Lingbao is at the border of Henan, Shanxi, and Shaanxi provinces. It is the west gate of Henan Province, bordering the Qinling Mountains to the south and the Yellow River to the north. It has a permanent population of 736,000 in 2019. In ancient times, Lingbao was known as Taolin, also known as Taolin Fortress in the Zhou Dynasty. In 741 AD, which is the 29th year of the Tang Dynasty's Kaiyuan era, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty excavated the "Lingfu" at Hanguguan Pass and changed the year name to "Tianbao". He bestowed Taolin County as Lingbao County, symbolizing the meaning of "outstanding people, earth, and treasures".
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- 1 Lingbao railway station, Chezhan Road and Yin Xi Road, ☏ +86 398 2569142. Lingbao Railway Station was built in 1927 and has undergone multiple expansions and renovations to become a modern and large-scale railway station.
- 2 Lingbao West railway station, Wendong Village East, Xiyan Township, ☏ +86 398-12306. Lingbao West Railway Station is a high-speed railway passenger station between Zhengzhou and Xi'an, and also the first station from Shaanxi to Henan. This route aligns with the ancient Xiaohan Ancient Road between Guanzhong and the Central Plains. The surrounding facilities of Lingbao West Railway Station are complete, and life, shopping, entertainment, and other aspects are very convenient. There are multiple hotels near the site that can meet different accommodation needs. In addition, there are multiple shopping malls, supermarkets, and other shopping venues nearby, providing citizens with a convenient shopping experience. If you are looking for some places for leisure and entertainment, there are also multiple entertainment venues such as cinemas around Lingbao West Station, which can meet different needs of consumers.
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[edit]- 1 Hangu Pass, Hanguguan Ancient Culture Tourist Area, ☏ +86 398-6923333. Daily 08:00-17:30. Hangu Pass is located on the plateau to the west, Jue Jian to the east, Qinling Mountains to the south, and the Yellow River to the north. It is one of the earliest established fortresses in Chinese history. It is located in Wangduo Village, 15 km north of Lingbao City, and is close to the bank of the Yellow River. Due to being closed in the valley and as dangerous as a letter, it is called Hangu Pass. This used to be an ancient battlefield where war horses roared, and it was also an important gateway to the Jianmen Pass, where "one man is in charge, ten thousand men cannot open". This is also the place where ancient Chinese philosopher and philosopher Laozi wrote the 5000 character "Tao Te Ching". For thousands of years, many Taoist and Taoist figures from both domestic and foreign countries have come here to worship their ancestors. ¥75.