Heyang County Travel
Hometown of the Book of Songs, Pearl of the Yellow River — Heyang County integrates wetland ecology, Book of Songs culture, and blessing sanctuaries. The 2-day 1-night deep dive tour covers wetland leisure, cultural experience, mountain climbing and blessings, experiencing the unique charm along the Yellow River.
Heyang County Two-Day One-Night Book of Songs Cultural Journey
Explore wetland wonders, climb renowned blessing mountains, appreciate Book of Songs culture
Morning tour the core area of Qiachuan Wetland, experience Chunjing Spring hot springs; afternoon visit Shenguo Water City to learn about Book of Songs culture.
- Qiachuan Resort Hotel
- Fushan B&B
- Heyang Hotel
- Heyang Xiemian
- Heiyuli
- Qiachuan Hulutou
- Prepare sun protection for wetland tour
- Chunjing Spring offers hot spring experience
- Boat ride through reed marshes recommended
Morning climb Fushan for blessings, visit the religious building complex integrating three teachings; afternoon tour Wudi Mountain Forest Park, return in the evening.
- Tourist shuttle from Qiachuan to Fushan
- Wudi Mountain requires self-driving or chartered car
- Electric cart recommended within the scenic area
- Qiachuan Wetland: ¥60
- Fushan: ¥40
- Wudi Mountain: ¥30
- Fushan blessing activities available
- Wudi Mountain hiking takes about 1.5 hours
- Can purchase Qiachuan specialty products
Must-Try Foods in Heyang County
Heyang Xiemian
Heyang traditional noodle dish, made from buckwheat flour, served with chili vinegar sauce, sour and spicy, the most representative local snack.
Heiyuli
Specialty fish from Qiachuan Wetland, entirely black with tender meat, can be braised or steamed, a local banquet delicacy.
Qiachuan Hulutou
Heyang specialty snack, cooked with pig large intestine, served with bread pieces, rich soup with delicious flavor, named for the gourd-shaped intestine.
- Spring (Apr-May): Reed sprouts emerge, migratory birds gather
- Autumn (Sep-Oct): Reed flowers dance, pleasant climate
- Avoid rainy season in July-August
- Wetland Bird Watching Photography
- Chunjing Spring Hot Spring Experience
- Fushan Blessing Activities
- Book of Songs Cultural Study
- Tickets: ¥130-150
- Accommodation: ¥150-250/night
- Meals: ¥60-90/day
- Transport: approx. ¥120
- Total: ¥600-900
- Why is Qiachuan called the Hometown of the Book of Songs? → Multiple poems in the Book of Songs describe this place
- What is special about Chunjing Spring? → Constant temperature hot spring with beautiful legends
- Religious feature of Fushan? → Unity of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism
- How to get from Heyang to Xi'an? → 2.5 hours by expressway or 1.5 hours by high-speed rail