China's She Ethnic Homeland, 5A Jingning

Jingning is located in Lishui City, Zhejiang Province. It's the city where I've stayed the longest during my slow travel through China, and there are many reasons why I like it:

1. She ethnic cultural features. Jingning is China's only She ethnic autonomous county, known as "China's She Homeland." It preserves the richest She ethnic culture, with the She people's "March 3rd Festival" listed as national intangible cultural heritage and "China She Homeland March 3rd Festival" recognized as "Most Distinctive Ethnic Festival."

2. Clean and pleasant environment. Jingning is a city of mountains and waters, a 5A scenic area city. The urban area centers around the Hexi River, creating a tourism ecological experience zone through natural landscapes and meticulous design. Outside the city, there are tourist attractions like Yunzhong Dajian and She Homeland Window, offering rich travel experiences.

3. Simple and kind local customs. During my stay in Jingning, I could feel the warmth and simplicity of Jingning people everywhere. I was even invited by a guesthouse owner to join their family dinner, which I'm truly grateful for.

4. High value for money. There are many hotels and guesthouses along the Hexi River in Jingning for under 100 yuan. If you stay longer, you can negotiate discounts. Regular individual meals cost less than 30 yuan, and there are many varieties of She ethnic small bowl dishes, making it suitable for extended stays.

Post by EmmaMcKenzie45 | Apr 26, 2025