Introduction
This tourism route allows tourists to experience the rural customs and solar term culture in spring in the natural environment of the countryside in Zixing City. They can visit the misty Dongjiang Lake with a fisherman throwing a fishing net on a boat, admire the peach forest in Bailang Loop Road, enjoy azaleas in Huilong Mountain,
appreciate cole flowers in Liaojiang Town, and experience spring farming activities and the ancient folk culture in the Ruixiang Food 24 Solar Terms Workshop.
Itinerary
Dongjiang Lake Scenic Area - Bailang Loop Road - Lanyue Bay – Huilong Mountain Scenic Area - Cliff Homestay Inn - Liaojiang Town
Main scenic areas
The Dongjiang Lake Scenic Area is a national 5A-level tourist attraction, with a surface area of 160 square kilometers. There are many scenic spots like Mist-enveloped Dongjiang Lake, Dongjiang Dam, Longjing Canyon, Doushuailing Rock, Dongjiang Lake Rafting, and Dongjiang Lake Cultural Tourism Street.
The Huilong Mountain Scenic Area is located in Huilongshan Yao Township of Zixing City, with an altitude of 1,480 meters. It has over 2,000 years of religious
historical culture and Yao ethnic customs.
The scenery here is picturesque all year round. Visitors can admire a sea of azaleas in spring, enjoy the coolness in summer, experience the sunrise and a sea of clouds in autumn, and view the rime and snow scenery in winter.
In addition, the observation deck and unique cliff homestay inns can offer you a stunning sight of natural scenery. It’s an ideal summer resort in the Southern China.
The Lanyuewan Homestay Inn is located next to the Bailang Loop Road. There is the Swan Mountain National Forest Park, Fenghuang Island, Taohua Island, Huilong Mountain and other tourist attractions nearby. The homestay inn is only 100 meters away from the lake and a cycling trail around the lake is built, allowing tourists to embrace nature and enjoy life.
24 solar terms are an important part of excellent traditional Chinese culture, embodying the national spirit of diligence and wisdom.
The Ruixiang Food 24 Solar Terms Workshop has launched solar terms-themed agricultural experience activities. Tourists can experience the making techniques of Ciba, soup, and pickled vegetables in workshops pertaining to the solar terms in spring.
The Cliff Homestay Inn, located in the Huilong Mountain Scenic Area, is built according to the standards of boutique homestay inns for ecological vacation.
The small wooden houses on the mountaintop are built with aviation aluminum materials, each facing the cliff. Tourists can enjoy a unique view in each room equipped with a super large terrace.
The houses are shrouded in clouds and mist in the morning, and the stars twinkle at night.
Specialty cuisine
Dongjiang fish, fresh water salmon, Qili steamed goose with rice flour, Dongxiang steamed pork with rice flour, Dongjianghu fish head rice noodles, Liaojiang roast duck, and Qingshi ciba.
Creative products
Dongjiang Lake cultural and creative products