Jinxiang County Travel
Jinxiang County, Jining City, Shandong Province - the world-famous "Hometown of Garlic in China", has both red culture and historical heritage, with important scenic spots such as Yangshan Ancient Town and Wang Jie Memorial Hall. It is a unique destination to experience the red spirit and agricultural culture. Decode Jinxiang's red gene and folk customs with a 2-day 1-night in-depth tour.
2-Day 1-Night Red Culture and Folk Custom Tour in Jinxiang County
Visit Yangshan Ancient Town to recall the extraordinary years, visit Wang Jie Memorial Hall to learn the heroic spirit, explore garlic culture and taste special flavors, and experience the integration of Jinxiang's red gene and agricultural civilization
Visit Yangshan Ancient Town in the morning, explore the Military Museum and battlefield sites to experience war history and heroic stories; visit Guangsan Temple Pagoda in the afternoon to appreciate the charm of ancient architecture; stroll around Jinshui Lake Wetland Park in the evening to enjoy the lake scenery.
- Business hotels in the county center
- Characteristic homestays in Yangshan Ancient Town
- Resort hotels around Jinshui Lake
- Jinxiang Braised Mutton
- Garlic Braised Soft-Shelled Turtle
- Huji White Pear Melon
- Sesame Slices
- Yangshan Ancient Town Scenic Area is large, it is recommended to rent a sightseeing car (¥20 per person)
- Separate ticket is required to climb Guangsan Temple Pagoda (¥10)
- Jinshui Lake is suitable for shooting sunsets in the evening with the best light
Visit Wang Jie Memorial Hall in the morning to learn the heroic spirit of "fear neither hardship nor death"; explore the Garlic Culture Museum in the afternoon to understand the development history of Jinxiang's garlic industry; visit Jinxiang Museum in the evening to experience local history, purchase specialties and return.
- Wang Jie Memorial Hall can be reached directly by the county bus special line
- Garlic Culture Museum is about 5 kilometers from the county seat, 15 minutes by taxi
- Taxi fare between scenic spots is about ¥10-20
- Yangshan Ancient Town International Military Tourism Resort: ¥60
- Wang Jie Memorial Hall: Free (registration required)
- Jinxiang Garlic Culture Museum: Free
- Jinxiang Museum: Free
- Free interpreter can be reserved for Wang Jie Memorial Hall (reservation required 1 day in advance)
- Garlic product tasting experience is available at Jinxiang Garlic Culture Museum
- Folk custom experience activities are held every Saturday at Jinxiang Museum
Must-Try Foods in Jinxiang County
Jinxiang Braised Mutton
A traditional famous dish in Jinxiang, made from local goats stewed with secret seasonings. The meat is fat but not greasy, lean but not tough, with a rich aroma. It is a must-have dish for local banquets, and there is a saying that "If you don't eat braised mutton when you come to Jinxiang, you haven't really been to Jinxiang".
Garlic Products
A series of foods developed relying on Jinxiang's garlic resources, including sweet garlic, garlic sauce, garlic powder, etc. With unique taste, it combines nutrition and flavor, and is the most representative specialty of Jinxiang, known as the symbol of "Jinxiang flavor".
Huji White Pear Melon
A specialty of Huji Town, Jinxiang County, and a national geographical indication product. The fruit is round in shape, with snow-white peel, crisp and tender flesh, high sweetness and rich juice. It is a good product for relieving summer heat in summer, known as the "treasure among melons".
Jinxiang Sesame Slices
Traditional pastries in Jinxiang, made with sesame and white sugar as the main raw materials through multiple processes. They are as thin as cicada's wings, crispy and sweet, melting in the mouth, and are a special pastry necessary for local festivals.
- Spring (April-May): Garlic harvest season, can experience agricultural culture
- Summer (June-August): Lotus flowers in Jinshui Lake are in full bloom, with cool climate
- Autumn (September-October): Huji White Pear Melons are ripe, suitable for picking
- Jinxiang Braised Mutton
- Sweet Garlic
- Huji White Pear Melon
- Sesame Slices
- Garlic Dumplings
- Tickets: About ¥80
- Accommodation: ¥150-300 per night
- Catering: ¥60-120 per day
- Transportation: About ¥40
- Total: ¥500-1000
- How long is recommended to visit Yangshan Ancient Town? → 3-4 hours, can understand history in depth with the help of explanation
- Are there experience activities in the Garlic Culture Museum? → Yes, there are garlic carving and garlic product making experiences
- Do I need to make an appointment to visit Wang Jie Memorial Hall? → No appointment required for individual visits, group visits need to be reserved 1 day in advance
- Where to buy authentic Jinxiang garlic products? → Garlic trading market in the county seat or specialty stores