Lankao — Paulownia avenues, sand-fixed farmland and a county with a strong civic story.

Lankao兰考

Paulownia avenues, sand-fixed farmland and a county with a strong civic story.

Plan from here

Suggested stay

1 days

Editorial guides

0

Arrive at

Lankao South railway

Best season

April for paulownia blossom

Why stop here

Three reasons to get off the train

  • 01

    Folk life

    Temple fairs, kiln lanes and living craft

  • 02

    Mountains & water

    Taihang cliffs, forest trails and reservoirs

History & people

What happened here

Full timeline
1963PeopleModern

Jiao Yulu in Lankao

A county secretary who worked on sand, salt and water for eighteen months before his death; the paulownia groves are his memorial.

Local food

What to eat in Lankao

Food guide

Food notes for this county are still being gathered. The provincial food index covers the wider region.

Getting here

Arrive, then move slowly

Gateway
Lankao South railway
Rail access
Direct high-speed rail
Time needed
1 days · 0 h of site time

Rail times below are planning estimates, not timetable data. Confirm departures before booking.

Nearby by rail

CityDistanceEst. rail
Changyuan 长垣44 km0h 46m
Kaifeng 开封47 km0h 47m
Zhongmu 中牟78 km0h 57m
Shangqiu 商丘89 km1h 1m