Honghu City Travel
Honghu City, Jingzhou, Hubei Province — a water town named after "Honghu Lake", the location of China's 7th largest freshwater lake, and the core area of the Hunan-Hubei-West Hubei Revolutionary Base Area. It integrates millions of mu of wetland ecology, red revolutionary history, and hot spring vacation resources, which is a vivid portrayal of "Water Rhythm Honghu, Cradle of Red Revolution".
2-Day 1-Night Red Rhyme & Water Fun Tour in Honghu City
Admire lotus flowers and watch birds at Honghu Wetland, revisit the red years in Qujiawan, enjoy vacation time in hot springs, taste aquatic delicacies and lotus root feast in the water town
In the morning, take a cruise to explore Honghu Wetland and admire the ten-thousand-mu lotus marsh; taste Honghu lake delicacies at noon; visit Qujiawan Red Ancient Town in the afternoon; and pay homage to revolutionary martyrs at the Martyrs Cemetery in the evening.
- 4-star hotels in Honghu urban area
- Red-themed homestays in Qujiawan
- Fisherman's joy by the wetland lake
- Honghu Lotus Root Rib Soup
- Steamed Honghu Wild Duck with Rice Flour
- Stir-fried Water Chestnut Rice with Pork
- Lotus Seed Soup
- Steamed Honghu Hairy Crabs
- Bring mosquito repellent as there are many mosquitoes in the wetland in summer
- Wear life jackets and follow safety regulations when taking boats
- Red scenic spots are open for free with ID card required
Experience Yuexi Peninsula Hot Spring to relax in the morning; taste hot spring characteristic meals at noon; visit Wulin Ancient Battlefield to feel the Three Kingdoms atmosphere in the afternoon; and admire the sunset glow by the Honghu Lake in the evening.
- Tourist special line in urban area directly to Honghu Wetland
- About 40km from Qujiawan to Yuexi Peninsula, self-driving is recommended
- Walk or take sightseeing cars in the hot spring scenic area
- Honghu Wetland: ¥100 (including cruise ship)
- Qujiawan Site: Free
- Yuexi Peninsula Hot Spring: ¥198
- Wulin Ancient Battlefield: ¥40
- Drink plenty of water after hot spring bath, avoid fasting or overeating
- Three Kingdoms history enthusiasts can visit with relevant chapters of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms"
- Choose nine-hole lotus root for more glutinous taste when buying Honghu lotus root
Must-Try Food in Honghu City
Honghu Lotus Root Rib Soup
Honghu's signature famous dish, made by slow stewing Honghu's specialty nine-hole lotus root with local pork ribs. The lotus root is glutinous and sweet, and the soup is rich and delicious. It is a representative of Jingchu famous dishes, known as "thousand-year-old lake lotus root, hundred-year-old stewed soup".
Steamed Honghu Wild Duck with Rice Flour
A traditional game delicacy in Honghu, using wild ducks from Honghu Lake, cut into pieces, marinated with rice flour and spices, and steamed. The meat is firm, fresh and flavorful. The rice flour absorbs the oil of the wild duck, with rich taste, which is a famous dish in local festival banquets.
Stir-fried Water Chestnut Rice with Pork
A seasonal home-style dish in Honghu. Fresh water chestnuts are picked in autumn, shelled to take rice, and stir-fried with diced pork. The water chestnut rice is crisp, tender and sweet, and the pork is fresh and fragrant. The combination of meat and vegetables is refreshing and delicious, showing the authentic taste of water town ingredients.
Honghu Hairy Crabs
High-quality hairy crabs bred in Honghu waters. Due to clear water and abundant aquatic plants, the crab meat is tender and sweet, and the crab roe is plump. It goes on the market every autumn, which is the representative of Honghu's "water fresh food". It can be steamed or made into drunken crabs.
- Summer (June-August): Lotus flowers in full bloom, best wetland scenery
- Autumn (September-November): Hairy crabs on the market, migratory birds start to overwinter
- Winter (December-February): Peak season for hot spring vacation, can enjoy wetland winter scenery
- Honghu Lotus Root Rib Soup
- Steamed Honghu Wild Duck with Rice Flour
- Stir-fried Water Chestnut Rice with Pork
- Honghu Hairy Crabs
- Lotus Seed and Tremella Soup
- Tickets: About ¥350
- Accommodation: ¥250-500 per night
- Catering: ¥120-180 per day
- Transportation: About ¥100 (including self-driving fuel cost)
- Total: ¥700-1200
- When do the lotus flowers bloom in Honghu Wetland? → Mid-to-late June to early August is the peak blooming period
- Is there any performance related to "Honghu Red Guards" in Qujiawan? → There are real-scene performances in peak season, check the schedule in advance
- Is Yuexi Peninsula Hot Spring suitable for kids? → There is a parent-child water play area, suitable for family trips
- Where to buy authentic Honghu lotus root? → Qujiawan Ancient Town or specialty stores in urban area, vacuum-packed available