Danjiangkou Travel
Danjiangkou City, Shiyan, Hubei - the source of the Middle Route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, an important inheritance place of Wudang culture, and home to Asia's largest artificial freshwater lake. A 3-day 2-night in-depth tour includes reservoir viewing, canyon exploration, and Taoist culture experience.
3-Day 2-Night Origin Tour of Danjiangkou City
Explore the source of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, discover the natural secret of Taiji Gorge, taste the Taoist culture of Wudang, and experience the unique charm of Danjiangkou, the water city
Arrive in Danjiangkou, take a boat tour of Danjiangkou Reservoir, Asia's largest artificial lake, visit the source of the Middle Route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, and stroll through Qiandao Gallery in the afternoon to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery.
- Danjiangkou International Hotel
- Canglang Sea Resort Hotel
- Reservoir Homestay (Lake View)
- Danjiangkou Culter alburnus
- Silver Fish Steamed Egg
- Junzhou Eight Dishes
- Wudang Vegetarian Cuisine
- Cruise tickets need to be purchased 1 hour in advance, reservation is recommended in peak season
- It is windy in the reservoir area, please prepare windproof coat
- The cycling path of Qiandao Gallery is 15 kilometers long, bicycles are available for rent
Explore Taiji Gorge in the morning to experience natural wonders; climb Longshan Pagoda in the afternoon to overlook the panoramic view of the reservoir; visit Wudang South Sacred Road in the evening to experience Wudang Taoist culture.
- It takes about 1.5 hours by car from urban area to Taiji Gorge
- The hiking route in Taiji Gorge Scenic Area is 3-5 kilometers
- You can take the scenic bus to the mountainside of South Sacred Road (¥30)
- Taiji Gorge: ¥80
- Longshan Pagoda: Free
- Wudang South Sacred Road: ¥70
- Some sections of Taiji Gorge are steep, please wear non-slip shoes
- South Sacred Road is suitable for photography, the morning light is the best
- The signal in the mountain area is weak, it is recommended to download offline maps in advance
Visit Jingle Palace in the morning to experience Wudang Taoist culture; explore Junzhou Ancient City Ruins in the afternoon to trace historical memories; experience tea ceremony health preservation in Taoist Tea Town in the evening.
- Jingle Palace Taoist Music Performance (10:00 AM)
- Taoist Tea Handmade Experience
- Junzhou Ancient City History Story Session (Weekends)
- Tea Ceremony Health Preservation Lecture
- Danjiangkou Culter alburnus (Vacuum Packed)
- Wudang Taoist Tea
- Junzhou Sun-cured Tobacco
- Wudang Honey Tangerine
- It takes about 1 hour by car from urban area to Shiyan Wudangshan Airport
- There are direct trains from the high-speed rail station to Wuhan, Zhengzhou, Xi'an
- Aquatic products can be delivered by cold chain express
Must-Try Foods in Danjiangkou City
Danjiangkou Culter alburnus
A national geographical indication product of China, growing in Danjiangkou Reservoir. It has tender meat and delicious taste, known as the "King of Freshwater Fish". It can be steamed, braised in brown sauce or made into fish balls.
Junzhou Eight Dishes
A traditional banquet in Danjiangkou, including eight main dishes, integrating the flavors of Hubei, Henan and Shaanxi. It mainly uses steaming, stewing and braising methods, reflecting the dietary culture of Junzhou Ancient City, implying auspiciousness.
Wudang Vegetarian Cuisine
Derived from Wudang Taoist dietary culture, it imitates meat dishes with vegetarian ingredients, with realistic shapes and mellow taste, focusing on health preservation. Representative dishes include "Vegetarian Chicken" and "Vegetarian Fish".
Danjiangkou Silver Fish
A specialty of Danjiangkou Reservoir, transparent all over and rich in protein. It can be made into Silver Fish Steamed Egg, Silver Fish Soup, etc. It is a local tonic and deeply loved by tourists.
- Spring (April-May): Taoist tea picking season, flowers bloom in the reservoir area
- Summer (June-August): Reservoir cruise, summer resort
- Autumn (September-October): Red leaves in Taiji Gorge, citrus harvest
- Winter (December-February): Taoist rhythm in Jingle Palace, watch rime in the reservoir
- Steamed Culter alburnus
- Junzhou Eight Dishes
- Wudang Vegetarian Banquet
- Silver Fish Steamed Egg
- Danjiangkou Tofu Banquet
- Tickets: About ¥250
- Accommodation: ¥120-220 per night
- Catering: ¥40-60 per day
- Transportation: About ¥100
- Total: ¥700-1200
- Danjiangkou Reservoir cruise schedule? → 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM each day
- Is Taiji Gorge suitable for the elderly and children? → There are gentle routes, can be visited selectively
- Where to buy authentic Culter alburnus? → Urban aquatic market or fishing village by the reservoir
- Are there Taoist activities in Jingle Palace? → Prayer ceremonies are held on the first and fifteenth day of each lunar month