Weinan Travel Tips

History: Over two thousand years after the Zhou Dynasty (11th century BC-221BC), this area was protected by the emperors of twelve dynasties as a capital suburb and gradually became advanced in agricultural and handicraft industries, as well as in commerce and transportation. It was not until 1723 when the Qing government established eight counties and prefectures in this region that the current administrative framework began to show its early form.

Physical Features: The Weihe River flows through the city forming the central fluvial plain of the city. Outlining the plain, are two mountains located in its northern and southern parts. The Weihe River connects with the Yellow River as it winds southward along the eastern edge of the city.

Special Local Products: Ganoderma Lucidum mushroom (Lingzhi—a type of bracket mushroom used in traditional Chinese herbal medicine) of Mt. Huashan, sauce vegetable of Tongguan County, dried persimmon and Qiong Guo Tang (a kind of candy) of Fuping County, apples and pears.