Taojiang County Tourism, Yiyang City, Hunan Province
Taojiang County, Yiyang City, Hunan Province — the hometown of beauties and the bamboo township of China, integrating landscape scenery, bamboo sea ecology and beauty culture. It has characteristic scenic spots such as Taohua River, Fuqiu Mountain and Hongshan Bamboo Sea. You can enjoy the natural and cultural beauty of "Beauty Hometown Scenery + Bamboo Sea Scenic Spot + Landscape Gallery" in one day.
One-Day Beauty Culture Tour of Taojiang County
Seeking beauty by the river, viewing scenic spots on famous mountains, exploring seclusion in bamboo sea, and enjoying the morning glow of Xiunu Mountain
In the morning, visit Taohua River to experience the beauty hometown culture and climb Fuqiu Mountain to watch the landscape painting; in the afternoon, visit Hongshan Bamboo Sea to experience the bamboo township ecology and climb Xiunu Mountain to admire the Danxia landform; in the evening, visit Taohua Lake to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery.
- There are tourist special lines from Taojiang County to various scenic spots
- Self-driving or chartered car is recommended from Taohua River to Fuqiu Mountain
- There are township buses from Fuqiu Mountain to Hongshan Bamboo Sea
- The distance between scenic spots is moderate, please arrange your time reasonably
- Taohua River: Free
- Fuqiu Mountain: ¥40 per person
- Hongshan Bamboo Sea: ¥30 per person
- Xiunu Mountain: Free
- Taohua Lake: Free
- Taojiang Leicha (Ground Tea)
- Bamboo Tube Rice
- Taohua River Fresh Fish
- Xiunu Mountain Wild Vegetables
Must-Try Foods in Taojiang County
Taojiang Leicha (Ground Tea)
Taojiang Leicha is a traditional characteristic drink of Taojiang County. It is made by putting tea leaves, sesame, peanuts, ginger and other raw materials into a mortar and grinding them into a paste, then pouring boiling water to mix 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 local people to entertain guests.
Bamboo Tube Rice
Selected fresh bamboo tubes from Hongshan Bamboo Sea, filled with glutinous rice, cured meat, shiitake mushrooms and other ingredients, and baked with charcoal fire. The rice absorbs the delicate fragrance of bamboo tubes and the salty fragrance of cured meat, with a soft and glutinous taste and unique flavor, which is a characteristic staple food of local farmhouses.
Taohua River Fresh Fish
Selected wild fish from Taohua River, with tender meat and no earthy smell. It can be steamed, braised in soy sauce or made into soup, which can best reflect the original flavor of the fish. Cooked with local characteristic seasonings, it is extremely delicious and is a signature dish of restaurants along the Taohua River.
Xiunu Mountain Wild Vegetables
Various wild vegetables special to Xiunu Mountain, including bracken, bamboo shoots, mountain fungi, etc. Wild vegetables are naturally pollution-free and rich in nutrition, which can be cold mixed, stir-fried or made into soup, reflecting the original flavor of mountain ingredients.
- Spring (March-April): Peach blossoms in Taohua River are in full bloom, the best viewing period
- Summer (May-August): Hongshan Bamboo Sea is cool and pleasant, suitable for summer vacation
- Autumn (September-November): The sky is high and the clouds are light, suitable for mountain climbing and bamboo forest walking
- Winter (December-February): The snow scenery of Xiunu Mountain has a unique charm
- Enjoy flowers, walk and take photos by the Taohua River
- Climb to the top of Fuqiu Mountain to view the scenery and experience Taoist culture
- Bamboo raft drifting and bamboo art making in Hongshan Bamboo Sea
- Admire Danxia landform and sunrise on Xiunu Mountain
- Taste authentic Taojiang Leicha and Bamboo Tube Rice
- Tickets: ¥70-90 (main scenic spot tickets)
- Catering: ¥50-80 (including special dishes and snacks)
- Transportation: ¥40-70 (self-driving or chartered car is recommended)
- Shopping: ¥30-100 (bamboo handicrafts and specialties)
- Total: ¥100-300
- Best photo spots of Taohua River? → Taohua River Bridge and Fuqiu Mountain Viewing Platform
- Is bamboo rafting in Hongshan Bamboo Sea safe? → There are professional lifeguards, life jackets must be worn
- How difficult is it to climb Fuqiu Mountain? → There are stone steps and trails, ordinary tourists can easily reach the top
- Transportation from Taojiang County to Yiyang urban area? → There are direct buses, the journey takes about 1 hour