Laozi
老子
The Dao De Jing author's birthplace, with its temple halls still in use.
Luyi, Zhoukou
Illustrative imageLuyi鹿邑
Laozi's birthplace: a Taoist temple courtyard of old cypress and quiet stone.
Suggested stay
1 day
Editorial guides
0
Arrive at
Luyi railway
Best season
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
The short version
Luyi (鹿邑) rewards 1 day, reached via Luyi railway. It suits travellers interested in heritage, folk life. The best window is Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
Names that come from this ground
LA
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
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.
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 |
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