Taoyuan County, Changde, Hunan - the prototype of Tao Yuanming's "Peach Blossom Land", integrates fairyland culture, landscape scenery and folk customs. It has characteristic scenic spots such as Peach Blossom Land, Yiwang Stream and Xingde Mountain. Experience the beauty of "fairyland outside the world + landscape gallery + Taoist holy land" in one day.
Seeking dreams in Peach Blossom Land, boating on streams, Taoist pilgrimage, exploring ancient towns
Visit Peach Blossom Land Scenic Area in the morning to experience the artistic conception of the Peach Blossom Land, take a boat tour on Yiwang Stream to admire the landscape gallery; climb Xingde Mountain in the afternoon to visit the Taoist holy land, and visit Wuyunjie to experience the primitive ecology; stroll around Cha'anpu Ancient Town in the evening and taste authentic Taoyuan Leicha.
A traditional characteristic drink of Taoyuan County, made by pounding tea leaves, sesame, peanuts, ginger and other raw materials into a paste in a pounding bowl, then pouring boiling water and mixing well. It has a rich aroma and taste, with the effects of relieving summer heat and quenching thirst, invigorating the spleen and nourishing the stomach, and is a necessary drink for locals to entertain guests.
A characteristic cooking method of Taoyuan County, where various ingredients are put into clay pots and stewed slowly over low heat. The dishes retain the original flavor and have a rich aroma, especially Bozicai Fish and Bozicai Chicken are the most famous, reflecting the unique charm of the local food culture.
Using wild fish from Yiwang Stream, the meat is fresh and tender without earthy smell. It can be steamed, braised in soy 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 Yiwang Stream.
A specialty of Xingde Mountain, the fresh bamboo shoots picked in spring are particularly tender because they grow on the famous Taoist mountain and are nourished by clouds and mist. They can be stir-fried, stewed or cold mixed, and taste best when stir-fried with cured pork, reflecting the natural deliciousness of mountain ingredients.