Travel to Deqing County, Huzhou, Zhejiang
Deqing County, Huzhou, Zhejiang — integrating famous mountains, wetlands and ancient towns, with renowned attractions such as Mogan Mountain, Xiazhu Lake, and Xinshi Ancient Town. Experience the perfect fusion of mountain-and-water beauty and cultural heritage in a 3-day trip.
Deqing County Three-Day Scenery and Culture Tour
Mountain retreat, wetland birdwatching, ancient town exploration, B&B experience
In the morning, climb Mogan Mountain and visit the core scenic spots; at noon, taste mountain village specialties; continue exploring Mogan Mountain in the afternoon; head to Yucun Cultural Market in the evening to experience the creative atmosphere.
- Mogan Mountain summit villas
- Yucun B&B cluster
- Boutique hotels at the foot of Mogan Mountain
- Mogan Mountain Braised Pork with Dried Bamboo Shoots
- Bamboo Grove Chicken
- Wild Vegetables
- Bamboo Tube Rice
- Mogan Yellow Bud Tea
- The scenic area is large; consider taking a sightseeing bus
- Temperature difference in the mountains is large; bring a jacket
- Mountain roads are steep; wear comfortable sports shoes
- Ticket: ¥100/person
In the morning, visit Xiazhu Lake National Wetland Park for birdwatching and scenery; at noon, taste wetland lake fresh delicacies; head to Discovery Adventures Base in the afternoon for outdoor activities; return to accommodation in the evening to rest.
- Drive from Mogan Mountain to Xiazhu Lake: about 40 minutes
- Self-driving or chartered car recommended
- Boats and sightseeing cars available in the scenic area
- Xiazhu Lake ticket + boat: ¥85
- Discovery Base activity packages: ¥200-500 varying
- Xiazhu Lake boat birdwatching
- Wetland water chestnut picking (seasonal)
- Discovery high-altitude challenge activities
- Night stargazing (weather permitting)
In the morning, visit Xinshi Ancient Town to experience water town culture; at noon, taste ancient town specialties; free time in the afternoon to buy local products; end the pleasant trip and return home in the evening.
- Drive from Xiazhu Lake to Xinshi Ancient Town: about 30 minutes
- Walking is sufficient within the ancient town
- Return journey can take high-speed rail from Deqing Station
- Xinshi Braised Lamb
- Tea Cake
- Dry Tossed Noodles
- Fine Sand Sheep Tail
- Zhang Yipin Lamb Noodles
- The ancient town is free to enter, some attractions charge fees
- Early morning has fewer people, great for photography
- Braised lamb is a specialty in autumn and winter
- Xinshi pickled vegetables can be purchased as local specialties
Must-Try Foods in Deqing County
Xinshi Braised Lamb
A traditional famous dish of Xinshi, Deqing, made with local lake sheep, cooked with soy sauce, rice wine and other seasonings. The meat is tender and rich in flavor, best consumed in autumn and winter, with nourishing effects.
Mogan Mountain Braised Pork with Dried Bamboo Shoots
A specialty dish from the Deqing mountain area, made with local fresh bamboo shoots sun-dried into dried bamboo shoots, braised with pork belly. The bamboo shoots absorb the meat flavor, while the meat is rich but not greasy, with a complex taste.
Tea Cake
A specialty snack of Xinshi Ancient Town, made by steaming rice flour and fresh meat filling, shaped like a small cake. Delicious and flavorful, it is a traditional local breakfast.
Fine Sand Sheep Tail
A traditional Deqing dessert made with red bean paste filling wrapped in pork fat, coated in batter and deep-fried. Its shape resembles a sheep tail, crispy on the outside and sweet inside, with a rich texture.
- Summer (Jun-Aug): Best season for Mogan Mountain retreat
- Spring (Mar-May): Fresh bamboo sea, blooming mountain flowers
- Autumn (Sep-Nov): Pleasant climate, ideal for outdoor activities
- Winter (Dec-Feb): Experience mountain snow scenery, taste Xinshi braised lamb
- Mogan Mountain bamboo sea hiking
- Xiazhu Lake boat birdwatching
- Yucun Cultural Market photo stop
- Xinshi Ancient Town braised lamb tasting
- Mogan Mountain boutique B&B experience
- Tickets & Experiences: approx. ¥300-500
- Accommodation: ¥200-600/night
- Meals: ¥150-300/day
- Transport: ¥100-200
- Total: ¥800-1500
- How to get to Deqing County? → High-speed rail to Deqing Station; self-drive from Hangzhou about 1 hour
- How much do Mogan Mountain B&Bs cost? → Regular B&Bs ¥200-500/night, high-end B&Bs ¥500+/night
- Best birdwatching time at Xiazhu Lake? → November to March each year
- What specialties does Deqing offer? → Mogan Yellow Bud Tea, dried bamboo shoots, Xinshi pickled vegetables