Shaoguan's Shixing County — an important birthplace of Lingnan Hakka culture, boasting the grand and ancient Mantang Wei as well as the primitive secret land of Chebaling. This 2-day 1-night itinerary explores ancient wei houses, treks through rainforests, and tastes Hakka customs.
Hakka Ancient Castle + Primeval Forest + Folk Culture, Experience the diverse charm of Shixing
Full-day Hakka history and folk custom experience
Full-day natural ecology and geological landscape experience
A characteristic rice noodle of Shixing County, named after the legend that it was created by Zhang Jiuling, a famous prime minister of the Tang Dynasty. Made of high-quality rice, it has a delicate and smooth texture with a unique taste. It can be served in soup or stir-fried, and is the most representative food of Shixing.
A specialty rice noodle from the Qinghua area (now Aizi Town) of Shixing County with a long history. Made by traditional techniques, the vermicelli is as thin as silver wire, with a flexible texture and does not break when boiled for a long time. It is one of the representatives of Hakka food culture.
A traditional Hakka pickle in Shixing, made from the petiole of local taro. After pickling, it has a unique flavor, sour and crispy, which can be eaten directly or stir-fried with meat as a side dish. It is a common food on the Hakka dining table.
A characteristic dish of Huangtian Town in Shixing, made by steaming local pork belly with taro. The meat is fat but not greasy, and the taro is soft and sweet. It is a classic dish at Hakka banquets with strong local characteristics.