Peach Blossom Wonderland: Seek the traces of Wuling and experience the beauty of a world apart

Wander through the Peach Blossom Wonderland, in search of the footprints of the people of Wuling, and watch a spectacular fireworks display. The Peach Blossom Source Scenic Area is located near Shuixi, 15 kilometers southwest of Taoyuan County, Changde City, Hunan Province, and is divided into four scenic spots: Peach Blossom Mountain, Taoyuan Mountain, Taoxian Ridge, and Qinren Village. Among them, Peach Blossom Mountain and Qinren Village are the core areas of the Peach Blossom Source, with more than 70 attractions, such as the Peach Blossom Mountain Archway, Peach Blossom Creek, Peach Tree Forest, Qionglin Bridge, Chrysanthemum Garden, Fangzhu Pavilion, Yuxian Bridge, Shuiyuan Pavilion, Qinren Ancient Cave, Yanzhi Hall, Jixian Temple, and more. Taoyuan Mountain is a must-visit place, the source of the blessed land. Since the Eastern Jin Dynasty, Taoyuan Mountain has been the center of Taoist culture in the Yuanli basin. The most famous cultural buildings are the Taochuan Wanshou Palace and Taochuan Academy. Climbing to the top of the mountain, looking far into the Yuan River, with the river water looping back, green willows like smoke, a lone boat faintly visible, and the sandbanks desolate, it is truly refreshing and uplifting. Qingu is also not to be missed, where you can experience the joy of farming and handicrafts. Qingu is bordered by Qin Creek to the south and Peach Blossom Mountain to the north, with idyllic scenery that is picturesque and a variety of exciting folk cultural activities. The scenic area has four main themes: Taoyuan Maze, Wutou Old Dreams, Carefree Flower Valley, and Qinxiang Old Memories. Among them, Taowu Homestead gathers agricultural and dietary culture, with five workshops including a rice milling workshop, a baba workshop, an osmanthus sugar workshop, a tofu workshop, and an oil pressing workshop; Tiangong Liuyi showcases handicraft inheritance and ancient techniques, with six workshops including a lacquer bamboo weaving workshop, a weaving workshop, an embroidery workshop, a bronze casting workshop, a pottery workshop, and a wood carving workshop; Siqin Tea House focuses on high-quality tea culture and dietary culture; Qinxiang Old Memories creates local specialty dining such as Lei Tea, Bowl Vegetables, as well as a childhood games market. Yuanming Temple is also a must-visit, a temple where the Tao clan worships their ancestors. The thirty serial paintings on the right wall vividly depict the life of Tao Yuanming. Tao Gong led a life indifferent to fame and fortune, and his noble spirit of fearlessness in the face of life and death has been admired by literati and scholars throughout the ages. Entering Yuanming Temple, one can remember Mr. Tao Yuanming and learn from his noble character. Finally, don't forget to watch the large-scale river roaming live performance of 'The Peach Blossom Spring' at Qin Creek. The performance starts from the Wuliupier at the downstream of Qin Creek, goes upstream, lasts 90 minutes, with 18 scenes, and more than ten performance areas scattered along both banks of Qin Creek. From the 'Wuling Fisherman's' fishing labor to the melodious tune of the 'Shepherd Boy's Flute'; From the 'Laundry Duet' of rural life to the 'Harvest Scroll' of farming scenes; From the 'Village Night Talk' of rural anecdotes to the 'Water Wedding' of unique customs; From the 'Private School Children's Fun' of innocence to the 'Peach Blossom Spring' recited in unison; From the 'Forest Spring Bath' of maiden charm to the 'Falling Blossoms' of a magnificent scroll. Scene by scene, it's as if you are stepping into the Peach Blossom Wonderland described by Tao Yuanming.