Hengnan County, Hengyang City, Hunan Province – an ecological treasure on the banks of the Xiangjiang River, integrating wetland wonders, forest secrets, and ancient architectural customs. It features distinctive scenic spots such as Jiangkou Bird Island, Qishan Forest Park, and Baogailou Ancient Dwellings. A 2-day tour allows you to fully experience the diverse customs of "a paradise for hundreds of birds + a thousand-year-old ancient temple + Ming and Qing architecture".
Watch birds and enjoy wetlands, explore forests and visit ancient temples, trace ancient dwellings, and boat on the lake
In the morning, walk into Jiangkou Bird Island to watch the spectacular scene of thousands of birds flying together up close; in the afternoon, stroll through Qishan Forest Park to enjoy fresh air in the primeval secondary forest and visit the thousand-year-old ancient temple.
In the morning, visit Baogailou Ancient Dwellings Group to experience the architectural customs of the Ming and Qing dynasties; in the afternoon, boat on Huaqiao Longxi Lake to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery, then visit Yunji Kiln Site to touch the Song Dynasty ceramic culture.
A traditional snack in Maoshi Town, Hengnan County, made from flour with sesame seeds, chopped green onions and other seasonings, baked over charcoal fire. The sesame seed cake is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, salty and delicious, and tastes best when eaten hot. It has a hundred-year production history and is a must-have food for local festivals.
A special delicacy in Quanxi Town, Hengnan County, made of fresh stone snails from the Xiangjiang River basin, with tails cut off and stir-fried with chili, perilla, ginger, garlic and other seasonings, with rich soup. When eating, suck out the snail meat with your mouth, which is fresh and spicy. It is a classic snack for relieving summer heat on summer nights, reflecting the spicy characteristics of southern Hunan diet.
A specialty of Xiangshi Township, Hengnan County, made from local soybeans and mountain spring water through traditional craftsmanship. The tofu is tender in texture and pure in soybean aroma. It can be made into tofu curd, fried tofu, tofu balls, etc. Especially famous for "Xiangshi Fermented Tofu", it has a unique flavor and is a regular on farmhouse dining tables.
A traditional fermented food in Guanshi Town, Hengnan County, made from tofu with chili, salt and other seasonings, naturally fermented. The finished product is bright red in color, moderately salty and spicy, with a rich aroma. It can be eaten directly or used to season dishes, and is a must-have pickled product for local winters.