Liancheng County Travel, Longyan City, Fujian Province

Liancheng County, Longyan City, Fujian Province – home to the national scenic spot of Guanzhaishan, Peitian Ancient Village and other famous attractions, integrating Danxia landforms and Hakka culture. A 2-day 1-night experience of the perfect fusion of the beauty of landscapes and the charm of humanities.

1000+

History of County Establishment (Years)

2005

Year Peitian Ancient Village was listed as a Chinese Historical and Cultural Village

National Key Cultural Relic Protection Units (Sites)

25+

Characteristic Hakka Snacks (Types)

Guanzhaishan - Wonder of Danxia Landform

The iconic scenic spot of Liancheng County, famous for its unique Danxia landform. The mountain shape resembles the ancient judge's hat "Zhi", combining grandeur and beauty, and is a national scenic area.

2-Day 1-Night Landscape & Culture Tour in Liancheng County

Explore Danxia landforms, seek seclusion in ancient villages, and experience Hakka customs

                    
Tour Duration
2 Days 1 Night

                    
Main Destinations
Guanzhaishan, Shimen Lake, Peitian Ancient Village, Sibao Engraving and Printing Base, Wenchang Pavilion

                    
Suitable for
Landscape lovers, photography enthusiasts, historical and cultural researchers, Hakka culture explorers

                    
Per Capita Budget
¥400-¥750

Exploring Danxia Landscapes & Waterscapes

Guanzhaishan · Shimen Lake

Itinerary Highlights

Climb Guanzhaishan in the morning to admire the unique Danxia landform; boat on Shimen Lake in the afternoon to enjoy the beautiful scenery of mountains and waters; return to the county seat in the evening to taste Hakka food.

Attraction Arrangement

Guanzhaishan

A national scenic area, famous for its "Zhi"-shaped mountain body. It integrates mountains, waters, rocks, caves, springs, temples and gardens, and has the reputation of "Northern Yi and Southern Zhi, twin wonders of Danxia", containing profound cultural heritage.

Shimen Lake

An important part of the Guanzhaishan scenic area, where the lake and mountain scenery complement each other. Taking a cruise ship through the canyon, you can admire unique Danxia landscapes such as the "Root of Life" and feel the uncanny craftsmanship of nature.

Practical Information

Accommodation Recommendations

Star-rated hotels in the county seat
Homestays around Guanzhaishan
Hot spring resort hotels

Food Recommendations

Liancheng White Duck Soup
Shuan Jiupin (Nine Parts Hot Pot)
Pearl Balls
Dengzhan Gao (Lantern Cake)
Yang Doufu (Braised Tofu with Stuffing)

Travel Tips

Wear non-slip shoes and apply sunscreen for mountain climbing
Shimen Lake cruise ships have fixed departure times
It is recommended to bring drinking water and dry food
The mountain climate is changeable, prepare rain gear

Tracing Hakka Culture

Peitian Ancient Village · Sibao Engraving and Printing Base · Wenchang Pavilion

Itinerary Highlights

Visit Peitian Ancient Village in the morning to explore Hakka ancient architectural complexes; visit Sibao Engraving and Printing Base in the afternoon to learn about ancient printing techniques; visit Wenchang Pavilion in the evening to experience the inheritance of literary style.

Attraction Arrangement

Peitian Ancient Village

Known as the "Hakka Manor", it preserves more than 30 ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties with reasonable layout and exquisite craftsmanship. It is an outstanding representative of Hakka architectural culture and is known as the "Private Palace of the People".

Sibao Engraving and Printing Base

One of the four major engraving and printing bases in ancient China, it retains complete engraving and printing techniques and a large number of ancient engraving plates, which is an important relic for studying ancient printing culture.

Wenchang Pavilion

First built in the Qing Dynasty, it is a hexagonal three-story pavilion-style building, a symbol of the prosperous literary style in Liancheng. It preserves many inscriptions by ancient literati inside and has a unique architectural style.

Practical Information

Transportation Guide

Bus or taxi from the county seat to Guanzhaishan
Special shuttle bus to Peitian Ancient Village
It is recommended to charter a car due to long distances between attractions
Only walking is allowed in some ancient villages

Ticket Information

Guanzhaishan + Shimen Lake combined ticket: ¥115
Peitian Ancient Village: ¥50
Sibao Engraving and Printing Base: ¥30
Wenchang Pavilion: ¥10

Travel Tips

Respect the villagers' life when visiting ancient villages
You can experience hands-on operation of engraving and printing
It is recommended to hire a commentator to understand the history in depth
Buy local specialties such as Liancheng white duck and Xuan paper

Must-Try Foods in Liancheng County

Liancheng White Duck

A special product of Liancheng, one of the four famous ducks in China. It is snow-white all over with tender meat. The soup boiled with it is sweet and delicious, with the effects of nourishing yin and reducing fire, and is a treasure of Hakka banquets.

Shuan Jiupin (Nine Parts Hot Pot)

Also known as "Jiumentou", it uses thin slices of meat from nine parts of the cow, which are boiled in boiling soup and eaten. The meat is tender and nutritious, and it is a famous traditional Hakka banquet dish.

Pearl Balls

A traditional Hakka snack, made by wrapping meat filling with glutinous rice and steaming. It looks like pearls, with a soft and fragrant taste, and is a common food in festivals and banquets.

Yang Doufu (Braised Tofu with Stuffing)

A characteristic Hakka dish in Liancheng. Tofu is cut into small pieces, filled with meat filling, fried golden with lard and then braised. It is crispy outside and tender inside with a mellow taste, reflecting the wisdom of Hakka diet.

Travel Tips for Liancheng County

Best Travel Time

Spring (April-May): Blooming flowers and pleasant climate
Autumn (October-November): Clear sky and cool weather, suitable for mountain climbing
Prevent heatstroke in summer, cold in winter

Must-Try Foods

Liancheng White Duck Soup
Shuan Jiupin (Nine Parts Hot Pot)
Pearl Balls
Yang Doufu (Braised Tofu with Stuffing)
Dengzhan Gao (Lantern Cake)

Budget Reference

Tickets: About ¥200-250
Accommodation: ¥150-300 per night
Catering: ¥80-120 per day
Transportation: ¥80-150
Total: ¥400-750

Frequently Asked Questions

How to get to Liancheng County? → There are shuttle buses from Longyan Station directly to Liancheng, about 2 hours' drive
How long does it take to visit Guanzhaishan? → It is recommended to spend 4-5 hours
Is Peitian Ancient Village suitable for taking photos? → Very suitable, ancient buildings are well preserved
What are the characteristic souvenirs in Liancheng? → Liancheng white duck, Sibao Xuan paper, Liancheng dried sweet potato

Explore Travel in Each District and County of Longyan City