Longhua County Travel
Longhua County, Chengde, Hebei - a famous "Hometown of Red Culture", renowned for the heroic deed of Dong Cunrui sacrificing himself to blow up a bunker. It also boasts ecological resources like Maojingba National Forest Park and Qijia Hot Spring, combining Manchu folk culture and royal palace relics. A 2-day, 1-night short trip unlocks the dual experience of red memories and landscape wellness.
Longhua County Two Days One Night Red Culture & Wellness Tour
Remember heroic deeds, explore forest secrets, enjoy hot spring wellness, savor imperial cuisine, experience the red heritage and ecological gifts of Longhua.
In the morning, visit Dong Cunrui Martyr Memorial Park to commemorate revolutionary heroes and listen to heroic stories. In the afternoon, explore Longhua Museum to learn about local history and red culture. In the evening, visit the Royal Noodles Cultural Park to taste imperial cuisine flavors.
- Hotels in Longhua County Town
- Folk homestays in Zhangsanying Town
- Hotels in Qijia Hot Spring Resort (convenient for next day's itinerary)
- Yibaijiazi Royal Noodles
- Manchu Eight Bowls
- Pheasant Stewed with Mushrooms
- Fried Buckwheat Bowl Cakes
- Maintain solemnity inside the martyr memorial park, loud noise is prohibited
- The museum offers "Little Interpreter" parent-child activities (reservation required)
- The Royal Noodles Cultural Park has Manchu song and dance performances in the evening (starts at 19:30)
Explore Maojingba National Forest Park in the morning, wandering through primeval forests and stream valleys. Head to Qijia Hot Spring Resort in the afternoon for hot spring therapy. In the evening, ascend Taishan Park for a panoramic view of Longhua town.
- Maojingba is about 60 km from the county town, recommended to drive or charter a car (round trip approx. ¥200)
- To Qijia Hot Spring, take the Longhua to Qijia Town bus (5 trips daily, ¥15)
- Taishan Park is in the urban area, accessible on foot or by taxi (starting fare ¥5)
- Maojingba forest hiking (try the "Stream Loop", approx. 2.5 hours)
- Qijia Hot Spring fish therapy experience (¥30/person)
- Taishan Park sunrise photography
- Manchu paper-cutting and embroidery experience (workshop in the resort)
- Longhua County is about 60 km from Chengde city center, 1 hour drive
- Longhua Railway Station has trains to Chengde and Beijing (to Beijing approx. 3 hours)
- Souvenir recommendation: vacuum-packed Royal Noodles, hot spring duck eggs, available at county town supermarkets
Must-Try Foods in Longhua County
Yibaijiazi Royal Noodles
The iconic food of Longhua, originating in the Qing Dynasty, named after being bestowed by Emperor Kangxi when he passed through Zhangsanying Town. Made from buckwheat flour, the dough is pulled into thin, hair-like noodles using a special tool. Served with a sauce made from pheasant, wood ear mushrooms, etc. The texture is smooth, representing a combination of Manchu food culture and imperial cuisine.
Manchu Eight Bowls
A traditional Manchu banquet in Longhua, consisting of eight stewed dishes, including stewed pork, chicken, fish, etc. Ingredients are mostly local wild delicacies and poultry, steamed in traditional Manchu pottery bowls. The flavors are rich and mellow, reflecting the Manchu style of "eating large pieces of meat, drinking from large bowls".
Pheasant Stewed with Mushrooms
A famous wild mountain dish in Longhua, made with locally free-range pheasant and wild hazel mushrooms. The meat is firm and chewy, the broth is rich and delicious, and highly nutritious. It's a classic dish in local farmhouse banquets, especially warming to eat in winter.
Fried Buckwheat Bowl Cakes
A traditional Longhua snack, made from buckwheat flour into bowl-shaped cakes, fried until crispy outside and tender inside. Served with a dipping sauce of garlic paste, vinegar, chili oil, etc. The texture is chewy, sour and spicy, appetizing. It's a common local delicacy found in streets and night markets, available for breakfast and late-night snacks.
- Summer (Jun-Aug): Escape heat at Maojingba, suitable for forest hiking
- Autumn (Sep-Oct): Forests display vibrant colors, great for photography
- Winter (Dec-Feb): Wellness at Qijia Hot Spring, experience snow fun
- Yibaijiazi Royal Noodles
- Manchu Eight Bowls
- Pheasant Stewed with Mushrooms
- Fried Buckwheat Bowl Cakes
- Manchu Sticky Bean Buns
- Tickets: 100-150 yuan (main attractions)
- Accommodation: 120-260 yuan/night (hot spring hotels slightly higher)
- Food: 50-100 yuan/day
- Transportation: 60-120 yuan (including within county travel)
- Total: 500-1000 yuan
- Does Dong Cunrui Martyr Memorial Park require booking? → No booking needed for individual visitors. Groups (20+ people) need to book 1 day in advance.
- Is Maojingba suitable for children? → The "Family Leisure Trail" is recommended, low difficulty, about 1 hour total.
- Are there time limits for hot spring baths? → Recommended not to exceed 15 minutes per session. Hypertension patients should consult a doctor.
- Can I learn to make Royal Noodles at the Cultural Park? → Yes, there are experience courses (80 yuan/person, need to book 1 hour in advance).