Luofu Mountain Herbal Medicine Market
罗浮山药市
A traditional herbal-medicine trading hub at the foot of Mount Luofu. The 'Luofu herbal market' has a history dating back to the Song dynasty, and you can buy Baicao oil, lingzhi mushrooms and mountain produce here.
Mount Luofu has long been known for its medicinal herbs. The 'Luofu herbal market' was counted together with the Guangzhou flower market, the Dongguan incense market and the Lianzhou pearl market as the 'Four Great Markets of Lingnan'. Today, the Luofu Mountain Herbal Medicine Market in the Changning area at the foot of the mountain is an important herb distribution center in South China. Shops sell all kinds of southern medicinal herbs, lingzhi, dendrobium, Luofu Mountain Baicao oil and local mountain produce, and it's a good way to learn about Lingnan traditional Chinese medicine culture. The market is busiest in the morning, and most shops close early in the afternoon. When buying expensive herbs, compare prices and ask for receipts, and take medicinal herbs only as directed by a doctor. It is a convenient stop after touring Mount Luofu.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Luofu Mountain
- Hallstatt (China)
- Huizhou Tangquan Hot Spring
- Gaobang Mountain & Guabang Pavilion
- Honghua Lake
- Chaojing Gate & Huizhou City Wall
- Huizhou West Lake
- Yuanmiao Taoist Temple