Shitai County, Chizhou City, Anhui Province — known as "the most beautiful mountain township with original ecology in China" and a famous selenium-enriched health resort, hailed as "Landscape Shitai, Selenium-enriched Paradise". It integrates primeval forest, poetic rivers and karst cave wonders, featuring attractions such as Guniujiang, Qiupu River and Penglai Fairy Cave. Experience the original ecological landscape and karst cave wonders in one day.
Primeval Guniu, Poetic Qiupu, Fairyland Caves, Selenium-enriched Shitai
Morning: Explore Guniujiang National Nature Reserve to experience primeval forest, and follow Li Bai's footsteps along the Qiupu River. Afternoon: Visit Penglai Fairy Cave to admire karst cave wonders and experience the exciting fun of Guaitan Drifting. Evening: Visit Shitai Selenium-enriched Tea Garden to learn about tea culture.
A traditional famous dish of Shitai, using local selenium-enriched ingredients including local chicken, pork, vegetables, bean products, etc. Layered in a specially made iron pot and slow-cooked over gentle fire, it tastes delicious and rich in nutrition, embodying the essence of Shitai's dietary culture.
A local specialty of Shitai, using mandarin fish produced in Qiupu River, matched with local selenium-enriched ingredients and special seasonings, cooked by unique techniques. It has tender meat and delicious taste, a delicacy mentioned in Li Bai's poems, showing the characteristics of Shitai's river fresh food culture.
A health food of Shitai, using local chickens raised on selenium-enriched soil in Shitai, matched with local specialty Chinese medicinal materials, stewed over low heat for a long time. It has golden soup color and delicious taste, with good health care effects.
A local mountain delicacy of Shitai, using local specialty stone ear and local eggs, stir-fried quickly with simple seasonings. The stone ear is crisp and tender, the eggs are smooth and fragrant, delicious and nutritious, a popular home-cooked dish locally.