Dongzhi County Tourism, Chizhou City, Anhui Province
Dongzhi County, Chizhou City, Anhui Province — a famous ecological wetland city and the wintering ground for cranes in China, known as the "Jiangnan Wetland, Cranes Dancing in Dongzhi". It integrates wetland ecology, Yao and Shun culture, and ancient town customs, featuring scenic spots such as Shengjin Lake, Lishan Mountain, and Yaodu River. Experience the wetland ecology and historical culture in one day.
1-Day Wetland Ecology Tour in Dongzhi County
Crane Dance at Shengjin Lake, Yao and Shun Culture at Lishan Mountain, Ancient Town Customs, Ecological Dongzhi
Visit Shengjin Lake National Nature Reserve to watch migratory birds in the morning and climb Lishan Mountain to experience Yao and Shun culture; stroll along Yaodu River to experience ancient town customs and visit Dongliu Ancient Street to learn about historical culture in the afternoon; visit Dongzhi Museum to understand local culture in the evening.
- County buses reach Yaodu River and Lishan Mountain
- Take township buses to Shengjin Lake and Dongliu Ancient Street
- Self-driving or chartered car is recommended for bird watching at Shengjin Lake
- Dongzhi Bus Station has buses to various towns and townships
- Shengjin Lake: Free
- Lishan Mountain: Free
- Yaodu River: Free
- Dongliu Ancient Street: Free
- Dongzhi Museum: Free
- Dongzhi Rice Dumplings
- Shengjin Lake Whitebait
- Lishan Cloud and Mist Tea
- Yaodu River Crisp Pears
- Dongliu Smelly Mandarin Fish
Must-Try Foods in Dongzhi County
Dongzhi Rice Dumplings
A traditional famous snack in Dongzhi, made with high-quality indica rice for the dumpling skin, filled with fresh meat, vegetables, etc., and steamed. It has thin skin, rich filling, soft and glutinous taste, and delicious flavor, being the most beloved local specialty snack.
Shengjin Lake Whitebait
A special aquatic product in Dongzhi, produced in Shengjin Lake. It has a slender body, transparent whole body, delicate meat, and rich nutrition. It can be made into various dishes such as steamed egg with whitebait and whitebait soup, with delicious taste, being a famous lake fresh food locally.
Lishan Cloud and Mist Tea
A famous specialty of Dongzhi, produced in the alpine tea gardens of Lishan Mountain, named after the perennial clouds and mist. The tea has a beautiful appearance, clear soup color, high and fresh aroma, and fresh and mellow taste, being a famous local tea product and souvenir.
Yaodu River Crisp Pears
A characteristic fruit of Dongzhi, produced along the banks of Yaodu River. It has a beautiful fruit shape, thin skin, juicy flesh, delicate meat, sweet and delicious taste, and rich nutrition, being a famous local fruit specialty loved by consumers.
- November-March: Migratory bird wintering period, suitable for bird watching at Shengjin Lake
- April-May: Spring blossoms, suitable for climbing Lishan Mountain
- September-October: Clear autumn weather, suitable for visiting ancient towns
- Yaodu River crisp pear ripening period (August-September) to taste fresh fruits
- Watch rare migratory birds at Shengjin Lake
- Explore Yao and Shun culture at Lishan Mountain
- Stroll along the riverside scenery of Yaodu River
- Experience ancient town customs at Dongliu Ancient Street
- Taste local specialties such as Dongzhi rice dumplings
- Tickets: Free
- Catering: ¥30-70
- Transportation: ¥20-50
- Shopping: ¥30-100
- Total: ¥60-180
- What is the best time for bird watching at Shengjin Lake? → Migratory bird wintering period from November to March every year
- What is the relationship between Lishan Mountain and Yao and Shun? → It is said to be the place where Yao and Shun cultivated land, hence also known as Shungeng Mountain
- What are the characteristics of Dongliu Ancient Street? → Well-preserved Ming and Qing ancient street with historical buildings such as ancient county government and Confucian Temple
- What specialties can I take from Dongzhi? → Dongzhi rice dumplings, Lishan cloud and mist tea, Yaodu River crisp pears, dried Shengjin Lake whitebait