2024 Chizhou Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)
Chizhou is a prefecture-level city in the southwest of Anhui province, just south of the Yangzte River. It is an ideal holiday destination, offering beautiful scenery and a large number of historical attractions. They include Mount Jiuhua, one of the four sacred mountains of Chinese Buddhism, which is home to around 100 temples and 1000 monks and nuns. Chizhou is also situated next to Guniujiang Nature Reserve, which contains many species of plants and animals and is often referred to as Eastern China's 'gene pool'. Shengjin Lake is another popular attraction, known for its crystal-clear water. The lake is one of Asia's most important wetland habitats.
Today's Weather
Foggy 15-22℃
Popular Attractions
Jiuhuashan
Guniu Peak Area
Xinghua Village Scenic Area
Traditional Small Town Experience -Anhui
If you are seeking for amazing food and a very traditional small town experience, Datong town located a few kilometers away from Chizhou city. This riverside town has started to grow in the last few months, without losing its traditional lifestyle. Main courses varies with seasons, every time I visit seems to be something new to discover and try.
Had the opportunity to sail through the Changjiang (Yangtze) river, enjoy those beautiful sunsets and live the life of a local for few weeks. This town is not popular among tourists, which makes it a special option for those seeking to experience simple day-by-day live without the attractions, appearances or crowds. Datong life flows around the river, were people lives a very healthy and simple lifestyle.
Small towns are great getaways from busy city life, to reconnect with a peaceful life and explore traditional Chinese culture. In your way back to Chizhou city, you can find many natural attractions to visit and also reconnect with nature.
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Enjoy the Autumn Scenery of Pingtian Lake | Meet at the Chima Pingtian Lake Water Track.
| Meet at the Chima Pingtian Lake Water Track. By the Pingtian Lake, a vibrant and passionate marathon track winds its way like a colorful ribbon, connecting nature and dreams.
This track nestles against the vast waters of Pingtian Lake. Running on it, a gentle breeze brings the fresh scent of the lake, as if every breath washes away fatigue and dust. The shimmering lake reflects the blue sky, white clouds, and the silhouettes of runners, adding a poetic backdrop to the marathon.
On both sides of the track, autumn is in full swing. Golden leaves fall like butterflies, laying a splendid carpet on the ground. The fiery red maples burn with passion and vitality, complementing the runners' fighting spirit. The distant mountains, painted by autumn colors, appear even more majestic and magnificent, as if cheering for every runner.
Gather at Chima and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Pingtian Lake. Come to Pingtian Lake for a run, and witness a colorful autumn scene. Don't just be tempted, take action and check in now~
Chizhou Pingtian Lake | A branch of West Lake.
🌟Pingtian Lake is nestled on the east side of Qishan Mountain, with green water reflecting the green mountains🏞️, and the vast expanse of misty waves. The famous poet Li Bai visited the lake and wrote the famous verse, "The water is like a piece of silk, and this place is Pingtian; it is worth riding the bright moon, watching the flowers on the wine boat." Pingtian Lake was named after this verse👍.
📍Location: Qishan·Tianping Lake Scenic Area, Pingtianhu Road, Guichi District, Chizhou City, Anhui Province
🚗[Transportation]
1️⃣You can take the high-speed train to Chizhou Station and take a bus or taxi to Pingtian Lake. It is very close, and the city is not very big.
2️⃣Self-driving: There are free parking spaces near Pingtian Lake.
🎫[Tickets]
Free! Free! Free! You can check in at Pingtian Lake and then rent an electric bike for a long ride.
🌈Recommended Attractions
1⃣Qishan Mountain
"Together with the beauty of Jiuhua, it is famous in Jiangnan" and is known as "the beauty of famous mountains." It has a unique and deep karst landscape. Along the way, there are scenic spots such as Cuiwei Pavilion, Jiyin Rock, Xiangshou Stone, Qingyao Island, Big Footprint, Huagai Cave, and Xiuchun Terrace, each with its own characteristics.
2⃣Jindizang Temple
It covers an area of more than 160 acres and has 7 entrances. Each entrance has a three-dimensional giant Buddha statue, which is very impressive.
3⃣Lotus Terrace
"The water is like a piece of silk, and this place is Pingtian; it is worth riding the bright moon, watching the flowers on the wine boat" is a vivid portrayal of Pingtian Lake by Li Bai, and it is also the origin of the lake's name. It was once rated as one of China's top ten "most beautiful places to enjoy the moon" by CCTV.
4⃣Pingtian Lake Sky Road
Along the way, you can check in at Fengfan Square, Pinghu Plank Road, Wanghua Tower, the road bridge 300 meters away from Suyue Pavilion, Tianhu Villa and Tianhu Plank Road, Zhonghua Archway, etc.
❤️Tips
👉Climb Wanghua Tower to see Jiuhua Mountain in the distance, overlook Pingtian Lake and the cityscape, and Du Mu and Wang Shipeng once climbed the tower to write poems.
👉There are three parking lots along the way from the scenic road (Cuiping Road) to Wanghua Tower. You can park your car in the topmost original ecological parking lot and then walk up.
👉Visitors can freely choose the sightseeing spots according to their own time. If you don't take a boat or climb Wanghua Tower, the whole journey around Pingtian Lake by car is estimated to take 40 minutes to 1.5 hours.
🍰Food Recommendations
✅Guichi Xiaoba
✅Big pancake with fried dough sticks
✅Xiaodao Noodles
✅Qiupu Mandarin Fish
✅Wuli Tofu
✅Yipin Pot
Chizhou: A place where every visitor's wish comes true.
Chizhou is a treasure trove of natural beauty and cultural relics. Here, mountains and rivers complement each other, with a thousand years of cultural heritage, poetic rivers, and refreshing natural secrets. It is a highly recommended tourist city. With few people and beautiful scenery, it is far from the hustle and bustle, with pleasant air and a peaceful atmosphere.
🚄 If you want to go to Mount Jiuhua or Shitai Guniujiang after getting off the high-speed train, you can take a direct bus.
📍Recommended attractions:
✅Mount Jiuhua
One of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China, where you can experience the profound Buddhist culture and the thousand-year-old incense and Buddhist music, purifying your soul. The back sea of Mount Jiuhua, Baishiling, Lianhua Baili Waterfall, and the emerald green color are truly beautiful.
Mount Jiuhua route tips:
🚌 Take the mountain road bus to Zhiyuan Temple, then transfer to the scenic bus to Tiantai Cableway. After going up the mountain, visit the ancient Baijing Platform, Tiantai Main Peak, Yixiantian, Shiwang Peak, and other attractions in turn, and finally take the cableway down the mountain.
✅Qishan Ping Tian Lake
The sky mirror of Anhui people, not inferior to West Lake at all. It is recommended to come in the evening, take beautiful photos, and see the sunset and evening glow. Ride around the lake and enjoy the tranquility of the lake and mountains.
✅Shitai Guniujiang
As the third highest peak in southern Anhui, the mountains here are high and dense, with pavilions hidden among the green pines and bamboos. It is a paradise for hiking enthusiasts.
✅Xinghua Village
"Where is the tavern? The shepherd boy points to Xinghua Village." Walk into the poetic village described by Du Mu and enjoy the peaceful rural life.
📍Accommodation recommendation
It is recommended to choose hotels near Mount Jiuhua or Ping Tian Lake for easy access to Chizhou's attractions.
📍Food recommendation
Special dishes such as Jiuhua vegetarian cake, Lingyang dried tofu, Dongzhi rice dumplings, and farmhouse dishes such as Jiuhua fermented tofu, fried rice and chicken soup, cold bracken, and potato flour braised pork! There are also Xiaokeng green tea, Shitai selenium-rich tea, and other delicacies.
✔️Stinky mandarin fish
A must-try famous dish in the Huizhou area! The fish is tender and delicious! High nutritional value!
✔️Salt and pepper polygonatum
Chinese herbal medicine is surprisingly sweet and crispy!
✔️Stone ear fried egg
Stone ear is a kind of fungus with a medicinal name, delicious and healthy!
Pingtian Lake National Scenic Area.
Pingtian Lake is located in Guichi District, Chizhou City, Anhui Province. It is a national scenic area and a national wetland park. It was called Baisha Lake in ancient times. Later, due to the eternal verse of the poet Li Bai, "The water is like a piece of silk, this place is Pingtian", it was renamed Pingtian Lake. The scenic area covers an area of 40.6 square kilometers, of which the water area is 12 square kilometers, which is 1.5 times the size of West Lake in Hangzhou. It is known as the West Lake of Anhui. Because it is located in the east of Chizhou City, it is also known as the city garden of the people of Chizhou.
Pingtian Lake is connected to the sacred land of Jiuhua in the south, and the fairyland of Qiupu in the west. It is adjacent to the scenic spots such as Xinghua Village and Jiuhua Tianchi, presenting the characteristic landscape of "mountains and rivers in the city", which is refreshing and unforgettable.
Ticket information: Free
Opening hours: All day
Transportation guide: Take bus No. 7 in Chizhou City to get there
DragonfireEnchantment12345 Baiya Tower.
Baiya Tower is located at the foot of Baiya Mountain, 249 Donghu Road, Guichi District, Chizhou City, Anhui Province. It is a pavilion-style brick tower built in the 17th year of the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty (1538 AD). The tower is 34.3 meters high and has seven floors and six corners. The tower is built on a platform paved with bluestone, and the bottom layer is a low pedestal, with arch doors and windows on each floor. The interior structure of the floor is peculiar, and the six floors are all ring-shaped, with mesh holes in the middle, which are connected up and down. There are spiral brick steps inside the tower that can reach the top of the tower. The tower heart room is dome-shaped, and the seventh floor is equipped with a brick-wood structure. The top of the tower has a shackle, which was originally a bronze gourd shape, and is now cast iron. According to the "Chizhou Prefecture Chronicles" in the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty, "Baiya Mountain is located in the north of the city, and it is the main mountain in the prefecture. The winding water is winding around. It is said that the cargo ship is moored here, and the teeth are lined up to climb the ridge to level it, so it is named." In September 1982, it was announced as a county-level cultural relics protection unit. In May 2002, it was announced as a municipal cultural relics protection unit. In 2012, it was announced as a provincial cultural relics protection unit. In 2019, it was listed as the eighth batch of national key cultural relics protection units.
Baiya Tower has now become one of the iconic ancient buildings in Chizhou City.
Ticket information: Free
Opening hours: All day
Traffic guide: You can take bus No. 2, No. 22 night bus or No. 19 airport express bus in Chizhou City.
Qingxi Pagoda
Qingxi Pagoda, also known as Miaoyin Pagoda, is located at the entrance of the old course of the Qingxi River in the Qingxi Group of Liupo Village, Chizhou Economic and Technological Development Zone. It is a seven-story octagonal pavilion-style brick pagoda without a base. It was built by Qian Lan, the prefect of Chizhou, in the 29th year of the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty (1601 AD), and was continued by the prefect Huang Liufang. It was completed by the prefect Jin Bengao in the 45th year of the Wanli period (1617 AD). Ding Shaoyi, a minister of the Ming Dynasty, wrote the "Qingxi Pagoda Stele Inscription".
The pagoda is 55.7 meters high and has a circumference of 37.60 meters. Each floor has a Buddha and a wall box. The pagoda bricks are stamped with the names of the craftsmen, such as "Fu Pagoda Brick Liu Kezao" and "Fu Pagoda Brick Zhang Yuzao", which are convenient for accountability when quality problems occur.
In September 1982, it was listed as a county-level cultural relics protection unit.
In October 2019, it was listed as a national key cultural relics protection unit by the State Council of the People's Republic of China.
Ticket information: Free
Opening hours: All day
Transportation: Take bus No. 2, 17, 20, 32, 33, 126 in Chizhou City.
Southern Anhui.
When I was in middle school, I read Li Bai's "White hair three thousand zhang, because of worry like a long. I don't know in the mirror, where to get the autumn frost" and wondered why it was called "Autumn Pu Song". Later, I learned that Qiupu is a river in Chizhou. Li Bai traveled here in his later years and wrote more than a dozen "Autumn Pu Songs" in one breath. Most of them were about scenery, and only the one selected in the textbook was about autumn sadness. In the twilight years, when you see beautiful scenery, it will add to its sadness.
Just in time for the Mid-Autumn Festival, I first visited Pingtian Lake in the morning, which was very quiet and beautiful. At noon, I went to Qingxi Tower. In the afternoon, I finally walked to Qiupu River. Although a bridge was built on the river, the scenery under the pen of the poet fairy was still faintly discernible. The small yellow flowers of the soapberry tree were in full bloom, and they were very cute in the setting sun.
"Mid-Autumn Festival Pingtian Lake to Qiupu River"
The sky is wide and the clouds are dark and slightly cool, and I walk leisurely across the stone bridge.
The waves shake the weeping willows and the waves, and the wind passes through the bamboo forest with a faint fragrance.
Autumn Pu autumn light in the setting sun, Qingxi clear shadow in the soapberry flower.
The poet fairy came here to mourn his white hair, and the mirror Zhu Yan changed to autumn frost.
(2024.9.17, Chizhou)
Leisure and relaxation trip: A short note on Chizhou in two days
When it comes to Chizhou, the first thing that comes to mind is Jiuhua Mountain, a Buddhist holy land. However, Pingtian Lake in Chizhou is also quite amazing. If you're looking for a place to relax, I highly recommend it!
Travel:🚄 Take the high-speed rail from Shanghai to Chizhou Station in 3.5 hours.
Accommodation: Pingtian Peninsula Hotel, a 10-minute drive from Chizhou Station. The hotel offers pick-up and drop-off services, which is very convenient.
1️⃣ Pingtian Lake Sky Road Cycling
The first dike is the Pingtian Lake Sky Road recommended by Ms. Hua. It is very close to the hotel. We rented shared bicycles near the hotel. This time, we brought a shared bicycle child seat. It wasn't particularly hot during our visit. Cycling on the Sky Road, with a gentle breeze, the sky and water as one, and the mountains in the distance, we could truly appreciate Li Bai's words, "Water like a single practice, this place is Pingtian". The breathtaking scenery completely relaxed our minds and bodies. It's worth mentioning that there were few people, even during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday.
Recommendation: 5🌟
2️⃣ Wang Hualou
Free admission. Cycle to the halfway point of the mountain, the south gate entrance. Another good place with no people. However, there are no shops around, so bring your own water and snacks. The mountain is not very high, not difficult to climb, and offers a panoramic view of Pingtian Lake.
Recommendation: 4🌟
3️⃣ Boardwalk to watch the sunset and evening glow
At the starting point of the first dike, check the sunset time on the weather app. The sunset and evening glow are just like a movie.
Recommendation: 5🌟
4️⃣ Pingtian Lake Cruise
A project offered by the hotel. Sit in the boat for half an hour, feeling like you're in a painting. It's both comfortable and poetic.
Recommendation: 5🌟
5️⃣ Chizhou Museum
Free admission. It is the former site of Chizhou Prefecture Confucianism. The building is an ancient-style imitation ancient building. When we went, it was almost noon, and there was almost no one. We wandered around and felt the historical changes and cultural heritage of Chizhou.
Recommendation: 4🌟
Food:
1. Chizhou Four Dishes
We ate at this restaurant twice. We especially liked the beef potba and stinky mandarin fish.
2. Huicai Garden
Next to the Shangzhi Capital, we ordered a set meal. The price was reasonable and the value for money was high. The Huizhou tender shrimp tasted good, and the children liked it.
Chizhou 2-Day Tour Guide: Avoid Pitfalls
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📅 Itinerary:
Day 1: Mount Jiuhua——Baishou Palace
Explore Mount Jiuhua, appreciate the beauty of this Buddhist holy land, and then head to Baishou Palace to feel the charm of ancient architecture and the weight of history.
Day 2: Tiantai Temple (Tiantai Peak)——Jiuhua Ancient Sutra Platform
Climb Tiantai Peak, visit the tranquility and solemnity of Tiantai Temple, and then go to the Ancient Sutra Platform to trace the footsteps of ancient practitioners.
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Must-visit Attractions:
Mount Jiuhua ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: Jiuhua Mountain Scenic Area, Qingyang County, Chizhou City
Opening Hours: Open all day
Duration: 1-2 days
Reason: The mummified bodies of high monks from various dynasties are a major feature of Mount Jiuhua, not to be missed!
Tiantai Temple (Tiantai Peak) ⭐⭐
Address: Jiuhua Street, Furong Road, Jiuhua Mountain Scenic Area
Opening Hours: 8:00-17:00
Duration: 1-3 hours
Reason: Located at the top of Tiantai Peak, this Buddhist holy land with its three halls is solemn and sacred, guided by the footprints of Ksitigarbha.
Baishou Palace ⭐⭐
Address: No. 219 Provincial Road, Jiuhua Town, Qingyang County, Chizhou City
Opening Hours: 06:00-17:00
Duration: 2-3 hours
Reason: The incorruptible bodies here, bathed in Buddha's light, and the ancient and natural scenery make it unforgettable.
Jiuhua Ancient Sutra Platform ⭐⭐
Address: Tiantai Scenic Area, Jiuhua Mountain Scenic Area, No. 219 Provincial Road, Jiuhua Town, Qingyang County, Chizhou City
Opening Hours: All day
Duration: 1 hour
Reason: The relics of Ksitigarbha, with a bird's-eye view of the beautiful scenery of Mount Jiuhua from the top, and the footprints of Ksitigarbha await your exploration.
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**Notes**:
- Photo Spots: Don't forget to visit Mount Jiuhua 🏞️, the autumn scenery is charming, and every shot is picturesque!
- Food: Be sure to try Chizhou's local specialty, Xiao Ba 🍞, it's delicious and not to be missed.
- Customs: Respect local customs 🙏 to experience more authentic culture.
- September Climate: The temperature difference between morning and evening is large 🌡️, remember to bring a light jacket.
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On your trip to Chizhou, don't forget to bring your camera and good mood, and record this unique beauty together. Looking forward to your wonderful journey! 📸✨
True~Niche~ Unmanned Scenic Area/Chizhou Dawang Cave Scenic Area
Dawang Cave Travel Guide❗Must Read
📍Scenic Spot Address: Chuanshan Village, Pailou Town, Guichi District, Chizhou City, Anhui Province
🚗Scenic Spot Transportation:
- Self-driving: You can navigate to Dawang Cave Scenic Area, and there is a parking lot in the scenic area.
- Public Transportation: There are shuttle buses to the scenic area at Chizhou West Gate Station.
🌟Must-visit Attractions:
- Dawang Cave Mansion: The whole cave is composed of three caves, Datianliao, Xiaotianliao, and Dawang Cave, forming a "T" shape. The main line is 2200 meters long, with a grand scale and natural wonders inside the cave. There are five scenic areas: Milky Way, Jade Pool, Fairy Garden, Dragon Palace, and Wind Hall. The cave is filled with stalactites, stone curtains, and stone waterfalls, creating a palace-like underground scene with lighting effects, which is breathtaking. The entire tour takes about 1 hour without retracing your steps.
- Tianqiao Wonder: There are two natural rock bridges in the scenic area. The Tianqiao Bridge is 40 meters long, 40 meters wide, and 68 meters high. The bridge surface connects with the road and can accommodate cars. Below the bridge, a stream flows, and stalactites hang from the bridge dome, creating a unique landscape.
- Dawang Lake: The lake water is clear and green, with willows swaying in the wind. Fishing here is a refreshing experience. Standing on the lake dam, you can see the water shimmering and clouds drifting nearby. In the distance, the misty waves and willow banks, along with the wooden houses by the mountains, exude a natural charm. The surrounding scenery varies with the seasons, and you can also enjoy exciting water entertainment activities.
🎫Tickets:
- Adult Ticket: Original price 80 yuan, online booking 75 yuan.
- Ticket + Cable Car:
- (Adult) Ticket + One-way Cable Car Ticket: Original price 150 yuan, online booking 140 yuan.
- (Children/Students/Elderly) One-way Cable Car Ticket: Online booking 50 yuan.
❗Other Notes:
- The cave maintains a constant temperature of around 18 degrees Celsius throughout the year, warm in winter and cool in summer. It is recommended to bring a light jacket when visiting in summer.
- Taking the cable car allows you to enjoy the scenic views along the way, but if you want to experience the fun of hiking, you can choose to walk along the Taogou Village hiking trail.
- The scenic area is relatively large, and it is recommended to plan your trip and time in advance, with a suggested playtime of 0.5 - 1 day.
- Carefully read the ticket purchase instructions and discount policies before buying tickets. Eligible groups such as disabled persons, elderly, students, and active military personnel can enjoy corresponding discounts.
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🗓Itinerary:
Day 1: Mount Jiuhua——Baishou Palace
Arrive at Mount Jiuhua and feel the tranquility and solemnity of the mountains. Then head to Baishou Palace to explore the mystery and legend of this ancient temple.
Day 2: Tiantai Temple (Tiantai Peak)——Jiuhua Ancient Sutra Platform
Climb Tiantai Peak and visit the magnificent Tiantai Temple. Then head to the Ancient Sutra Platform to experience the profound cultural heritage of Mount Jiuhua.
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Must-visit attractions:
🏞️ Mount Jiuhua ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Address: Jiuhua Mountain Scenic Area, Qingyang County, Chizhou City
- Opening hours: Open all day
- Duration: 1-2 days
- Attraction introduction: The preserved bodies of high monks throughout the ages are a major feature of Mount Jiuhua, feel the profound Buddhist culture.
🏯 Tiantai Temple (Tiantai Peak) ⭐⭐
- Address: Jiuhuajie Furong Road, Jiuhua Mountain Scenic Area
- Opening hours: 8:00-17:00
- Duration: 1-3 hours
- Attraction introduction: A Buddhist holy place located at the top of Tiantai Peak, with three solemn halls, following the guidance of Ksitigarbha.
🕍 Baishou Palace ⭐⭐
- Address: Jiuhua Mountain Town, Qingyang County, Chizhou City, Provincial Road 219, Jiuhua Mountain Scenic Area
- Opening hours: 06:00-17:00
- Duration: 2-3 hours
- Attraction introduction: Visit Baishou Palace, feel the wonder of incorruptible bodies, and appreciate the ancient natural scenery under the Buddhist light.
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Little tips:
- In September, Chizhou has a pleasant climate. Wear light clothes during the day and a thin jacket at night to prevent the autumn chill.🍂
- Try all the Chizhou delicacies, recommended stinky mandarin fish and hairy tofu, a feast for the taste buds!😋
- Compare prices of specialties, there are differences between the city and scenic areas, consume rationally.💰
- Deeply experience local customs and participate in local festivals to feel the strong local flavor.🎉
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That's all for the Chizhou trip, don't forget to follow me for more exciting discoveries🌈, see you next time!
I must visit Chizhou's attractions at least once a year to save myself from the monotony of work
Anhui Chizhou is another beautiful small city. Here is a two-day, one-night travel guide.
【Itinerary】
D1: Xinghua Village, Ping Tian Lake, Jiuhua Heavenly Pool
D2: Penglai Fairy Cave, Drunken Mountain Wild
【Transportation】Self-driving is recommended as the attractions are too scattered, and some cannot be reached by public transportation.
【Attractions】
1. Xinghua Village Scenic Area (Free)
"The First Poetry Village in the World"—Xinghua Village, with its spatial layout of "One Road, Two Waters, Three Areas." Standing in front of the statues of Du Mu and the shepherd boy, it feels like traveling back a thousand years, meeting Du Mu, and reciting poetry together. Every scenic spot, such as White Reed Lotus Wind, Ten Mile Road, and Meizhou Morning Snow, is poetic and picturesque, making people feel refreshed and reluctant to leave.
Duration: About 1.5 hours
Address: No. 108 Xinghua Avenue, Guichi District, Chizhou City
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 8:00-17:30
2. Ping Tian Lake (Free)
Standing on the Lotus Platform overlooking the lake, you can feel the magnificent scenery of "Only This Green." Whether sitting quietly by the lake or boating on it, you can deeply feel the tranquility and harmony of nature.
Duration: About 1 hour
Address: Ping Tian Lake Road, Guichi District, Chizhou City
Opening Hours: Open all day from Monday to Sunday
3. Jiuhua Heavenly Pool Scenic Area (Ticket: 68 RMB/person)
With its original natural ecology and unique landscape, the deep forests, fresh air, static giant rocks, and dynamic waterfalls create the wonder of "Heavenly River Hanging Green Water," a unique sight in Jiangnan.
Duration: About 3-4 hours
Address: Tianchi Avenue, Guichi District, Chizhou City
Opening Hours: Summer Monday to Sunday 7:30-17:30
4. Penglai Fairy Cave (Ticket: 60 RMB/person)
Also known as Arhat Cave, it stretches over 3000 meters and is said, "After seeing Huangshan, no other mountains are worth seeing; after seeing Penglai, no other caves are worth seeing." The cave is filled with wonders like stone drapes, stone flags, and stone curtains, with stalactites and stone pillars arranged in an orderly manner. Exploring it feels like traversing an underground palace, with every step filled with mystery, making one marvel at the craftsmanship of nature.
Duration: About 1.5 hours
Address: Ducun, Renli Town, Shitai County, Chizhou City
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 7:30-17:00
5. Drunken Mountain Wild (Ticket: 108 RMB/person)
A "hidden" paradise in the mountains, the scenic area features unique spots like Huangya Grand Canyon, Ciyun Ancient Cave, Yuanxi Dam, Qiansi Beach, and Qinglong Pool. Visit Drunken Mountain Wild this summer to experience nature's constant air conditioning and feel the coolness of summer.
Duration: About 3-4 hours
Address: Huangyan Group, Yuanxi Village, Renli Town, Shitai County, Chizhou City
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00-16:30; Saturday to Sunday 7:30-16:30
【Accommodation Recommendation】
Tianchi Twelve Hours Homestay (497 RMB/room) is a traditional Hui-style courtyard with blue bricks, black tiles, and horse-head walls. It offers various room types such as mountain view rooms and courtyard rooms, and provides tea art, guqin performances, and traditional Hui cuisine.
Address: No. 88 Tianchi Avenue, Mayu Street, Guichi District, Chizhou City
【Food Recommendation】
Special Dishes: Qiupu Mandarin Fish, Shitai Selenium-rich Pork, Guichi Small Cakes
Snacks: Jinji Pancakes, Lao Wang Fried Skewers, Thirteen Spices Pepper Chicken, Jiuhua Mountain Rice Noodles, Chizhou Small Cakes
Chizhou Pingtian Peninsula Hotel
Chizhou Pingtian Peninsula Hotel
Chizhou Pingtian Peninsula Hotel is just over two hours' drive from Hefei. There are few people and beautiful scenery. The hotel service and environment are very good, and there are many activities for children. It is a treasure place for taking children out. It is recommended to drive by yourself because the Pingtian Lake Scenic Area is very large, and you can drive along the lake to enjoy the beautiful scenery. The high-speed train is also very convenient, and the high-speed railway station is also very close to the hotel.
The Wild Homestay by Mount Jiuhua, an Excellent Choice for Soul Respite
Nestled in the lush forests surrounding Mount Jiuhua, I stumbled upon a homestay that took my breath away. It was like a dazzling pearl hidden in the embrace of nature, exuding a unique charm that made me linger and forget to return.
This homestay is filled with wild beauty, blending seamlessly with the surrounding landscape. Without excessive adornment, it perfectly showcases the natural rhythm. From the outside, it looks as if it has grown out of the forest, simple yet full of vitality.
Stepping inside, a warm and comfortable atmosphere instantly envelops me. The room's decor is simple yet exquisite, with every detail reflecting the owner's thoughtful consideration. The bedding is soft and comfortable, ensuring a good night's sleep. In the morning, opening the window welcomes a rush of fresh air, and the birdsong from the mountains seems like a morning symphony played by nature itself.
What surprised me the most was the afternoon tea provided daily. Delicate pastries paired with aromatic teas, enjoyed in a sun-drenched courtyard, make it feel as if time stands still. At that moment, I forgot all my troubles, fully immersing myself in this tranquility and beauty.
If you also long to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and find a place where your soul can rest, then this wild homestay around Mount Jiuhua is definitely your best choice. Trust me, coming here, you will surely have an unforgettable and beautiful time.
I don't usually tell people about this place
Dawang Cave
Anhui Chizhou Dawang Cave
Dawang Cave Scenic Area is a national 4A-level scenic spot, located at the foot of Qingluo Mountain and Xiancai Jian Mountain in Dashan Village and Chuanshan Village of Pailou Town, Chizhou City, Anhui Province. The whole cave consists of Dawang Cave, Datianlao Cave, and Xiaotianlao Cave, forming a main line of 2200 meters long. The drop inside the cave reaches up to 70 meters, creating a rare sight of streams, waterfalls, rainbows, and water curtains among all the karst caves in the world.
Chizhou Pingtian Lake Guide | It's really relaxing for people to come here!
❗️The majority of tourists who visit Chizhou are drawn to Guoniujiang and Jiuhuashan scenic areas, but don't forget! There's also Pingtian Lake in Chizhou city that is well worth a visit!
📍Location: Lotus Platform at Pingtian Lake, Chizhou City
🚙Transportation: Take a taxi or bus from Chizhou Station for about five kilometers to get there, and there are two free parking spots near Pingtian Lake for those driving
✅There is no admission fee for Pingtian Lake, which is a place for citizens to relax and unwind
✅The overall area of Pingtian Lake is huge! It is recommended to rent a blue bike and ride while playing, as Pingtian Lake consists of several scenic areas combined
✅Recommended route:
1️⃣ Start from the Lotus Platform at Pingtian Lake, where you can fly kites or take a boat ride
2️⃣ Then head to Yilian Dike, which is a road built over water, and it's especially beautiful when the weather is good!
3️⃣ Don't forget to also walk on the popular wooden bridge path, find a good angle to take a photo and it feels like you're by the sea
4️⃣ The final stop is Wanghua Tower, where you can climb to the top and overlook the entire Pingtian Lake, and there are several places on the slope to Wanghua Tower where you can park for free
📌I suggest that friends who come to Chizhou for a trip can plan this as the last stop of their journey, as it can help relieve the fatigue brought by traveling
Anhui Travel Guide | 2 Days and 1 Night Dragon Boat Festival Trip Extremely Detailed||Mount Jiuhua, located in Anhui
||Mount Jiuhua, located in Anhui.
🚄Transportation:
①Self-driving: For vehicles with less than seven seats, you can drive directly to the mountain scenic area on non-holidays; during holidays, peak season weekends, and temple fair periods, navigate to the Tourist Service Center and transfer to the scenic area shuttle bus to go up the mountain.
②High-speed train: To Chizhou Station/Mount Jiuhua Station - Mount Jiuhua Tourist Center (You can buy a shuttle bus ticket to the Tourist Center at the Chizhou Station high-speed train center)
🎫Ticket Price:
Admission: 160 / person
Scenic Area Transportation Combo Ticket: 50 / person
Baisui Palace Cable Car Round Trip: 100 / person; One-way 55 / person
Tiantai Cableway Round Trip: 160 / person
⚠From June 8th to August 31st, middle school and high school students taking national exams can be exempted from the Mount Jiuhua admission ticket by presenting their ID card and examination admission ticket.
🗺Itinerary Recommendation:
DAY1: Ganlu Temple - Huacheng Temple - Flesh Body Hall - Fahua Temple - Baisui Palace - Jiyuan Temple - Dajue Zen Temple - Tiantai Temple
DAY2: Dayuan Cultural Park Scenic Area (99-meter Ksitigarbha Statue)
①Huacheng Temple - The founding temple, pray for disaster avoidance and refuge
②Flesh Body Hall - The Prince of Silla, Kim Gyo, came to Mount Jiuhua at the age of 24 and left his flesh body Buddha here after passing away at 99
③Baisui Palace - The hall enshrines the second flesh body Bodhisattva of Mount Jiuhua
④Jiyuan Temple - The only palace-style temple in Mount Jiuhua
⑤Tiantai Temple - The highest temple in Mount Jiuhua, known for granting particularly efficacious wishes
🏡Accommodation Recommendation:
Village Rest·Design sense Family Leisure Vacation Life Boutique Inn
The guesthouse is located within the Mount Jiuhua scenic area, close to Dayuan Cultural Park and the Tourist Service Center, surrounded by mountains, pleasant in all seasons, convenient transportation, tranquil and serene! The guesthouse covers an area of 680 square meters, including a tea room, a multifunctional hall, private dining rooms, and a courtyard, and has a star chef to provide delicious meals. The guest rooms are fully equipped, spacious and bright, with floor-to-ceiling windows for viewing, and in the morning, you can enjoy a beautiful sunrise. The 180-degree sea view angle makes you feel as if you are by the sea, overlooking the entire mountain scenery of Mount Jiuhua. There is also a private parking lot, providing a spacious and convenient parking experience for self-driving friends.
⚠Mount Jiuhua Dragon Boat Festival Special Offer, all visitors get half-price tickets (June 8th to 10th). The guest flow is expected to increase significantly during the three-day holiday, so friends planning to visit the mountain, please book your accommodation in advance!
🍛Food Recommendation:
There are many special foods in Mount Jiuhua, such as Mount Jiuhua stone chicken, salt and pepper small river fish, stinky mandarin fish, stone ear stir-fried eggs...
Travel against the tide this Labor Day! Avoid the crowds at Anhui's Dawang Cave
Travel against the tide this Labor Day! Avoid the crowds at Anhui's Dawang Cave~
Following the previous article on Guoniuxiang. If you have a three-day holiday like me and haven't had enough fun, you can continue to the Jiuhua Qiupu scenic area in Guichi District, Chizhou to visit Dawang Cave
Dawang Cave is a typical karst giant cave system composed of Datianqiao, Xiaotianqiao, and Dawang Cave, forming a 'T'-shaped structure. The main passage is 2200 meters long, with a total area of over 100,000 square meters. Inside the cave, there are various spectacular stalactites that have taken millions of years to form, earning it the nickname 'King of Caves'
The ticket price for the scenic area is 75, and the uphill cable car is 70, taking about 20 minutes to ascend the mountain. The cable car is open-air, so those who are afraid of heights, beware. The route is designed to take visitors up and then through the cave without retracing their steps, which is well planned. After getting off the cable car, you have to walk almost a kilometer to reach the cave entrance. Those who want to experience it can take the ride; the scenery in southern Anhui is quite nice. If you don't want to take the cable car, you can also walk up the mountain, chatting and laughing with a few friends, and you'll get there quickly.
Dawang Cave is huge, and it takes about two hours to stroll around leisurely. It's still a bit cold inside the cave during Labor Day, so remember to bring an extra coat. Not far after entering, there's a drifting kayak you can play with, 40 per person, the kind you paddle by hand. When you're on it, water droplets from the stalactites above may fall on you. The staff say you can directly drift to the bottom of the cave, but it's actually quite short. The cave is cool and a bit damp and slippery, so it's recommended to wear non-slip shoes and be careful not to fall. Some stalactites are very large and almost reach the ground, so watch your step and don't bump your head. Don't ask! Ask and it's because I bumped my head
After exiting the cave, there will be people selling photos taken inside the cave, 30 with a frame and 20 without. I didn't buy one but was given a small photo as a phone charm, which is quite nice. OO In conversation, the staff mentioned that being on duty alone can be a bit scary
There are too few people in the mountainous area, and everywhere is covered with moss, which can indeed be scary, haha. Dawang Cave is really big and long, and some areas are not well lit, which can be a bit frightening when alone and the long walk can become tedious and boring. It is recommended that visitors come in larger groups for a more enjoyable experience. The mountains and waters are all quite similar, so lowering your expectations can make the trip more fun~
Chizhou City Museum
Chizhou City Museum is located at No. 229, Chiyang Road, Guichi District, Chizhou City, Anhui Province, covering an area of 14,600 square meters, with a building area of 6,500 square meters. It is a comprehensive local museum in Chizhou City.
Chizhou City Museum consists of architectural structures such as archways, Wenchang Pavilion, Pan Pool Champion Bridge, Lattice Star Gate, Dacheng Gate, Dacheng Hall, Minglun Hall, Chongsheng Temple, and the City God Temple.
The 'Celebrity Traces (Celebrities and Chizhou)' exhibition hall: Selects twelve historical celebrities, who are Qu Yuan, Tao Yuanming, Xiao Tong, Li Bai, Du Mu, Du Xunhe, Fan Zhongyan, Bao Zheng, Yue Fei, Wu Yingji, Zhou Fu, and Zhou Xuechi. Their marks left in Chizhou are displayed through text, paintings, objects, and related materials.
Chizhou City Museum
Chizhou · Xiushan Gate
Xiushan Gate is an ancient city gate of the old Chizhou city in Anhui Province. Historically, Xiushan Gate was renamed from the original Qiu Pu Gate in the west of the city by the governor of Chizhou during the Song Dynasty to commemorate Prince Xiao Tong of the Liang Dynasty, also known as Zhaoming Prince.
Xiushan is located about 70 li southwest of the current Chizhou city. It was the site of the ancient Shicheng County and Qiu Pu County government offices, and it was the fief of Prince Zhaoming of the Liang Dynasty. Prince Xiao Tong, known for his years wandering in this area's landscapes, compiled the monumental literary work 'Zhaoming Wenxuan' during this time, which has been passed down through the ages and is renowned worldwide. The site still has the remains of the 'Zhaoming Fishing Platform,' one of the top ten ancient fishing platforms in the country. The name of Guichi County also comes from the fact that Prince Zhaoming of the Liang Dynasty sealed it as 'Guichi' because he enjoyed eating fish here.
Xiao Tong (501-531) was a literary figure of the Southern Liang Dynasty. His courtesy name was Deshi, and he was from Nanlanling. He was the eldest son of Emperor Wu. In 502 (the first year of Emperor Wu's Tianjian era), he was appointed as the crown prince but died before ascending to the throne. He was posthumously named Zhaoming, and is commonly referred to as Prince Zhaoming. He was a Buddhist and skilled in literature. He once gathered literary scholars to compile the 'Wenxuan' in thirty volumes, which had a significant influence on subsequent literature.
Xiushan Gate, a thousand-year-old ancient city tower.
Chizhou · Xinghua Village
Chizhou Xinghua Village is located at No. 108 Xinghua Village Avenue, Guichi District, Chizhou City, Anhui Province
Outside the Xiushan Gate of Chizhou, the seven-character quatrain by Lin Gudu, a famous scholar from the Ming Dynasty from Fuqing, Fujian (styled Ran Yu, also known as Mao Zhi, and later called Ru Shan), expresses the pride of the people of Chizhou for Xinghua Village over the millennia. The poem says: 'The county tower rises high beyond Xiushan Gate, ancient relics of today cannot be discussed. Du Mu in his time had famous verses, singing alone outside the city of Xinghua Village.'
Du Mu, a poet from the late Tang Dynasty, with his widely cherished poem 'Qingming,' captured the intoxicating rain, flowers, and wine of the Jiangnan region during the Qingming festival, as well as the fame of the age-old Xinghua Village.
Another story: On the eve of New Year's Day 2010, the State Administration for Industry and Commerce ruled that 'Xinghua Village' would be split in two, with 'liquor' in Shanxi and 'play' in Anhui.
Xinghua Village Scenic Area
Away from the crowds, Chizhou is the perfect place to lie flat and space out
Away from the crowds, Chizhou is the perfect place to lie flat and space out‼️
In Chizhou, there is a lake🌊, which has been rated by CCTV as one of the top ten 'Most Beautiful Moon Viewing Spots in China'
🍶The immortal poet Li Bai once penned the timeless verse 'The water is like a stretch of silk, this place is known as Pingtian Lake', and that is Pingtian Lake.
Visit Chizhou's first stop, step into Pingtian Lake and enjoy a comfortable vacation time.
🏝Lotus Platform Viewpoint
The Lotus Platform is the best spot to view the entire panorama of Pingtian Lake. You can stand on the platform and overlook the lake, feeling the magnificent scenery of the vast misty waves.
⏰Visiting hours: All day (Parking available nearby)
🛶Pingtian Lake Boat Ride
If you like boating, then Pingtian Lake is definitely a place not to be missed. Boating on the lake, you can feel the sparkling waves, admire the distant mountains and the reflection of the sky, as if you are in a fairyland.
Boarding location: Lotus Platform/Lakeside Restaurant Waterfront Platform
⏰Boarding time: Daily from 8:30 to 16:30 (hourly departures) (Please refer to the announcement for any changes)
⛲️Pingtian Walkway - Pingtian Lake Bridge No.1
The Pingtian Walkway is the best place to watch the sunset in the evening. The nearby Lakeside Lawn is also a 'hot spot' for many wedding photography studios, where you can watch the scene of newlyweds taking photos.
🏠Wanghua Tower on the Top of Bishan
Climbing Wanghua Tower, you can get close to the beautiful scenery of Pingtian Lake with clear mountains and waters, and bird's eye view of the dense high-rises of Chizhou city.
⏰Visiting hours: 8:00-17:00 (3 parking lots available)
🌸Spring breeze on your face, endless spring scenery
Come to Chizhou, feel the vibrant and poetic season, and encounter the uniquely beautiful spring of Chizhou!
TranscontinentalWanderlust$7 99% of people have never heard of the 'Poet's Land for a Thousand Years' - Chizhou, the fifth stop - Pingtian Lake
📍 In Chizhou, there is a lake that has been rated by CCTV as one of the top ten 'Most Beautiful Moon-Viewing Spots in China'. The immortal poet Li Bai once wrote the timeless line 'The water is like a ribbon, this place is truly Pingtian' about it. That is Pingtian Lake, where the spring breeze caresses your face and the spring light is boundless. Come to Chizhou to feel the vibrant and poetic atmosphere of this season, and encounter the uniquely beautiful spring days of Chizhou!
✅ Lotus Platform Viewing
The Lotus Platform is the best spot to view the entire panorama of Pingtian Lake. You can stand on the platform and overlook the lake, feeling the magnificent view of the vast misty waves. Visiting time: All day (Parking available nearby).
✅ Pingtian Lake Cruise
If you like boating, then Pingtian Lake is definitely a great place not to be missed. Boating on the lake, you can feel the sparkling waves, admire the distant mountains and the reflection of the sky, as if you are in a fairyland.
Boarding location: Lotus Platform/Lakeside Restaurant Waterfront Platform Boarding time: Daily 8:30-16:30 (every hour on the hour) (For any changes, please refer to the official announcement)
✅ Pingtian Walkway - Pingtian Lake Bridge No.1
In the evening, the Pingtian Walkway is the best time to watch the sunset. The nearby lakeside lawn is also a 'hot spot' for many wedding photography studios, where you can enjoy the scene of couples taking photos.
✅ Wanghua Tower on the Top of Bishan
Climbing to the top of Wanghua Tower, you can get up close to appreciate the beautiful scenery of Pingtian Lake's clear mountains and waters, and bird's-eye view the dense high-rises of Chizhou city.
Visiting time: 8:00-17:00 (Three parking lots available)
99% of people have never heard of the "poet's land for a thousand years" - Chizhou, the fourth stop - Drunken Wild Mountain
Ticket Price: Reference
Adult price is 80 yuan per person
Visitors over 60 years old half price
Visitors over 65 years old free
📍Drunken Wild Mountain is a great place to enjoy the Huangya Grand Canyon. It is located in Yuanxi Village, Renli Town, Shitai County, about 5 kilometers from Shitai County town, and only 1 kilometer from the highway exit of Shitai, which is super convenient by car. The Huangya Grand Canyon is right inside the Drunken Wild Mountain resort area~
✅Huangya Grand Canyon
During the abundant water season, there are more than 20 waterfalls of varying heights, where the water plunges from the cliffs of Huangya into the green pools below, with pearls splashing and silver waves twinkling. It is an Anhui film and television photography base and a national 4A-level scenic spot. The scenic area includes natural landscapes such as dams, waterfalls, forests, and mountains. You can enjoy the scenery as you walk, and if you get tired, you can play in the shallow waters.
✅Attractions (choice for descending the mountain)
Experience the longest zip line in southern Anhui, over 300m in length. There is also a high-altitude glass bridge within the scenic area, with a total length of 218m and the maximum height of 108m above the mirror surface. It is the first glass bridge in Chizhou and also the first 5D glass bridge in Anhui. Experience the feeling of 'fish swimming in the water, people walking in the fields'.
Scenic area shuttle bus, enjoy the mountain view (only goes to the mountainside)
Food Recommendations:
✅Snail Chicken
A combination of quality Qiupu River delicacies and poultry, the collision of two ingredients creates an unexpectedly delicious taste.
✅Daye Baba
Daye Baba from Shitai has a long history and is a local delicacy, as well as a county-level intangible cultural heritage.
✅Qiupu Stone Mandarin Fish
The fish, nurtured by the clear waters, are tender and delicious, with few bones and rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, and selenium.
✅Selenium-rich Tea-flavored Shrimp
Made with wild freshwater shrimp from the Qiupu River as the main ingredient, fried and then served with garlic paste, ginger juice, starch, and other ingredients, placed on top of selenium-rich green tea after it has been brought to a boil.
Chizhou - Xinghua Village
🌸【Chizhou Xinghua Village, a time of intoxicating beauty】🌸
Dear friends, today I want to recommend to you all a super amazing place—Chizhou Xinghua Village! 🌳
The scenery here is simply breathtaking! 🌼In spring, the apricot blossoms bloom competitively, making it feel like you're in a fairyland; in summer, the green trees provide cool shade and the streams babble, making it a great retreat from the heat; in autumn, the layered forests are dyed with colors, a sight so beautiful it's beyond words; in winter, the landscape is draped in silver, resembling a fairy tale world. 🏠
Apart from the beautiful scenery, there is also a rich cultural heritage and delicious food here! 🍲You can taste authentic Chizhou cuisine, such as stinky mandarin fish, hairy tofu, and so on, each bite leaving an unforgettable impression. 😋
In short, if you haven't been to Chizhou Xinghua Village yet, it's really a pity! Hurry up and arrange a time to check it out! 👍
Xinghua Village Cultural Tourism Area
Unexpectedly!!! This place actually exists!!!
It's only after arriving that one realizes, this is the legendary Xinghua Village.
Du Mu's poem says: 'During Qingming time, rain drizzles endlessly, and travelers on the road feel their souls breaking apart. Where to find a tavern? The shepherd boy points to Xinghua Village far away.' The place that gained explosive popularity from a Tang Dynasty poem is Xinghua Village, with many places claiming to be the authentic one. Anhui Chizhou has the greatest possibility because Du Mu once served as a magistrate there.
Scenic Spot Recommendations
Located in Xinghua Village, Chizhou City, Anhui Province, it is a thousand-year-old village adorned with apricot blossoms. Here, you can find picturesque apricot forests, simple Hui-style architecture, a long-standing culture of liquor, and the honest charm of rural life, all coming together to form a romantic scroll of spring apricot blossoms that makes one linger and forget to return.
Every spring, the apricot blossoms of Xinghua Village bloom as promised, with pink and white petals covering the branches, like clouds and rosy clouds falling on the village. Strolling, cycling, and taking photos among the sea of flowers, or sipping tea, drinking wine, and reciting poetry, one can feel the romance of spring.
A Two-Day Trip to Chizhou, Enjoying Flowers and Waterfalls, Encountering the Most Beautiful Spring
🚗Transportation: Self-driving
✅Tour Route:
- Day 1: Apricot Flower Village - Jiuhua Tianchi
- The various flowers of Apricot Flower Village bloom at the end of March, dazzling and splendid, and you can enjoy a free visit for about 1 hour.
- In the afternoon, head to Jiuhua Tianchi, which is not far away, half an hour's drive. Purchase a ticket for the mountain bus to see the spectacular Tianchi Waterfall and the newly opened Nuoxian Town, featuring all-day live performances.
- Day 2: Baishiling + Xihuangshan - Guniujiang
- Morning: Baishiling is free of charge, where the ancient village and the rapeseed flowers complement each other, filled with pastoral scenery; then go to Xihuangshan, where there is a large camping site at the entrance, you can visit the tea garden, and the surrounding food and accommodation are convenient.
- Afternoon: Visit Guniujiang, where the water is beautiful and sparkling on sunny days, and the scenic area has two routes, with the right side inhabited by picturesque Huizhou-style villages.
🏛Accommodation:
- You can stay at the Twelve Hours in Nuoxian Town that night, a courtyard-style hotel with rooms named after solar terms.
- The next day, you can enjoy afternoon tea at the Sunflower Hotel, which has a large backyard with rapeseed fields and an orchard, offering a pleasant environment.
🥢Dining:
- The food is mostly home-cooked dishes with fresh seasonal ingredients, and you can try the fish soup.
Anhui Culture and Tourism Bureau, are you confused? You don't promote the obscure ancient villages in Southern Anhui
📸 The ancient village of Shimen Gao, which dates back over 1600 years, is located in Tangxi Town, Guichi District, Chizhou City, Anhui Province. Situated at the southern foot of Mount Jiuhua, it lies at the junction of Guichi, Qingyang, Shitai, and Mount Jiuhua, and was an important ancient path from Anqing to the old Huizhou.
It is said that the poet Li Bai had 'visited Mount Jiuhua three times and toured Qiupu five times' ('Qiupu' refers to Guichi District of Chizhou City), leaving behind more than 40 poems in Chizhou City, two of which are directly related to Shimen Gao.
Shimen Gao is the village with the most concentrated preservation of ancient residences and the most intact preservation of ancient villages in Chizhou City. In 2018, Shimen Gao Village was recognized as the seventh batch of China's Historic and Cultural Villages.
Off the beaten path
⛰【Attraction Guide】
📍Detailed address: Located at 229 Chiyang Road, in the center of Chizhou city
🚗Transportation guide: You can choose bus or self-driving. There is an underground parking lot at the entrance, 5 yuan can park for 6 hours, very cost-effective
🕙Opening hours: You can check the official WeChat account of the museum
💰Ticket price: Free but need to make a reservation
🌟Highlights: Few people, beautiful scenery, in sharp contrast with the crowded Jiuhua Mountain
📌Small Tips: Since it is a prefecture-level city museum, there are fewer exhibits, mainly introducing the local customs and historical culture of Chizhou
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