Zherong County Travel, Ningde City, Fujian Province
Zherong County, Ningde City, Fujian Province — an ecological mountain city in eastern Fujian and a hometown of paper-cutting art, featuring unique scenic spots such as East Lion Mountain, Mandarin Duck Grassland, and Zherong Paper-cutting Expo Hall. Experience the in-depth integration of natural landscape beauty and intangible cultural heritage culture in a 2-day 1-night tour.
2-Day 1-Night Landscape and Culture Tour in Zherong County
Climb mountains to view the sea, gallop on grasslands, seek art in paper-cutting, explore ancient villages
Climb East Lion Mountain in the morning to watch the sea of clouds and sunrise; visit the Paper-cutting Expo Hall in the afternoon to experience intangible heritage craftsmanship; stroll around the county town at night and taste local snacks.
- Hotels in Zherong County Town
- Homestays at the foot of East Lion Mountain
- Characteristic Inns in Cultural Blocks
- Zherong Beef Balls
- Radix Pseudostellariae Braised Chicken
- Nine-layer Rice Cake
- Loach Noodles
- Herbal Braised Jar
- Climbing East Lion Mountain takes 3-4 hours, it is recommended to wear non-slip shoes
- Paper-cutting experience needs to be booked 1 day in advance
- There is a large temperature difference between day and night in the mountainous area, prepare warm clothes
- Respect local religious beliefs and folk customs
Gallop on Mandarin Duck Grassland in the morning to experience the southern grassland scenery; explore the Nine Dragon Wells Waterfall Group in the afternoon, visit Huangbai Ancient Village, and experience She ethnic customs.
- There are tourist special lines from Zherong County Town to major scenic spots directly
- Mandarin Duck Grassland needs to be reached by self-driving or chartered car
- Township buses can reach Huangbai Ancient Village
- The driving time between scenic spots is about 20-40 minutes
- East Lion Mountain: ¥60
- Zherong Paper-cutting Expo Hall: Free (Experience projects are charged separately)
- Mandarin Duck Grassland: ¥40
- Nine Dragon Wells: ¥50
- Huangbai Ancient Village: Free
- The wind is strong in Mandarin Duck Grassland, it is recommended to prepare a windproof coat
- The trails of Nine Dragon Wells are slippery, pay attention to safety
- You can book She ethnic home visit experience in Huangbai Ancient Village
- Recommended souvenirs: paper-cutting artworks, Radix Pseudostellariae, alpine tea leaves
Must-Try Foods in Zherong County
Zherong Beef Balls
A traditional famous snack in Zherong, made by hand beating fresh yellow beef. The balls are elastic, and the soup base is boiled with beef bones, fresh and delicious, which is a good breakfast in the local area.
Radix Pseudostellariae Braised Chicken
A special medicinal cuisine in Zherong, stewed with local specialty Radix Pseudostellariae and local chicken. The meat is tender, the soup is sweet, has the effect of invigorating qi and nourishing the body, and is a good tonic in autumn and winter.
Nine-layer Rice Cake
A traditional pastry of the She ethnic group, steamed layer by layer with glutinous rice flour, with distinct layers and soft taste. It can be sweet or salty, and is a must-have food for festivals.
Loach Noodles
A folk snack in Zherong, cooked with loach and handmade noodles. The soup is rich, the noodles are chewy, the loach meat is tender, nutritious and has a unique flavor.
- Spring (April-May): Mountains are covered with blooming flowers, suitable for mountain climbing and flower viewing
- Summer (June-August): Cool climate, suitable for grassland summer vacation
- Autumn (September-November): Clear sky and light clouds, suitable for photography and collecting scenes
- Winter (December-February): Occasionally snowy, fewer tourists
- Zherong Beef Balls
- Radix Pseudostellariae Braised Chicken
- Nine-layer Rice Cake
- Loach Noodles
- Herbal Braised Jar
- Tickets: About ¥150-190
- Accommodation: ¥80-260 per night
- Catering: ¥50-90 per day
- Transportation: ¥30-70
- Total: ¥260-550
- How to get to Zherong County? → Take a coach directly from Ningde Station, the journey takes about 1.5 hours
- Is East Lion Mountain suitable for the elderly to visit? → There is a sightseeing bus to the mountainside, you can climb selectively
- Do I need to book the paper-cutting experience? → Yes, it is recommended to contact the scenic spot in advance
- What are the special souvenirs in Zherong? → Paper-cutting artworks, Radix Pseudostellariae, alpine cloud tea