Jiexi County Travel, Jieyang City
Jiexi County, Jieyang City, Guangdong Province – a hidden landscape gem and hometown of hot springs, featuring attractions such as Huangmanzhai Waterfall, Jingming Hot Spring Resort, and Sanshan Guowang Ancestral Temple. Experience natural wonders and folk culture in a 2-day 1-night tour.
2-Day 1-Night Landscape & Hot Spring Tour in Jiexi County
Seeking seclusion by flying waterfalls, nourishing health with hot springs, exploring the origin of ancient temples, and breathing in oxygen from forest seas
Morning: Admire the magnificent Huangmanzhai Waterfall Group and feel the power of nature; Afternoon: Experience Jingming Hot Spring to relax body and mind; Evening: Taste Hakka cuisine.
- Jingming Hot Spring Resort Hotel
- Farmhouses around Huangmanzhai
- Business hotels in the county seat
- Jiexi Leicha (Ground Tea)
- Mianhu Guading (Winter Melon Preserve)
- Wujingfu Stuffed Tofu
- Huizhai Wrapped Pork
- Hakka Three Stuffed Delicacies
- Visiting Huangmanzhai Waterfall Group involves a lot of walking, it is recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes
- It is recommended to bring your own swimsuit for the hot spring area, some pools require additional fees
- There are many mosquitoes in summer, prepare mosquito repellent supplies
Early morning: Visit Sanshan Guowang Ancestral Temple to learn about folk culture; Morning: Explore Mianhu Ancient Town to feel the historical charm; Afternoon: Walk into Dabeishan Forest Park to experience the forest oxygen bar.
- Special tourist line from Jiexi County to Huangmanzhai Waterfall, about 40 minutes
- Taxi from Jingming Hot Spring to Sanshan Guowang Ancestral Temple, about 30 minutes
- Self-driving is recommended for Dabeishan Forest Park, some sections are rugged
- Huangmanzhai Waterfall Group: ¥80
- Jingming Hot Spring Resort: ¥128 (Hot spring ticket)
- Sanshan Guowang Ancestral Temple: ¥15
- Dabeishan National Forest Park: Free
- No noise in Sanshan Guowang Ancestral Temple, abide by religious etiquette
- No signal in some areas of Dabeishan Forest Park, download offline maps in advance
- There are many characteristic shops in Mianhu Ancient Town, you can buy specialties such as Guading (Winter Melon Preserve)
Must-Try Foods in Jiexi County
Jiexi Leicha (Ground Tea)
A traditional specialty food of Jiexi. Grind tea leaves, peanuts, sesame and other ingredients into a paste, add boiling water to brew, and serve with fried rice, vegetables, etc. It is fragrant and delicious, with the effect of clearing heat and relieving summer heat.
Mianhu Guading (Winter Melon Preserve)
A specialty of Mianhu Town, Jiexi County. Made from winter melon through peeling, cutting, pickling, boiling with sugar and other processes. It is golden in color, sweet and crisp in taste, and is a famous Chaoshan preserved fruit.
Wujingfu Stuffed Tofu
A specialty dish of Wujingfu Town, Jiexi County. Select local tofu, hollow out the middle and fill it with pork, shiitake mushrooms and other fillings, and make it through frying and braising. It is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a delicious taste.
Huizhai Wrapped Pork
A traditional snack of Huizhai Town, Jiexi County. Wrap pork, peanuts and other fillings with pork net oil, fry until the outer skin is crispy and the inner part is tender. Serve with plum juice for more flavor.
- Spring (March-April): Mountains are covered with blooming flowers, suitable for forest hiking
- Autumn (October-November): Cool climate, suitable for waterfall viewing
- Winter (December-February): Best time for hot spring experience, avoid rainy season
- Hepo Vegetable Cake
- Pingshang Roasted Tea
- Qiankeng Sugar Green Onion
- Shangsha Ginger
- Liangtian Alpine Tea
- Tickets: About ¥223
- Accommodation: ¥150-¥400 per night
- Catering: ¥100-¥200 per day
- Transportation: ¥80-¥180
- Total: ¥450-¥900
- Is the water volume of Huangmanzhai Waterfall large in the rainy season? → Yes, the waterfall landscape is more spectacular in the rainy season from May to September
- Does Jingming Hot Spring have parent-child pools? → There is a special parent-child hot spring area and children's amusement facilities
- Are there sacrificial activities in Sanshan Guowang Ancestral Temple? → There is a large temple fair on the 15th day of the first lunar month
- Can I camp in Dabeishan National Forest Park? → Camping is allowed in some designated areas, advance application is required