Ninghua County Travel, Sanming City, Fujian Province
Ninghua County, Sanming City, Fujian Province — the world's Hakka ancestral home and a county of the Central Soviet Area, featuring attractions such as Shibi Hakka Hometown, Swan Cave Group Scenic Area, Red Army Long March Starting Point Memorial Square, and East China Mountain. Experience the perfect integration of Hakka culture and red history in a 2-day 1-night tour.
2-Day 1-Night Hakka Culture & Red Tourism Tour in Ninghua County
Hakka Root-Seeking, Red Memory, Geological Exploration
Morning: Pilgrimage to Shibi Hakka Hometown to trace ancestral roots and experience Hakka culture; Afternoon: Explore Swan Cave Group and admire underground karst cave wonders; Evening: Stay at a local characteristic hotel.
- Hotels in Ninghua County
- Hakka-themed Homestays
- Characteristic Inns in Shibi Town
- Ninghua Sashimi
- Shaomai (Steamed Pork Dumplings)
- Chives Bun
- Yi Fu Noodles
- Dried Field Mouse
- Maintain solemnity when visiting the ancestral home
- Be careful of slippery surfaces in the cave
- Respect Hakka worship customs
- Prepare non-slip shoes and light jackets
Morning: Visit the Red Army Long March Starting Point Memorial Square to revisit red history; Afternoon: Climb East China Mountain Forest Park to overlook the beautiful landscapes of Ninghua; Evening: Taste authentic Hakka cuisine.
- Attractions in Ninghua County are widely distributed
- Shibi is 23 km from the county seat
- It is recommended to travel by chartered car or self-driving
- There are shuttle buses from the county seat to various towns
- Shibi Hakka Hometown: ¥50
- Swan Cave: ¥75
- Red Army Long March Starting Point: Free
- East China Mountain: ¥25
- Discounts for student ID cards, etc.
- It is recommended to hire a guide to understand the history of red attractions
- Prepare equipment for climbing East China Mountain
- Experience making Hakka Leicha (Thunder Tea)
- Buy local specialties such as dried field mouse and dried chili
Must-Try Cuisine in Ninghua County
Ninghua Sashimi
A famous traditional dish of Ninghua, made with fresh grass carp, processed by special techniques, cut into thin slices, and eaten raw with seasonings. It has a tender taste and delicious flavor, and is a delicacy for entertaining guests.
Shaomai (Steamed Pork Dumplings)
A specialty snack of Ninghua, made with flour wrappers filled with pork filling and steamed. It looks like a pomegranate, with thin skin and plenty of filling, and a delicious taste. It is a favorite breakfast for locals.
Chives Bun
A traditional Hakka snack, made with rice milk steamed wrappers filled with chives filling. After steaming, it has a strong chives aroma and a soft taste, and is a favorite seasonal food of Ninghua people.
Yi Fu Noodles
Traditional noodles of Ninghua, hand-made noodles with chewy texture, served with special soup and seasonings, delicious in taste, and one of the daily staple foods of locals.
- Autumn (Sep-Nov): Cool climate, suitable for mountain climbing
- Spring (Mar-May): Blooming flowers, pleasant scenery
- Experience Hakka New Year customs in winter, pay attention to heatstroke prevention in summer
- Ninghua Sashimi
- Shaomai (Steamed Pork Dumplings)
- Chives Bun
- Yi Fu Noodles
- Dried Field Mouse
- Tickets: About ¥150-180
- Accommodation: ¥90-180 per night
- Catering: ¥50-85 per day
- Transportation: ¥70-120
- Total: ¥280-500
- How to get to Ninghua County? → There are shuttle buses directly from Sanming Station to Ninghua, about 2 hours' drive
- When is the Shibi Ancestor Worship Ceremony held? → Around October every year
- How long does it take to visit Swan Cave? → 2-3 hours recommended
- What are the special souvenirs in Ninghua? → Dried field mouse, dried chili, Hakka rice wine