2025 Xuancheng Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in February)

Staying at the Hilton Garden Inn in Xuancheng Economic Development Zone was a very pleasant journey. This hotel is located in Xuancheng Economic and Technological Development Zone, with convenient transportation and complete surrounding facilities, is an ideal choice for business and leisure travel. As soon as you enter the hotel lobby, you are attracted by its elegant and modern design. The lobby is spacious and bright, beautifully decorated, full of artistic atmosphere. The front desk staff are warm and friendly, and the check-in process is very quick and convenient. The hotel's room design is also very good, simple and comfortable. I stayed in a deluxe twin room, with complete facilities in the room, including a comfortable bed, a spacious wardrobe, an independent bathroom, etc. The furniture in the room is of high quality, giving people a warm and luxurious feeling. It is worth mentioning that the windows of the room can see the beautiful city scenery, which makes people feel very comfortable. The hotel's catering service is also very good. Breakfast offers a rich choice, including various Chinese and Western foods, to meet the taste needs of different people. Dinner is enjoyed in the hotel's restaurant, with a rich variety of dishes, authentic taste, and a feast for the mouth. In addition, the hotel also provides leisure facilities such as a gym and swimming pool, allowing me to relax after busy work or travel. The hotel's service staff are also very professional, whether it is room service or gym coaches, they are very enthusiastic and thoughtful, making people feel very comfortable. In summary, I am very satisfied with my stay at the Hilton Garden Inn in Xuancheng Economic Development Zone. Whether it is the design, facilities, or services of the hotel, I am very satisfied. I would strongly recommend this hotel to my friends and family, and I believe they will also have a very good impression of this hotel like me.

Fuhua Community Xuangcheng, Ningguo, Anhui, China This rooftop Chinese restaurant is a must try when you visit Ningguo. You can be amazed with affordable prices of the variety of delicious food you can find on the menu. They’ve got good drinks too, like coffee and fruit juices. Moreover, you can have the best ambience, it’s clean, helpful friendly staff, and city view. It is located on the 3rd floor, you can take a lift up to the rooftop. I’ve indicated the map, so you can check it out. Be sure to try the soup, it’s super nice and the shrimps. Cheers! #ningguo#anhui #anhuitravel #food #restaurant #china #chinalife

4-day tour of Xuancheng, a city of ancient charm! Carefully selected routes to show you the beauty of Xuancheng. Don't miss out! Check out this super useful guide! -------- 🚗Itinerary: D1: Wanling Lake Scenic Area—Xuancheng Museum On the first day, visit the natural beauty of Wanling Lake and enjoy the lake and mountain scenery. Then head to Xuancheng Museum to learn more about the history and culture of Xuancheng. D2: Jinting Mountain On the second day, conquer Jinting Mountain, enjoy the fun of climbing, breathe fresh air, overlook the beautiful scenery at the foot of the mountain, and relax your mind. D3: Xuancheng City Tour On the third day, enjoy free time in Xuancheng City. You can stroll through the characteristic streets and alleys, taste authentic food, and feel the unique charm of the city. D4: Chujia Beach On the last day, head to Chujia Beach to enjoy the peaceful lakeside time. You may even encounter water birds playing, which will be a perfect end to your trip.🌅 -------- Some tips: - Customs: Xuancheng has a rich folk culture. You can experience intangible cultural heritage activities such as the Anmiao Festival and the production of Shuodong candied dates🎊. - Specialty prices: Xuancheng specialties such as baked cakes and stinky mandarin fish are affordable and suitable as souvenirs to take home🎁. - February climate: Xuancheng is often rainy in February, so remember to bring rain gear and a warm coat🧥! -------- 🎉We hope you have an unforgettable trip to Xuancheng!

Private Hot Spring Homestay in Xuancheng! You won't want to leave once you arrive❗️ Bring your family and friends to have fun❗️ ✅ Rooftop Hot Spring ✅ Private Hot Spring in the Mountains ✅ Pet-friendly ～ 🌈 Great Environment You'll be surrounded by greenery as soon as you enter, as if you were in a secret garden🌿🌸 The room is spacious and clean, especially the tatami, which is so comfortable that you won't want to get up🐵 There is also a bonfire🔥 and an outdoor movie🎥, which creates a great atmosphere ～ 🌈 Great Stay Experience Every corner is perfect for taking photos📸, and everything from bedding to furniture is available✔️ Every detail is carefully designed❤️❤️ The rooftop private hot spring♨️ is a must-try, and the surrounding scenery is beautiful🌳 Sunrise and sunset are the best times to take photos ～ 🌈 Thoughtful Service There is a meticulous butler service🤖, and the homestay is very pet-friendly🐶 You must bring your pet to experience it The homestay also has thoughtful facilities❤️, and every detail is well thought out👍👍 Location: Lvhui Village, Xikou Town, Xuanzhou District, Xuancheng

When it comes to Xuancheng, the Xuan Paper Museum is always on my mind, but after visiting the Xuancheng Museum, I realized that this is also a must-see stop in Xuancheng! ✍The museum has 4⃣ floors (1⃣ floor: special exhibition hall; 2⃣3⃣ floors: Xuancheng local cultural relics; 4⃣ floor: Four Treasures of the Study) Xuancheng Museum (hereinafter referred to as "Xuanbo") is located by Wanling Lake and shares a building with the Xuancheng Planning Museum. The building's exterior resembles undulating water waves from above and an open book from the side, with a white and blue color scheme and abstract tree patterns on the walls. It harmonizes beautifully with the rippling waters and reeds of Wanling Lake. Xuanbo is open to visitors on four floors. The first floor is a temporary exhibition hall, currently showcasing the "Golden Branches and Jade Leaves - Special Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Jewelry." The second and third floors house the permanent exhibition "Millennium Ancient County, Cultural Xuancheng." The fourth floor features the permanent exhibitions "Treasures of the Study" and "My Land, My Feelings." The former showcases the Four Treasures of the Study from Xuancheng, while the latter presents Xuancheng's intangible cultural heritage and market culture in the form of a traditional street market. Xuanbo is like a larger version of Mabo, with standard and orderly permanent exhibitions. It has more content and collections than Mabo, showcasing Xuancheng's long-standing historical status as a county seat, but the exhibition layout lacks the creativity and thoughtfulness of Chubo. Although there are many collections, few are truly outstanding. However, the "Treasures of the Study" exhibition can be considered Xuanbo's "flagship product." After all, Xuan paper, one of the Four Treasures of the Study, is entirely produced in Xuancheng, and Hui ink is shared by Xuancheng and Huangshan. Additionally, Xuancheng's local Xuan brushes and Xuan inkstones are of excellent quality, making Xuancheng rightfully known as the "City of the Four Treasures of the Study." The corresponding exhibition is also rich in content. 🎫Tickets: Free ⏰Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00-17:00

Crocodile Lake is a must-see in Xuancheng. The park is vast and aims to educate through entertainment. There are very few places that specialize in raising crocodiles, so seeing these ancient creatures is a novel experience. Walk along the main road to the innermost part of the scenic area and follow the signs to see the most crocodiles. At noon, most of the crocodiles lie on the shore and rest, motionless. They are so lazy that even if you tease them with leaves, they won't even lift their eyelids. I really envy them. There are also many crocodiles at Qianlong Lake, and you can see them up close. Other pools are not recommended, as you probably won't see any crocodiles, and even if you do, you won't be able to see them clearly because of the distance. It's also very hot. After seeing the crocodiles, you can visit the Chinese Alligator Museum, which is on the right side of the entrance. 👉Tour route: Turn right after entering the park and walk 200 meters to the Dinosaur Park ➡ Walk 300 meters to the Chinese Alligator Education Center (i.e. Chinese Alligator Museum, 📢 closed on Mondays) ➡ Walk 100 meters to the Crocodile Rock Carving ➡ Walk 50 meters to the Secret Crocodile Area ➡ Walk 50 meters to Monkey Mountain + Longyin Lake (there are a lot of crocodiles, but they all lie on the shore like sculptures...) ➡ Walk 100 meters to Qianlong Lake, where there is a road leading directly out. Be sure to visit Qianlong Lake, which is the cover photo location and a great place to take photos (there are also many crocodiles). ✅There are more than a dozen large dinosaurs and a large lawn in the Dinosaur Park. ✅There is a fish feeding area (you can bring bread) at the entrance of the Chinese Alligator Education Center, and there are many interactive games and crocodile models in the museum. ✅There is a huge crocodile sculpture at the Crocodile Rock Carving, and children can climb onto the crocodile's head. There is a small crocodile lake here, but there are not many crocodiles. ✅The door below the Secret Crocodile Area is closed, and there is a bird-watching platform above where you can see the crocodiles below and in the distance. There are many egrets perched on the trees. ✅There is only one monkey on Monkey Mountain, and it seems that many people feed it, so it is full. There are many lazy crocodiles lying on the shore. ✅Qianlong Lake is the first picture. It is a great place to take photos. The dragon's tail is visible, but not its head, so it is called Qianlong Lake. ~ Address: Near Xiangshan Road, Xuanzhou District Tickets: CNY 25 (free on weekdays) Reservation: Not required Recommended tour time: 2–2.5 hours

✨ A hot spring paradise in the secret land of Southern Anhui | Milu Xiyuan Hot Spring Resort Villa ✨ 📍 Address: No. 1, Zhuangwutai Group, Luhui Village, Xikou Town, Xuanzhou District, Xuancheng 🌟 Homestay Highlights - Beautiful natural environment: The homestay is hidden in the mountains and rivers of Southern Anhui, surrounded by green bamboos. You can see the mountains and greenery through the window, like a paradise, allowing you to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature. - Unique hot spring experience: The rooftop hot spring is surrounded by mountains and forests, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful scenery while soaking in the hot spring. Some rooms also have a constant temperature pool or a private hot spring pool, allowing you to enjoy a private hot spring time and relax your body and mind. - Modern minimalist design: The homestay is designed with ingenuity, simple and elegant yet modern, perfectly integrated with the surrounding natural environment. The interior pays attention to details and texture, with exquisite furniture and soft and comfortable bedding, giving you a home-like warmth and comfort. 🛏 Room Experience - Various room types: There are various room types such as child-friendly family lofts, mountain view king rooms, and twin rooms to meet the different needs of couples, families, and friends. - Complete room facilities: The rooms are fully equipped with floor heating and heating, allowing you to feel warm even in the cold winter. Some rooms also have skylights or starry ceilings, allowing you to enjoy the starry sky at night. 🍱 Dining - Authentic farmhouse dishes: The restaurant offers authentic and delicious farmhouse dishes made with fresh local ingredients, allowing you to taste the original flavor of Southern Anhui and enjoy a rural feast. - Tea time by the stove: Sit around the warm stove with family and friends in the courtyard or indoors, brew a pot of fragrant tea, and enjoy exquisite tea snacks while chatting and enjoying a leisurely time. 🎈 Entertainment Facilities - Rich public facilities: There are chess and card rooms, tea rooms, conference rooms, etc., to meet the needs of leisure and entertainment or business trips. You can also hold bonfire parties, barbecue parties, etc. in the courtyard or on the lawn to add fun to your vacation. - Rich surrounding attractions: The homestay is located near the Sichuan-Tibet Line in Southern Anhui, surrounded by many popular attractions such as Moon Bay, Fish Scale Dam, and Metasequoia Forest, allowing you to take photos and experience the unique charm of Southern Anhui. 💕 Service Experience The homestay provides thoughtful and considerate butler service, providing detailed service from check-in to check-out, and can also help plan itineraries and recommend nearby attractions, making your trip more relaxing and enjoyable.

1. Ticket Information • Tickets are CNY 50 online and on-site. • Discounted tickets are CNY 30 for those with a discount card. • Seniors over 60 and Xuan City locals (with ID) can enter for free. 2. Parking Guide • There are three parking lots in front of the main entrance: at the foot of the mountain, opposite the Shuangta Temple, and next to the ticket office (including official and temporary parking lots). • We recommend driving directly to the parking lot next to the ticket office to avoid a long walk. • Arrive early to park in the official parking lot, or follow staff instructions to the temporary parking lot if you arrive late. 3. Tour Route • Enter the scenic area and follow the main road. • At the Guzhaoting Archway, we recommend taking the side road to the Tomb of Princess Yuzhen to experience the ancient atmosphere. • After visiting the tomb, return to the main road and continue climbing. • You can rest and visit the Shitao Memorial Hall. • There are two paths in front of the memorial hall: a gentle mountain road and a steep stone staircase. Choose according to your physical strength. • Both paths eventually lead to the mountain road. Continue to the main peak of Jingting Mountain, Yifeng. • Enjoy a panoramic view of Xuan City from the viewing platform. • A small road in front of the mountain leads to Wangjiang Pavilion, but the scenery is average, so we don't recommend going. • There is a Tianji Pavilion on the other peak, Cuiyun Peak. Visit if you are interested. 4. Descending and Returning • Return to the Shitao Memorial Hall and take the mountain road down (a longer distance). • At the foot of the mountain, you will find an unattended scenic area gate, a hidden free passage. • Continue forward, bypass the Guangjiao Temple wall, pass the small reservoir, and reach the temple square (the temple is temporarily closed). • Continue forward to the temporary parking lot. • Parking fees are paid at the foot of the mountain. 5. Other Information • Jingting Mountain is not high (over 300 meters), and it takes about two hours to climb up and down. • The mountain is full of poetry, calligraphy, and statues, making the climb a cultural experience. • Enjoy this cultural journey!

🦋The homestay is located in Xuancheng, Anhui ⏰There are streams, mountains⛰️, flowers, and trees🌲🌲🌲🌲, and the whole courtyard is located in the quiet mountains! 📖Every detail of the homestay reflects the designer's care, and every step is a view 🐬Hot spring I booked a mountain view private hot spring, which is really warm and full of winter vibes! It's also great for taking photos📷 🍏Guest rooms The homestay has 10 guest rooms, each with a unique view window, retaining the traditional charm while incorporating a modern minimalist style. Each room is very large, and the facilities are complete, making it very comfortable to stay in. There is also camping🏕️ and lights outside at night, which is really great!

✅️The guesthouse is located in Xuancheng, Anhui, surrounded by streams🏞. The bamboo forest, streams, mountains, and guesthouse complement each other, like a fairyland. The hidden courtyard is located in the dense forest🎋, adding to the tranquility. ✅️Every detail of the guesthouse reflects the designer's ingenuity. You can enjoy the clouds, greenery, hot springs, and stars in the mountains, enjoy the clouds☁, bamboo scenery🎋, and tea🍵. ♨️Hot Spring The guesthouse's rooftop has a "mountain view private hot spring," a paradise in the valley, where you can enjoy the mountain view🏞. The wabi-sabi style hot spring pool offers a unique experience, allowing you to enjoy the winter atmosphere of southern Anhui in the misty water vapor. ✅️Rooms The guesthouse has 10 rooms, each with a unique view window🪟, retaining traditional charm while incorporating modern minimalist style. Each room is spacious and fully equipped, making it very comfortable to stay in. 🏠Guesthouse: Milu Xiyuan Hot Spring Resort Villa (Xuancheng) 📍Location: No. 1, Zhuangwutai Group, Luhui Village, Xikou Town, Xuanzhou District, Xuancheng, Anhui

This private hot spring courtyard is so beautiful! 1. The hotel is in a great location with beautiful scenery and clear streams in the bamboo forest. You can walk to Qinglongtan, and take a boat or sightseeing bus to the rafting point. It's a great place to bring kids, and parking is convenient, so you don't have to worry about driving. 2. The room has a floor-to-ceiling window with a beautiful view, a soft down sofa, a comfortable mattress and pillow, a Dyson hair dryer, a small fridge with Perrier, complete amenities, a unique bamboo comb, a disposable razor (with shaving foam), a toothbrush, bath salts, shampoo, and more. 3. The hot spring is very comfortable. It's great to soak in the hot spring while it snows in winter. The swing is also fun, and you can sit around the bonfire and chat at night. 4. The food is delicious. Breakfast is very hearty, and you can cook in the kitchen! The food is delicious. There are also cute cats!

Free Travel Guide to Jingting Mountain||Jingting Mountain was originally called Zhaoting Mountain. During the Western Jin Dynasty, it was renamed Jingting Mountain to avoid the taboo of Emperor Sima Zhao. It is a branch of the Huangshan Mountain Range, with its highest peak, Cuiyun Peak, standing at an altitude of 324.1 meters. 🚶Route: Navigate to the east gate of Jingting Mountain Scenic Area. Parking is convenient. After parking, don't buy a ticket or enter the scenic area. Walk from outside the gate towards Guangjiao Temple. Outside the temple's wall, there is a stone wall. Enter from here and follow the path for about 5 minutes to reach the main road of Jingting Mountain Trail. Turn right when you see the main road, and you'll see the Li Bai statue group. Continue forward to reach "Ancient Zhaoting." Keep going up to reach "Taibai Duzuo Building." Go to the third floor, exit through the back door, and continue up to reach "Danti Pavilion" and "Tianji Pavilion." Then go down to reach "Yifeng Ancient Road." Follow the ancient road down to reach Jingting Mountain Trail. Turn left to take the trail down the mountain. Walk about 2 km to return to the starting path, which is the path outside Guangjiao Temple's wall. Cross the path to the main road, turn right, and walk a few steps to reach Guangjiao Temple. The temple is large, and you can visit or offer incense and worship. You can get three incense sticks for free at the entrance. ⚠️Notes: Wear comfortable sports or hiking shoes, and bring some water and snacks to replenish energy on the way. The weather is comfortable this season, so a sweater or fleece with a jacket or cotton vest is enough. The scenery is beautiful, with early winter colors of green, yellow, orange, and red blending harmoniously. Enjoy the unique beauty of nature and the fun of outdoor activities. Sitting Alone on Jingting Mountain (by Li Bai) All the birds have flown away, a solitary cloud drifts leisurely. We gaze at each other without growing tired, only Jingting Mountain remains.

Xuancheng Fangtang: 2,000 Acres of Bald Cypress Trees (Part 1) Huangshan is the most famous tourist attraction in Anhui and even East China. The many Hui-style scenic areas in Huangshan City are also popular tourist destinations in Anhui, overshadowing other areas in southern Anhui, such as Xuancheng, which borders Huangshan. Xuancheng, the birthplace of Xuan paper, is home to many ancient villages, as well as Taohua Pond and Jingtai Mountain, which are mentioned in Li Bai's poems. Today, however, we will introduce Fangtang in Ningguo County, Xuancheng. Ningguo, located in the southeast of Xuancheng City, is located at the northern foot of Tianmu Mountain. It is one of the top 100 greenest counties and cities in China in 2020, and is known as the hometown of Chinese yew and Phyllostachys edulis. It is home to several 4A-level scenic spots, such as the largest waterfall group in southern Anhui, the Jiutian Silver Waterfall, and the Enlong World Wooden House Village. However, the most unmissable scenic spot in Ningguo this season is Qinglong Bay National Forest Park in Fangtang Township. Fangtang Township, known as the back garden of western Ningguo, is rich in tourism resources. In 1998, a dam was built on the upper reaches of the Xijin River, forming a reservoir with a capacity of nearly 1 billion cubic meters. The water area of more than 30 square kilometers became an artificial lake, and 38 islands were formed in the lake. Three years later, the area was connected to the Banqiao Nature Reserve to form the Qinglong Bay Ecological Reserve. In 2004, Qinglong Bay was approved as a national forest park. Qinglong Bay National Forest Park is a mountain lake scenic area with rippling lake water, towering cliffs, and rich plant and animal resources. However, the most attractive feature is the bald cypress wetland park in the heart of the reservoir. Every November, the bald cypress forest in Qinglong Bay, the undisputed star of the show, turns from green to yellow, then from yellow to red, and finally, as the cold winter arrives, from light red to dark red. The red color of the lake is a hymn to life in the frost and snow.

We went to Xuancheng during the National Day holiday, but we used a little trick to perfectly avoid most of the crowds. We enjoyed the beautiful natural scenery, urban landscape, cultural history, and unique flora and fauna of Xuancheng. It was a perfect one-day parent-child tour: 1. Overall itinerary planning: Jinting Mountain - Internet-famous restaurant in the city - Xuancheng Museum - Chinese Alligator National Nature Reserve. The attractions are close to each other, and you can also enjoy the recommended restaurants in the city (breakfast: Tongqinglou Fresh Meat Bun, lunch: Master Ding's 205 Noodle Restaurant, dinner: Wu's Sanpang Di Guo Chicken). 2. It is best to arrive one day in advance, so you can go to the first attraction, Jinting Mountain, early in the morning before most people gather. After all, Li Bai, the famous poet, mentioned it seven times. For specific ways to play, you can refer to my special Jinting Mountain guide. If you climb the mountain at around 8:00 am, you can come down before 11:00 am, and then find a 205 Noodle Restaurant to enjoy the local specialties. Any restaurant is delicious. 3. During the holidays, you can visit Xuancheng Museum at noon when there are not many people. It is connected to the Planning Museum, where you can learn about Xuancheng from the perspectives of time, history, and reality. There are few people at noon, and there are rest areas and charging stations for your convenience. You can take a break here. 4. You can leave the museum at around 2:00 pm and go to the largest Chinese alligator breeding base in China, which is only a few kilometers away. There is plenty of parking space at the entrance. The scenic area is more like a forest park, with large areas of oak trees, bamboo forests, redwoods, pine trees, etc. It is quiet and peaceful, perfect for a walk. There is also a dinosaur park, peacocks, monkeys, etc. Although there are not many animals, it is very suitable for children, who can have fun here. The Chinese Alligator Museum in the scenic area is particularly great, with comprehensive science popularization about Chinese alligators, various replicas, interactive technology games, etc. Children can learn while having fun. However, the cultural and creative products are a bit lacking, and I couldn't find a suitable souvenir. 5. After leaving the gate, you can follow the navigation to go back to the main road, or you can take the small road on the left to the main road, passing by the meteorological observatory, which is also a good choice for children to learn about science. This itinerary allows you to conserve some energy while enjoying rich content. Since other attractions are far apart, you can go to the Xuan Paper Culture Park and Taohuatan on the second day after finishing the city tour, and then go to Jixi Longchuan and Meiganling Viewing Platform on the third day, and then go to Huangshan for a more gradual experience!

Wannan-Tibet Highway, a hidden self-driving gem in the mountains and rivers of southern Anhui, is about 120 km long and connects countless beautiful scenery along the way, known as the "318" of East China. Starting from Qinglong Township in Ningguo, the first stop is Chujia Beach, where the clear lake lies in the embrace of the mountains, shrouded in light mist. In the morning, fishermen paddle their rafts and cormorants dive into the water, like an ink painting. Walking through the bamboo forest, the green bamboos rustle, and the light spots fall, bringing a refreshing coolness. The "Seventy-two Turns" is the heart-pounding moment. The winding mountain road rises sharply, with cliffs on one side and precipices on the other. The steering wheel turns lightly, and the engine roars, bringing a full sense of excitement. After conquering the curves, you will arrive at the quiet and simple Chaji Ancient Town, with ancient bridges and flowing water, and old houses from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, showing the mottled traces of time. Walking through it, all the restlessness disappears. The destination is Taohuatan, famous for its poetry, with the water flowing slowly and the ancient stone tablet standing quietly on the bank. Wannan-Tibet Highway has thrilling curves, stunning scenery, and profound culture. A trip with multiple surprises is worth the journey.

Attraction Recommendations • Mount Jingting: A landmark of Xuancheng, where you can climb the mountain to enjoy the natural scenery and visit ancient sites such as Guangjiao Temple and Taibai Duzuolou. • Taohuatan: Famous for Li Bai's poem, with clear water and ancient buildings and traditional villages around it forming a landscape painting. • Longchuan Ancient Village: A national 5A-level scenic spot with a history of 1,600 years, where ancient buildings such as the Hu Family Ancestral Hall are well preserved, allowing you to experience Huizhou culture. • Xuan Paper Culture Park: Showcases the production process and cultural heritage of Xuan paper, where you can experience making Xuan paper. • Wan'nan-Tibet Highway: Combines the beauty of Guilin's landscape, the wonder of Yunnan's Stone Forest, and the steepness of the Sichuan-Tibet Highway, suitable for self-driving. Food Recommendations • Shuiyang Duck Foot Wrap: Duck feet wrapped with duck hearts and wrapped with duck intestines, steamed for a unique flavor. • Jixi Yipin Pot: Hu Shi Yipin Pot, with ingredients layered and arranged for a delicious taste. • Spicy Vermicelli: Smooth vermicelli with delicious seasoning, spicy and refreshing. • Ningguo Baba: Fragrant and soft, oily but not greasy, with a variety of fillings. Transportation Guide • High-speed Rail: The city has Xuanzhou Station, Xuancheng Station, etc., with convenient transportation. • Self-driving: More convenient for visiting attractions such as Taohuatan and Wan'nan-Tibet Highway. Accommodation Suggestions • Downtown: A variety of accommodation options, with convenient transportation, shopping, and dining. • Near Scenic Spots: If you stay near Longchuan Ancient Village or Zhaji Ancient Town, you can enjoy the quiet night of the ancient town and have convenient access to attractions. Travel Route Planning • Two-day Tour: Mount Jingting in the morning and Crocodile Lake in the afternoon on the first day; Taohuatan in the morning and Zhaji Ancient Town in the afternoon on the second day. • Three-day Tour: Mount Jingting and Xuan Paper Culture Park on the first day; Longchuan Ancient Village in the morning and the entrance of Wan'nan-Tibet Highway in the evening, staying near Chujia Beach on the second day; self-driving along Wan'nan-Tibet Highway to enjoy the scenery along the way on the third day.

The Metasequoia Forest on the Wannan-Tibet Highway is a feast of colors in late autumn and early winter every year, as beautiful as an oil painting. More than 2,000 acres of Metasequoia trees change color, from green to yellow to deep red, like a palette of colors spilled over Qinglong Lake, reflecting the green mountains and reflections, like a dream. 1. Best time to visit 🌇Golden light in the evening: The warm glow of the sunset lightly covers the branches and leaves, which are as dense as gold, and the colors become more intense, adding warmth to the scene, and every photo is a masterpiece, capturing the brilliant autumn shadows. 🌅Morning mist: Get up at dawn, take a bamboo raft through the mist, the morning mist on the lake is like a wisp, the forest and mountains are half hidden, like a fairyland. If you don't like boating, the viewing platform is also a good place to enjoy the view, overlooking the hidden trees and the natural ink painting. 🎢Play guide 🏡Stay by the forest: There are many homestays around, choose according to your needs, sleep by the forest, welcome the morning sun and accompany the sunset, enjoy the autumn leisurely. 📸Photography tips: Morning mist shooting should be done before sunrise, "Wangshan Seven Residence" path to the viewing platform, beautiful scenery and many people; there are also shooting spots along National Highway 318, but cars are speeding by, so be careful when taking pictures. Private rafts are often gathered by the roadside, so you can choose to take them as you like. ✈️Travel with a drone: A bird's eye view of the forest, the lake and mountains, the forest shadows are all in your hands, and the magnificent panorama is in your hands. 🚗Drive safely on Wannan 318: The road is narrow and winding with many 90° bends and slopes, so drive slowly and enjoy the fun of driving and the beautiful scenery along the way. 🌐Follow the color change information: "Ningguo Culture and Tourism" and "Yanyu Fangtang" public accounts, track the progress of the forest color change in real time, and go to a grand autumn appointment. 📍Location: Metasequoia Forest Wetland Park, Fangtang Township, Ningguo, Xuancheng, parking is available in front of the gate. 🕘Operation: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, daytime is the best time to visit. 🎫Bamboo raft: CNY 80/person, half an hour water tour, the best choice for immersive forest viewing! 🎫Walkway: CNY 50/person, walk on the floating walkway, close to the green, smell the autumn fragrance.

🏵️The "Sichuan-Tibet Line in Southern Anhui" is a popular self-driving route in Jiangnan. Although I have driven the real Sichuan-Tibet Line, I still drove the "Sichuan-Tibet Line in Southern Anhui" in late autumn. 🏵️The "Sichuan-Tibet Line in Southern Anhui" has multiple entrances. Choose the east entrance if you are coming from Suzhou, Shanghai, or Hangzhou. 🏵️Depart from Shanghai at 7:00 am and navigate directly to the "East Entrance of the Sichuan-Tibet Line in Southern Anhui". After 4 hours, get off the expressway and arrive at the "East Entrance of the Sichuan-Tibet Line in Southern Anhui" in Qinglong Township, Ningguo. 🏵️There are many farm restaurants along the east entrance where you can have lunch. 🏵️I chose to enter from the east entrance and exit from the southwest entrance. The whole journey is 110 km, about 3.5 hours. 🏵️The attractions along the way include Huiyun Temple, Qinglong Bay, Metasequoia Forest, Banqiao Village, and Taoling Liudaowan Viewing Platform. 🏵️I skipped Huiyun Temple and Banqiao Village and stayed at Qinglong Bay for sightseeing. The key attractions are the "Metasequoia Forest" and "Liudaowan Viewing Platform". 🏵️The lake in Qinglong Bay is vast and blue. If you don't participate in the paid activities, you can take a walk and take photos by the lake. 🏵️In late autumn and early winter, the red leaves of the "Metasequoia Forest" are beautiful. It is a great place to take photos. If you don't enter the scenic area, walk about 800 meters along the road, and you will find a wide and long viewing platform where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Metasequoia Forest from a distance! 🏵️After passing through continuous slopes and bends, you will reach the "Liudaowan Viewing Platform" in Taoling. There is a large parking lot by the roadside. Climb up the viewing platform, and you can see the mountains and canyons in the sunset. 🏵️The "Sichuan-Tibet Line in Southern Anhui" has a variety of mountain road conditions, such as sharp turns, steep slopes, and hairpin bends. Some sections of the road are narrow and difficult to pass, so you need to drive carefully. Car friends who have lived in the city for a long time can take this opportunity to experience the fun of driving on mountain roads. 🏵️After exiting the "West Entrance of the Sichuan-Tibet Line in Southern Anhui", you can arrive at "Taohua Lake" in Jing County for dinner and accommodation in the evening.

🍃🌺 Green leaves, yellow flowers Half in summer, half in autumn The goldenrain trees in Shi Tiesheng's novels are already in full bloom by the roadside Is there such a road in your world? Goldenrain trees are painted in early autumn With different shades Opening the grandest first page of autumn · ✨️The goldenrain trees on Zhongshan Road in Xuancheng are in full bloom. The lush goldenrain trees by the roadside are covered with "little lanterns," some red, some yellow, glistening in the sun! Zhongshan Road is long, and there are many goldenrain trees. Walking by the roadside, you can see autumn when you look up. · 🌈🏞There are many places in Xuancheng where you can see goldenrain trees, but the ones on Zhongshan Road seem to have made an appointment to have their own colors in this season. · 📍Address: Zhongshan Road, Xuanzhou District, Xuancheng City 🎏Nearby: Fazhi Road (mala tang), Huchengfang (coffee)

The homestay is located in Lvhui Village, Xikou Town, Xuanzhou District, Xuancheng City, at the north gate of Shibawan Grand Canyon Scenic Area. It is surrounded by beautiful scenery and is conveniently located on the Anhui-Tibet Line. The area is covered by mountains and valleys, with a forest coverage rate of 87%. The average temperature in summer is only 24°C. Design The homestay is backed by mountains and faces a stream. It was designed by a professional homestay design team. The overall architecture is mainly white, with some dark gray. The exterior is simple and elegant, and looks fresh and natural against the green background. The interior is decorated in the popular wabi-sabi style, which is simple and elegant yet fashionable. Rooms The homestay has only 10 rooms, each of which is exquisite and comfortable. There are various room types, including Creek View Tatami King Room with Terrace, Wind View Suite, Kun View King Room with Bathtub, and Family Twin Room. The rooms are equipped with simple wooden furniture and large floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing guests to enjoy the natural scenery outside. Some rooms are also equipped with bathtubs, so guests can relax and enjoy a luxurious vacation. Facilities The homestay has a variety of public areas, including a lobby bar, restaurant, children's play area, entertainment room, hot spring area, outdoor sunken leisure area, meeting room, and bar. In the morning, guests can enjoy a hearty breakfast in the restaurant to start a wonderful day. The outdoor hot spring pool under the wooden house with a real fireplace is a great choice for a winter bath. In their spare time, guests can also sit in the outdoor leisure area with friends, chat, and enjoy a pleasant time.

| A case of imitation Tang architecture by Northern Song architects. The two towers are too thin and too far apart, so it's hard to find a place to take a photo with both towers, haha! ✓ [Northern Song Imitation Tang Tower] Address: East Gate of Jinting Mountain, Xuanzhou District, Xuancheng City, Anhui Province Opening hours: 8:00–11:30, 13:30–17:00 Tickets: Free Level: Third batch of national key cultural relics protection units in 1988 ✓ [Guangjiao Temple Twin Towers] Era: Northern Song Shaosheng 3rd year (1096) Style: Imitation Tang imitation wooden structure pavilion-style brick tower Height: East tower is 17.86 meters high, west tower is 17.87 meters high Number of floors: Four sides and seven floors, the two towers are 26.9 meters apart ✓ [Must-see highlights] ① Each side is divided into three rooms by round brick strips, with a round arched door in the middle, a lintel and corner pillars above, and a decorative arch eaves ② Inlaid with brick carvings of Buddha sitting on a lotus flower ③ More than 100 types of bricks ④ The inner walls of the second floor of the twin towers are inlaid with: one stone inscription each of the Northern Song Dynasty Su Shi's calligraphy of the "Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva Wishful Wheel Dharani Sutra" presented to the Guangjiao Temple ⑤ The stone carvings of the west tower are well preserved, while the stone carvings of the east tower are not only basically peeled off, but also the upper part is seriously tilted

The bald cypress forest at Wanling Lake is as beautiful as an oil painting. Every year from mid-November, Wanling Lake Wetland Park in Xuancheng, Anhui, becomes a world of oil paintings. The bald cypress trees by the lake begin to change color, from green to yellow, golden yellow to deep red, like a palette of nature, with brilliant colors splashed on the blue surface of Wanling Lake. It's so beautiful that you can't tell if it's real or a dream. The best times to see the bald cypress forest are at dusk and dawn. The warm light of the setting sun at dusk casts a golden filter on the bald cypress trees, making the colors more intense and vivid, and the photos look even better. In the morning, you must get up early. The morning mist is like a veil, and it's really beautiful. Tip: We recommend staying at the hotel closest to Wanling Lake for easy access in the morning. We stayed at the Fenglai Hotel, which has a large lake view room with a view of the entire Wanling Lake. The breakfast is also very rich, and it's just right to go to Wanling Lake after a full meal. It's just across the road, so I recommend it!

3 Days and 2 Nights—Xuancheng, Anhui 📍🌟🎀 Here comes the super cute 3-day-2-night travel guide for Xuancheng! 🎀 🌈 Day 1: ✨ Morning: After arriving in Xuancheng, head to the beautiful Jinting Mountain. This is the favorite place of the great poet Li Bai, who once said, "The only thing I never tire of is Jinting Mountain." Come and experience it for yourself. Strolling through the mountains feels like being in a fairy tale, with sweetness in the air. 😜 ✨ Noon: Find a cute restaurant near Jinting Mountain and try Hu Shi Yipin Pot. The taste is simply intoxicating. 💃 ✨ Afternoon: Head to the Chinese Alligator Lake to see those cute little Yangtze alligators. They are so charming, and you can also learn about the importance of protecting them. 🐊 ✨ Evening: Check into a hotel in the city and then visit the night market. You might find all kinds of surprises waiting for you. 😉 🌈 Day 2: ✨ Morning: Head to Chaji Ancient Village, a dreamlike town. The ancient buildings and small bridges exude a sense of history. Wandering around, you feel like a little princess. 👸 ✨ Noon: Try local snacks in the ancient village, such as tofu pudding and rice cakes. Every bite is full of happiness. 🥰 ✨ Afternoon: Continue exploring the ancient village or head to the beautiful Peach Blossom Pool. It is famous for Li Bai's poem "A Farewell to Wang Lun" and is a picturesque place for taking photos. 📷 ✨ Evening: Return to the city and enjoy another Xuancheng specialty—Jixi Takuo, which is irresistible. 😋 🌈 Day 3: ✨ Morning: Visit the New Fourth Army Headquarters Memorial Hall in Jing County to feel the great spirit of the revolutionary predecessors. It is very meaningful and makes us cherish our current life even more. 💕 ✨ Noon: Try Maolin Twelve Bowls in Jing County. Every bite is satisfying. 😃 ✨ Afternoon: Return home with fond memories. 😘 💖 Tips: 🎈 Don't forget to check the weather in advance and prepare beautiful clothes and comfortable shoes to fully enjoy the trip. 👗 🎈 Jinting Mountain and Chaji Ancient Village are large, so it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes to protect your feet. 👟 🎈 Respect local culture and protect the environment to make your trip more enjoyable. 🌍 🎈 Be sure to book a hotel in advance to avoid not finding a suitable place to stay. 🛏️ 🥰 Recommended local snacks: 🌟 Aizi Pie: A very famous snack in Xuancheng, crispy on the outside and sweet on the inside, like little angels dancing in your mouth. 😇 Many branches are waiting for you to check in. 🌟 Spicy Vermicelli: A traditional delicacy, spicy and delicious, you can't stop eating it. You can find it in snack streets or old shops, such as Sisters Spicy Vermicelli. 😍 🌟 Potstickers: Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, like little delicious treasures. You can find them in breakfast shops or snack shops. 🥟

Xuancheng: Sitting Alone on Jingting Mountain, Never Tired of Each Other. Location: Navigate to the Jingting Mountain Ticket Office, don't stop at the archway, it's still a long way from the entrance. Tickets: CNY 50, free for children under 1.3 m; Sightseeing car tickets: CNY 10 per person for a single trip, same price for adults and children, buy directly at the scenic area ticket office. Note: If you take the sightseeing car for a round trip, you will miss Xiangsi Spring and Princess Yuzhen, so it is recommended to take the sightseeing car up the mountain and walk down. Opening hours: 8:00–17:30, about 3 hours to visit; to see the sunrise, you need to make a reservation in advance on the official account. Before departure: Let the children learn about "Sitting Alone on Jingting Mountain" and tell them the story of Li Bai and Princess Yuzhen. Tour route: 9:40 Take the sightseeing car to the Shitao Memorial Hall and walk up the trail 10:30 Tea garden overlooking the Tianji Pavilion → walk up the mountain 10:40 To Taibai Duzuo Building, walk along the trail 11:40 To the top of Jingting Mountain → 12:10 Walk down the steps to Guzhaoting 12:30 Princess Yuzhen statue and Xiangsi Spring Shitao Memorial Hall: A painter in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, "Shitao Arhat Hundred Pages," mainly exhibits calligraphy and paintings, and there is a clay experience hall on the first floor. It is recommended to use the restroom at the Shitao Memorial Hall, as there are only public restrooms on the way from Taibai Duzuo Building to the top of Jingting Mountain. Walking up the red trail is easier, and there is basically shade from trees, so you don't have to worry about the sun. There are many poems in Taibai Duzuo Building, which is very suitable for poetry lovers to check in. After going up to Tianji Pavilion, you have to walk back, and it is in the opposite direction to the top of Jingting Mountain. You can see it from a distance in the tea garden, but we didn't go there. The top of Jingting Mountain is also the Anhui Radio and Television Station, and there is a small shop next to it selling drinks and ice cream; there is a viewing platform where you can see the sunrise in the morning, but you need to make a reservation in advance on the official account. The steps down the mountain are closer, but the steps are indeed a bit steep, so it is not recommended to climb the steps up the mountain.

📍 Xuancheng is located in the southeast of Anhui Province. It is a historical and cultural city in the Jiangnan region, known as the "First State of Jiangnan." With its beautiful mountains and rivers and rich cultural heritage, it is a great place for a relaxing vacation. Transportation 🚗 Self-driving: From Hefei, drive along the He-Wu Expressway for about 300 km, which takes about 3 hours to reach Xuancheng. 🚆 Train: Take a high-speed train or train from Hefei to Xuancheng. There are several trains every day, which take about 2–3 hours. 🚌 Bus: Take a long-distance bus from Hefei or other cities directly to Xuancheng. It takes longer, but is more convenient. Itinerary 🌟 Day 1: Arrive in Xuancheng—Jingting Mountain Morning: Arrive in Xuancheng and head to Jingting Mountain to enjoy the natural beauty from a high vantage point. Afternoon: Visit the ancient sites at the foot of Jingting Mountain, such as Taibai Tower and Shuangta Temple. 🌟 Day 2: Xuan Paper Culture Park—Peach Blossom Pool Morning: Head to Xuan Paper Culture Park to learn about the production process of Xuan paper and experience traditional culture. Afternoon: Drive to Peach Blossom Pool to enjoy the beautiful scenery and experience the "Peach Blossom Pool is a thousand feet deep" described by the poet. 🌟 Day 3: Zhaji Ancient Village—Return Morning: Visit Zhaji Ancient Village to experience the tranquility and simplicity of the ancient village. Afternoon: End your pleasant trip to Xuancheng and return. Recommended Attractions 🌄 Jingting Mountain: A landmark attraction in Xuancheng, with majestic mountains and beautiful scenery. 🏰 Zhaji Ancient Village: A well-preserved ancient village known as the "First Village of Jiangnan." 🌊 Peach Blossom Pool: Famous for the Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai's famous line "Peach Blossom Pool is a thousand feet deep." Recommended Food 🥘 Xuancheng Old Goose Soup: Made with local free-range old goose, the meat is fresh and the soup is rich. 🍜 Shaobing: A traditional snack in Xuancheng, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, fragrant and delicious. 🥢 Mazi: Soft, glutinous, and sweet, it is a favorite dessert of Xuancheng people. Come to Xuancheng and experience the charm of this ancient Jiangnan city! 🎉🌸 Your trip is guaranteed to be full of poetry and delicious food! 🍽️🌟

Hey guys~ I recently discovered a hidden gem of a hotel, which is a godsend for high-speed rail travelers! 🚀 Whether you're on a business trip or a short vacation, this hotel will definitely add points to your trip! 🌟 📍【Great location, worry-free travel】 First, let's talk about the location. This hotel is located near Xuancheng East Railway Station 🚅. The hotel provides a shuttle service, and it only takes about 10 minutes to get to the hotel. It's not tiring even if you're dragging a suitcase! There are plenty of dining, shopping, and sightseeing options nearby. It's a lazy person's dream! 🛍 🛏【High-end bedding, a good night's sleep】 When you walk into the room, the first thing you'll notice is the irresistible comfort! The bedding is made of top-quality materials. It's so soft and fluffy, it feels like you're lying on a cloud. A good night's sleep is not a dream~ 💤 The room design is super stylish, and it feels very high-end. Every detail exudes extraordinary taste! 🖼 🍴【Authentic breakfast, wake up your taste buds】 When you wake up in the morning, the thing you look forward to the most is a hearty breakfast! The breakfast here not only includes a variety of international standard breads and teas ☕, but also local specialties. Eating hot steamed buns and crispy fried dough sticks in the morning, every bite is a temptation for your taste buds! 🥟🥐 👩‍💼【Thoughtful butler, enjoy the service】 Speaking of service, I have to give full marks to the butler team at this hotel! From the moment you check in, you'll have one-on-one service. Whether it's travel planning advice or room needs, they respond quickly and make you feel at home! 👏 🏠【A variety of room types to meet all needs】 Finally, let's talk about the room types. There are so many choices here, it's dazzling! Whether it's a romantic double room for couples, a spacious suite for family trips, or a delicate single room for business people, each room type is designed to be both practical and beautiful, meeting different needs! 🛋 In short, this stay was really great! If you, like me, value quality and convenience, this hotel is definitely worth a try! 👇

[Xuancheng] A family-friendly homestay that is perfect for self-driving trips with kids and parents [Hotel Name] Huazhu·Yuanshe Yitian Homestay [Environment] The homestay is located on the way to the Xuan Paper Museum in Xuancheng, far away from the city and surrounded by fields, making it very quiet. The road to the homestay is a bit narrow, but you can see the stars at night, and the rice fields during the day. The homestay is about half an hour away from Xuancheng and the Xuan Paper Museum, so it's not too inconvenient if you're driving. [Service] The hotel is run by a family, and everyone is very enthusiastic. They told us that they wash the bedding themselves, so it's very clean. They also recommended some family-friendly and free attractions nearby, and we had a great chat. [Facilities] The hotel's facilities are quite new. We booked a family loft room. Although the room is not very big, the weather was great when we arrived. The view from the second floor window was like floating in the clouds. The second floor also has some children's toys, which is very child-friendly. The tatami on the second floor is also wide enough, making it great value for money for a family.

The Guangjiao Temple Twin Pagodas are located in Guangjiao Temple, 600 meters northwest of the intersection of Yishui Road and Shuiyangjiang North Avenue in Xuanzhou District, Xuancheng City, Anhui Province. They are a pair of sister pagodas standing side by side, built during the Shaoxing period of the Northern Song Dynasty. They are Tang-style square pavilion-style seven-story brick pagodas. The two pagodas are 26.9 meters apart, the east pagoda is 17.86 meters high, and the west pagoda is 17.87 meters high. The four corners and four sides of the pagoda are divided into three rooms with cylindrical brick strips, with round arches in the middle, railings and corner pillars, and eaves with arches. The wall is inlaid with brick carvings of Buddha statues on the treasure seat. There are more than 100 types of bricks. The second floor of the twin pagodas is inlaid with a stone carving of the Northern Song Dynasty Su Shi's book "Guangjiao Temple Model Shangren's Observation of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva's Wishful Wheel Tuo Luo Ni Sutra". Among them, the stone carvings of the West Pagoda are well preserved, and the stone carvings of the East Pagoda have basically peeled off. In 1988, it was announced by the State Council of the People's Republic of China as a national key cultural relics protection unit. It is a window to display the long history and culture of Xuancheng Ticket information: Free Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-11:30 in the morning, 13:30-17:00 in the afternoon. Stop entering at 16:30. Traffic guide: You can take buses No. 1, 3, 6, 18, 22, and Y1 in Xuancheng City.

Let me recommend a beautiful place - Xuancheng. ✨ Xuancheng is the hometown of the four treasures of Chinese culture, with a history of more than 2,000 years, rich in humanities and profound. 😎 This is the place where the poet Li Bai is in love. Some of his beautiful poems come from here. The poet's ink is so beautiful, it would be a pity if you don't go and see it! 🙌 Jingting Mountain, "Look at each other and never tire, only Jingting Mountain", this place known as the first poetry mountain in the south of the Yangtze River, is full of poetry and romance. Walking in it, it seems to be able to talk to the poet, feeling the tranquility and distance. 🏞️ Taohuatan, "Taohuatan is a thousand feet deep, not as good as Wang Lun gave me love". Ten miles of peach blossoms, ten thousand wine shops, famous for thousands of years. Sit on a small bamboo raft, slowly move forward in the pool, feel the friendship of the ancients and the beauty of the mountains and rivers. 🛶 There is also Chaji Ancient Village, which retains the old charm, and every brick and tile tells the story of history. China Xuan Paper Culture Park allows you to appreciate the charm and inheritance of Xuan paper. Moon Bay, steal half a day of leisure, enjoy the tranquility of nature. Guangde Taiji Cave, the magical karst landscape is amazing. 💖 Xuancheng is really suitable for you to play slowly and feel its quietness. Here, there is no hustle and bustle of the city, only green mountains and green waters and the tranquility of the heart. Slow down and feel every landscape and every history with your heart. 💕 Immerse yourself in this beautiful landscape, feel the charm of history and nature. 💖

Fenglai Hotel is located in the beautiful city of Xuanzhou, Anhui, the hometown of Xuan paper. It is situated by the 4A scenic spot of Wanling Lake. The hotel is built with the background of landscape culture and the positioning of "beautiful poetic mountain". It is the first Jin Ding level "landscape poetry" cultural theme hotel in Anhui Province, with a digital city study hotel.        The hotel rooms are divided into landscape poetry floors and lake view floors. The catering is mainly based on affordable and delicious buffets, refining local special raw materials and exploring regional culture, and has different styles of exquisite theme rooms.  The butler service is a service feature of the hotel. The hotel creates a living environment of landscape culture and humanistic feelings through "poetic sentiment, poetic meaning, poetic taste, and poetic etiquette". Fenglai Fenglai, the gentle breeze is coming, the poetic hotel, where the heart is, where the heart is.