Shimen County, Changde City, Hunan Province — an ecological pearl in northwest Hunan, integrating Qifeng caves, Zen culture, and citrus industry. It boasts distinctive scenic spots such as Huping Mountain, Jiashan Temple, and Dragon King Cave. Experience the natural and cultural beauty of "Hunan's Roof Ridge + Ancestral Court of Zen Tea + Underground Maze" in one day.
Enjoy the scenery of the roof ridge, explore the source of the Zen temple, discover the wonders of the cave, and taste fresh citrus in the orchard
In the morning, climb Huping Mountain to enjoy the scenery of Hunan's roof ridge and visit Jiashan Temple to learn about Zen tea culture; in the afternoon, explore Dragon King Cave to admire the wonders of underground karst caves and tour Xianyang Lake to experience the beauty of mountains and rivers; in the evening, visit Shimen Citrus Orchard to taste fresh citrus specialties.
The most representative specialty dish of Shimen County, made with fresh pork large intestines and carefully cooked with a variety of spices and chili peppers. The intestines are cleaned thoroughly, with a chewy texture, spicy and delicious, rich but not greasy. It is a must-have dish for local banquets and is deeply loved by tourists.
Various wild vegetables endemic to Huping Mountain, including bracken, bamboo shoots, wild mushrooms, etc. These wild vegetables are naturally pollution-free and rich in nutrients. They can be eaten cold, stir-fried, or in soup, reflecting the original flavor of mountain ingredients, and are a specialty dish of local farmhouses.
Tea produced in Jiashan Temple, famous for "the unity of tea and Zen". The tea is grown around Jiashan Mountain, influenced by Zen culture, with clear tea soup, elegant aroma, and mellow taste. It has the effect of calming the mind and tranquilizing the spirit, making it an excellent choice for tea tasting and gifting.
A geographical indication product of Shimen County, with a long cultivation history and excellent quality. The citrus has a beautiful shape, bright color, tender flesh, juicy and sweet taste, and is rich in vitamin C. The picking season is from October to February of the next year, making it the most representative specialty of the region.