戴家弄烧饼

Qianshan's specialty snack is made entirely by hand using premium flour and roasted over fire, making it delicious.

Shaobing is a very good snack here. The taste is different in each store. Overall, it is good. The environment also varies from person to person. It is still recommended.

As one of the four famous towns in Jiangxi, Qianshan Hekou Ancient Town was once a commercial hub of the "Eight Provinces" during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Today, it attracts explorers with its original ecological style and ancient tea-horse road culture. There is no over-commercialization here. The bluestone road and the mottled old houses have a thousand-year history. It is an excellent choice for niche ancient towns around Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai. 📍 Key highlights 1. Ming and Qing Ancient Street｜The commercial port memory of Jiangxi's first ancient street ◦ Historical status: The 2.5-kilometer-long ancient street was once a distribution center for tea, paper, and medicinal materials. There are more than 300 Ming and Qing shops. The 5-centimeter-deep wheel tracks on the bluestone slabs confirm the grand scene of "boats and cars rushing to department stores, tea and paper walking groups of merchants". ◦ Must-check-in points: ▪ Jinlihe Pharmacy: A century-old brand, the Hui-style brick-carved gatehouse and the through-beam wooden frame are well preserved, witnessing the gathering of drug dealers in the past. ▪ Jianchang Guild Hall: A representative of Gan-style architecture in the Qing Dynasty, the three-courtyard style demonstrates the business philosophy of "being rich but not arrogant". ▪ Yibao Street Post Office: The remains of a post office during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, with the stone inscription "Daqing Post Office" on the lintel still clearly visible. 2. Jiushi Mountain and Huiji Canal｜Poetic fusion of landscape and humanities ◦ Jiushi Mountain: Nine red rocks on the banks of the Xinjiang River are shaped like lions, and the "First Pass of Longmen" on the cliff is a Ming Dynasty cliff inscription. You can overlook the whole ancient town from the top. ◦ Huiji Canal: An artificial canal excavated by Fei Hong, the top scholar in the Ming Dynasty, which has both fire-fighting and living functions. Ladies washing clothes and ancient pier ruins can be seen along the canal. 3. Intangible Cultural Heritage and Festivals | Cultural Pulse of Living Inheritance ◦ Lantern Festival: Parade of drum pavilions and fireworks from the 14th to the 16th of the first lunar month to commemorate Tong Hao, a water conservancy hero in the Ming Dynasty (activity date February 23-24, 2025). ◦ Porter culture: Experience the history of "carrying Chong'an load" on the Ehu Ancient Road, and imagine the scene of tea being transported from Wuyi Mountain to Hankou. 🍜 Ancient town on the tip of the tongue • Three must-try treasures: ◦ Qianshan hot noodles: pork bone soup base with smooth rice noodles, Lao Zhu hot noodles and Wenying breakfast shop are recommended. ◦ Lantern cake: bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and minced meat are wrapped in mugwort cake skin, which is soft, glutinous, and fresh after steaming (Gao Jie Lantern Cake on Wangziyuan South Road is the most authentic). ◦ Daijia Nong Shaobing: crispy skin with pickled mustard greens and meat filling, once appeared on "A Bite of China". • Hidden delicacies: egg wrapped in clear soup (similar to wontons), chive pancakes, fried dough sticks wrapped in glutinous rice cakes, buy and eat at street stalls. 🚗 2025 latest practical guide 1. Traffic guide ◦ Self-driving: Hangzhou-Changsha Expressway → G60 Shanghai-Kunming Expressway → Qianshan South Exit, navigate to "Hekou Ancient Town" directly (free parking). ◦ High-speed rail: After arriving at "Shangrao Station", transfer to a bus (1 hour) or carpool (about 100 yuan). 2. Accommodation recommendation ◦ In the ancient town: Xiyuan Manduo Hotel (near the ancient street), Longxi B&B (high cost-effective, including free parking). ◦ County town selection: Qianshan County Hotel (such as Kaiyuan Mingdu) has complete facilities and is suitable for family tourists. 3. Itinerary suggestions ◦ One-day highlight tour: Ming and Qing Ancient Street → Jiushi Mountain → Huiji Canal → Jianchang Guild Hall → Night tour of the ancient alley with lights. ◦ Two-day in-depth tour: Day 1 Ancient Town + Ehu Academy (where Zhu Xi lectured); Day 2 Gexian Mountain (a Taoist holy place) or Wufu Mountain Bamboo Sea. 4. Tips for avoiding pitfalls ◦ Wear non-slip shoes: The bluestone road is slippery after rain, and sports shoes or hiking shoes are recommended. ◦ Photo session: 6:00-7:30 in the morning when the mist covers the ancient street, or 19:30-21:00 at night when the light show is the best. ◦ Development dynamics: Some areas are under renovation in 2025. It is recommended to follow the "Qianshan Cultural Tourism" public account to obtain real-time opening information. 🌿 Surrounding linkage • Ehu Academy (16 kilometers): the former site of the "Ehu Meeting" between Zhu Xi and Lu Jiuyuan in the Southern Song Dynasty, and feel the solemnity of the holy place of Neo-Confucian debate. • Gexian Village (40 kilometers): an Internet celebrity resort, night tour lights and the live performance of "Xianyouji" are worth experiencing. • Wuyi Mountain (80 km): Connect the starting point of the "Tea Horse Road" and visit Tongmuguan, the birthplace of black tea. 🌙 When the evening breeze of the Xinjiang River blows over the remaining stone steps of the ancient wharf, and when the old street teahouse wafts the mellow aroma of river black tea, the ancient town of Hekou in Qianshan unfolds a long scroll of "the prosperity is gone and the true purity is revealed" for travelers with its untamed wild breath. This is not a tourist attraction, but a living history book waiting to be read. #Hekou Ancient Town #Flowering May Day #Where to Play on May Day #Songlike Journey #Zhejiang Travel