Home of Yangasha · Hot Spring Jianhe

Jianhe County, Qiandongnan - the hometown of Yangasha, the goddess of the Miao people, is famous for hot spring wellness, lake scenery and paleontological fossils. This 2-day and 1-night tour explores Yangasha Lake, experiences hot spring therapy, and feels the charm of Miao culture.

Jianhe Hot Spring

Holy Water of Miaojiang

Yangasha Lake

Plateau Pearl

Gedong Fossils

Paleontological Treasure Trove

Red Embroidery Culture

Intangible Cultural Heritage Treasure

Scenery of Yangasha Lake in Jianhe County

Lake and mountain scenery with Miao ethnic customs in the hometown of Yangasha

2-Day & 1-Night Hot Spring Culture Tour in Jianhe County

Hot spring wellness + lake scenery sightseeing + cultural exploration, experience the unique customs of Jianhe

                    
Tour Duration
2 Days & 1 Night

                    
Main Destinations
Jianhe Hot Spring City, Yangasha Lake, Gedong Paleontological Fossil Group, Miao Villages

                    
Suitable for
Wellness enthusiasts, photography lovers, cultural explorers, family travelers

                    
Per Capita Budget
¥500-¥800

Hot Spring Wellness & Lake Customs Tour

Holy Water of Miaojiang and Plateau Lake

Tour Highlights

Hot spring therapy and lake scenery experience

Attraction Arrangement

Jianhe Hot Spring City

Known as the "Holy Water of Miaojiang", it is a rare radon-sulfur hot spring in China. The water temperature is maintained between 38℃ and 50℃ all year round, rich in various minerals, with high medical and health care value. The scenic area has multiple hot spring pools and resort facilities.

Yangasha Lake

A plateau lake named after Yangasha, the goddess of the Miao people. It has a vast lake area with islands in the lake and lakes on the islands, boasting beautiful scenery. Miao villages are scattered along the coast with strong ethnic customs. You can take a boat tour to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery.

Yangasha Statue

The 88-meter-high statue of Yangasha, the Miao goddess, is a landmark building in Jianhe County. The statue is elegant and graceful, showing the Miao people's yearning for love and a better life. There are cultural squares and landscape belts around it.

Practical Information

Travel Tips

Do not soak in hot springs for too long
Prepare swimsuits and change clothes
Pay attention to safety when visiting the lake

Accommodation Recommendations

Hot Spring City Resort Hotel
Featured Hotels in the County Seat
Lakeside Homestays

Cultural Exploration & Folk Custom Experience Tour

Paleontological Fossils and Miao Culture

Tour Highlights

Ancient relics and living cultural experience

Attraction Arrangement

Gedong Paleontological Fossil Group

A world-famous Cambrian paleontological fossil site, dating back about 530 million years. It preserves a large number of complete paleontological fossils, known as "one of the most amazing discoveries of the 20th century", and is an important base for studying the origin and evolution of life.

Miao Red Embroidery Museum

A thematic museum displaying "Jianhe Miao Red Embroidery", a national intangible cultural heritage. It collects a large number of exquisite red embroidery costumes and handicrafts, showing the production techniques and cultural connotations of red embroidery. You can watch inheritors demonstrate on site.

Tunzhou Stone Slab Miao Village

An ancient Miao village featuring stone slab architecture. Most of the houses, roads and field ridges in the village are built with local bluestone, with a scattered layout, preserving the complete traditional Miao culture and architectural style.

Practical Information

Featured Experiences

Red Embroidery Making Experience
Miao Silver Ornament Forging
Miao Long Table Banquet
Traditional Papermaking Experience

Return Suggestions

Buy local specialties such as Jianhe red embroidery and silver ornaments
Try special foods such as sour soup fish and Oxu vegetables
Plan return transportation in advance

Must-Try Foods in Jianhe County

Jianhe Sour Soup Fish

A special food of Jianhe, made with wild fish from Qingshui River, cooked with local sour soup and various spices. It is sour and delicious, appetizing and invigorating the spleen, and is a top delicacy for the Miao people to entertain guests.

Oxu Vegetable

A special wild vegetable of the Miao people in Jianhe, with a unique taste and rich nutrition. It can be eaten cold, stir-fried or in soup, and has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying. It is a delicacy on the local spring dining table.

Jianhe Ash Cake

A traditional snack in Jianhe, made with glutinous rice and plant ash water. It can be fried, stir-fried or boiled, with a soft and glutinous taste and elasticity. It is a necessary food for local festivals.

Miao Glutinous Rice

A traditional food of the Miao people, made with high-quality glutinous rice steamed and served with various ingredients. It is fragrant, soft and glutinous, and is an important food for Miao festivals and entertaining guests.

Travel Tips for Jianhe County

Best Seasons

October-March next year: Best season for hot spring wellness
April-May: Spring blossoms, suitable for village tours
June-August: Cool summer, best time for boat trips on Yangasha Lake
November: Miao Gusi Festival (once every 13 years)

Cultural Etiquette

Respect the customs and religious beliefs of the Miao people
Abide by local regulations when entering Miao villages
Obtain permission before taking photos of people, especially the elderly and women
Follow the arrangements of organizers when participating in Miao activities

Tourist Reminders

The ground in the hot spring area is slippery, pay attention to safety
Strong ultraviolet rays in plateau areas, prepare sun protection products
Climate changes greatly in the scenic area, prepare warm clothes
Protect cultural relics and the natural environment, do not litter

Transportation Guide

There are shuttle buses or tourist special lines from the county seat to various scenic spots
Jianhe Hot Spring City is about 12 kilometers from the county seat, with direct buses
Self-driving or chartered car tours are recommended for more convenience
Check the weather and road conditions in advance, and arrange the itinerary reasonably