Shuangpai County Tourism, Yongzhou City, Hunan Province

Shuangpai County, Yongzhou City, Hunan Province — an ecological pearl and a blessed land for health preservation, integrating alpine ecology, lake scenery, and ancient tree wonders. It boasts distinctive scenic spots such as Yangming Mountain, Xiaoshui Lake, and Tongzi'ao. Experience the ecological beauty of "Alpine Azaleas + Lake and Mountain Scenery + Thousand-Year-Old Ginkgo Trees" in one day.

1739
square kilometers of regional area
180,000+
permanent resident population
1625
meters above sea level (Yangming Mountain)
100,000
mu of azalea sea area
Yangming Mountain Azalea Sea - Ecological Scenic Spot in Shuangpai County
Yangming Mountain Azalea Sea - Ecological Scenic Spot of Shuangpai County
Yangming Mountain features 100,000 mu of natural azalea sea, which blooms like a sea of flowers with colorful hues every April and May. Known as the "Ecological Picture Scroll of Northern Lingnan", it is the most representative natural landscape of Shuangpai County.

One-Day Ecological Health Tour in Shuangpai County

Scenic view of Yangming Mountain, boating on Xiaoshui Lake, exploring ginkgo trees, seeking wonders in karst caves

Tour Duration
1 Day
Main Destinations
Yangming Mountain, Xiaoshui Lake, Tongzi'ao, Qinglong Cave, Wanshou Temple
Suitable For
Nature lovers, photography enthusiasts, health tourists, outdoor sports enthusiasts
Per Capita Budget
¥130-¥350
Whole Day
Ecological Health Experience Tour in Shuangpai County
Yangming Mountain · Xiaoshui Lake · Tongzi'ao · Qinglong Cave
Tour Highlights

In the morning, climb Yangming Mountain to watch the azalea sea and visit Xiaoshui Lake to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery; in the afternoon, explore Tongzi'ao to discover thousand-year-old ginkgo trees and visit Qinglong Cave to admire the karst cave wonders; in the evening, visit Wanshou Temple to experience Zen culture.

Attraction Arrangement
Yangming Mountain
A national forest park with a main peak elevation of 1625 meters and a forest coverage rate of 98%. It has dense primary secondary forests and an extremely high content of negative oxygen ions in the air. Featuring 100,000 mu of natural azalea sea, Wanshou Temple, Lover's Pool, and Dahuangjiangyuan Waterfall Group, it is known as the "Natural Oxygen Bar" and "Ecological Picture Scroll of Northern Lingnan", making it an ideal destination for health and vacation.
Xiaoshui Lake
A national wetland park with a lake surface area of 18 square kilometers, it is an important reservoir in the upper reaches of the Xiaoshui River. The lake water is clear, surrounded by green mountains, known as the "Alpine Pinghu (Flat Lake)". There are multiple islands in the lake, where you can take a boat tour to admire the lake and mountain scenery and water bird habitats, making it a great place for leisure sightseeing and water sports.
Tongzi'ao
A beautiful leisure village in China, famous for its ancient ginkgo tree communities. There are more than 200 ancient ginkgo trees over 100 years old in the village, including more than 90 thousand-year-old ginkgo trees. When the ginkgo leaves turn yellow in autumn, the ground is covered with golden hues, presenting a magnificent scenery, known as the "No.1 Ginkgo Village in China".
Qinglong Cave
A karst cave landscape with well-developed stalactites, stalagmites, stone curtains, etc., in various shapes. It features unique landscapes such as the soaring Qinglong (Green Dragon), the Needle Stabilizing the Sea, and the Dragon Palace Treasure House. With lighting effects, it appears more mysterious and magnificent, making it a great place to explore the underground world.
Practical Information
Transportation Guide
  • There is a tourist special line from Shuangpai County to Yangming Mountain
  • Xiaoshui Lake is near the county seat and accessible on foot
  • Special time arrangement is needed for Tongzi'ao
  • It is recommended to charter a car to visit distant scenic spots
Ticket Information
  • Yangming Mountain: ¥80 per person
  • Xiaoshui Lake Boat Tour: ¥60 per person
  • Tongzi'ao: ¥50 per person
  • Qinglong Cave: ¥40 per person
  • Wanshou Temple: ¥20 per person
Food Recommendations
  • Yangming Mountain Wild Vegetables
  • Xiaoshui Lake Fresh Fish
  • Ginkgo Stewed Local Chicken
  • Shuangpai Cured Meat

Must-Try Foods in Shuangpai County

Yangming Mountain Wild Vegetables

Various wild vegetables picked from the Yangming Mountain area, such as bracken, bamboo shoots, wild mushrooms, and azalea flowers. They taste delicious, are rich in nutrition, pollution-free, reflecting Shuangpai's excellent ecological environment and green food resources.

Xiaoshui Lake Fresh Fish

Using fresh live fish from Xiaoshui Lake, cooked with traditional Shuangpai cooking methods. The fish meat is tender, the soup is delicious, with the spicy flavor of Hunan cuisine while retaining the original taste of the fish, making it an excellent choice to taste lake fresh food.

Ginkgo Stewed Local Chicken

A characteristic health dish of Shuangpai, using local chicken and ginkgo fruits from Tongzi'ao, stewed slowly with Chinese medicinal materials. The soup is delicious, the chicken is tender and rotten, the ginkgo is soft and glutinous, which has nourishing effects and is delicious.

Shuangpai Cured Meat

A traditional food of Shuangpai, made by smoking local black pigs, local chickens, etc., with pine branches, tea tree branches, etc. The cured meat has a golden color, a unique aroma, and firm meat quality, making it a precious food for entertaining guests.

Shuangpai County Travel Tips
Best Travel Time
  • April-May: The blooming period of Yangming Mountain azaleas, the scenery is the most beautiful
  • October-November: Ginkgo leaves in Tongzi'ao turn yellow, a golden world
  • June-August: Summer resort on Yangming Mountain, cool at Xiaoshui Lake
  • Spring and autumn have pleasant climates, suitable for mountain climbing and sightseeing
Must-Experience Activities
  • Photography of Yangming Mountain Azalea Sea
  • Boat tour of Xiaoshui Lake
  • Ginkgo viewing in Tongzi'ao
  • Exploration of Qinglong Cave karst cave
  • Forest health preservation on Yangming Mountain
Budget Reference
  • Tickets and boat tours: ¥200-280
  • Catering: ¥60-100 (including special food)
  • Transportation: ¥50-90
  • Shopping: ¥20-80 (specialties and souvenirs)
  • Total: ¥130-350
Frequently Asked Questions
  • When do the azaleas bloom on Yangming Mountain? → Mid-April to mid-May is the peak blooming period
  • Best time to view ginkgo in Tongzi'ao? → Late October to mid-November
  • Xiaoshui Lake boat tour schedule? → Once per hour in peak season, once every two hours in off-season
  • Is accommodation convenient on Yangming Mountain? → There are resort hotels and homestays to choose from on the mountain

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