Longshan County, Xiangxi Prefecture, Hunan — a cultural hub at the border of Hunan, Hubei, and Chongqing, famous worldwide for the Liye Qin bamboo slips. It features the "No.1 Ancient County in China" Liye Ancient City, the Wulong Mountain (original setting for "Bandit Suppression in Wulong Mountain"), and the authentic Tujia ancient village Re Bala, making it a secret realm for decoding Qin dynasty civilization and Tujia culture.
Ancient City Decoding, Village Exploration, Canyon Adventure, Forest Meditation
In the morning, explore Liye Ancient City and visit the Qin Bamboo Slip Museum to decode Qin dynasty history. In the afternoon, head to Re Bala to experience authentic Tujia village customs. In the evening, return to Liye to enjoy the ancient city night view and Tujia bonfire party.
In the morning, explore Wulong Mountain National Geopark to see karst peak forests and cave wonders. In the afternoon, climb Taiping Mountain to experience Buddhist and Taoist culture amid forest scenery. Before returning in the evening, shop for Tujia brocade and other souvenirs.
A specialty snack of Liye, Longshan, made from local high-quality rice through soaking, grinding, and boiling. Light yellow in color with a smooth and tender texture. Served with red oil chili, minced garlic, pickled radish cubes, and other seasonings, it is sour and spicy, the most representative street food in Liye Ancient City.
A traditional Tujia morning tea made by stir-frying tea leaves, ginger, and garlic in a pot, adding water to boil, then cracking in an egg and sprinkling with fried rice, peanuts, and soybeans. Rich tea aroma, savory and delicious, with warming and refreshing effects, it is an important Tujia hospitality ritual.
A Longshan home-style dish made with cured meat smoked over cypress branches and wild bracken fern picked from the mountains. The cured meat is fragrant without being greasy, and the bracken is tender with a slight bitterness. Stir-fried together, the mountain aroma blends with the smoky meat flavor, showcasing the Tujia people's wisdom in utilizing nature.
A Tujia festival food made by steaming glutinous rice and pounding it into a soft, chewy cake. It can be pan-fried or roasted, dipped in sugar or honey, or stir-fried with diced cured meat and other ingredients. Making glutinous rice cakes during the Spring Festival is an important Tujia New Year tradition, symbolizing reunion and happiness.