Jianghua Yao Autonomous County, Yongzhou City, Hunan Province – the only Yao autonomous county in Hunan, a core area of Yao culture, integrating Yao culture, karst cave wonders, and lake scenery. It features distinctive attractions such as Qinyan Cave, Panwang Hall, and Centian River. Experience the ethnic cultural charm of "Yao customs + karst cave secrets + lake and mountain scenery" in one day.
Explore Qinyan Cave's wonders, pay homage to Panwang, boat on Centian River, and experience Yao Village life
In the morning, explore Qinyan Cave to admire karst cave wonders and visit Panwang Hall to learn about Yao culture; in the afternoon, tour Centian River to enjoy lake and mountain scenery and experience folk activities at Yao Customs Park; in the evening, climb Gupo Mountain to watch the sunset.
A traditional drink of the Yao people in Jianghua, a national geographical indication product. The tea has a natural bitter taste with a sweet aftertaste, and has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, promoting digestion and resolving greasiness. It is both a daily drink and an important etiquette for the Yao people to receive guests.
A traditional delicacy of the Yao people in Jianghua, made from local pork smoked with pine branches, tea tree branches, etc. The bacon has a golden color, a unique aroma, and firm meat quality, and is a precious food for the Yao people to receive guests.
Made from fresh live fish from Centian River using traditional Yao cooking methods. The fish meat is tender and the soup is delicious, with the spiciness of Hunan cuisine while retaining the original flavor of the fish, making it an excellent choice to taste lake fresh food.
A traditional festival food of the Yao people, made by steaming glutinous rice dyed into five colors with natural plant juices. It has bright colors and auspicious meanings, and is a must-have food for important Yao festivals such as the Panwang Festival.