c. 600 CESitesSui & Tang
The temple to the Ji River
One of the four great river sacrifices of imperial China, laid out in Jiyuan where the Ji River was believed to rise.
Illustrative imageJiyuan济源
Wangwu Mountain, a cliff-top temple and the source of the Jishui river.
Suggested stay
1 day
Editorial guides
0
Arrive at
Jiyuan railway
Best season
Apr–Oct
The short version
Jiyuan (济源) rewards 1 day, reached via Jiyuan railway. It suits travellers interested in mountains & water, heritage. The best window is Apr–Oct.
Three reasons to get off the train
- 01
Mountains & water
Taihang cliffs, forest trails and reservoirs
- 02
Heritage
Imperial capitals, grottoes and excavated cities
What happened here
What to eat in Jiyuan
Food notes for this county are still being gathered. The provincial food index covers the wider region.
Arrive, then move slowly
- Gateway
- Jiyuan 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mengzhou 孟州 | 27 km | 0h 41m |
| Qinyang 沁阳 | 32 km | 0h 42m |
| Wen County 温县 | 47 km | 0h 47m |
| Gongyi 巩义 | 54 km | 0h 49m |
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