Kaihua County, Quzhou, Zhejiang — the source of the Qiantang River, home to the Root Palace Buddha Country, Qianjiangyuan and other famous attractions. A 3-day 2-night trip to experience the unique charm of root carving art and pristine landscape.
Root carving art, source of the Qiantang River, primeval secret realm
Morning: Explore the Root Palace Buddha Country to appreciate root carving art. Noon: Taste Kaihua specialties. Afternoon: Visit Nanhua Mountain to enjoy mountain city scenery. Evening: Check into the county town and experience the night view.
Morning: Visit Qianjiangyuan to trace the source of the mother river. Noon: Taste organic farmhouse cuisine. Afternoon: Explore Colorful Changhong to experience rural charm. Evening: Stay in a rural guesthouse.
Morning: Explore Gutian Mountain to experience primeval forest. Noon: Taste forest-area specialties. Afternoon: End the trip and return.
The iconic dish of Kaihua County, made from high-quality fish farmed in the clear waters of Qianjiangyuan, steamed or braised. The flesh is tender and delicious, a signature dish at local banquets.
A Kaihua specialty snack, made from green snails collected from local streams, stir-fried with perilla, chili and other seasonings. Delicious in taste, it is a favorite appetizer among locals.
A traditional Kaihua specialty snack, made from rice flour fermented with distiller's grains and steamed. Meat, vegetables and other toppings can be added according to preference. Soft texture with a unique flavor.
A specialty dish from the mountainous area of Kaihua, made from local free-range pork cured and smoked. The meat is firm with a rich aroma, a traditional winter delicacy in the region.