2025 Ruyang Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

【Pre-Trip Preparation】✨ 🎒 Must-Pack List for Kids: ✓ Documents: ID card + student ID (don’t forget your child’s student card!) 💳 ✓ Clothing: Comfortable sportswear + sun protection trio (sun-protective clothing + hat + sunglasses) 👕👒🕶️ ✓ Small items: Sunscreen + mosquito repellent + wet wipes + water bottle (summer essentials!) 🧴🦟 ✓ Medicine: Common children’s medication (just in case) Pro tip: Pack some snacks and toys—they’re lifesavers for keeping kids happy on the road! 🍭 🚗【Transportation Guide】🚗 📍 Self-drive route: Navigate directly to "Weijia Village, Ruyang, Luoyang," about a 1.5-hour drive 🚘 Driving tip: Scenic views along the way—keep your camera ready for snapshots 📷 📍 Bus route: From Ruyang Bus Station → transfer to a rural bus 🚌 or take a taxi, about 40 minutes Recommendation: Take an early bus to avoid the midday heat 🌞 🌟【Must-Visit Attractions】🌟 🦖 Dinosaur National Geological Park ✨ Opening hours: 8:30–17:30 ⏳ Suggested visit duration: 2–3 hours 💓 Highlights: ✓ Stunning real dinosaur fossils ✓ Ultra-realistic 1:1 skeleton models ✓ Knowledgeable guides (kids love it!) 📌 Tips: - Wear comfortable sneakers - Bring a small notebook for dinosaur-themed stamps - Don’t miss the adorable dinosaur-shaped ice cream for photos 🍦 🏮 Weipo Ancient Street ✨ Open all day ⏳ Suggested visit duration: 2 hours 🎉 Unique experiences: ✓ Traditional folk games: Stilts + hoop rolling (parents can relive childhood memories!) ✓ Photo spots: Picturesque cobblestone paths + century-old carved gateways 📌 Suggestion: Wear Hanfu for a more immersive experience! 📸 🍜【Food Guide】🍜 🌭 Street snacks: ✓ Sweet potato noodles: A local specialty ✓ Hele noodles: Chewy and flavorful The owner says these were even featured on *A Bite of China*! 🤤 🍴 Restaurant recommendations: ✓ Signature dishes: Flavorful Ruyang grilled fish + hearty Ruyang stewed noodles ✓ Top pick: The village’s best farmhouse restaurant—great portions at fair prices! 🤩 Tip: For kids, opt for milder dishes like hand-pulled noodles ⚠️【Important Notes】⚠️ ☀️ Weather: Mountain areas have big temperature swings—pack a light jacket 🏛 Mind your manners: Remind kids to stay quiet and avoid touching exhibits 💰 Payments: Carry some cash—some village stalls may not accept mobile payments 🎀 This summer, take your little ones on a magical journey through history and nature! 🌈✨

Luoyang Ruyang Dinosaur Geopark Museum It is a 40-minute to 1-hour drive from Luoyang city center, with an admission fee of 50 yuan (valid for Luoyang tourism annual pass, discounts available online) Visiting time: about 1 hour Parking: There is a parking lot at the location provided by the navigation, but it is not recommended to park there, as it is still a distance from the entrance of the scenic area. It is advised to drive directly to the entrance of the scenic area. The geopark is not very large, but it is very unpopular, with very few people even during holidays. First, there is an outdoor section with some fake dinosaurs and some playground equipment like swings and seesaws. Then, there is the indoor section, which features some dinosaur fossils and exhibits, as well as a small educational film. It is a museum that integrates the protection of dinosaur fossil sites, science education, and dinosaur-themed entertainment. It is recommended to visit this site along with other attractions, and you can also go to the county town to enjoy some local cuisine. Our trip was Geopark Museum plus Shidian Town plus dining in the county town, which was just right for a day trip from Luoyang.

Luoyang Surroundings | Avoid the crowds during the May Day holiday at these niche and unpopular scenic spots Every spring, all the scenic spots in Luoyang are crowded with people. Here's a recommended spot where you don't have to worry about the crowds even during holidays! Luoyang Ruyang Dinosaur Geopark Museum It's a 40-minute to 1-hour drive from Luoyang city center, with an admission fee of 50 yuan (usable with Luoyang tourism annual pass, discounts available online) Playtime: About 1 hour Parking: There is a parking lot at the navigated location, but it is not recommended to park there, as it is still a distance from the entrance to the scenic area. It is recommended to drive directly to the entrance of the scenic area. The geopark is not big, but it's very unpopular, so even on holidays, there are very few people. First, there's the outdoor part with some fake dinosaurs and some playground equipment like swings and seesaws. Then there's the indoor part, with some dinosaur fossils and some exhibits, as well as a small educational film. It is a museum that integrates dinosaur fossil site protection, science education, and dinosaur entertainment. Tips: It is recommended to visit with other scenic spots, and you can also go to the county town for some delicious food We went to the geological museum, Shidian town, and then to the county town for a meal, which was just right for a day trip from Luoyang. Gourmet: Ruyang county town is about 20-30 minutes away from the scenic area, here are a few local delicacies introduced by locals. · Ping'an Chicken Leg. Marinated chicken legs, then deep-fried, with an old-fashioned taste, super crispy, 6 yuan each. · Xiao Jie's Rib Noodles. Sweet-tasting noodles, the noodles are the thick round type, very chewy, with rib noodles and braised pork noodles, available in small, medium, and large sizes. · Gold Medal Tofu Skewers. The legendary tofu skewers known by everyone in Ruyang. · Shen's Mutton Restaurant, their stewed noodles are fresh and soft, with fragrant lamb fat chili, available for individual purchase. · Sang's Fried Dough Twists. Salty fried dough twists, they taste like puffed food, very delicious!

A visit to the Ruyang Dinosaur Site Museum around Luoyang with kids|||A paradise for dinosaur culture enthusiasts, about two hours drive from Luoyang city. You can have lunch in Caidian Town in Ruyang or other towns on the way, the scenery along the way is beautiful, and the scenic area is not crowded. ⚠️Annual pass is free⚠️Parking is free You can bring your children to experience the charm of the dinosaur era.