Youxian County, Zhuzhou City, Hunan Province - the pearl of eastern Hunan, known as "the gateway to Hengyang and Xiangtan". It boasts featured scenic spots such as Jiuxian Lake (National 4A-level Scenic Area), Bailong Cave (Karst Cave Wonder), Linggui Peak (Millennium Ancient Temple), Youxian Museum, and Xianrenqiao. Integrating lake and mountain scenery, karst cave secrets and cultural history, experience the natural and cultural charm of "Beautiful Youxian" in 2 days.
Lake and mountain scenery, karst cave exploration, Zen seeking
Enjoy the alpine lake and island scenery at Jiuxian Lake in the morning; explore the museum to trace the historical context of Youxian in the afternoon; climb Linggui Peak in the evening to experience the Zen meaning of the ancient temple and the integration of city and scenery.
Explore Bailong Cave to see the karst cave wonders of 100 million years in the morning; visit Xianrenqiao to enjoy the natural stone bridge and canyon scenery in the afternoon, and end the trip to Youxian.
National geographical indication product, the most renowned characteristic food in Youxian. Made of local soybeans and mountain spring water, fermented by traditional techniques, with tight texture and rich bean flavor. The classic method is stir-fried dried tofu with green peppers, salty, fresh and slightly spicy, with chewy taste, a classic representative of Hunan cuisine, available in all restaurants in Youxian.
Traditional breakfast in Youxian, made of local indica rice, the rice noodles are smooth and flexible, not mushy after long cooking. Served with bone soup and toppings (such as beef, mixed sauce, three delicacies), sprinkled with scallions and chili, with fresh soup and smooth noodles, an essential daily food for Youxian people. You can experience various flavors at the "Rice Noodle Street" in the county seat.
Specialty of Jiuxian Lake, mainly grass carp and male fish naturally growing in the reservoir, with tight and tender meat and no earthy smell. There are various cooking methods, mainly steamed with chopped chili, boiled, fried, especially "one fish with multiple eats" (fish head hot pot, fish meat balls, stir-fried fish miscellaneous), which is the signature of farmhouses around Jiuxian Lake, reflecting the original flavor of lake fresh food.
Traditional poultry in Youxian, named for its spotted feathers, with tight meat and delicious taste. Classic methods include ginger stir-fried spotted duck and beer duck, with crispy and rotten duck meat and rich sauce flavor, a must-have hard dish for local banquets. Salted eggs made from its duck eggs are also a characteristic product.