Qingliu County Travel, Sanming City, Fujian Province
Qingliu County, Sanming City, Fujian Province - one of China's Hot Spring Hometowns and the ancestral home of the Hakka people, featuring Tianfang Yuetan Hot Spring Resort, Jiulong Lake-Jiulong Cave Group, Laifang Ancient Residences, Dafeng Mountain and other characteristic scenic spots. A perfect integration of hot spring health preservation and natural scenery in a 2-day 1-night experience.
2-Day 1-Night Hot Spring Ecological Tour in Qingliu County
Hot Spring Health Preservation, Lake and Mountain Scenery, Ancient Village Exploration
Experience Tianfang Yuetan Hot Spring in the morning and enjoy health-preserving hot spring baths; visit Jiulong Lake Scenic Area in the afternoon to admire the lake and mountain scenery; stay at a hot spring resort hotel at night.
- Tianfang Yuetan Resort Hotel
- Qingliu County Urban Hotels
- Homestays around Jiulong Lake
- Qingliu Dou Tang (Pork Offal Soup)
- Sweet Potato Dumplings
- Taro Dumplings
- Red Mushroom Chicken Soup
- Jiulong Lake Fresh Fish
- Do not soak in hot springs for too long
- Pay attention to water safety when visiting Jiulong Lake
- Prepare swimsuits and change of clothes
- Be careful of slipping in the hot spring area
Visit Laifang Ancient Residences in the morning to learn about Ming and Qing architectural art; climb Dafeng Mountain Forest Park in the afternoon to overlook the beautiful landscapes of Qingliu; taste authentic Hakka food in the evening.
- Scenic spots in Qingliu County are widely distributed
- Tianfang Yuetan is 20 kilometers away from the county seat
- It is recommended to travel by chartered car or self-driving
- There are buses between townships but with few schedules
- Tianfang Yuetan: ¥128
- Jiulong Lake: ¥60
- Laifang Ancient Residences: Free
- Dafeng Mountain: ¥30
- Hot spring accommodation includes hot spring tickets
- It is recommended to hire a guide to learn about the history of Laifang Ancient Residences
- Prepare mountaineering equipment for climbing Dafeng Mountain
- Experience local Hakka folk activities
- Buy local specialties such as tofu skin and red mushrooms
Must-Try Foods in Qingliu County
Qingliu Dou Tang (Pork Offal Soup)
A characteristic traditional snack of Qingliu, made with pork offal, lean meat and other ingredients, thickened with sweet potato starch to make a thick soup. It has a smooth and tender taste and a delicious flavor, and is a favorite breakfast food of local people.
Sweet Potato Dumplings
A characteristic snack of Qingliu, made with sweet potatoes and glutinous rice flour for the outer skin, wrapped with sweet or savory fillings and steamed. The outer skin is soft and glutinous, and the filling is sweet, with a strong local flavor.
Taro Dumplings
A traditional Hakka food, made with taro and tapioca flour for the outer skin, wrapped with meat filling, shaped like dumplings. It has a chewy and smooth taste with a rich taro flavor, and is a common food for local banquets.
Jiulong Lake Fresh Fish
Using wild fresh fish from Jiulong Lake, cooked by steaming, braising and other cooking methods. The meat is fresh and tender with a delicious flavor, and it is a characteristic lake fresh food of the local area.
- Autumn (Sep-Nov): Cool climate, suitable for hot springs
- Spring (Mar-May): Blooming flowers, pleasant scenery
- Hot spring health preservation in winter, summer resort and sightseeing in summer
- Qingliu Dou Tang (Pork Offal Soup)
- Sweet Potato Dumplings
- Taro Dumplings
- Red Mushroom Chicken Soup
- Jiulong Lake Fresh Fish
- Tickets: About ¥218-250
- Accommodation: ¥120-250 per night
- Catering: ¥60-100 per day
- Transportation: ¥80-150
- Total: ¥350-620
- How to get to Qingliu County? → There are direct buses from Sanming Station to Qingliu, about 1 hour's drive
- What to bring to Tianfang Yuetan? → Swimsuit, change of clothes
- What are the characteristics of Laifang Ancient Residences? → Ming and Qing architectural carving art
- What are the characteristic souvenirs in Qingliu? → Tofu skin, red mushrooms, dried bamboo shoots