Tongshan County Travel
Tongshan County, Xianning, Hubei Province — a convergence of the essence of mountains and rivers in southern Hubei, home to three flagship scenic spots: Jiugong Mountain, Yinshui Cave and Fushui Lake. It integrates famous mountain summer resort, cave exploration and lake-island sightseeing. The 3-day 2-night in-depth tour includes natural wonders, geological exploration and cultural experience.
3-Day 2-Night Landscape & Cave Tour in Tongshan County
Climb Jiugong Immortal Mountain, explore underground magical caves, cruise the thousand-island blue lake, taste southern Hubei cuisine, and experience the perfect integration of geological wonders and natural beauty
After arriving in Tongshan County, head to Jiugong Mountain Scenic Area, take the cable car up the mountain to watch the sea of clouds wonder, visit scenic spots such as Yunzhong Lake and Tonggu Bao, and experience the coolness of high mountain summer resort.
- Jiugong Mountain Summer Resort
- Yunzhong Lake Hotel
- Homestays on the mountain
- Tongshan Bacon
- Alpine Wild Vegetables
- Stir-fried Pork with Bamboo Shoots
- Cloud Mist Tea
- Large temperature difference on the mountain, prepare thick clothes
- Get up early to watch the sea of clouds
- Pay attention to cable car operating hours
Spend the whole day visiting Yinshui Cave Geopark, explore the underground cave in three ways: by boat, on foot and by small train, and watch the spectacular stalactite wonders in various shapes.
- 1 hour drive from Jiugong Mountain to Yinshui Cave
- Convenient parking at the scenic area
- About 2.5 hours for cave tour
- Yinshui Cave Ticket: ¥125
- Cruise and small train included
- Tour guide explanation: ¥80
- Slippery inside the cave, watch your step
- Constant temperature inside, bring a coat
- Do not use flash for photography
In the morning, visit the thousand-island scenery of Fushui Lake, take a boat to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery, return to Tongshan County Town at noon to taste authentic local food, and end the trip after purchasing characteristic agricultural products.
- Fushui Lake Cruise
- Island Sightseeing
- Lakeside Fishing
- Specialty Shopping
- Tongshan Bacon
- Jiugong Mountain Cloud Mist Tea
- Bamboo Fungus Mushrooms
- Fushui Lake Whitebait
- About 1.5 hours drive from Xianning Station
- Specialty City supports express delivery
- Last bus departs from county town at 18:30
Must-Try Foods in Tongshan County
Tongshan Bacon
A traditional famous product of Tongshan, selected from local rural pigs, smoked with pine branches, with firm meat texture and rich cured flavor, enjoying a long-standing reputation.
Jiugong Mountain Cloud Mist Tea
Produced in high-altitude tea gardens of Jiugong Mountain, due to the perennial surrounding clouds and mist, the tea has excellent quality, clear soup color and lasting aroma.
Dafan Sesame Cake
A traditional pastry in Tongshan, made with sesame and flour as main raw materials, crispy and sweet, a characteristic local tea snack.
Fushui Lake Whitebait
A specialty of Fushui Lake, transparent all over with delicate meat texture, can be made into steamed egg with whitebait, whitebait soup, etc., rich in nutrition and delicious in taste.
- Summer (June-August): Summer resort at Jiugong Mountain, average temperature 22℃
- Spring and Autumn (April-May, September-October): Pleasant climate and beautiful scenery
- Winter (December-February): Snow scenery at Jiugong Mountain, covered in silver
- Tongshan Bacon
- Dafan Sesame Cake
- Fushui Lake Whitebait
- Alpine Wild Vegetables
- Jiugong Mountain Cloud Mist Tea
- Tickets: About ¥200
- Accommodation: ¥150-300 per night
- Catering: ¥80-120 per day
- Transportation: About ¥150
- Total: ¥800-1200
- When is Jiugong Mountain the most beautiful? → Summer for summer resort, winter for snow scenery
- How long does it take to visit Yinshui Cave? → About 2.5 hours for the whole trip
- What are the characteristics of Fushui Lake? → Thousand-island scenery and bird habitats
- Where to buy Tongshan specialties? → Most concentrated in the county town's Specialty Trade City