01Xunwu County is locate…
Xunwu County is located in the southeastern part of Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province, at the intersection of the Wuyi Mountains and the Nanling Mountains. It borders Wuping in Fujian to the east and Pingyuan in Guangdong to the east, and Xingning and Longchuan in Guangdong to the south. It serves as Jiangxi's southern gateway to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Covering an area of 2,351 square kilometers, it administers 15 townships (towns). As of the end of 2022, its permanent resident population was approximately 286,000. Xunwu has a long history, belonging to Jiujiang Commandery in the Qin Dynasty, and was established as a county in the fourth year of the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty (1576), named after the 'Xunwu River'. It is the birthplace of Mao Zedong's 'Xunwu Investigation', rich in red culture, and boasts unique Danxia landforms, hot spring resources, and Hakka customs. It is known as the 'Source County of the Dongjiang River' (the Dongjiang River originates here) and the 'Hometown of Chinese Tangerines'. The county has excellent ecological environment, with a forest coverage rate of over 80%, and is a national ecological demonstration zone. Xunwu is famous for its 'red, green, and ancient' tourism resources and is an important node in the border tourism area of Jiangxi, Guangdong, and Fujian.
The tourism features of Xunwu County can be summarized as 'Red Homeland, Green Ecology, Ancient Hakka'. Below is a detailed guide:
I. Core Red Tourism Attractions 1. Xunwu Investigation Memorial Hall (Site of Mao Zedong's Xunwu Investigation): Located at Matigang in the county seat, it is the site where Mao Zedong conducted social investigations in 1930. The hall preserves a large number of historical artifacts. Free admission, visit duration about 1.5 hours. 10-minute walk from the county center. 2. Luotan Negotiation Site: Located in Luoshan Township, it was an important negotiation site on the eve of the Red Army's Long March in 1934. Now a provincial-level cultural relic protection unit, free visit. 30 km from the county seat, 40-minute drive. 3. Gubai Martyrs Cemetery: Located in Sanbiao Township, commemorating Xunwu-born revolutionary martyr Gubai. The cemetery is shaded by cypress trees, suitable for paying respects.
II. Natural Ecology and Hot Spring Wellness 1. Qinglong Rock (Lingshi Hot Spring): Located in Nanqiao Town, it is a typical Danxia landform scenic area, known as 'Little Guilin'. Main attractions include Qinglong Rock, Immortal Bridge, and Lingshi Hot Spring (water temperature 58°C, rich in metasilicic acid). Ticket 60 yuan, hot spring ticket 128 yuan. 15 km from the county seat, 20-minute drive. Recommended half-day visit. 2. Dongjiangyuan National Wetland Park: Located in Sanbiao Township, it is the source of the Dongjiang River. The park features babbling streams and dense vegetation. Free admission, suitable for hiking and photography. 40 km from the county seat, 50-minute drive. 3. Xiangshan Zeng: Located in Xiangshan Township, at an altitude of 1,529.8 meters, it is the highest peak in Xunwu. The summit is often shrouded in clouds, offering sunrise and sea of clouds views. Hiking takes 3 hours, suitable for outdoor enthusiasts. 60 km from the county seat, 1-hour drive.
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III. Hakka Culture and Ancient Village Exploration 1. Zhoutian Hakka Ancient Village: Located in Chengjiang Town, it features well-preserved Ming and Qing Hakka enclosed houses, including 'Dafudi' and 'Sima Di'. Ticket 30 yuan, 20 km from the county seat, 30-minute drive. Hakka food experiences available in the village. 2. Hejiao Hot Spring Town: Located in Nanqiao Town, it integrates hot spring vacations and Hakka folk customs. The resort offers Hakka stuffed tofu and Meicai Kou Rou.
IV. Local Cuisine and Specialties 1. Xunwu Tangerines: National geographical indication product, sweet and tender, best in November. Available at the county farmers' market, about 6 yuan per jin. 2. Hakka Lei Cha: Ground tea, sesame, peanuts, etc., fragrant and refreshing. Authentic Lei Cha experience at Zhoutian Ancient Village. 3. Huangyuan Rice Cake: Made from large rice, soft and delicious, can be pan-fried or stir-fried. Available at restaurants in the county seat, recommended at 'Hakka Flavor' restaurant (address: Zhongshan Road, county seat).
V. Transportation Guide 1. External Transportation: Take high-speed rail to Ganzhou West Station (about 150 km from Xunwu), then transfer to bus (about 2 hours). Or fly to Meizhou Meixian Airport (about 120 km from Xunwu), then transfer to shuttle bus. 2. Internal Transportation: Taxi starting fare 5 yuan in the county seat, buses cover major towns. Chartered car recommended, daily cost about 300 yuan.
VI. Accommodation Suggestions In the county seat, there are 'Xunwu Hotel' (three-star, standard room 200 yuan/night) and 'Lingshi Hot Spring Hotel' (four-star, including hot spring, standard room 350 yuan/night).