Miluo City Tourism, Yueyang Hunan
Miluo City, Yueyang, Hunan Province – the birthplace of Dragon Boat Festival culture, integrating Qu Yuan's spirit, red memory, and river-lake scenery. It boasts distinctive attractions such as Quzi Shrine, Miluo River, and Ren Bishi Former Residence. Experience the diverse charm of "Dragon Boat Festival culture + red heritage + ecological beauty" in 2 days.
2-Day Dragon Boat Festival Cultural Tour in Miluo City
Recall the poetic soul at the shrine, seek Chu charm along the river, trace the original aspiration at the hall, and enjoy tranquility in the mountains
Pay homage to Quzi Shrine in the morning and comprehend Qu Yuan's patriotic feelings; cruise the Miluo River in the afternoon to trace the poet's footprints; experience Dragon Boat Festival customs in the evening and inherit intangible cultural heritage.
- Take Bus No.21 from Miluo urban area to Quzi Shrine directly (about 40 minutes)
- 10-minute walk from Quzi Shrine to Miluo River Wetland Park
- 5-minute taxi ride from Wetland Park to Dragon Boat Festival Cultural Experience Park
- Dragon boat experience available on Miluo River (¥80 per person)
- Quzi Shrine: ¥40 per person (including explanation)
- Miluo River National Wetland Park: Free (dragon boat experience charged separately)
- Dragon Boat Festival Cultural Experience Park: ¥60 per person (including handicraft experience projects)
- Miluo Zongzi
- Quzi Shrine Wine
- Finless Porpoise Fresh Fish
- Farmhouse Braised Preserved Meats
Visit Ren Bishi Former Residence in the morning to trace the great man's footprints; visit Bishi Memorial Hall in the afternoon to learn revolutionary spirit; climb Shending Mountain in the evening to enjoy the forest oxygen bar.
- Take a special minibus from Miluo urban area to Ren Bishi Former Residence (about 50 minutes)
- The former residence is adjacent to Bishi Memorial Hall, accessible on foot
- Self-driving is recommended from the memorial hall to Shending Mountain (about 1 hour)
- Walking is recommended for sightseeing in Shending Mountain Scenic Area
- Free explanation is provided at Ren Bishi Former Residence and Memorial Hall (on the hour)
- Handicraft projects at Dragon Boat Festival Cultural Experience Park need to be booked 1 hour in advance
- Zisheng Temple on Shending Mountain is full of incense on the first and fifteenth day of the lunar month, and you can participate in prayer activities
- Please maintain solemnity and abide by order when visiting red scenic spots
Must-Try Foods in Miluo City
Miluo Zongzi
A national geographical indication product, inherited for thousands of years to commemorate Qu Yuan. It uses glutinous rice as the main ingredient with various fillings such as fresh meat, red bean paste, jujube, egg yolk, etc. Wrapped with local bamboo leaves and tied into a hexagonal shape with ropes, it is fragrant and soft after steaming and boiling. Miluo is known as the "Hometown of Zongzi in China", and you can make zongzi by yourself at the Dragon Boat Festival Cultural Experience Park.
Quzi Shrine Wine
A traditional fine wine in Miluo, named after being produced near Quzi Shrine. It is brewed with local glutinous rice and sorghum as raw materials and water from Miluo River. The wine is clear in quality and mellow in taste. It is said to be brewed to commemorate Qu Yuan, with the saying "Drink this wine and think of Qu Yuan". It is a good gift for local banquets and gifts. You can visit the brewing process in wineries around Quzi Shrine.
Miluo River Fresh Seafood
Fish produced in Miluo River, such as crucian carp, sea bass, yellow catfish, etc., have tender meat and delicious taste. Local cooking methods include steamed sea bass, yellow bone fish tofu soup, fried river shrimp, etc. Especially the "one fish, two ways" (fish head soup, braised fish meat) is the most famous. You can taste freshly caught river fresh at fish restaurants along the Miluo River.
Changle Sweet Wine
A traditional specialty of Changle Town in Miluo, made by fermenting glutinous rice. The wine juice is sweet and the wine aroma is mellow. It can be drunk directly or boiled with eggs or glutinous rice balls. It is said to be created by Qu Yuan during his exile, and is a common food for local festivals and breakfast. Many workshops on Changle Town's old street inherit the ancient brewing techniques.
- During Dragon Boat Festival (around the 5th day of the 5th lunar month): Watch dragon boat races and experience complete Dragon Boat Festival customs
- Spring (March-May): Go for an outing along Miluo River and enjoy flowers on Shending Mountain
- Autumn (September-November): Cool weather, suitable for visiting red scenic spots and mountain climbing
- Winter (December-February): Taste sweet wine and cured meat, experience rural New Year flavor
- Recite "Li Sao" in front of Quzi Shrine to pay homage to Qu Yuan
- Ride a dragon boat on Miluo River to experience the core custom of Dragon Boat Festival
- Make zongzi and sachets by yourself at Dragon Boat Festival Cultural Experience Park
- Learn the "Camel Spirit" at Bishi Memorial Hall and receive red education
- Pray at Zisheng Temple on Shending Mountain and feel the Zen atmosphere
- Tickets and transportation: ¥160-240 (including scenic spot tickets and dragon boat experience)
- Catering: ¥100-150 per day (including special snacks and river fresh food)
- Accommodation: ¥120-220 per night (urban hotels or cultural park homestays)
- Shopping: ¥60-120 (specialties such as zongzi and sweet wine)
- Total: ¥260-480
- When is the Miluo International Dragon Boat Festival? → Around the 5th day of the 5th lunar month every year, lasting 3 days
- Is the explanation service at Quzi Shrine charged? → Included in the ticket, available every 30 minutes
- Can Changle Sweet Wine be checked in luggage? → Vacuum-packed ones can be checked in, shelf life is about 15 days
- Transportation from Miluo City to Changsha City? → Take high-speed rail for about 25 minutes, ticket price ¥30