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How much "naughtiness" is hidden in the Chu Feng Han Yun?

1. Yunlong Lake: Xuzhou's "West Lake," but we don't follow the crowd "Want to compare Yunlong to West Lake, whether lightly or heavily adorned, both suit it well," but we Xuzhou people are honest and don’t do the fake stuff! The lake and mountain scenery here is truly authentic—no need to go to Japan to see cherry blossoms in spring (crowded and expensive), boating in summer is cheaper than Houhai (and the boats won’t capsize), the ginkgo avenue in autumn beats all the trendy check-in spots (and no one competes with you for the spotlight). Hungry? Grab a bowl of "A Zhe Rice Noodles" by the lake, and you’ll understand what "the taste of Yunlong Lake" really means. 2. Guishan Han Tomb: A "room escape" through time Want to experience the luxurious life of Han dynasty nobles? Even the drainage system here is perfectly preserved! Step into the tomb passage and the temperature drops 10 degrees instantly (natural air conditioning is just that cool). See how worker Liu Zhu turns "treating death like life" into an art—kitchen, living room, garage all included (unfortunately no WiFi). Friendly reminder: don’t tell ghost stories in the tomb, or the 2,000-year-old security guards (tomb beasts) might come have a chat with you! 3. Xuzhou Museum: The "luxury goods exhibition" of Liu Bang’s hometown What’s a golden-threaded jade burial suit? Our Han dynasty dream team’s gear is truly extravagant! See the King of Chu wearing a pure gold belt (Han dynasty hip-hop style), jade artifacts enough to open a jewelry store (too bad you can’t try them on). The most amazing is the bronze-threaded jade suit—no money for gold thread? Liu Bang’s fellow townsman says: bronze is gold too! (a forced honor restoration). Be sure to find a guide, or you’ll miss the exciting story of the "Han Dynasty Men’s Encyclopedia." 4. Huilongwo: The "time-space confusion syndrome" in an ancient alley A Starbucks suddenly popping up among blue bricks and black tiles? That’s right! Here, Ming dynasty city walls and trendy coffee shops coexist peacefully (post photos and someone will definitely ask for the location). When the lanterns light up at night, you instantly travel back to ancient times—until you hear the bar’s resident singer performing "Lonely Warrior." Recommended to try Hubushan oil-boiled duck, guaranteed to make you understand what "lingering fragrance on lips and teeth, dieting starts tomorrow" means. 5. Pengzu Garden: The "large-scale true fragrance scene" of the ancestor of health preservation Legend says Pengzu lived 800 years? Take two deep breaths of "longevity air" upon entering the garden (free!). Watch the elders practicing Tai Chi but don’t laugh too loudly—they might be Pengzu’s 108th generation disciples. Cherry blossom season is a must-visit, don’t ask why, just know "photos don’t need editing to be wallpaper-worthy." Hungry? Head straight to the Pengzu health banquet, and after eating, wipe your mouth and sigh: it turns out goji berry stewed lamb is the ultimate happiness potion! Xuzhou Survival Guide: * Transportation: Buses and subways are super convenient; have some jokes ready for taxi drivers—they can tell you everything from the Chu-Han Contention to housing price trends. * Food: For clay pot chicken, trust the old shops starting with "Laojia," and don’t miss sha soup for breakfast (not a typo, you’ll understand once you try it). * Dialect lessons: "Guanhu" = reliable, "Baihuang" = don’t rush, "Kezao" = okay or not—learn a few phrases and instantly blend in as a local. One last friendly tip: Don’t easily say "I don’t eat spicy" in Xuzhou—the fish from Weishan Lake will laugh at you! Prepare a 256GB stomach and phone memory; this city that stews Han dynasty culture with everyday life will guarantee you come in laughing and leave stuffed (and with a belly full of history learned).
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Posted: Jul 6, 2025
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