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5 Days in Loudi

Five days adds the Meijiang national geopark to the 1865 Zeng residence, the Ziquejie terraces and the 4.66-km Dragon Palace cave, with a night in Xinhua county town.

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Best time: April-May or September-OctoberBudget: mid-range

Quick Answer

Is 5 days enough for Loudi?

5 days is the sweet spot for Loudi: enough time for the must-sees plus one day trip or food/rest day.

Source: NihaoVisit Loudi guide

5-day Loudi itinerary at a glance

Use our full Loudi travel guide as the base and adapt it to 5 days. Keep the city's three signature attractions as the backbone; fill the rest with neighborhood walks, food markets, and an easy day trip.

Fuhou Tang, the Zeng family residenceMeijiang national geoparkZiquejie rice terracesMeishan Dragon Palace caveXinhua sanhe soup

Day 1

Arrival & Loudi city

Start with the city museum's regional-history rooms, then an evening walk by the Lian river. Order Xinhua sanhe soup for dinner — beef tripe, beef blood and beef in a peppery broth.

loudi city museum
loudi lian riverfront

Day 2

Shuangfeng — memorial & residence

The county-town memorial presents the life of Cai Hesen (1895-1931). About 40 km further southeast, Fuhou Tang — begun in 1865 and nationally protected since 2006 — pairs its courtyards with book towers that once held some 300,000 volumes.

loudi caihesen memorial
loudi fuhou tang

Day 3

Meijiang geopark

About an hour northwest in Lianyuan: the Guanyin Cliff temples, the Xianren Fu caverns, the Saihai pool and a five-kilometre limestone wall known as the 'ten-li gallery'. The loop road links the sights at an easy pace.

loudi meijiang geopark

Day 4

To Xinhua — cave & old street

Drive west about 100 km to Xinhua county town and drop the bags, then the 4.66-km Dragon Palace cave 28 km out, with its boat ride on the underground river. Back in town, Xiangdong Street's stone lanes serve red-broth beef noodles; overnight in Xinhua.

loudi meishan longgong
loudi xiangdong street

Day 5

Ziquejie terraces & departure

The Shuiche terraces carry over 2,000 years of planting across some 5,300 hectares between 500 and 1,200 m; from the Yueyashan and Baguachong lookouts, walk down into Zhenglong village, then take the HSR from Xinhua South.

loudi ziquejie terraces
loudi zhenglong village

Budget for 5 days in Loudi

Tier	Per day	5 days total
Backpacker	USD $50–$80	USD $250–$400
Mid-range	USD $100–$200	USD $500–$1,000
Luxury	USD $300+	USD $1,500+

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Frequently asked questions

What is the daily budget for Loudi?

Budget travelers: USD $50–$80/day. Mid-range: $100–$200/day. Luxury: $300+/day. These cover hotel, three meals, transit, and one paid attraction per day.

Do I need a visa to visit Loudi?

It depends on your passport — see our <a href="/china-visa-2026/">China visa guide</a> for the latest country-by-country list. Most Western passport holders can enter visa-free for 30 days as of 2026.

How do I get from the airport to the center of Loudi?

Loudi's main airport connects to the city center via airport bus, taxi, or metro where available. See the airport transfer section of our Loudi guide.

Can I use 5 days for both Loudi and a side trip?

Tight. With only 5 days, focus on Loudi proper; save side trips for a future trip.

Is Loudi safe for tourists?

Yes. Loudi has very low violent crime rates and is widely considered safe for foreign tourists. Standard petty-theft precautions apply. See our <a href="/is-china-safe-2026/">is China safe</a> page.