Anxiang County, Changde, Hunan — the ecological pearl of Dongting Lake, integrating wetland scenery, prehistoric sites, and ecological agriculture. It features distinctive attractions such as Huangshantou, Shanpo Lake, and Tangjiagang Site. Experience the ecological and cultural beauty of "river-lake wetland + prehistoric civilization + land of fish and rice" in one day.
Scenic Mountain Viewing, Wetland Bird Watching, Site Exploration, Islet Leisure
In the morning, climb Huangshantou National Forest Park to enjoy the scenery of two provinces and visit Shanpo Lake to experience wetland ecology; in the afternoon, explore Tangjiagang Site to learn about prehistoric civilization and stroll around Shuyuanzhou to feel the cultural atmosphere; in the evening, go to Anxiang Wetland Park to admire the beautiful sunset over the wetlands.
Using fresh fish and shrimp from Shanpo Lake as the main ingredients, including multiple dishes such as steamed mandarin fish, braised carp, fish head tofu soup, fried small fish, etc. The fish meat is tender with various cooking methods, fully showing the delicious flavor of Dongting Lake fresh food, which is the most representative banquet in Anxiang County.
A traditional specialty of Anxiang, selected local spotted ducks, refined with more than 30 kinds of Chinese medicinal materials and spices through multiple processes such as marinating, drying, and stewing. The finished product is sauce-red in color, with firm meat and rich fragrance, having both the deliciousness of duck meat and the mellow taste of spices.
A specialty of Huangshantou, fresh and tender bamboo shoots picked in spring can be stir-fried, stewed or cold mixed. The bamboo shoots are crisp and refreshing, rich in nutrition, and taste best when stir-fried with cured pork. It is a signature dish of local farmhouses, reflecting the natural deliciousness of mountain ingredients.
Selected nine-hole lotus roots produced in Anxiang wetlands, stewed with pork bones or ribs. The soup is milky white, the lotus root pieces are soft and glutinous, and the soup is delicious. It has the effects of clearing heat and promoting fluid production, invigorating the spleen and appetizing, which is a local home-style soup and a must-have dish for entertaining guests.