed to making tourism public transportation in Luanchuan County convenient, safe, comfortable, and efficient; In addition, efforts should be made to create a warm and comfortable riding environment and promote the tourism brand of Luanchuan County.

Tourist buses can connect scenic spots such as Zhaigou Scenic Area, Dongling Botanical Garden, Scenic Area, Manchu Style Village, and Scenic Area along the way. The entire journey is 26 kilometers, with 11 minute runs and a total of 31 stations.

The starting price for taxis in Luanchuan County is 5 ¥ per 2 kilometers, exceeding 2 kilometers and 1 ¥ per kilometer for 2-4 kilometers.

See

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  Jiguan Cave, Luanchuan County
  🌍 Jiguan Cave (鸡冠洞), Shuangtang Village, 3 kilometers west of Luanchuan County, Luoyang City, Henan Province, ☏ +86 37966890999, toll-free: ‭40-0777-7777‬ (domestic)FORMAT. Jiguan Cave is located three kilometers west of Luanchuan County, Luoyang, Henan Province. It is a natural limestone karst cave, geologically known as the "karst landform". 90 ¥/person (100 ¥/person from April 10th to May 10th). (updated Sep 2023)

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  After descending from Mount Laojun, I arrived at the restaurant at the foot of the mountain and served a steaming bowl of shredded pork noodles, which weighed a lot. The price of a bowl of shredded meat noodles is 12 yuan, which can be considered as a good and affordable food. Compared to food in the mountains or cities, it is much cheaper.
  🌍 Mount Laojun (Jingshi Mountain), Luanchuan County, Luoyang City, Henan Province, China, ☏ +86 379-66838888. Laojun Mountain, formerly known as Jingshi Mountain, is the main peak of Funiu Mountain, which is located 800 miles away from the Qinling Mountains, with an elevation of approximately 2200 meters. During the Western Zhou Dynasty, Li Er returned to seclusion and practiced here due to his "history of guarding the treasury". He was revered by Taoism as the Tai Shang Lao Jun, and was named "Lao Jun Mountain" by Emperor Taizong of Tang, which has been passed down to this day. Laojun Mountain has a history of over 2000 years of Taoist culture. During the Northern Wei Dynasty, a temple was built in the mountain to commemorate it. During the Tang Zhenguan period, it was granted the title of "Tieding Laojun Temple" by the emperor. In the 19th year of the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty, the Daojing edict was issued to Laojun Mountain and it was designated as "a famous mountain in the world". 100¥. (updated Sep 2023)
  

  Zhongtian Gate
• 🌍 Luanchuan Bamboo Sea Wildlife Park (4A) (栾川竹海野生动物园（4A）), Cangfang Village, Chongdugou Management Committee, Luanchuan County, Luoyang City, Henan Province, toll-free: +86 379-60896668. 8:00-17:00. The only interactive zoo with the theme of the Northeast Tiger. The tigers in the park are mainly kept in free range. In addition to the Northeast Tiger, there are also animals such as lions, leopards, ringtail lemurs, and birds. There are also specialized beast rides that allow tourists to have maximum contact with animals. 人民币249. (updated Sep 2023)
• 🌍 Yangzigou (养子沟), 5 kilometers east of Luanchuan County, Henan Province, ☏ +86 379-66815888. 8:30-18:00. Yangzigou is a comprehensive tourist resort that integrates natural scenery, historical culture, and entertainment and leisure. Yangzigou is located 5 kilometers east of Luanchuan County. It is a scenic spot on the main peak of Mount Funiu, Laojun Mountain. The Yangzi Valley is named after the Tang Dynasty hero Fan Lihua who lived here and adopted his son, leaving behind many historical relics and legendary stories.
  There are not only natural landscapes such as waterfalls, streams, and strange stones here, but also ancient cave temples, folk festivals, and other cultural landscapes. There are also many tourist facilities and activities, such as rafting, rock climbing, camping, etc. 45 ¥. (updated Oct 2023)
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  Baoduzhai It is named after the mythical story of a shepherd boy who ate Ganoderma lucidum and held a calf in his arms and ascended to heaven and became an immortal.
  🌍 Baoduzhai (抱犊寨), Huoshenmiao Village, Sanchuan Town, Luanchuan County, Henan Province, ☏ +86 379-66628666. 08:00—18:00. Baoduzhai Scenic Area is located in Sanchuan Town, Luanchuan County, 186 kilometers away from Luoyang City. It is a comprehensive tourist attraction that blends natural and cultural landscapes.
  The scenic area is mainly composed of four major viewing areas: Baodu Ancient Village, Wangniuling, Huoshen Temple, and Baolongwan Water Park.
  The remains of Baodu Village are well preserved, with merchants, shops, and embroidered houses distributed throughout it; Wangniuling is a natural ecological forest area with a forest coverage rate of over 99%. It is evergreen all year round and has a maximum indoor temperature of no more than 22 ℃ in summer. It is very suitable for avoiding heat and enjoying the cool, watching the sea of clouds and sunrise, etc; The Fire God Temple is a revolutionary education base for the Red Revolution, and now it still preserves firearms and combat documents used by the People's Liberation Army back then. These three major viewing areas are suitable for sightseeing, and water parks can take children to play parent-child games. 145 ¥. (updated Oct 2023)

Do

Buy

🌍 Luanchuan County Department Store (栾川百货大楼), No.1 Xinghua Middle Road, Luanchuan County, Luoyang City, Henan Province, ☏ +86 379-66832963. The Luanchuan County Department Store was established on March 17, 1999, and is a very classic shopping venue in Luanchuan. Daily necessities, knitting, clothing, shoes and hats, clocks and watches, glasses, household appliances, arts and crafts, photography equipment, furniture, cultural goods, gold and silver jewelry, jewelry, jade, cosmetics and other products can be purchased. (updated Sep 2023)

Luanchuan basically holds the "Luanchuan Good Things" cultural, tourism, and creative competition at the Valley Concert every year. If you want to purchase the specialties of Luanchuan, going to the Luanchuan Good Things Competition is a good choice. Here, we gather products from various townships in Luanchuan that can reflect local characteristics. Tourists can freely visit and purchase "Luanchuan Good Things". For example, there are, traditional Chinese medicine, mountain products and other agricultural products unique to Luanchuan, as well as exquisite handicrafts (intangible cultural heritage) such as, Indigo, and sculpture.

Eat

• 🌍 Love shrimp (恋虾), Jiulego, Funiunan Road, Luanchuan County, ☏ +86 13838442974, toll-free: +86 18695992320. 10:00-22:00. Restaurants mainly featuring shrimp are a must-have place for those who enjoy eating shrimp to check in. It is very close to Laojun Mountain and is suitable for replenishing physical strength before and after climbing. The environment is beautiful and clean, the dishes are cheap and there is a large quantity, and the service attitude is also good. ¥42. (updated Sep 2023)
• 🌍 Fu Ji Tavern (付记小酒馆), North Binhe, Luanchuan Bus Station, Luanchuan County, ☏ +86-15729097600. 14:00-2:00. Located by the river, you can dine by the roadside. The store is not large and mainly focuses on barbecue, as well as hot pot, which is very cost-effective. CNY90. (updated Sep 2023)
• 🌍 Laoluoyang Tofu Soup Luanchuan Main Store (老洛阳豆腐汤栾川总店), Junshan Yufu, Luozhuang Village, Luanchuan County (opposite the administrative service hall), ☏ +86 15838588893. 6:00-13:30 17:00-21:00. There are three kinds of tofu soup: original, pickled Chinese cabbage and mushroom soup. If you like something lighter, you can eat the original flavor. Each bowl comes with a slice of cake. The meatballs are also very delicious, one yuan and five pieces. The price is cheap, the quantity is large, and the taste is good. Unfortunately, the food cannot be packaged. ¥12. (updated Oct 2023)
• 🌍 MT Grilled skewers (MT烤串), Rear row of Building D, Fenghuangtian Street, Binhe Avenue, Luanchuan County, ☏ +86 15838511756. 17：00-02:00. Traditional Chinese barbecue has a wide range of dishes to choose from, with affordable prices. The decoration style of the store is bar style, surrounded by trees outside, and the environment is very atmospheric. CNY36. (updated Oct 2023)
• Shanshui tofu(山水豆腐): The main raw material is the famous "Luanchuan tofu". The taste is delicate, smooth, and tender, with a soft and elastic texture, with the unique mellow aroma of Luanchuan tofu.
• Cold mixed agaric(凉拌木耳): Cold mixed agaric is made from high-quality agaric from Luanchuan, soaked in cold water to remove impurities, and then mixed with garlic, onion shreds, coriander segments, and various seasonings. This dish tastes light, moderately sour and salty, and crispy and refreshing.
• Fried mushroom(炸香菇): Fried Mushroom is made by wrapping them in thick, fresh shiitake mushrooms and frying them in oil. They are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, giving them a meat like taste.
• Fried silkworm pupa(炸蚕蛹)：Fried silkworm pupa is a local specialty food in Luanchuan. The meat of silkworm pupa is delicious and has high nutritional value. Although it is not acceptable for many people, if you muster the courage to taste it, you will open up a new world.
• Potsticker tofu(锅贴豆腐): Potsticker tofu is made by replacing the raw materials of Potsticker with chicken breast and tofu. Most people who like Potsticker also like Potsticker tofu. The fried Potsticker tofu is burnt outside and tender inside. It tastes delicious with pepper.
• Roasted hericium erinaceus(烧猴头菇): Luanchuan is one of the producing areas of high-quality hericium erinaceus. Due to the addition of thicken powder, this dish has a smooth taste and rich nutrition.
• 🌍 Luanchuan eight bowls (栾川八大碗), Luanchuan County Junshan West Road Wendu, ☏ +86 37966708818. Very friendly for seniors as every dish is soft. Recommend the braised pork. There is not much fat in the meat. There are side dishes such as fungus and carrots. It is not as sweet as ordinary braised pork. There is also stone-ground tofu, which is a must-order for every table. The tofu has a strong flavor and is sprinkled with a little chives, which makes it a little spicy. The environment is relatively good in a small county like Luanchuan, and it's very cool in the summer when the air conditioner is on. If you go late, you can only sit outside the door, but fortunately, Luanchuan is closer to the mountain and it is cooler, so the overall environment is not bad. 50 ¥/person. (updated Oct 2023)

Drink

• Haibi (海碧), Local Hotel in Luanchuan County, Luoyang City. Luoyang specialty beverage, a decades old local brand, also has orange and peach flavors.You can buy it at local restaurants. 人民币2. (updated Sep 2023)
• 🌍 Thirsty (口渴), No. 4, intersection of Junshan Road and Funiu Road, ☏ +8617637942870. Thirsty is a relatively professional beverage shop in Luanchuan. One of the cocktails is called Chaohua Xishi, which has a light violet floral aroma. The low-alcohol wine is very suitable for girls. It tastes like milk tea, but remember to remind the boss not to add too much sugar. 25 ¥/person. (updated Oct 2023)
• 🌍 Xiaofang Tea Sales Store (小芳茶卖部), 2nd Floor, Funiu South Road, Luanchuan County, ☏ +8617538577198. 10:00～22:00. The milk tea is a bit too sweet, but it has a lot of ingredients and is not expensive. The packaging is also very nice, and an environmentally friendly bag is provided. 10 ¥/person. (updated Oct 2023)
• 🌍 Free Man Milk Tea (自由人奶茶), North of Changchun Road Pedestrian Street Snack City, ☏ +8618137723659. 10:30~21:30. The taste of milk tea is very strong, and drinking a cup of hot milk tea in winter will be very comfortable. But compared to milk tea, I recommend fruit tea because the fruit is very fresh and sweet. 6 ¥/person. (updated Oct 2023)

Sleep

• 🌍 Junshan Hotel (君山酒店), 3 Junshan East Road, Luanchuan County, Luoyang City, Henan Province, China, ☏ +86 37966810988. The Luanchuan Junshan Hotel is located in the ancient and beautiful Luanchuan, adjacent to the main peak of the 800 mile Funiu Mountain in the south and the Yihe River in the north. It is a comprehensive tourist hotel that integrates catering, accommodation, business meetings, entertainment and health care, sauna, beauty salons, and dance halls. 150 ¥ per capita. (updated Sep 2023)
• 🌍 Hua Man Shu Inn (花满墅客栈), No. 58, Group 3, Fangcun, Luanchuan County (near Laojunshan Ticket Center), ☏ +86 15516551855, toll-free: +86 379-66789585. Check-in: After 14:00, check-out: Before 12：00. The hotel is located 800 meters east of the ticket center of Laojun Mountain. It takes about 5 minutes from the hotel to reach Laojun Mountain. There are also famous scenic spots near the hotel, such as Jiguan Cave, Longyu Bay, Funiu Mountain Ski Resort, Baodu Village, Tianhe Grand Canyon, etc. It is very convenient and suitable for visitors to live in, but it is worth noting that the hotel only receives tourists from Chinese Mainland to live in. CNY 112. (updated Oct 2023)

Stay healthy

Luanchuan County People's Hospital is located at the foot of Longquan Mountain in the north of , western Henan Province. It has a development history of over 50 years and is a modern comprehensive hospital that integrates medical treatment, teaching, scientific research, prevention, and health care.

Luanchuan County Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital was founded in 1986 and is now located on Xingfu Middle Road in the county seat. After 30 years of development, it has become a national second class A traditional Chinese medicine hospital with dense technical talents, complete service functions, complete clinical disciplines, and advanced equipment that integrates medical treatment, , preventive health care, teaching, and scientific research and development of traditional Chinese medicine.

Stay safe

The safety of mountain roads in Luanchuan needs to be treated with caution. Although the mountain road is built spacious and flat, after all, it is built around the mountain, winding and unique. Driving in rainy and foggy weather requires special attention, such as turning on anti fog lights and low beam headlights, slowing down, maintaining a sufficient safe distance, and being prepared to avoid parking.

When driving on mountainous roads, one should be cautious, slow down, pay attention to the distance traveled, avoid being close to the right when passing, and choose a wide uphill section when overtaking. In addition, when hiking, for safety reasons, suitable shoes such as hiking shoes, cloth shoes, sneakers, etc. should be worn to avoid slipping.

Connect

The address of the Transportation Bureau of Luanchuan County is located on Junshan East Road in the jurisdiction of Luoyang City, Henan Province. Tel: +86 379-6822153. Website: 114.mingluji.com

Emergency numbers: 110 - Police, 119 - Fire, 120 - First aid, 122 - Traffic accidents.

Relevant numbers: Luanchuan County Public Security Bureau: +86 379-6824114, Luanchuan Bus Station: +86 379-66822614, Luanchuan County Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau: +86 379-66812344

Go next

It only takes 2 hours to take a bus from Luoyang, and 3 hours to take a bus from Zhengzhou. It takes about 3 hours to travel by high-speed rail from Beijing to Luanchuan, while it only takes 4 hours to depart from Shanghai. It is still possible to visit one of the scenic spots in or within a day from Shanghai or Beijing.