Jinshi City, Changde, Hunan — the pearl of the Lishui River and an industrial hub, integrating landscape scenery, Zen culture, and characteristic cuisine. It boasts attractions such as Jiashan Mountain, Maoli Lake, and Yaoshan Temple. Experience the natural and cultural beauty of "Meng Jiangnu's Hometown + Wetland Pearl + Zen Tea Ancestral Court" in one day.
Seeking antiquity in famous mountains, bird watching in wetlands, enlightenment in Zen temples, tasting delicacies in old streets
In the morning, climb Jiashan Mountain to explore the culture of Meng Jiangnu's Hometown and visit Maoli Lake to enjoy wetland ecological scenery; in the afternoon, visit Yaoshan Temple to comprehend Zen culture and stroll through Gudatong Forest Park to enjoy forest bathing; in the evening, wander around Jinshi Old Street and taste authentic Jinshi Beef Noodles.
The most representative food of Jinshi City, featuring tender and smooth rice noodles, fragrant and flavorful beef, and rich and delicious soup. Made with local yellow beef and simmered with more than 20 kinds of spices, it has a unique flavor. It is the first choice for Jinshi people's breakfast and a must-try local food for tourists.
Made with wild fish from Maoli Lake, featuring tender meat without earthy smell. It can be steamed, braised in brown sauce, or made into soup, which best reflects the original flavor of the fish. Cooked with local characteristic seasonings, it is extremely delicious and is a signature dish of farmhouses around Maoli Lake.
Various wild vegetables special to Jiashan Mountain, including bracken, bamboo shoots, and mountain fungi. These wild vegetables are natural and pollution-free, rich in nutrition, and can be eaten cold, stir-fried, or made into soup, reflecting the original flavor of mountain ingredients. They are characteristic dishes of local farmhouses.
Specialty tea from Yaoshan Temple, famous for Zen tea culture. Produced around Yaoshan Mountain and influenced by Zen culture, the tea soup is clear, with elegant aroma and mellow taste, and has the effect of calming the mind and relieving anxiety. It is an excellent choice for tea tasting and gifting.