Xiuning County Tourism, Huangshan City, Anhui Province
Xiuning County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province — known as China's No.1 County of Top Scholars and the location of the Taoist sacred mountain Qiyun Mountain, it is hailed as the 'Taoist sacred land and hometown of top scholars'. Integrating Taoist culture, top scholar culture, ancient town customs and landscape ecology, you can fully experience the diverse charm of this 'leisure and spiritual nourishment destination' in 1-2 days.
2-Day Taoist Culture and Landscape Ecological Tour in Xiuning County
Taoist pilgrimage, ancient town exploration, canyon adventure, top scholar trace seeking
Visit Qiyun Mountain for the whole day: take the cable car up the mountain, visit Taoist buildings such as Yuehua Street, Zhenxian Cave Mansion and Yuxu Palace, and admire the Danxia landform and cliff carvings; in the afternoon, after going down the mountain, visit Wan'an Ancient Town to learn about the water transport culture of ancient Huizhou and visit the compass making craft.
- Xiuning County is about 30 minutes' drive from Huangshan North Railway Station
- There are buses from the county seat directly to Qiyun Mountain Scenic Area
- Wan'an Ancient Town is about 5 kilometers from the county seat, accessible by taxi
- Qiyun Mountain Cableway can save mountain climbing time
- Qiyun Mountain: ¥68
- Qiyun Mountain Cableway: ¥60 (up), ¥50 (down)
- Wan'an Ancient Town: Free
- Wuluheng Compass Museum: ¥30
- Homestays on Yuehua Street, Qiyun Mountain: Experience Taoist culture
- Hotels in Xiuning County: Convenient transportation and multiple choices
- Characteristic homestays in Wan'an Ancient Town: Feel the ancient town customs
In the morning, visit Sanxi Scenic Area to admire the waterfall group and primeval forest; in the afternoon, visit Xiuning Zhuangyuan Museum to learn about the historical culture of China's No.1 County of Top Scholars; then go to Huizhou Grand Canyon to experience canyon rafting and natural scenery.
- Sanxi Scenic Area is about 40 minutes' drive from the county seat
- Zhuangyuan Museum is located in the county center, accessible on foot
- Huizhou Grand Canyon needs to be reached by self-driving or chartered car
- Canyon rafting is open in summer and needs to be booked in advance
- Sanxi Scenic Area: ¥60
- Xiuning Zhuangyuan Museum: Free
- Huizhou Grand Canyon: ¥80
- Canyon Rafting: ¥120
- Xiuning Rice Wine
- Lantian Flower Pork
- Wucheng Dried Tofu
- Songluo Tea
- Qiyun Mountain Vegetarian Cuisine
- Wan'an Compass Cake
Must-Try Foods in Xiuning County
Xiuning Rice Wine
A traditional specialty of Xiuning, brewed with high-quality glutinous rice and mountain spring water. It has a clear color, mellow taste, sweet but not greasy, and rich aroma. With a thousand-year brewing history, it is a must-have drink for Xiuning families to entertain guests.
Lantian Flower Pork
A specialty of Lantian Town, Xiuning County. The flower pig is named for its black and white fur. It has tender meat, fat but not greasy, and ruddy lean meat. It can be braised in brown sauce, stewed or made into cured meat, with a delicious taste, and is a representative of high-quality pork in Huizhou.
Wucheng Dried Tofu
A traditional bean product of Wucheng Town, Xiuning County, made of high-quality soybeans with more than ten kinds of seasonings such as cinnamon, fennel and rock sugar through multiple refined processes. It has a sauce-red color, flexible texture and delicious taste, and can be eaten directly or cooked.
Songluo Tea
A historical famous tea of Xiuning, one of China's earliest exported green teas, created in the early Ming Dynasty. The tea leaves are tightly rolled, green and moist in color, high and refreshing in aroma, rich in taste, with a unique olive flavor, and is a representative variety of Huizhou green tea.
- Spring (March-May): Mountain flowers are in full bloom, and Taoist temple fair activities on Qiyun Mountain are rich
- Summer (June-August): Sanxi Waterfall has abundant water volume, the best season for canyon rafting
- Autumn (September-November): Clear sky and broad view for mountain climbing
- Winter (December-February): Qiyun Mountain has unique snow scenery with relatively fewer tourists
- Take the cable car on Qiyun Mountain to overlook the Danxia landform
- Experience Taoist vegetarian cuisine on Yuehua Street
- Visit the compass making craft in Wan'an Ancient Town
- Learn about imperial examination culture in Zhuangyuan Museum
- Taste Xiuning rice wine and Wucheng dried tofu
- Tickets: About ¥200-350
- Catering: ¥100-200 per day
- Accommodation: ¥120-400 per night
- Transportation: ¥80-200
- Total: ¥300-800 (2 days)
- Why is Xiuning called China's No.1 County of Top Scholars? → It produced 19 literary and martial top scholars in history, ranking first among county-level regions in the country
- Is Qiyun Mountain suitable for the elderly and children? → Cable car is available for up and down, main attractions are relatively flat
- What are the characteristics of Wan'an Compass? → National intangible cultural heritage, traditional handmade, high precision
- When is Sanxi Scenic Area the most beautiful? → Waterfalls are the most spectacular after the rainy season