Qingshui County Travel
Qingshui County, Tianshui, Gansu Province - Hometown of Xuanyuan Yellow Emperor, integrating humanistic history and natural wonders. A 2-day 1-night in-depth tour including cultural tracing, geological exploration and hot spring leisure.
2-Day 1-Night Cultural & Ecological Tour in Qingshui County
Trace the roots of Yellow Emperor culture, explore geological wonders, and enjoy hot spring health preservation
Arrive at Qingshui County, visit Xuanyuan Hometown Scenic Area to explore Yellow Emperor culture. In the afternoon, tour Huashi Cliff to experience the wonders of Danxia landform. Check into Hot Spring Health Preservation Valley in the evening.
- Hot Spring Health Preservation Valley Hotel
- Qingshui County Hotel
- Farmhouses around the scenic area
- Qingshui Niangpi (Steamed Noodle Sheet)
- Jiangshui Noodles
- Wild Vegetables
- Maintain solemnity in cultural scenic spots
- Bring a coat due to large temperature difference in mountainous areas
- Wear non-slip hiking shoes
Experience Qingshui hot springs all day and enjoy natural mineral hot springs. You can choose special projects such as traditional Chinese medicine physiotherapy and medicinal bath. Return in the afternoon.
- Self-driving or chartered car is recommended between scenic areas
- There are shuttle buses from the county seat to the hot spring
- The road condition is good
- Xuanyuan Hometown: ¥40
- Huashi Cliff: ¥50
- Hot Spring: ¥100
- Do not soak in hot springs on an empty stomach
- Bring swimwear and change of clothes
- Hypertensive patients should soak with caution
Must-Try Foods in Qingshui County
Qingshui Niangpi (Steamed Noodle Sheet)
A special snack of Qingshui, steamed with high-quality flour, served with secret seasonings, chewy and smooth in taste, sour and spicy to stimulate appetite.
Jiangshui Noodles
A traditional noodle dish in Tianshui area, with fermented jiangshui as the soup base, chewy noodles and sour and fragrant soup, which has the effect of relieving summer heat and greasiness.
Qingshui Walnut
A national geographical indication product, with thin shell and plump kernel, high oil content, it is a high-quality dried fruit for nourishing the brain.
- May-October: Pleasant climate
- July: Xuanyuan Yellow Emperor Sacrifice Ceremony
- Winter: Best time for hot spring experience
- Qingshui Niangpi
- Jiangshui Noodles
- Wild Vegetables
- Farmhouse Native Chicken
- Handmade Steamed Buns
- Tickets: About ¥190
- Accommodation: ¥150-300 per night
- Catering: ¥50-80 per day
- Transportation: About ¥80
- Total: ¥500-700
- Cultural characteristics of Qingshui County? → Hometown of Xuanyuan Yellow Emperor
- Best season for Huashi Cliff? → Spring and Autumn
- Characteristics of hot spring water quality? → High sulfur content, beneficial for skin diseases
- Special souvenirs? → Qingshui Walnuts, Straw Weaving Handicrafts