Anhua Huanghuaxi, the Origin of the Ancient Tea-Horse Road
by AKK. Pat 3531
Jun 3, 2025
🌊 Anhua Darongxi Baihedong Stream Trekking Family Guide | The Ultimate Summer Water Play for Kids!
✨ 【Why We Recommend】
· Shallow and Safe Stream: Darongxi has a gentle water flow with a pebble streambed and crystal-clear water, perfect for kids to splash and play safely.
· Natural Air Conditioning: The average summer temperature here is several degrees cooler than the city. Dense trees provide shade from the sun, making it an ideal summer retreat.
· Tea Culture Experience: Besides water fun, you can take your kids to experience Anhua’s unique tea picking and tea making, taste authentic Lei tea and local specialty dishes, blending nature and culture.
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📍 【Basic Information】
· Navigation: Baihedong, Anhua County, Yiyang City, Hunan Province
· Transportation: Recommended to drive. Starting from Dongping Town in Anhua County, it takes about 20 minutes along Dongqu Road by car.
🎒 【Essential Items Checklist】
· Children’s Safety Gear: Non-slip stream trekking shoes (protect toes and prevent slipping, absolutely no flip-flops!), helmet (for bump protection), life jacket (must-have for extra buoyancy).
· Clothing Protection: Quick-dry clothes or swimsuits, spare dry clothes and towels (change promptly after getting out to prevent colds), sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, mosquito repellent.
· Food & Others: Plenty of drinking water and energy snacks, waterproof backpack (for phone, keys, and other items that fear water), basic first aid kit (band-aids, iodine swabs, etc.), trash bags (leave no trace, carry out all garbage).
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⚠️ 【Safety Tips for Moms】
· Weather First: Always check the weather forecast before heading out. Choose sunny or cloudy days and strictly avoid thunderstorms or recent heavy rain to prevent flash floods.
· Keep an Eye on Kids: Always keep your child within sight. The stones by the stream are slippery, so remind kids to walk carefully.
· Stick to Developed Areas: Stay within the managed scenic area, follow signs and warnings, and do not enter undeveloped or dangerous zones.
· Energy Replenishment: Stream trekking is physically demanding, so make sure to give kids water and food regularly to prevent exhaustion and colds.
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🍵 【Nearby Food Recommendations】
· Don’t miss the handmade Lei tea sold by local villagers, fragrant and sweet.
· Try the local farmhouse specialty dishes, made with fresh ingredients and delicious flavors, definitely worth tasting.
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📸 【Photo Tips】
· Spots: Shuanglongtan Waterfall, Golden Jade Bamboo Forest, reflections in the clear stream.
· Props: Water guns, small fishing nets, straw hats to make kids’ photos more lively.
· Outfit Suggestions: Dress your little ones in bright swimsuits or quick-dry clothes to stand out beautifully against the green mountains and clear water!
Wishing you and your kids a cool, safe, and joyful holiday at Darongxi!🌞
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