Popular Best Things to Do in Lvliang [2026]
Ancient Qikou Town
The main attractions of Qikou Ancient Town include the town's charm, the river and land wharf, the Wohulong Temple, Yellow River rafting, Erqi surfing, Qilin Beach, Yellow River earth forest, jujube orchards, and a group of old Shanxi merchant residences with architectural characteristics of the Loess Plateau, represented by the Xiwang folk houses. The ancient town still retains its antique charm, with stone-paved roads underfoot, high platforms on both sides, and eaves connecting to eaves, shops side by side.
Qikou, an ancient ferry crossing in western Shanxi Province carved out by the Yellow River, hides a rare spectacle of both natural beauty and cultural significance. Here, the Yellow River makes a sharp southward turn, carving out steep cliffs of the Loess Plateau. The Lüliang Yellow River Sculpture Group, completed in 2021, stands on the viewing platform east of Qikou Ancient Town—backed by the vast Lüliang Mountains, facing the surging Yellow River, and with the millennia-old folds of loess beneath its feet. As the chill of early spring fades, mountain peach blossoms burst forth in the crevices, followed by golden forsythia, pale purple lilacs, and tender yellow apricot blossoms… The entire mountainside resembles a spilled palette of colors, while the bronze sculptures gleam with a warm luster amidst the floral shadows, a striking contrast of strength and gentleness that stirs the soul. Unmissable Travel Highlights: Wear spring as your outfit for stunning photos! Don't just treat the sculptures as a backdrop for photos! Try these zero-cost, high-quality spring composition tricks: ✅ "Holding Wildflowers + Sculpture Silhouette": Squat beside the base of the Yellow River Mother Sculpture, pick a small bunch of wild peach blossoms, and raise your hand against the light—the petals are translucent, the bronze outline is steady, and the Yellow River shimmers silver in the distance; ✅ "Strolling along the Cliffside Flower Path": Walk 300 meters north along the path outside the viewing platform. There's a dirt path surrounded by wild peach trees. Wear a light-colored long skirt or linen shirt, turn sideways and look back, with the Yellow River, sculpture, and sea of flowers creating a triple sense of depth behind you; ✅ "Warm Film-like Dusk": After 5 pm, the sunlight shines obliquely on the bronze surface, giving the sculpture a golden edge. At this time, use your phone's portrait mode, focus on the wildflowers and blur the background. The Yellow River ripples, the bronze texture, and the fluffy petals all breathe within a single image. Local Culture: Romanticism in the Loess Plateau, More Moving Than Sculptures These sculptures are not merely works of art, but also a heartfelt declaration of love from the people of Lüliang to their Mother River. The creative team visited 27 villages along the Yellow River, engraving the rhythm of the old boatmen's "Yellow River Boatman's Song" into the patterns of the bronze base, and transforming the "fish playing among lotus flowers" pattern from Shanxi paper-cutting into the relief of the sculpture base. What moved me even more was a local elder pointing to the mountain peach blossoms and saying, "These flowers don't discriminate based on location; they can even thrive in cracks in rocks—we Lüliang people are tough and warm-hearted." The grandeur of the Yellow River, the weight of the loess plateau, and the tenacity of the mountain flowers are not three words here, but a single verb: growth.
North Wudang Mountain
Climbing to a high vantage point offers panoramic views, and hiking is a delightful experience. It's good for your health and brings immense joy. The only regret is that on the way down, we passed by the former residence of Yu Chenglong in Fangshan County, only to realize it was near Beiwudang Mountain…
Beiwudang Mountain, a renowned Taoist sanctuary in northern my country, boasts a breathtaking blend of majestic beauty and rugged beauty. Its steep peaks, jagged rocks, and lush greenery create a breathtaking natural landscape. Climbing to the summit, one can gaze upon the shrouded sea of clouds and the cascading peaks, a scene of profound tranquility and solace. The mountain's ancient architectural complex, including the majestic and revered Jinding Zhenwu Temple, boasts a vibrant and vibrant veneration, creating a harmonious blend of culture and nature. Spring and autumn, in particular, are particularly captivating, as the vibrant colors of the mountain blossoms and vibrant forests add to the scenic beauty. The tranquil environment and, while a challenging hike, the scenery is breathtaking, making it a perfect place for spiritual exploration and well-deserved spiritual enlightenment.
Lijiashan Village
Lijiashan Ancient Village is located in Lukou Town, Linxian County, Luliang City, Shanxi Province, on the banks of the Yellow River, surrounded by mountains and rivers on three sides, is the most complete ancient village of Ming and Qing people's houses. It is famous for its unique phoenix spread-wing layout and cave courtyard complex. It is a unique niche attraction worth exploring in depth.
The ancient village of Lijiashan in Shanxi is like a pearl lost in the Loess Plateau. It is a famous historical and cultural village in China and is praised as the "Little Potala Palace of the Northern Loess Plateau". The well-arranged cave-style buildings are built in layers according to the 70-degree mountain terrain, with clear layers. It is simple and elegant, like an isolated "Peach Blossom Spring". It is a good place for collecting folk songs and creating works, and it has also promoted the development of rural tourism.
