Qingyang 2-Day Travel Guide Trip Highlights · Experience the Jiangnan Ancient Town in an Ink Painting: You will admire well-preserved Ming and Qing dynasty architecture in Qingyang Ancient Town

Qingyang 2-Day Travel Guide ✨ Trip Highlights · Experience the Jiangnan ancient town in an ink painting: You will admire well-preserved Ming and Qing dynasty architecture in Qingyang Ancient Town, take a black-awning boat ride on Furong Lake, feel the elegance of "a boat sailing in a painting," and experience a more original Jiangnan water town atmosphere different from Zhouzhuang and Wuzhen. · Perfect combination of Buddhist sacred mountain and pastoral scenery: The itinerary covers the highlights of Jiuhua Mountain, one of China's four great Buddhist mountains, and also allows you to experience rural life in Qingyang, gaining both spiritual cleansing and physical relaxation in one trip. · Deep integration of intangible cultural heritage cuisine and cultural experience: You can taste provincial intangible cultural heritage dishes such as Lingyang One-Pot and General Lake Fish Head, personally experience traditional handicrafts like Qingyang folding fans, and feel the unique cultural charm of southern Anhui. 📌 Basic Information Qingyang County is located in Chizhou City, Anhui Province, situated on the southern bank of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River and the northern part of the southern Anhui mountainous area. Qingyang, with a long history, is famous for its developed folk arts and beautiful environment. Mulian Opera, Nuo Opera, and Jiuhua folk songs are widely sung here. Best travel time: Spring and autumn (March to May and September to November) with pleasant climate, ideal for sightseeing. Summer is hot but suitable for summer retreats; winter offers snow scenery. Weather reference: Autumn (September to November) temperatures around 15-25°C, mostly cloudy with occasional rain. Budget: Total budget for two people about 3740 RMB (1870 RMB per person), with 260 RMB reserved for emergencies. 🗓 Qingyang Two-Day Itinerary ```mermaid flowchart TD Trip[Qingyang Two-Day Itinerary] subgraph Day1[Day 1: Ancient Town Culture and Natural Scenery] A1[Morning
**Qingyang Old Street**
Experience Ming and Qing ancient street atmosphere
Visit intangible cultural heritage handicrafts] --> A2[Noon
**Old Street Lunch**
Taste local specialty snacks] --> A3[Afternoon
**Furong Lake Tour**
Take a black-awning boat ride
Visit the ancient opera stage on the lake island] --> A4[Evening
**Dinner**
Taste Lingyang One-Pot] end subgraph Day2[Day 2: Buddhist Culture and Mountain-Water Experience] B1[Morning
**Jiuhua Mountain Tour**
Visit Huacheng Temple + Flesh Body Hall
Take cable car for sightseeing] --> B2[Noon
**Jiuhua Vegetarian Meal**
Experience Buddhist vegetarian culture] --> B3[Afternoon
**General Lake or Qingyuan Mountain**
Enjoy natural scenery] --> B4[Evening
**Pre-Departure Dinner**
Taste General Lake Fish Head] end Day1 --> Day2 ``` 💡 Practical Tips for Qingyang Travel Transportation: · Arrival in Qingyang: The nearest airport is Chizhou Jiuhua Mountain Airport, about 30 km from Qingyang County. High-speed rail reaches Chizhou Station, then transfer by bus or taxi to Qingyang (about 1 hour by car). · Local transportation: Attractions in Qingyang Ancient Town are concentrated and walkable. To Jiuhua Mountain, you can take a bus (there is a bus to Jiuhua Mountain at the hotel entrance, about every 20 minutes) or taxi. Accommodation options: · Budget: GreenTree Inn (Qingyang Jiuhua Mountain Rongxing Building Branch), about 164 RMB/night, located in the county center with convenient transportation. · Comfortable: Jiuhua Mountain Tongjiang Wanxin Hotel, deluxe twin room about 458 RMB/night, fully equipped with swimming pool, KTV, and other leisure facilities. Food recommendations: · Must-try specialties: · Lingyang One-Pot: Five layers with eight varieties of local famous dishes, symbolizing good luck, a provincial intangible cultural heritage cuisine. · General Lake Fish Head: Selected from first-class water source protected fish, fresh and delicious, can be cooked in red or white soup. · Jiuhua Vegetarian Meal: Vegetarian chicken, duck, ham, etc., light and healthy. · Qingyang Potstickers: Local specialty snack, crispy outside and delicious filling. · Recommended restaurant: Four Seasons Yongyi Hotel (Zen culture themed hotel, offering various Qingyang specialties) Useful tips: · Jiuhua Mountain is a Buddhist holy site; please dress appropriately and keep quiet when visiting temples. · It is recommended to spend half a day to a full day in Qingyang Ancient Town, preferably on non-weekend days to avoid crowds. · Autumn weather in Qingyang is changeable; bring a jacket and rain gear. · If time permits, consider adding a day to visit Qingyuan Mountain Scenic Area (15 km from the county), which features Buddhist temples, Five Hundred Arhats Mountain, caves, and other attractions. We hope your trip to Qingyang allows you to feel the historical charm of this thousand-year-old town, enjoy the peaceful beauty of nature, taste authentic southern Anhui cuisine, and leave unforgettable memories!