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🌅 Come and take an Ezhou trip in the sunny month of May! This small city in eastern Hubei hides endless surprises waiting for you to explore. Here is the most complete Ezhou travel guide for May 📖 📍Overview: Ezhou, formerly known as "Wudu" and "Ancient Wuchang," has a rich history and culture. It is the old capital of the Three Kingdoms Wu and has cultural labels such as the origin of "Wuchang Fish." With numerous lakes, it is known as the "City of a Hundred Lakes" and has beautiful natural scenery. 📅Itinerary: Day 1: • Morning: After arriving in Ezhou, head to the Ancient Lingquan Temple. It is the birthplace of the Pure Land School of Chinese Buddhism. The Bodhisattva Spring in front of the temple is known as the "Second Spring in the World." Experience tranquility and sanctity in the quiet ancient temple. • Noon: Taste Ezhou's special delicacies in nearby restaurants, such as Ezhou Fish Balls, made from Liangzi Lake bighead carp, hand-pounded, and chewy with a light milky aroma. • Afternoon: Go to Xishan Scenic Area. It is not only beautiful, but also has a rich historical and cultural heritage. You can visit the Wu Wang Summer Palace to experience the charm of Sun Quan's detached palace during the Three Kingdoms period, and then climb the Wuchang Tower to overlook the beautiful scenery of Huangzhou and Ezhou. Day 2: • Morning: Go to Liangzidao Ecological Tourism Area, stroll along the lake, breathe fresh air, enjoy the breeze on the lake, and participate in some fun activities on the island. • Noon: Taste Liangzi Lake mitten crab (although May is not the best season for eating crabs, you can still try them) and steamed Wuchang fish and other lake delicacies at the farmhouses on Liangzi Island. • Afternoon: Experience the Liangzi Island Camping Base, enjoy outdoor picnics and barbecues, relax, and enjoy the beautiful sunset. Day 3: • Morning: Come to Ezhou Museum. The museum has a wealth of cultural relics. You can learn more about the history and culture of Ezhou, and you can also get free stamps at the Three Kingdoms Theme Post Office and the Ancient Bronze Mirror Theme Post Office. • Noon: Choose a favorite restaurant in the city and try Taihe Dried Bean Curd, which is as thin as cicada wings, and can be cooked in a variety of ways. It is very delicious. • Afternoon: Check in at Guanyin Pavilion. This Yuan Dynasty building is known as the "First Pavilion of the Yangtze River." Although it is not open to the public, the distant view and aerial photography are super beautiful. Experience its unique charm through the years. 🍱Food: In addition to the ones mentioned above, there are many other special delicacies in Ezhou that you should not miss. • Echeng Dongpo Cake: It is said that Su Shi praised it when he was demoted to Huangzhou. It is best with ninety-nine layers of crispy crust, sweet but not greasy. It can be eaten with morning tea, lotus root soup, or rice wine. • Ezhou Lotus Root Soup: Select Liangzi Lake nine-hole lotus root and pork bones and simmer them in a purple clay pot for six hours. The soup is clear and the lotus root is fragrant. Sprinkle with local artemisia selengensis, and the taste is even better. • Night snack recommendation: Mingtanghou Road Night Market, go and try grilled fish tail, fried lotus root balls, and sweet-scented osmanthus rice wine to feel the atmosphere of Ezhou. 🏠Accommodation: • Yishang Hotel (Ezhou Yinhai Longcheng Branch): Close to Ezhou Vocational University and Lianhua Mountain, the accommodation environment is comfortable, providing free parking, laundry and other services. • Banshan Mochui Tea House Resort Homestay: Located in Echeng District, it has an outdoor infinity pool and mountain view rooms, where you can enjoy the pleasant mountain scenery. • Lian Tou Meiyueda Hotel (Future 3rd Road China University of Geosciences Branch): Located in Huarong District, with complete facilities and high-quality service, as well as intelligent guest control and robot service. 📌Tips: • The weather in Ezhou gradually becomes hot in May, so pay attention to sun protection and mosquito prevention. • You may need to take a boat to Liangzi Island and other scenic spots, so check the boat schedule in advance. • When tasting food, you can try more local specialty restaurants to experience the authentic flavor. 💕This May, come to Ezhou to experience the fusion of history and nature, taste delicious specialty foods, and leave a wonderful travel memory! I believe you will fall in love with this charming city.