Lingbao dubbed one of China's most beautiful counties

Lingbao was recently selected as one of the "2018 Most Beautiful Counties in China" at a tourism project promotion seminar of the 14th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair. The county is the only one in Sanmenxia to receive the honor.

Lingbao enjoys abundant tourism resources, with a number of scenic spots including Hangu Pass, where the Tao Te Ching was written by Lao Zi, founder of Taoism, Hanshan Mountain, national 4A level scenic spot and Xiaoqinling Nature Reserve, attracting many visitors from home and abroad every year.

With the reputation of being "city of gold" and "home of apples", Lingbao has devoted itself to developing cultural tourism industry to promote economic transformation. Having held various tourism promotion conferences, the city has gained wide popularity in China.

Xiaoqinling Nature Reserve, a natural oxygen bar in Sanmenxia. [Photo/xqlnr.forestry.gov.cn]