Ziyang 5 Days 4 Nights Travel Guide

Theme: Tea Fragrance and Slow Life, Mountain and Water Pastoral Poetry
Trip Highlights:

Explore China's northernmost millennium-old tea garden and experience the joy of tea picking and making
Stroll along the Han River Gallery and feel the poetic charm of mountain and water countryside
Taste Ziyang's specialty cuisine and savor the flavors of southern Shaanxi
Stay in unique homestays and experience the slow pace of rural life

Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Ziyang, Experience Tea Fragrance and Slow Life

Morning: Arrive in Ziyang, check in to a county hotel or homestay (Recommended: Ziyang Tea Mountain Homestay, about 200 RMB/night)
Afternoon: Visit Huangu Town to see the millennium-old tea garden and experience tea picking and making (Entrance fee about 50 RMB, experience fee about 100 RMB)
Evening: Taste Ziyang specialties such as Ziyang steamed buns and Han River fish feast (about 50 RMB per person)

Day 2: Han River Gallery, Mountain and Water Pastoral Poetry

Morning: Take a boat tour of the Han River Gallery and enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides (Boat ticket about 80 RMB)
Afternoon: Visit Leigutai, climb high to overlook the beautiful Han River scenery (Entrance fee about 30 RMB)
Evening: Return to the county, free activities, you can visit the night market or try local snacks (about 30 RMB per person)

Day 3: Wenbi Mountain Park, Leisure and Relaxation

Morning: Visit Wenbi Mountain Park, tour Ziyang Zhenren Palace, and experience Taoist culture (Entrance fee about 20 RMB)
Afternoon: Relax in the park, drink tea and chat, enjoy the slow life (Tea fee about 30 RMB)
Evening: Watch the live performance "Lang Sings Mountain Songs Next Door" and feel the charm of Ziyang folk songs (Ticket about 100 RMB)

Day 4: Donghe Village, Pastoral Elegy

Morning: Head to Donghe Village to experience farming culture and pick fresh fruits and vegetables (Cost depends on specific activities, about 50 RMB)
Afternoon: Enjoy lunch at a farmhouse restaurant and taste authentic farmhouse dishes (about 40 RMB per person)
Evening: Return to the county, free activities (about 30 RMB per person)

Day 5: Farewell to Ziyang, Return Fully Loaded

Morning: Buy Ziyang specialties such as selenium-rich tea, shiitake mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms, etc. (Depending on personal needs, about 200 RMB)
Afternoon: Return trip

Budget Details:

Transportation: Round-trip transportation cost depends on departure location, estimated about 500 RMB (assuming departure from Xi’an)
Accommodation: 4 nights about 800 RMB (200 RMB/night)
Meals: 5 days about 600 RMB (120 RMB/day)
Tickets and experiences: about 430 RMB
Others: Specialty shopping about 200 RMB
Total: about 2530 RMB (reserve 470 RMB as flexible spending)

Travel Tips:

Ziyang has a mild climate, suitable for travel all year round, but the best travel seasons are spring and autumn.
Ziyang dialect belongs to Southwestern Mandarin and differs greatly from standard Mandarin; it is recommended to learn some common phrases in advance.
Ziyang cuisine tends to be spicy; if you cannot eat spicy food, please inform the restaurant in advance.
Respect local customs and travel civilly.

Optional Itinerary:

If you have more time, you can add a day to visit Xiangyang Town to see the selenium-rich tea garden or visit Gaoqiao Town to see Lancao Bay.
If your budget allows, you can choose higher-end accommodation and dining or increase your shopping budget.

Wish you a pleasant journey!