Guanghe County Travel
Guanghe County, Gansu Province — the birthplace of Qijia Culture, rich in Hui ethnic customs. Visit Qijia Culture Site to trace prehistoric civilization, climb Prince Mountain to overlook the magnificent mountains and rivers, and tour Guangtong River to experience Hui people's life. This 2-Day 1-Night itinerary combines history and ethnic customs.
2-Day 1-Night Historical and Cultural Tour of Guanghe County
Explore Qijia Culture, climb Prince Mountain, and experience Hui ethnic customs along the banks of Guangtong River
Arrive in Guanghe County and visit Qijia Culture Site. Climb Prince Mountain for viewing in the afternoon.
- Guanghe Hotel
- Prince Mountain Resort
- County Business Hotel
- Handgrabbed Lamb
- Beef Noodle Slices
- Covered Bowl Tea
- No touching cultural relics in the site area
- Pay attention to safety when climbing mountains
- Respect Hui ethnic customs
Stroll along the banks of Guangtong River in the morning to experience Hui ethnic customs. Free time in the afternoon to buy local specialties and end the trip.
- About 20 kilometers from the county town to Prince Mountain
- It is recommended to go by chartered car
- Qijia Culture Site: Free
- Prince Mountain: ¥40
- Guangtong River: Free
- Prehistoric culture exploration
- Mountain climbing and scenery viewing
- Hui ethnic folk custom experience
Must-Try Foods in Guanghe County
Handgrabbed Lamb
A specialty food of Guanghe, selected high-quality local lamb, cooked with traditional Hui ethnic methods, original flavor, fragrant.
Beef Noodle Slices
Traditional noodles of Guanghe, handmade noodle slices are chewy, beef is delicious, soup is rich, it is the most representative homemade food of the local area.
Covered Bowl Tea
A characteristic tea drink of the Hui ethnic group, with rich ingredients, sweet and delicious, it is an essential drink for receiving guests and has health-preserving effects.
- Spring (April-May): Pleasant climate
- Autumn (September-October): Most beautiful scenery
- Summer (June-August): Summer resort
- Handgrabbed Lamb
- Beef Noodle Slices
- Covered Bowl Tea
- Youxiang (Fried Cake)
- Tickets: About ¥40
- Accommodation: ¥100-150 per night
- Catering: ¥40-60 per day
- Experience Projects: About ¥50
- Total: ¥400-600
- What is the age of Qijia Culture? → More than 4000 years ago, late Neolithic Age
- What are the characteristics of Prince Mountain? → High altitude and high forest coverage
- What activities are there along Guangtong River? → Experience Hui ethnic customs and taste special snacks
- What are the local specialties of Guanghe? → Handgrabbed Lamb, Covered Bowl Tea, Ethnic Handicrafts