Rucheng County Travel, Chenzhou City, Hunan Province
Rucheng County, Chenzhou City, Hunan Province — a pearl on the border of Hunan, Guangdong and Jiangxi provinces, a renowned destination for hot spring wellness. Integrating hot spring resorts, forest ecology and ancient town culture, it features attractions such as Reshui Hot Spring, Jiulongjiang Forest Park and Rucheng Ancient Town. Experience the diverse charm of "hot spring wellness + ecological adventure + cultural exploration" in one day.
One-Day Hot Spring & Ecological Tour in Rucheng County
Hot spring wellness, forest exploration, ancient town discovery, cultural experience
Soak in Reshui Hot Spring for wellness vacation in the morning and explore primitive ecology in Jiulongjiang Forest Park; visit Rucheng Ancient Town to experience border town culture and climb Baiyun Immortal Mountain to watch the sea of clouds in the afternoon; visit Lianxi Academy to experience Neo-Confucian culture in the evening.
- Special buses from Rucheng County to Reshui Hot Spring
- Allow sufficient time for Jiulongjiang Forest Park
- The ancient town is in the county seat and can be visited on foot
- It is recommended to charter a car to visit distant attractions
- Reshui Hot Spring: ¥138 per person
- Jiulongjiang Forest Park: ¥80 per person
- Rucheng Ancient Town: Free
- Baiyun Immortal Mountain: ¥50 per person
- Lianxi Academy: Free
- Rucheng Preserved Duck
- Hot Spring Boiled Eggs
- Jiulongjiang Wild Vegetables
- Ancient Town Tofu
Must-Try Foods in Rucheng County
Rucheng Preserved Duck
A traditional specialty of Rucheng, made from local spotted ducks through traditional processes such as salting, sun-drying and smoking. The duck meat is firm with a unique aroma, being the most representative specialty food of Rucheng, renowned in the border areas of Hunan, Guangdong and Jiangxi provinces.
Hot Spring Boiled Eggs
A special snack boiled with high-temperature spring water from Reshui Hot Spring. Eggs are naturally cooked in hot springs, with tender egg white and delicious yolk, having a unique mineral fragrance, being the most representative food experience in hot spring scenic areas.
Jiulongjiang Wild Vegetables
Various wild vegetables picked from Jiulongjiang Forest Park, such as bracken, bamboo shoots, wild mushrooms, etc. They taste delicious, rich in nutrition and pollution-free, reflecting Rucheng's excellent ecological environment and green food resources.
Ancient Town Tofu
Traditional handmade tofu from Rucheng Ancient Town, made of high-quality soybeans and mountain spring water using ancient methods. The tofu is tender and smooth with a rich bean aroma, which can be made into various tofu dishes, being the signature food of the ancient town.
- Autumn (Sept-Nov): Pleasant climate, best for hot spring wellness
- Winter (Dec-Feb): Hot spring to dispel cold, experience winter hot spring bathing
- Spring (Mar-May): Forest park with blooming mountain flowers
- Summer: Experience night hot spring bathing to avoid high daytime temperatures
- Hot spring bathing and wellness at Reshui Hot Spring
- Forest hiking and adventure in Jiulongjiang
- Strolling on the ancient streets of Rucheng Ancient Town
- Viewing the sea of clouds at Baiyun Immortal Mountain
- Food experience of hot spring boiled eggs
- Tickets & Hot Spring: ¥200-280
- Catering: ¥60-100 (including special food)
- Transportation: ¥50-90
- Shopping: ¥30-80 (specialties and souvenirs)
- Total: ¥160-420
- How long is suitable to soak in Reshui Hot Spring? → No more than 30 minutes each time, proper rest is needed
- Hiking routes in Jiulongjiang Forest Park? → There are routes of different difficulty levels, it is recommended to hire a guide
- What are the characteristics of Rucheng Ancient Town? → Border trade culture of three provinces and ancient architectural complex
- Best time to watch the sea of clouds at Baiyun Immortal Mountain? → Early morning and after rain are the best viewing times