Luhe County Travel
Luhe County, Shanwei City, Guangdong Province — the Hometown of Green Plums in China, home to Shenxiang Mountain Park, Nanwan Chinese Red Cone Forest Ecological Park, and Luodong Plum Garden. Experience a 3-day 2-night tour of plum culture and Hakka ecology.
3-Day 2-Night Ecological Plum Hometown Tour in Luhe County
Climb the peaks of Xiangshan Mountain, explore the secret realm of cone forest, admire the sea of 10,000 mu plum blossoms, and taste Hakka charm
Climb Shenxiang Mountain in the morning to enjoy the strange rock landscapes; visit Guanyin Temple in the mountain in the afternoon to experience religious culture; climb the observation deck in the evening to admire the sunset scenery.
- Urban business hotels
- Mountain foot homestays
- Hakka Weilongwu Experience Hall
- Luhe Leicha (pounded tea)
- Hakka Stuffed Tofu
- Braised Pork with Preserved Vegetables
- Ciba (glutinous rice cake)
- Wear non-slip shoes and bring enough drinking water for mountain climbing
- Keep quiet in Guanyin Temple and respect religious customs
- Strong winds on the observation deck, pay attention to safety
Visit the Chinese Red Cone Forest Ecological Park in the morning to see rare plants; walk along the ecological trail in the afternoon to experience the forest oxygen bar; visit the ancient tree group in the evening to learn about ecological protection.
- There are shuttle buses from the county seat to Nanwan Town
- Parking lot available in the ecological park
- It is recommended to go by chartered car
- Chinese Red Cone Forest Ecological Park: ¥40 per person
- Sightseeing car: ¥15 per person
- Tour guide explanation: ¥50 per time
- No smoking and open flames in the forest area
- It is recommended to hire a tour guide to learn more about ecological knowledge
- The best viewing seasons are spring and summer
Visit the Plum Garden in the morning to admire the plum sea landscape; experience green plum picking in the afternoon to learn about plum product processing; participate in Hakka cultural activities in the evening to experience folk customs.
- There are buses from the county seat to Shuichun Town
- Large parking lot in the plum garden
- Picking experience requires advance reservation
- The best time to shoot plum blossoms is December-January
- The green plum picking season is April-May, the most suitable time
- No flash photography in the cultural hall
- The best time to view plum blossoms is in the morning
- Wear appropriate clothing for green plum picking
- There are Hakka song and dance performances in the cultural hall
Must-Try Delicacies in Luhe County
Luhe Leicha (Pounded Tea)
A characteristic Hakka food in Luhe. Grind tea leaves, sesame, peanuts and other raw materials into powder, pour in boiling water, and eat with fried rice and vegetables. It is fragrant and refreshing, healthy and nourishing.
Green Plum Products
Specialty of Luhe, made from high-quality local green plums into a series of products such as preserved plums, plum sauce, plum wine, etc. They are sweet and sour, with the effect of promoting fluid production and appetizing.
Hakka Stuffed Tofu
A traditional Hakka dish in Luhe. Choose tofu made from local soybeans, fill with pork filling, and simmer slowly in a casserole. The tofu is tender and the filling is fragrant, which is an essential dish for entertaining guests.
Ciba (Glutinous Rice Cake)
A traditional Hakka snack in Luhe, made by steaming and pounding glutinous rice. It has a soft and glutinous taste, can be eaten with sugar or filled, and is a traditional food for festivals and happy occasions.
- Winter (Dec-Jan): Plum blossoms are in full bloom, the best season for viewing plums
- Spring (Mar-May): Green plum picking, participate in farming experience
- Summer (Jun-Aug): Summer resort in Chinese Red Cone Forest, forest oxygen bar
- Luhe Leicha (Pounded Tea)
- Green Plum Products
- Hakka Stuffed Tofu
- Ciba (Glutinous Rice Cake)
- Braised Pork with Preserved Vegetables
- Tickets: About ¥60
- Accommodation: ¥100-200 per night
- Catering: ¥50-80 per day
- Transportation: ¥60-100
- Total: ¥500-900
- Best time to view plum blossoms? → Late December to mid-January
- When is green plum picking? → Mid-April to early May
- What are the special souvenirs in Luhe? → Green plum products, Leicha ingredients, Hakka Ciba
- Do I need a tour guide for Chinese Red Cone Forest? → It is recommended to hire a tour guide to learn more about ecology