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Luohe travel guide - where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Luohe, Henan, China.
Luohe is a prefecture-level city in central Henan, on the Beijing-Guangzhou rail corridor between Xuchang to the north and Zhumadian to the south. It is the home town of Xu Shen (Han dynasty), compiler of the Shuowen Jiezi, the first systematic Chinese character dictionary, and the city promotes Chinese-character culture at the AAAA-rated Xu Shen Cultural Park. It also holds the 9,000-year-old Jiahu Neolithic site in Wuyang County, the Sui-era Xiaoshang Bridge in Linying County, the riverfront Shali River Scenic Area and the Heshang Street old-town quarter. Luohe is known in China as a food-industry city and is the base of the Shuanghui (WH Group) meat-processing business.
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The 14 destinations our editors recommend — from iconic landmarks to under-the-radar finds.
A national AAAA scenic area of about 150 mu built around the national-level tomb of Xu Shen (Han dynasty, compiler of the Shuowen Jiezi). Features include the Six Scripts stone pillars, Chinese Characters Avenue, a Shuowen Jiezi dictionary museum, a Word Saint Temple and a character archway.
National 4A urban scenic area of walking paths, bridges and green space along the Sha and Li rivers that run through central Luohe. It is the city's main place for an evening walk.
A national 4A venue combining a bird park, zoo and museum exhibits with amusement rides and stage shows, in southern Yuanhui District near the river.
A riverside heritage-style quarter that blends four historical architectural styles, with snack stalls, shops and the free Zhongguan Bogu Prehistoric Culture Museum. It sits a short walk from the Surrender Pavilion.
A pavilion built after Japan's surrender in 1945, destroyed in the fighting of 1947 and rebuilt, with reconstruction completed in May 2014.
A national 4A scenic area in a village that returned to collective farming and industry in 1986, covering 1.78 km2. Visitors see Mao-era statues, slogans and the village's food factories; it is among China's best-known red-tourism sites.
Pick a length, follow the route. Each itinerary balances headline sights with breathing room.
Three tiers, every traveller covered — from cost-conscious to flagship hotels.
Hostels, budget hotels, and guesthouses offer affordable stays without sacrificing experience.
Boutique hotels and well-located accommodations provide comfort and convenience at reasonable prices.
World-class resorts and premium hotels deliver unforgettable experiences.
The city's international-brand hotel, across the road from the Luohe International Convention and Exhibition Center in the Songjiang New District; the Trip.com listing gives breakfast as ¥88 (about $13) per adult.
Check rates on Booking.comA hotel opened in 2012 near the Shaliu river scenic area and Huanghe Square, with lake-view rooms and a garden.
Check rates on Booking.comA local hotel on Jinggangshan Road in Yancheng District, listed in OpenStreetMap.
Check rates on Booking.comA small local guesthouse on Haihe Road in Yancheng District, listed in OpenStreetMap.
Check rates on Booking.comCafés, neighbourhood gems, and tasting menus worth the table reservation.
Henan-style stretched huimian noodles in lamb broth; the map listing shows spicy lamb huimian at about ¥14 (~$2) and fried la tiao at about ¥16 (~$2.4).
Lamb soup, huimian noodles and stew pots at the main store of a local chain.
Main store of a Luohe huimian brand; wide hand-pulled noodles in lamb or chicken broth in the city centre.
Neighbourhood breakfast shop for hu la tang, the peppery thickened soup that is Luohe's signature morning dish.
Xiaoyao-style hu la tang, the Xiaoyao peppery soup tradition served in Luohe.
Hu la tang shop on Huanghe Road on the Yancheng side of the city, near the Shaliheshi riverfront.
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Luohe has two rail stations: Luohe station (漯河站) in the centre on the Beijing-Guangzhou conventional line, and Luohe West (漯河西) on the Beijing-Guangzhou high-speed line. Inside the city, buses, taxis and DiDi are the options; there is no metro.
Daily spend by tier in CNY, broken out by category.
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | ¥80-150 (~$12-22) | ¥250-450 (~$37-67) | ¥550-1,000 (~$81-148) |
| Food (per day) | ¥40-80 (~$6-12) | ¥120-220 (~$18-33) | ¥300-600 (~$44-89) |
| Transportation | ¥15-40 (~$2-6) | ¥40-100 (~$6-15) | ¥150-350 (~$22-52) |
| Activities | ¥0-80 (~$0-12) | ¥100-250 (~$15-37) | ¥200-400 (~$30-59) |
| Daily total | ¥200-350 (~$30-52) | ¥500-900 (~$74-133) | ¥1,100-2,200 (~$163-326) |
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Average daytime temperature in °C. Figures are for Henan.
Autumn is clear and ideal.
Keep the original passport on hand; hotels and trains require it.
Install a VPN and download offline maps and a translation app before arrival.
Use DiDi or licensed metered taxis.
Check the air-quality index in winter.
Carry some small cash as a backup to mobile payment.
Save the hotel name and address in Chinese on the phone to show taxi drivers.
Yes. Luohe has low violent crime. Take normal precautions with belongings and use licensed taxis or DiDi.
Take a G-train to Luohe West station on the Beijing-Guangzhou high-speed line, or a conventional train to Luohe station in the city centre. Zhengzhou is the nearest major hub.
One to two days cover the city sights; add a day for Linying County (Nanjie Village, Xiaoshang Bridge) and Wuyang County (Jiahu).
It is the hometown of Xu Shen, author of the Shuowen Jiezi dictionary, the site of the 9,000-year-old Jiahu culture, and a major food-processing city.
Many nationalities can enter visa-free for 30 days; check current rules for your passport.
Mostly Alipay or WeChat Pay. Link an international card in advance and carry some cash.
