Lanshan County, Yongzhou, Hunan — the source of the Xiangjiang River, an ecological barrier, integrating river culture, ancient temple Zen, and tea mountain scenery. It features attractions such as Xiangjiang Source, Taxia Temple, and Baidieling. Experience the ecological and cultural beauty of "Source of Xiangjiang River + Song Dynasty Ancient Temple + 10,000-mu Tea Mountain" in one day.
Tracing the source of Xiangjiang River, seeking seclusion in ancient temples, viewing scenery on tea mountains, exploring ancient villages
Morning: Explore Xiangjiang Source to find the origin of the river, visit Taxia Temple to admire Song Dynasty architecture; Afternoon: Climb Baidieling to tour 10,000-mu tea garden, stroll around Maojun Ancient Village to experience folk culture; Evening: Walk in Lanshan National Forest Park.
A traditional drink of the Yao nationality in Lanshan, made by boiling crushed tea leaves, ginger, peanuts, sesame and other raw materials. It has a rich aroma and taste, with the effects of dispelling cold, warming the stomach, refreshing the mind. It is the most representative special food in Lanshan.
Using fresh live fish from the Xiangjiang Source basin, cooked with traditional Lanshan 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. It is an excellent choice to taste river fresh food.
A specialty tea of Lanshan, produced in the 10,000-mu ecological tea garden of Baidieling. The tea has excellent quality and rich aroma, including green tea, black tea and other varieties, which is an ideal gift for relatives and friends.
A traditional food of the Yao nationality in Lanshan, made by smoking local native pigs, native chickens, etc. with pine branches, tea tree branches, etc. The cured meat has a golden color, unique aroma and firm meat quality, which is a precious food for the Yao people to entertain guests.