Xinning County, Shaoyang City, Hunan Province – a bright pearl in southwest Hunan, centered on the Langshan World Natural Heritage, integrating Danxia landforms, clear rivers, and ancient village customs. It features scenic spots such as Langshan, Fuyi River, and Zixia Cave. Experience the diverse customs of "Danxia Wonders + River Drifting + Folk Culture" in 3 days.
Explore Danxia landforms, drift on clear rivers, seek seclusion in ancient caves, and experience folk customs
Climb Bajiaozhai in the morning to watch the "Whales Playing in the Sea" sea of clouds wonder; explore Tianyi Lane in the afternoon to experience the narrowest lane valley landform in the world.
Climb La Jiao Peak in the morning to challenge the cliff plank road; take a bamboo raft to drift down the Fuyi River in the afternoon to enjoy the reflection of Danxia landforms on both banks.
Visit Zixia Cave in the morning to experience the integration of Danxia landforms and religious culture; explore Yunü Cave in the afternoon to admire stalactite wonders and experience local folk customs.
A traditional famous dish in Xinning County, made with local free-range ducks, stir-fried with duck blood, chili, ginger and other seasonings. The finished product is bright red in color, the duck meat is fragrant and slightly spicy, and the duck blood has a unique taste after solidification. It is a necessary dish for local festivals and entertaining guests, reflecting the dietary characteristics of southwest Hunan.
A traditional farmhouse delicacy in Xinning, made by marinating local pork and slow-smoking with firewood. The finished product is golden in color, fat but not greasy, with a rich aroma. It can be steamed or stir-fried, and is a delicious dish on the winter table and an important local specialty.
A favorite breakfast of Xinning people, mainly made of rice noodles from local rice, served with pork bone soup, beef topping, mixed sauce topping, etc., and added with chili, scallions, sour beans and other seasonings. The rice noodles are smooth and chewy, and the soup is delicious. It is a common delicacy on the streets and alleys, full of local flavor.
A characteristic fruit of Xinning, grown in the Danxia landform area with sufficient sunlight, it tastes sweet and juicy, rich in vitamin C. It matures from November to January of the next year, and is a national geographical indication product. It can be eaten fresh, or made into fruit juice, jam, etc., and is an important economic crop in the local area.