Explore the "Western Zhejiang Border Town," a 1-Day Tour in Changshan, Zhejiang

Hidden in the folds of the mountains in western Zhejiang lies a low-key yet fascinating small town—Changshan. Adjacent to Jiangxi and Fujian provinces, it is a crossroads of three provinces, boasting geological wonders millions of years old and millennia of farming wisdom. Known as the "Hometown of Chinese Hu You" and the "World Calcite Museum," you can climb to the top of Sanqu Mountain to see volcanic rock formations, stroll through Fangcun Ancient Street to savor rustic mountain flavors, and enjoy a bowl of Hu You stewed with snow pear—all for about 600 RMB per person, starting a light journey where nature and culture intertwine. 📍Highlights: Sanqu Stone Forest + Fangcun Ancient Street + Hu You Orchard Picking (seasonal) + Changshan Specialty Food Tasting 💰Budget Details (per person): Transportation: High-speed train to Quzhou Station, carpool to and from Changshan attractions (round trip from Hangzhou/Jinhua about 220 RMB) Attraction Tickets: Sanqu Stone Forest 70 RMB (including sightseeing bus), Geological Museum free -Lunch + Snacks: Local farmhouse + street flavors (must-try Changshan tribute noodles, wheat sauce pork, Hu You stewed chicken, about 75 RMB) -City Transport: Township carpool + short taxi rides about 45 RMB -Cultural Experience: Visit Hu You Theme Pavilion + make your own Hu You scented sachet (minimum spend 30 RMB) -Special Souvenirs: Vacuum-packed tribute noodles, small jars of Hu You paste, mini Hu You cultural creations (within 50 RMB) Emergency Reserve: 50 RMB ✅Total: About 590 RMB 🌞One-Day Itinerary: 8:00 Arrive at Quzhou Station, carpool to [Sanqu Stone Forest] (about 50 minutes by car) 9:00 Climb [Sanqu Stone Forest]—the core area of the National Geopark, where rare karst calcite landforms are concentrated. Strange stones like a forest, peaks rising like ancient beasts resting in the mountains. Walk the suspended plank road, overlook the "sinkholes and fissures," check in at "Dragon Pool Reflecting the Moon" and "Stone Waves Flying Rainbow," every shot looks like a sci-fi blockbuster. 12:00 Descend and head to [Fangcun Ancient Street]—a thousand-year-old town named for "fragrant grass everywhere, villages forming patterns." Walk the old bluestone street, see horse-head walls reflected in the creek, and find a time-honored restaurant: Changshan tribute noodles are smooth and chewy (once a royal tribute), wheat sauce pork is savory and appetizing, Hu You stewed chicken is clear and nourishing, about 75 RMB per person for a warm and satisfying meal. 14:00 Visit [Changshan Geological Museum] or [Hu You Culture Museum]—learn the secrets of the "world’s largest calcite belt," and in autumn, you can enter the orchard to pick Hu You (open from October to December, ticket price can be used as consumption credit). 15:30 Hands-on experience: Make your own Hu You scented sachet or DIY Hu You hand cream, take home a fresh souvenir. 16:30 Street shopping time! Must-buy: vacuum-packed Changshan tribute noodles (good for boiling or soaking), thick Hu You paste (great for soothing the throat), chewy Hu You fruit preserves, perfect for gifts or personal enjoyment. 17:30 Stroll along the Fangcun creek, watch egrets skim the water, listen to old farmers sing mountain songs, and feel the slow-paced life deep in western Zhejiang. 18:00 Return to Quzhou Station, ending a healing journey of "seeing stone wonders, tasting noodle fragrance, and smelling Hu You sweetness." 📌Tips: Sanqu Mountain is large; wear non-slip shoes -Changshan tribute noodles can be sun-dried on site, great for photos -Hu You ripens at the end of October each year; autumn and winter are the best times to visit Changshan is small but full of stone wonders, noodle resilience, Hu You fragrance, and rural tranquility. For 600 RMB, you can enjoy a day of "stepping into geological secrets and drinking mountain freshness" in this border town. This weekend, come to Changshan and be a traveler who understands stones and sunshine!