Datian County Travel, Sanming City, Fujian Province
Datian County, Sanming City, Fujian Province — the ecological pearl in central Fujian and the hometown of Chinese high mountain tea, boasts distinctive scenic spots such as Daxian Peak · Tea Beauty Scenic Area, Xiangshan Summer Resort, Jiyang Ancient Village, and Taoyuanli Flower Sea. Experience the unique charm of ecological scenery and ancient village culture in a 2-day 1-night tour.
2-Day 1-Night Ecological and Cultural Tour in Datian County
Surrounded by tea fragrance, explore ancient villages, stroll through flower seas
In the morning, stroll through Daxian Peak · Tea Beauty Scenic Area to experience the fun of picking and making tea; in the afternoon, go to Xiangshan Summer Resort to feel the coolness of the high mountains; stay in a mountain homestay at night.
- Tea-themed Homestay
- Xiangshan Summer Resort Guest Rooms
- Pingshan Township Farmhouse
- Tea Fragrance Pork Ribs
- Datian Big Bone Soup
- Nine-layer Rice Cake
- Glutinous Rice Large Intestine
- Fried Rice Jelly
- Observe the regulations when visiting the tea garden
- Large temperature difference between day and night in mountainous areas, bring a coat
- Tea picking experience can be booked in advance
- Prepare sun protection products
In the morning, visit Jiyang Ancient Village to appreciate the style of ancient architecture and folk culture; in the afternoon, wander in Taoyuanli Flower Sea to admire the blooming flowers in all seasons; taste authentic farm food in the evening.
- Long distance between scenic spots
- Daxian Peak is about 30 kilometers from the county seat
- Self-driving or chartered car is recommended
- There are buses from the county seat to various towns and townships
- Daxian Peak · Tea Beauty Scenic Area: ¥40
- Xiangshan Summer Resort: ¥30
- Jiyang Ancient Village: Free
- Taoyuanli Flower Sea: ¥50
- Discounts for student ID cards
- Please protect cultural relics when visiting the ancient village
- The best time to take photos in the flower sea is in the morning
- You can buy high mountain tea as souvenirs
- Large number of tourists in scenic spots on weekends
Must-Try Foods in Datian County
Datian Big Bone Soup
A special famous dish of Datian, selected local native pork tube bones, stewed slowly over low heat for several hours, the meat is tender and rotten, the soup is rich, nutritious, and it is a signature dish for local banquets to entertain guests.
Nine-layer Rice Cake
A traditional snack in Datian, made by steaming rice milk layer by layer, with a soft and glutinous taste, each layer has a slightly different flavor, can be sweet or salty, and is a must-have food for festivals.
Tea Fragrance Pork Ribs
An innovative dish combining local tea culture, pork ribs are stir-fried with tea leaves, the tea fragrance penetrates into the meat, the taste is tender and fresh, with a unique aroma, deeply loved by tourists.
Fried Rice Jelly
A common street snack in Datian, rice jelly made from rice milk is cut into pieces and fried, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, served with special sauce, crispy and delicious, it is a food in the childhood memories of local people.
- Spring (April-May): Tea gardens turn green, flower seas bloom
- Summer (July-August): Escape the heat in Xiangshan, cool climate
- Autumn (October-November): Tea fragrance overflows, suitable for tea picking experience
- Datian Big Bone Soup
- Nine-layer Rice Cake
- Tea Fragrance Pork Ribs
- Glutinous Rice Large Intestine
- Fried Rice Jelly
- Tickets: About ¥120-¥170
- Accommodation: ¥80-¥160 per night
- Catering: ¥40-¥80 per day
- Transportation: ¥60-¥110
- Total: ¥260-¥480
- How to get to Datian County? → There are direct buses from Sanming North Station to Datian, about 1.5 hours' drive
- Do I need to book for tea picking experience? → Yes, it is recommended to book 1-2 days in advance
- What flowers are in Taoyuanli Flower Sea in different seasons? → Tulips in spring, lavender in summer, cosmos in autumn
- What special souvenirs are there in Datian? → High mountain tea, tea oil, red mushrooms