c. 500 BCEPeopleZhou
Laozi and the pass
By tradition the keeper of Hangu Pass asked Laozi for a book before letting him west; the Daodejing was the result.
Suggested stay
1 days
Editorial guides
0
Arrive at
Lingbao West railway
Best season
Sep–Oct for apples
Three reasons to get off the train
- 01
Heritage
Imperial capitals, grottoes and excavated cities
- 02
Food streets
Night markets and breakfast streets
What happened here
What to eat in Lingbao
Food notes for this county are still being gathered. The provincial food index covers the wider region.
Arrive, then move slowly
- Gateway
- Lingbao West 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
| City | Distance | Est. rail |
|---|---|---|
| Shanzhou 陕州 | 30 km | 0h 42m |
| Sanmenxia 三门峡 | 40 km | 0h 45m |
| Luoyang 洛阳 | 143 km | 1h 18m |
| Xixia 西峡 | 146 km | 1h 19m |