Qingyang County, Chizhou City, Anhui Province — the sacred land of Chinese Buddhism and the location of Jiuhua Mountain, known as the 'Beautiful Qingyang, Buddhist Fairyland'. It integrates Buddhist culture, ancient town customs, and landscape wonders, featuring attractions such as Jiuhua Mountain, Zhubei Ancient Town, and Lianfeng Sea of Clouds. Experience Buddhist culture and landscape ancient town in one day.
Buddhist Kingdom Jiuhua, Zen Zhubei, Sea of Clouds at Lianfeng, Fairyland Qingyang
In the morning, pay homage to the Buddhist holy land of Jiuhua Mountain to experience Zen culture and visit Zhubei Ancient Town to experience Huizhou architecture; in the afternoon, admire the natural wonder of Lianfeng Sea of Clouds and explore the underground world of Shenxian Cave; in the evening, visit Qingyang Museum to learn about local culture.
A characteristic vegetarian food in Qingyang, originating from the Buddhist culture of Jiuhua Mountain. It uses wild seasonal vegetables, bean products, edible fungi, etc. as raw materials, with exquisite production and unique taste. It not only complies with Buddhist precepts but also is rich in nutrition, reflecting the essence of Buddhist dietary culture.
Characteristic mountain delicacies in Qingyang, using various wild vegetables naturally grown in local mountainous areas, such as bracken, Kalimeris indica, Chinese toon, etc. Stir-fried or cold mixed, they taste delicious and are rich in nutrition, being a popular green food locally.
A traditional specialty of Qingyang, produced in Lingyang Town. Made of high-quality soybeans and local mountain spring water through traditional craftsmanship, it has a firm texture and rich fragrance. It can be eaten as is or cooked, being a famous local bean product and souvenir.
A characteristic food of Qingyang, originating from Zhubei Ancient Town. Using fresh fish from local streams, cooked with special seasonings through unique craftsmanship, it has tender meat and mellow taste, being a representative river fresh dish locally.