5A Tourism Area
Designated 2018
Hongtong Greater Locust Tree Root-Seeking Ancestral Park
临汾市洪洞大槐树寻根祭祖园旅游景区
Shanxi, Linfen★ 4.5Designated 2018·37.8923°N, 112.8328°E
Ticket Price
CNY 80
Duration
2 to 3 hours
Rating
4.5 / 5.0
Designated
2018
About Hongtong Greater Locust Tree Root-Seeking Ancestral Park
The Hongtong Greater Locust Tree Root-Seeking Ancestral Park is China's most famous genealogical pilgrimage site. During the Ming dynasty's great migrations (1368-1644), millions of people were relocated from this location across China. Today, descendants return to trace their ancestral roots at the ancient pagoda tree and ancestral shrines.
Highlights
The legendary ancestral home of many overseas Chinese clans; highlights include the relocated sacred locust tree, the root-seeking memorial park, the ancestral hall, and folk performances. A major root-ancestry pilgrimage site.
Suggested Route
Enter the park, see the old locust tree stump, the memorial archway, and the root-seeking square; allow 2 hours.
Food & Lodging
Try Hongtong steamed buns and Shanxi noodles; stay in Linfen.
Facilities
Restrooms, sightseeing train, and flat paths; accessible. Signage Chinese/English (unverified).
Travel Tips
Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.
Location
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Opening Hours
Peak season: 7:30-18:00; Off-season: 8:00-17:30.
Getting There
HSR to Hongtong West Station (~30 min from Linfen, ~1.5h from Xi'an), then taxi/bus ~10 km; ~25 km from Linfen Yaodu Airport.
Reservation
Advance online reservation via official platform recommended; on-site tickets available.
Ticket Price
CNY 80
Address
Linfen City Hongdong County Guhuaibei Road Park Street No. 002 6658068
