Daye City Travel
Daye City, Huangshi, Hubei Province – the birthplace of world bronze culture, with a 3,000-year history of mining and metallurgy. It integrates ancient mine sites, exotic mountains and beautiful waters, lake wetlands, and ancient architectural culture. A 3-day 2-night in-depth tour includes bronze culture experience, natural sightseeing, and ancient architecture exploration.
3-Day 2-Night Bronze Culture and Nature Tour in Daye City
Explore millennium-old mine pits, admire Leishan's exotic rocks, enjoy Daye Lake scenery, visit Yinzu ancient architecture, and experience the unique charm of the birthplace of world bronze culture
After arriving in Daye City, proceed to Tonglüshan Ancient Copper Mine Site to visit ancient mine pits, smelting sites, and the site museum to learn about the development history of world bronze culture. In the evening, taste Daye's special dishes in the urban area.
- Daye International Hotel
- Tongdu Hotel
- Leishan Hot Spring Resort
- Daye Paste Noodles
- Jinniu Thousand-Layer Tofu Skin
- Bao'an Lake Crabs
- Printed Rice Cakes
- No touching cultural relics in the site area
- Professional guide recommended
- No flash photography in the museum
Spend the whole day visiting Leishan Scenic Area to admire natural rock scenery, visit a thousand-year-old ancient temple, experience hot spring health preservation, and feel the perfect integration of nature and humanity.
- 30 minutes by bus from urban area to Leishan
- Sightseeing buses available in the scenic area
- Shuttle service provided by the hot spring area
- Leishan Scenic Area: ¥80
- Hot Spring: ¥158
- Dabei Temple: ¥10
- Wear non-slip shoes for mountain climbing
- Bring your own swimsuit for hot springs
- Multiple tour routes available in the scenic area
In the morning, visit Daye Lake Ecological New Area to experience wetland sightseeing and water activities. In the afternoon, explore Yinzu Ancient Architectural Complex to admire traditional residential architectural art, purchase special crafts, and end the trip.
- Daye Lake Cycling
- Wetland Bird Watching
- Ancient Architecture Photography
- Traditional Craft Experience
- Daye Bronze Handicrafts
- Yinzu Wood Carvings
- Jinniu Thousand-Layer Tofu Skin
- Bao'an Lake Aquatic Products
- 20 minutes by car from Daye North Railway Station
- Mailing service available at specialty stores
- Last bus departs at 18:30
Must-Try Foods in Daye City
Daye Paste Noodles
A traditional famous food in Daye, made with hand-made noodles cooked to a paste with various ingredients, featuring a unique taste, rich nutrition, and a long history.
Jinniu Thousand-Layer Tofu Skin
A specialty bean product from Jinniu Town, Daye, as thin as paper, flexible and resistant to cooking, can be eaten cold, stir-fried, or in soup, with a rich bean aroma.
Bao'an Lake Crabs
High-quality crabs as famous as Chinese mitten crabs, with delicious meat and plump roe due to the excellent water quality of Bao'an Lake, best in autumn.
Printed Rice Cakes (Yinzi Ba)
Traditional pastries in Daye, printed with various auspicious patterns using molds and steamed, with a soft and glutinous taste and good meanings.
- Spring (March-May): Pleasant climate, blooming flowers
- Autumn (September-November): Clear sky, delicious crabs
- Winter (December-February): Hot spring health preservation, avoid crowds
- Daye Paste Noodles
- Jinniu Thousand-Layer Tofu Skin
- Bao'an Lake Crabs
- Printed Rice Cakes
- Yinzu Braised Pork
- Tickets: About ¥150
- Accommodation: ¥150-300 per night
- Catering: ¥80-120 per day
- Transportation: About ¥100
- Total: ¥800-1200
- Do I need to book for Tonglüshan Site? → Groups need reservation, individual visitors can buy tickets directly
- Is Leishan Hot Spring suitable for children? → Special children's hot spring area available
- How to visit Daye Lake? → Cycling, hiking, or sightseeing bus
- Where to buy special souvenirs? → Bronze handicrafts at the site museum store