Xisaishan District Travel
Xisaishan District, Huangshi City, Hubei Province — a millennium-old district on the southern bank of the Yangtze River, famous for the poem "Egrets fly before Xisaishan Mountain". It integrates landscape scenery, historical relics and industrial memories. Experience the unique charm of the interweaving of nature and humanity in a 2-day & 1-night tour.
2-Day & 1-Night Landscape and Cultural Tour of Xisaishan District
Climb the famous mountain to cherish the past, stroll through the ancient street to trace the tracks, explore industrial memories, taste the deliciousness of Yangtze River fresh seafood, and feel the thousand-year-old stories along the Yangtze River bank
Climb Xisaishan in the morning to visit ancient battlefield relics and cliff carvings; stroll through Daoshifu Ancient Street in the afternoon to feel the former prosperity of the Yangtze River wharf; admire the sunset by the river in the evening and taste freshly caught Yangtze River fresh seafood.
- Xisaishan Riverside Homestay
- Ancient Street Featured Inn
- Urban Business Hotel
- Yangtze River Mandarin Fish
- Xisaishan Catfish Hot Pot
- Fried Lotus Flower
- Wharf Baked Sesame Seed Cake
- Comfortable sports shoes are recommended for climbing Xisaishan
- Retro-style clothing is recommended for taking photos in the ancient street
- The price of Yangtze River fresh seafood fluctuates with seasons, confirm when ordering
Visit the Huaxin Cement Factory Site in the morning to touch the development history of China's cement industry; climb Huangjing Mountain in the afternoon to admire mountain scenery and the panoramic view of the city; purchase special local products in the evening and end the trip.
- Huaxin Cement Factory Cultural and Creative Products
- Dried Yangtze River Whitebait
- Xisaishan Tea
- Ancient Street Handicrafts
- Xisaishan Scenic Area: ¥30
- Huaxin Cement Factory Site: ¥20
- Huangjing Mountain Forest Park: Free
- Chengyue Island: Free
- About 30 minutes by car from Huangshi Station
- About 25 minutes by car from Huangshi North Station
- Urban buses No.5 and No.21 reach major attractions
Must-Try Foods in Xisaishan District
Yangtze River Mandarin Fish
A specialty of the Xisaishan section of the Yangtze River, famous for Zhang Zhihe's poem "Peach blossoms bloom and flowing water makes mandarin fish plump". The meat is tender and boneless, and the local traditional cooking methods are steamed or squirrel mandarin fish.
Xisaishan Catfish Hot Pot
Using Yangtze River catfish, matched with local chili, ginger and other seasonings, slow-cooked in a casserole. The fish meat is plump and tender, and the soup is rich. It is a special winter delicacy.
Wharf Baked Sesame Seed Cake
A traditional snack originating from the ancient Daoshifu Wharf, made with flour, sesame seeds and scallions, baked in an oven. It is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, salty and delicious, and was once a staple food for wharf workers.
Fried Lotus Flower
A summer specialty in Xisaishan District, selecting fresh lotus petals, coated with batter and fried. It is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a floral fragrance, and is an innovative farmhouse dish locally.
- Spring (March-April): Peach blossoms bloom on Xisaishan, and new greenery bursts forth on Huangjing Mountain
- Summer (June-August): Lotus season, you can taste fresh Yangtze River seafood and fried lotus flowers
- Autumn (September-November): Cool weather, suitable for mountain climbing and moon appreciation on the river beach
- Watch the sunrise over the Yangtze River at Xisaishan
- Listen to wharf stories at Daoshifu Ancient Street
- Take industrial-style photos at Huaxin Cement Factory Site
- Overlook the panoramic view of "Yangtze River winding around the mountain" at the top of Huangjing Mountain
- Tickets: About ¥50
- Accommodation: ¥120-260 per night
- Catering: ¥80-150 per day (Yangtze River seafood price varies)
- Transportation: About ¥40
- Total: ¥400-700
- How long does it take to climb Xisaishan? → About 2-3 hours round trip (for moderate physical strength)
- Best season for Yangtze River seafood? → Spring (April-May), Autumn (September-October)
- Guided tour service at the Industrial Museum? → Free guided tour available for groups of more than 10 people by reservation
- Is Huangjing Mountain suitable for kids? → There are gentle trails, suitable for short parent-child hikes