Mysterious Ancient Town in Tongling: Step into a Jiangnan Dream

In Tongling, I unexpectedly discovered a mysterious ancient town hidden among mountains and waters, as if stepping into a Jiangnan dream. This ancient town is Yongquan Town in Tongling, Anhui. The scenery here combines the gentle beauty of Jiangnan watertown with the backdrop of spectacular and unique karst landforms. Under ancient trees lies a breathtakingly beautiful sea of red spider lilies. Legend has it that these flowers bloom for a thousand years and shed leaves for a thousand years, symbolizing the boundary between separation and reunion. To relax body and mind, consider visiting the Jiubao Hot Springs in the mountains. After hiking, there's nothing better than soaking in these hot springs. The spring water contains over 20 minerals including silver, selenium, fluorine, and sulfur oxide, with refreshingly pleasant air. If you're traveling with children, the children's play area in the ancient town is definitely a great place to visit. It features more than 20 attractions including rainbow tunnels, water plazas, trampolines, rock climbing, paddle boats, bumper boats, craft workshops, and mini-worlds - entertainment options suitable for both children and adults. For dining in the ancient town, consider exchanging some copper coins at the money house to experience the consumption style of ancient times. A pack of copper coins costs $58 and includes large, medium, and small copper plates. The snack street offers many delicacies worth trying. The specific address of the ancient town is Yongquan Town, Tongling, Anhui. For transportation, it's just 1 km after exiting the Tongling East highway. If taking high-speed rail, choose Tongling North Station, which is closer to Yongquan Town. Overnight guests can enjoy free pickup service from the high-speed rail station (reservation required one day in advance). This ancient town is truly a great place for weekend family outings and relaxation.