[2025 Longnan Stay] Travel Guide for Ch'an Town Resorts (Updated Mar)

### Longnan Town and Qianxin Town Travelogue: Hakka Customs and Leisurely Moments Amidst Mountains and Rivers **Date: March 4, 2025 **Keywords: Cuisine, Hot Springs, Bamboo Forests, Tea Culture, Hakka Culture** --- First Stop: Longnan Town, Hakka Memories on the Tip of Your Tongue Arriving in the morning at Longnan, a Hakka town nestled among mountains, the air is filled with the aroma of cooking fires and tea. Strolling through the old streets and alleys, the enclosed houses of blue brick and gray tiles tell the story of the Hakka people's history of "transforming from guests to hosts". Every dish here carries the nostalgia of home. The first recommendation is Hakka Tangpi—thin, crepe-like rice batter steamed and rolled with leeks or Chinese scholar tree flowers. Dipped in sauce, it's smooth and tender with an alkaline fragrance. Streetside shops also offer fried spring rolls and pearl eye soup. The former is crispy, and the latter is as crystal clear as pearls. Paired with a bowl of hot, homemade chicken soup, it warms the stomach and the heart. In the afternoon, visit the Guanxi Enclosed House, a Qing Dynasty Hakka enclosed house with amazing defensive structures. While strolling, I came across a local elder making Ai Ci (mugwort rice cakes). The glutinous rice fragrance intertwined with the refreshing scent of mugwort, as if a bite captured the essence of spring. --- Second Stop: Qianxin Town, a Healing Journey in a Mountainous Paradise In the evening, drive to Qianxin Town, about half an hour's drive from Longnan city. Along the way, bamboo forests stretch like a sea, and tea mountains rise in layers. By National Road 105 at the entrance to the town, a resort blending Hakka enclosed house style and modern design emerges from the clouds and mist. Check-in Experience: Senquan Villa Deep in the Bamboo Forest This time, I stayed in a two-bedroom, one-living room hot spring villa on the mountaintop. The detached wooden house is hidden among the bamboo sea, and the infinity pool on the balcony complements the mountain view. The room is equipped with tea sets and bathrobes, and the refrigerator is stocked with the town's homemade green bamboo ice wine. As night falls, soaking in the private hot spring, the starry sky dances with the bamboo shadows, completely relaxing the body and mind. --- Day 3: Slow Living in Tea Mountains, Bamboo Forests, and Hakka Workshops Morning: Tea Culture Tour and Mountain Stroll Enjoy a buffet breakfast at the Qianxin Hui Restaurant, where hand-ground soy milk, Hakka soup noodles, and whole grains awaken the taste buds. Then, follow the tea farmers into the vast organic tea garden to experience the whole process of tea picking, tea frying, and tea tasting. Chinese yew trees and tea trees coexist in the tea garden, and the air is filled with the fragrance of Qian tea. The staff explained that this is the result of an ecological experiment by the Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Afternoon: Intangible Cultural Heritage Workshops and Bamboo Forest Feast The Qian Workshop in the town is the heart of the cultural experience: - Dried Bean Curd Workshop: Personally peel off the steaming soy milk skin and experience the ingenuity of traditional craftsmanship. - Winery: Participate in making Ciba (glutinous rice cake) and rice wine, with Hakka grandmothers teaching step by step, filling the workshop with laughter and the aroma of glutinous rice. - Clay Oven Chicken Workshop: Bamboo forest chickens wrapped in lotus leaves are roasted in a clay oven until tender, infused with the fragrance of bamboo leaves. Dinner is at the Bamboo Forest Feast Restaurant. Dishes such as bamboo rice, Hakka stuffed tofu, and Qian wine stewed chicken are made with ingredients from the town's ecological farm, simple yet authentic. --- Conclusion: Return Trip and Travel Tips Transportation: Qianxin Town is 13 km from the Longnan South exit of the Daqing-Guangzhou Expressway. Self-driving is the most convenient option. Free shuttle buses are available within the scenic area, on demand. Tickets and Accommodation: Hotel guests enjoy free admission to the scenic area (adult ticket: CNY 35). It is recommended to choose rooms with hot springs. Prices range from CNY 400 to 600 during the off-season. Reservations are required in advance during peak season. Seasonal Experiences: Spring tea picking, summer retreats, autumn ginkgo viewing, and winter hot springs make it a year-round destination. --- Postscript During the two days in Qianxin Town, time seemed to be stretched by the bamboo forest and the fragrance of tea. This is not only a "natural oxygen bar" to escape the hustle and bustle, but also a living Hakka cultural museum. From the tip of the tongue to the soul, from the workshops to the mountains, every detail interprets the profound meaning of "Qian"—reverence for nature, adherence to tradition, and sincere hospitality to travelers.

👍️Recommended reasons: Guanshiwei in Longnan, Jiangxi is an ancient walled village full of historical charm and unique charm. 😃 Here, you can appreciate the unique style of traditional Hakka architecture and feel the traces of time. Guanshiwei is large in scale and exquisite in structure, and is an important treasure for studying Hakka culture. Walking into the walled village is like traveling back in time. The ancient buildings and narrow alleys all tell stories of the past. Whether you are a tourist interested in history and culture or a traveler who likes to take photos, Guanshiwei is definitely not to be missed. 💖 **Detailed address: Xinwei Village, Guanshi Town, Longnan City, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province. **Tour order: You can first enter from the gate of the walled village and visit the halls, wing rooms, and courtyards in turn. Stroll along the narrow passage and feel the wonderful layout of the walled village. 😃 📅Must-see attractions: - The central ancestral hall of the walled village is solemn and solemn, showing the inheritance of the family. - The ancient watchtower bears witness to the years gone by. **Transportation guide: You can choose to drive by yourself and navigate to Longnan Guanshiwei. You can also take public transportation, first arrive at Longnan City, and then transfer to a shuttle bus to Guanshi Town. 🚌 🏨Accommodation guide: Longnan Qianxin Town Homestay, with complete facilities and beautiful environment. The rooms are clean and tidy, and the bedding is comfortable. Staying here, you can also enjoy the beautiful natural scenery. 😃 **Scenic spot ticket: 80 yuan. **Opening hours: 8:30 - 17:30. Nearby food recommendations: - Phoenix Eye Pearl: The taste is smooth and tender, and the taste is delicious. Small balls like pearls are cooked in the soup, which is very tempting. 😋 - Longnan Fish: The fish is repeatedly beaten and becomes very tough. The taste is unique after cooking, and it has a unique flavor. 😃 **Photography skills: You can choose to take pictures in the courtyard of the walled village, use the ancient buildings as the background, and take retro-style photos. You can also stand on the watchtower, overlook the entire walled village, and take spectacular panoramic photos. 📷 **Shopping souvenirs: You can buy some Hakka handicrafts, such as Hakka embroidery, bamboo weaving, etc., as souvenirs. 🎁 **💗Other tips: Pay attention to protecting the environment and cultural relics of the walled village, and do not destroy them at will. During the visit, you can hire a tour guide to better understand the history and culture of the walled village. 😃

| This newly developed tourist attraction in Jiangxi is perfect for a family outing. Qianxin Town: Located deep in the mountains of Jiulian Mountain, it is a man-made ecological agricultural tourism area. The name Qianxin is well chosen. Literally, it means a pious heart, but it actually has a deeper meaning. The location of Qianxin Town is called Longnan, which is located in the southernmost part of Jiangxi Province and borders Guangdong. Longnan belongs to Ganzhou, Ganzhou is called Gannan, and Longnan is the southernmost tip of Gannan. In ancient times, Ganzhou was originally called Qianzhou. It was changed to Ganzhou because Emperor Gaozong of the Southern Song Dynasty believed that Qian had a tiger head in it, which was unlucky. But in fact, "Qian" means piety, and people don't think there is anything wrong with it, so it has never been abandoned. The word "Qian" in "Qianxin" is obviously taken from the ancient name of Ganzhou. Main attractions: 1Observation Deck The viewing platform is located on the tea mountain in the center of the Longnan Qianxin Town Scenic Area. The viewing platform is about 100 meters wide. There is an ancient road surrounding the observation deck. 2Qian Tea Culture Museum The Qian Tea Culture Center is located in the center of the Qianxin Town Scenic Area in Longnan. The culture center integrates exhibitions, shopping, and tea tasting, displaying the Qian Tea historical and cultural wall, Qian Tea and historical celebrities, the origin of Qian Tea, Qian Tea poems, Qian Tea products, and the inheritance of Qian Tea. 3Tuyao Chicken House Tuyao Chicken House is an imitation of a famous mountain residence from the Song Dynasty. It can be reached by walking down the long wooden bridge from the yuba workshop. There are several earthen kilns in the Earthen Kiln Chicken House, which are built with special bricks with a special earthy fragrance. The temperature inside the furnace is always maintained at 800 degrees Celsius. 4Yubafang The Yuba Shop is located in the center of the Longnan Qianxin Town Scenic Area, on the left side of the Tuyao Chicken Shop. In the Yuba Shop, tourists can visit and experience the entire traditional Yuba hand-making process. 5Oil Press The oil press is a production workshop for handmade camellia oil. There is a big waterwheel at the door. The tea seeds in the stone trough are crushed by the power of the waterwheel, and then steamed in a rice steamer for about 1.5 hours. After being taken out, they are wrapped into tea cakes with straw and put into the press bed, and then the oil is squeezed out by hammering. The entire process adheres to tradition, uses physical techniques and does not involve any additives. Visitors can not only watch the original oil pressing technique that has been passed down for more than two thousand years, but also participate in the hammering process with their own hands. 6 Winery The winery is built in the form of a Hakka walled house. After crossing the bridge, on the left is the white wine fermentation tank, and on the right is the Hakka rice wine brewing area and display area, as well as the wine tasting and rest area. Tickets: Tickets for Longnan Qianxin Town Scenic Area are 40 yuan per person Location: Longnan Qianxin Town Scenic Area is located in Dongkeng Village, Lintang Township, Longnan City, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province. The entrance of the scenic area is located on the side of National Highway 105. transportation The entrance of Longnan Qianxin Town Scenic Area is 13 kilometers away from the Longnan South Exit of Daguan Expressway, 26 kilometers away from Longnan Station, 98 kilometers away from Ganzhou Huangjin Airport, and 23 kilometers away from Longnan East Station of Ganzhou-Shenzhen High-speed Railway under construction. You can drive directly to Longnan Qianxin Town Scenic Area from Ganzhou Ring Expressway, Daguan Expressway, Longnan Interchange, Beijing-Zhuhai Line, and 356 Township Road.

Devout Town Scenic Area of Longnan, located in Dongkeng Village, Lintang Township, Longnan City, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province, the entrance of the scenic area is on the side of National Highway 105! The Devout Town Scenic Area of Longnan is located on the edge of the Jiulian Mountains, with an average altitude of 600 meters, boasting 100,000 acres of bamboo forests, 10,000 acres of organic tea gardens, and up to 110,000 negative oxygen ions per cubic meter! The Devout Town Scenic Area of Longnan includes four core scenic areas: Cherry Blossom Valley, Mirror Heart Lake, Bathing Heart Valley, and Devout Court. The overall planning is 100,000 acres, which is a leisure and vacation experience base integrating devout tea culture, tourism, leisure, health care, business meetings, agricultural and sideline products, traditional crafts, and agricultural experience!

Jiangxi Xinxin Town is based on the unique ecological agriculture industry such as tea, chicken, navel orange, camellia, and yuba, and the town is based on the theme of culture, combined with rich landscapes of bamboo and bamboo resources to create a natural landscape, Hakka A tourist resort scenic spot created by folklore and tea culture is also a 4A-level tourist scenic spot in Jiangxi Province. In the heart of the town, the focus is on the four scenic spots of Sakura Valley, Jingxin Lake, Muxin Valley and Yuxinyuan. Whether it is a hand workshop or a restaurant or a place to stay, it is particularly good. Zhuyinshanju, Siyueshanfang, Tea Culture Hall, Bamboo Forest Banquet, Yuzhufang, Winery, Earthen Kiln, Oil Mill, unique scenery, is a great way to relax and relax. Good place.