Zhuxi County Travel
Zhuxi County, Shiyan City, Hubei Province — the Pearl of Qinba, Hometown of Imperial Tea, and the location of the Chu Great Wall ruins. A 3-day 2-night in-depth tour including Qinba ecological exploration, ancient Great Wall tracing, and tea culture experience.
3-Day 2-Night Ecological and Cultural Tour of Zhuxi County
Trace the ruins of the Chu Great Wall, explore the secret land of Qinba, taste thousand-year-old imperial tea, and experience the unique charm of the border area between Hubei and Shaanxi
Arrive in Zhuxi, head to the Guanya Chu Great Wall Ruins to explore the military defense project of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods. In the afternoon, visit the Ming and Qing Ancient Street to experience the commercial and trade culture of the border area between Hubei and Shaanxi.
- Zhuxi International Hotel
- Chu Great Wall Theme Inn
- Boutique Homestays in the County Seat
- Zhuxi Steamed Basin
- Bowl Cake
- Lazy Tofu
- Glutinous Rice Balls
- Large temperature difference between morning and evening in Guanya area, it is recommended to prepare a coat
- Handmade tea making experience is available on the ancient street
- Folk performances are held on the ancient street every Friday night
In the morning, go to the 18-Li Long Gorge National Nature Reserve to explore the primitive ecological secret land. In the afternoon, visit Nanmu Village to watch the thousand-year-old nanmu tree group and experience Dragon Lake cruise.
- About 2.5 hours' drive from the county seat to 18-Li Long Gorge
- Hiking is required in the scenic area, some sections are steep
- Self-driving or joining local one-day tour groups is recommended
- 18-Li Long Gorge: ¥80
- Nanmu Village: ¥50
- Dragon Lake Cruise: ¥40
- Wear non-slip sports shoes and carry trekking poles
- Pay attention to insect prevention in the forest area and prepare mosquito repellent
- Protect the environment and do not litter
In the morning, climb Piantou Mountain Forest Park to overlook the whole view of Zhuxi. In the afternoon, visit the Imperial Tea Industrial Park and Longwangya Tea Farm to experience the fun of tea picking and making, and taste Zhuxi imperial tea.
- Tea Picking Experience (Best in April-May)
- Handmade Tea Making Courses
- Tea Art Performance Watching
- Tea DIY Packaging
- Longwangya Green Tea
- Zhuxi Imperial Rice
- Zhuxi Fermented Tofu
- Kiwi Dried Fruit
- The tea farm is 20 minutes' drive from the county seat
- Tea can be delivered by express on site
- There are direct buses from the county seat to Shiyan and Xi'an
Must-Try Foods in Zhuxi County
Zhuxi Steamed Basin
An intangible cultural heritage of Hubei Province, made by steaming whole chicken, whole hoof, egg dumplings, tofu and other ingredients in layers, with tender and juicy meat and rich soup, it is the main dish of local banquets.
Bowl Cake
A traditional snack in Zhuxi, steamed with glutinous rice as raw material, white in color, soft in taste, and eaten with secret sauce, with unique flavor.
Zhuxi Fermented Tofu
Fermented by traditional techniques, it is bright red in color, rich in aroma, delicate in taste, and a famous local condiment and side dish.
Steamed Food Grid
A characteristic farmhouse dish in Zhuxi, with bacon, potatoes, pumpkins and other ingredients steamed in layers with special steamers, maintaining the original flavor, reflecting the dietary characteristics of mountainous areas.
- Spring (April-May): Tea picking season, mountain flowers in full bloom
- Autumn (September-October): Clear and crisp autumn weather, suitable for hiking
- Winter (December-February): Can enjoy snow scenery on Piantou Mountain
- Zhuxi Steamed Basin
- Bowl Cake
- Steamed Food Grid
- Zhuxi Fermented Tofu
- Immortal Leaf Jelly
- Tickets: About ¥180
- Accommodation: ¥80-150 per night
- Catering: ¥20-40 per day
- Transportation: About ¥70
- Total: ¥500-800
- Where to buy authentic Zhuxi imperial tea? → Longwangya Tea Farm or county seat tea specialty stores
- Is 18-Li Long Gorge suitable for the elderly to visit? → Some gentle sections are suitable, the whole hiking is tiring
- Where to taste the most authentic Zhuxi Steamed Basin? → Time-honored Steamed Basin Restaurant or farmhouses in the county seat
- Best photography spots? → Piantou Mountain Observation Deck, Dragon Lake Sunset, 18-Li Long Gorge Waterfall