Xian'an District Travel
Xian'an District, Xianning City, Hubei Province — the core area of China's Hot Spring City, integrating hot spring health preservation, karst cave wonders, bamboo sea scenery, and ancient village culture. A 3-day 2-night in-depth tour includes hot spring experience, natural exploration, and cultural visits.
3-Day 2-Night Hot Spring Ecological Tour in Xian'an District
Rejuvenate in hot springs, explore cave wonders, admire the green bamboo sea, experience ancient village customs, and enjoy the unique landscape and culture of southern Hubei
After arriving in Xian'an District, go hiking and breathing fresh air in Qianshan National Forest Park, experience authentic Xianning Hot Spring in the evening, and stroll in Hot Spring Valley to enjoy the light show at night.
- Country Garden Hot Spring Hotel
- Sanjiang Forest Hot Spring Hotel
- Hot Spring Valley Resort
- Hesheng Chicken Soup
- Hot Spring Tofu
- Steamed Assorted Cured Meats
- Recommended hot spring experience duration: 1-2 hours
- Do not soak in hot springs immediately after drinking alcohol
- Prepare swimsuit and non-slip slippers
Explore the karst cave Taiyi Cave in the morning to watch the stalactite wonders; go to Star Bamboo Sea in the afternoon to stroll through ten thousand mu of bamboo forest; experience southern Hubei folk custom performances in the evening.
- Taxi from urban area to Taiyi Cave: about 20 minutes
- Driving from Taiyi Cave to Star Bamboo Sea: 30 minutes
- Charter car or self-driving is more convenient
- Taiyi Cave: ¥65
- Star Bamboo Sea: ¥40
- Folk Custom Village: ¥30
- The cave is slippery, wear non-slip shoes
- There are many mosquitoes in the bamboo sea in summer, take protection measures
- Folk performance starts at 2 pm
Visit the thousand-year-old ancient village Liu Jiaqiao in the morning to experience the charm of ancient dwellings; climb Bifeng Pagoda in the afternoon to overlook the whole city, buy special local products and end the trip.
- Ancient village photography
- Traditional pastry making experience
- Sweet osmanthus products DIY
- Climb Bifeng Pagoda for a distant view
- Xianning Sweet Osmanthus Cake
- Hesheng Chicken Soup Canned
- Bamboo Handicrafts
- Hot Spring Salt Bath Bag
- About 15 minutes by car from Xianning Station
- There are many specialty supermarkets in urban area
- Last bus departs from scenic area at 18:00
Must-Try Foods in Xian'an District
Hesheng Chicken Soup
Special famous dish of Xianning, selected local free-range chicken, slow stewed with special clay pot, tender meat and rich soup, representative of southern Hubei food culture.
Xianning Sweet Osmanthus Cake
Traditional pastry made from local specialty sweet osmanthus, soft taste and rich sweet osmanthus aroma, one of the most representative desserts in Xianning.
Hot Spring Tofu
Characteristic tofu made with hot spring water, tender texture and rich nutrition, can be fried, stir-fried, stewed and boiled, a must-try food in hot spring resort.
Steamed Assorted Cured Meats
Traditional famous dish in southern Hubei, steaming various cured meats such as cured pork, cured fish and cured chicken together, fragrant but not greasy meat, unique flavor, a delicacy on winter dining table.
- Winter (Nov-Feb): Best season for hot spring health preservation
- Autumn (Sep-Oct): Sweet osmanthus in full bloom, fragrance fills the city
- Summer (Jun-Aug): Summer resort in bamboo sea, cool climate
- Hesheng Chicken Soup
- Xianning Sweet Osmanthus Cake
- Hot Spring Tofu
- Steamed Assorted Cured Meats
- Chongyang Crispy Chicken (Neighboring specialty)
- Tickets: About ¥200
- Accommodation: ¥200-500/night (Hot spring hotels are slightly higher)
- Catering: ¥100-150/day
- Transportation: About ¥100
- Total: ¥900-1500
- Best time to experience hot spring? → Evening or night, more comfortable environment
- Best place to view sweet osmanthus? → Sweet Osmanthus Expo Park in Guihua Town
- Is there an entrance fee for Liu Jiaqiao Ancient Village? → Free opening
- How long to visit Taiyi Cave? → About 1.5 hours