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
Luyi railway
Best season
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Three reasons to get off the train
- 01
Heritage
Imperial capitals, grottoes and excavated cities
- 02
Folk life
Temple fairs, kiln lanes and living craft
What happened here
What to eat in Luyi
Food notes for this county are still being gathered. The provincial food index covers the wider region.
Arrive, then move slowly
- Gateway
- Luyi railway
- Rail access
- Drive from the nearest rail hub
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Huaiyang 淮阳 | 57 km | 0h 50m |
| Shangqiu 商丘 | 63 km | 0h 52m |
| Zhoukou 周口 | 78 km | 0h 57m |
| Yongcheng 永城 | 89 km | 1h 1m |