Ink-Washed Landscapes, Zongye Letters: Huangyan's Cool Dragon Boat Festival Guide

Kicking off with the "Dragon Leaps Over Guanhe River" ICH event, Huangyan offers a refreshing Dragon Boat Festival blend of nature, culture, and seasonal treats. Here's your compact guide:

Mountain Retreats

Discover Huangyan's green peaks. Jiufeng Mountain, with nine graceful summits and shaded trails, overlooks the city's skyline, anchored by the Ruilong Ganying Pagoda. Its twin, Songyan Mountain, impresses with jagged rocks and landmarks like Lianjianping and Shidaren, known for the "Four Wonders of Songyan." At 1,246 meters, Nanzhengding—the region's second-highest peak—offers sweeping views of Kuocang's windmills and Sihai's ranges.

Waterfront Escapes

Rouchuan Scenic Area charms with clear streams and ancient villages. Wade through the sunlit Rouji Stream's shallow, stone-strewn waters, or marvel at Huangyan Grand Waterfall, a thundering Zhejiang cascade often veiled in rainbow-misted spray. For adventure, try glass-slide rafting through bamboo forests and gurgling streams.

Tranquil Temples

Tucked in Beiyang Town's Ruiyan Valley, Ruiyan Temple (Eastern Jin Dynasty) sits amid bamboo, its yellow walls and green tiles exuding Zen calm. Guanghua Temple, a 1,700-year-old Three Kingdoms relic, features pagodas and halls where morning bells and egret flights offer natural serenity.

Cooling Classics

Beat the heat with qingcaohu—licorice-boiled black jelly topped with honey and mint, paired with agar or peach resin soup. Don't miss Dazheng's milk eight-treasure rice: sticky rice steamed with longan, chilled, and drenched in iced milk. Mung bean soup and lychee syrup add sweet relief.

This Dragon Boat Festival, paddle dragon boats on blue waves, hike for cloud-kissed vistas, and savor ICH flavors. Let Huangyan's ancient charm and cool allure craft your perfect seasonal getaway.