Tucked within Hangzhou, the city famed for West Lake, lies Fuyang District—a springtime retreat where shedding pounds feels like a treat. With China’s national weight-loss guidelines trending online, Fuyang’s got a fresh answer to the diet dilemma: why not make it delicious and fun? This southern China gem blends seasonal flavors and outdoor thrills to turn “weight management” into a joyride. Here’s how.
Fresh Spring Eats That Slim You Down
Fuyang’s seasonal flavors are so irresistible, you’ll hardly notice you’re dropping pounds while you dig in.
Spring Bamboo Shoots
Early spring brings thunder bamboo shoots bursting from the soil. Whether steamed, stir-fried, or stewed, their fresh taste shines through. Dishes like braised stone bamboo or old duck with dried shoots turn a simple meal into a feast—low on calories, high on flavor.
Gexi River Snails
From the crystal-clear waters of Xukou’s Gexi River come thin-shelled, pristine snails. Served steaming hot, one slurp delivers tender snail meat laced with spicy broth, lighting up your taste buds without weighing you down.
Anding Cloud Mist Tea
Grown on misty Anding Mountain, this tea thrives in rich soil. Brew a cup and watch the tender green leaves unfurl, capturing spring in every sip. It’s a guilt-free way to savor the season.
Move Your Way to Fitness Freedom
Good food is just the start—Fuyang’s spring landscapes beg you to get moving. Lace up for an outdoor adventure that trims your body and lifts your spirit.
Cycling on Tongzhou Island
As the first sandy island you hit entering Fuyang, Tongzhou offers a scenic ride along green paths. Pedal between the shimmering Fuchun River and fields of golden rapeseed flowers—it’s like cycling through a painting.
Chunjian Tea Mountain Marathon
Sprawling tea gardens ripple across hills, with winding trails hugging streams—a runner’s dream. Every step reveals a new view, turning your workout into a living scroll of nature.
Bashan Mountain Cherry Hike
Tucked among vast tea fields, late-blooming cherry blossoms perfume the air with every budding leaf. Hike through this tea-and-cherry wonderland, breathing in polyphenols and negative ions—proof that southern China’s spring is pure romance.
Head to Fuyang this spring to shed some weight and pile on the joy. With tasty bites and outdoor thrills, it’s a city that makes “body goals” feel like a vacation.