[2025 Luoshan Attraction] Travel Guide for Ling Mountain Temple (Updated Mar)

✨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😃.

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.

🚗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)