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The Anhui cuisine is very authentic, and the dishes we ordered are super delicious, highly recommended!

October 1st. We drove in the morning, avoiding traffic, and arrived in Tongling, Anhui. We ate at Lao Zao Fang, which was quite delicious! October 2nd. A day trip from Tongling to Yongquan Town. It was very hot and humid on the mountain. There are twelve scenic spots, a long route with many activities. We ate at Shancheng Xiaochu. October 3rd. We went to Anji County, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, and visited Zhongnan Baicao Garden. It was huge with many activities; we wish we could have spent more time there. We ate at Xiongdige Tujia Cuisine; the mulberry leaves were delicious, and the pomelo juice was refreshing! October 4th. From Anji, we went to Yucun. "Green mountains and clear waters are invaluable assets," but we didn't have enough time to see everything. We then drove to Deqing and Moganshan, a resort destination worth visiting again. October 5th. We returned to Wuhan. The enjoyable National Day holiday ended. The children were very happy throughout the trip and walked on their own – a great improvement! Looking forward to the next trip!

Attractions and Tickets - Phoenix Mountain Scenic Area: Admission is 60 yuan, including attractions such as the acacia trees and peony garden. It is one of Anhui's three famous mountains, and its peony fields are a highlight in April. You can also hike to admire the acacia trees and the Dripping Cliff, which offer ample shade. - Yongquan Town: Admission is free, but some experiences require payment. It features attractions such as the Huizhou Architecture Museum, Jiangnan Flavor Street, and the Four Seasons Flower Sea. From October to November, you can admire sunflowers and pink muhly grass, and experience Huizhou's intangible cultural heritage. - Datong Ancient Town: Admission to the ancient town is free, and the ferry to Heyuezhou is 10 yuan per person. Highlights include the Ming and Qing Dynasty streets, the Catholic Church, and the Yangtze River Porpoise Observation Point. Shops on Heyuezhou Old Street close gradually after 4:00 PM. - Tianjing Lake Park: Admission is free, and the boat ride is 50 yuan for a 30-minute ride. It features the lake's central island and the wonders of the courtyard, as well as a nighttime light show. Tour Itinerary - One-Day Tour: Visit Phoenix Mountain Scenic Area in the morning and Yongquan Town in the afternoon to experience the fusion of natural scenery and Huizhou culture. - Two-Day Tour: On the first day, visit Phoenix Mountain Scenic Area in the morning and visit Datong Ancient Town in the afternoon to stroll through the Ming and Qing Dynasty streets and take a ferry to Heyuezhou Island. On the second day, visit Tianjing Lake Park in the morning and visit Yongquan Town in the afternoon to enjoy the hot springs and relax. Food Recommendations - Yongquan Town: Enjoy Huizhou delicacies such as stinky mandarin fish, hairy tofu, daobanxiang (sliced ​​bread with a knife), and Huimosu (sweet pastry) at Jiangnan Flavor Street, as well as snacks like rice cakes and kudzu dumplings. - Datong Ancient Town: Recommend the Yangtze River fish feast at Datong River Fresh Restaurant and the steamed pork with rice flour and braised huashui (shrimp stewed with water chestnuts) at Lao Zaofang. Transportation Guide - Take the high-speed rail to Tongling. The journey from Hefei to Tongling takes 40 minutes, and from Nanjing to Tongling takes 1 hour. - Taxis between attractions in the city cost about 20-40 yuan. Public buses also cover major scenic spots. If the attractions are scattered, you can also consider chartering a car, which costs about 400 yuan per day. Accommodation Recommendations - For a budget-friendly stay, consider a city chain hotel like Home Inn or Hanting, or a B&B in Datong Ancient Town, with prices ranging from 120-250 yuan per night. - For a mid-range or high-end stay, consider a villa at Yongquan Farm, priced at 400-600 yuan per night, including hot springs, or the Tongling Yidun International Hotel. #Free Attraction Recommendations #Worthy Free Attractions #Places Most Asked About on WeChat Moments #Local Cuisine #Local B&B Accommodation

Zhuzhou Autumn Exclusive | A Guide to 4 Secret Spots! Zhuzhou's autumn holds so many surprises! Four stunning autumn viewing spots are a must-see in November, guaranteeing you a season of romance. From thousands of acres of colorful forests to crimson maples in the city, from scenic landscape blind boxes to free blockbusters, here's a detailed itinerary plus comprehensive accommodation and meals recommendations. Save it now! 👇 📸[Guide to Four Secret Spots] 1️⃣ Yanling Colorful Valley 📍Address: Shidu Town, Yanling County, Zhuzhou City ✨Highlights: Thousands of acres of gradient colorful forests and a thousand-year-old ancient path Jiangnan Bashang truly lives up to its reputation! The 10km canyon, crisscrossed by a stream, promises stunning photos. 🚶 Check-in Route: Get a map at the valley entrance → Enjoy the autumn scenery by the stream → Colorful Forest Observation Deck → Millennium Ancient Trail → Waterfalls 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations: - Shennong Guobin Hotel in the county seat (excellent Hunan cuisine) - Farmhouse Inn in town (window-opening views) 🍜 Must-Try Foods: Chicken stewed with yellow peach gum | Rice tofu with chopped peppers | Stir-fried bamboo shoots with bacon 2️⃣ Shennong Lake 📍Address: Shennong City, Tianyuan District, Zhuzhou City ✨Highlights: A sea of ​​maple leaves within the city center, with panoramic views from 293 meters above sea level. In November, the maple leaves are as vibrant as butterflies, and the lake's golden glow at dusk is truly magical! 🚶Easy Walking Route: Shennong Square → Nine-Curve Bridge → Lake Island → Copper Culture Square → Lakeside Boardwalk 🏨Accommodation Picks: - Hilton Han (Stunning River View) - Maple Select (Great Value) 🍜Local Delicacies: Lao Zaofang Braised Pork | Tongling White Ginger | Street Baba 3️⃣ Jiuxian Lake 📍Address: Jiubujiang Town, You County, Zhuzhou City ✨Highlights: Golden reflections and traditional Chinese market It feels like a miniature Erhai Lake! A boat trip across the lake, watching the golden mountains reflected in the water, is truly relaxing! 🚶 Relaxing Itinerary: Main Entrance Sightseeing Bus → Scenic Boat Ride → Younu Square → Jiuxian Pavilion → Wisteria Corridor → Twin Towers → Shuiyun Bridge 🏨 Recommended Accommodations: - Hot Spring Hotel (Lake View Bathing) - Vienna (Convenient and Comfortable) 🍜 Must-Try Flavors: Clay Pot Fish Head | Youxian Dried Tofu | Liling Fried Noodles 4️⃣ Shennong Park 📍Address: Jianshe Middle Road, Lusong District, Zhuzhou City ✨Highlights: Free Photography + Stunning Wutong and Ginkgo Trees A Local's Secret Backyard Garden! Walking on fallen leaves and enjoying the golden shower is such a delight~ 🚶 Casual Strolling Route: Scan the QR code at the main entrance → Wutong Avenue → Recreation Area → Ginkgo Grove → Lakeside Boardwalk 🏨 Intimate Accommodations: - Junli Howard Johnson (Ancient Courtyard) - Hanting Lusong Branch (Closest for Late-Night Snacks) 🍜 Heartwarming Dinners: Shrimp and Crab Roe Tofu | Sugar-Coated Baba with Soy Milk 🍁 Autumn Letter | Zhuzhou is currently airing "The Most Beautiful November"~ Hurry up and grab this guide for a romantic autumn date! #ZhuzhouTravel #HunanAutumnViewing #Shennong Lake Maple Leaves #Yanling Five-Colored Valley #Jiuxian Lake Guide

Who knows, family! I thought trips around the Yangtze River Delta were all "assaults," but after three days in Tongling, I had great food, great accommodations, and the prices were incredible! 👣 The attractions were uncrowded, the scenery was beautiful, and the food was affordable and authentic. This trip completely overturned my perception of consumption! 📅 3-Day, 2-Night Itinerary (No Detours) Day 1: First Experience of the Copper City's Culture - Morning: Arrive at Tongling Station by high-speed rail and take bus No. 2 directly into the city (a super affordable 1-2 yuan fare). First, head to the Tongling Museum (free! Reservations required) to see its 50-ton copper curtain wall and glimpse 3,000 years of copper mining history. - Afternoon: Visit Tianjing Lake Park (free!) and take a boat trip to the Tongtianjing (Tongtianjing), the well-known waterway visited by Li Bai three times. The boat seats three people for 40 yuan. - Evening: Enjoy delicious food at the Changjiang Road Night Market. Enjoy Yu Ling's hot pot and Vancouver fried chicken legs for 20 yuan per person. Day 2: Water Town Fireworks and Intangible Cultural Heritage Romance - Morning: Take a taxi to Liqiao Water Town (35 yuan admission), visit ancient Hui-style buildings, and experience coppersmith craftsmanship. Arrive before 4:00 PM to avoid crowds. - Afternoon: Cruise the waterways on a black-sailed boat (30 yuan/person), climb Wenchang Pavilion to capture breathtaking photos of the misty Jiangnan landscape. Hanfu rentals are 50 yuan/hour. - Evening: Watch the iron flower show at 7:30 PM (free!). The golden meteors streak across the night sky is breathtaking! ✨ Enjoy some water town braised food paired with rice wine. Overnight at a scenic hotel, including admission and shuttle bus. Day 3: Relax in the mountains and enjoy a delicious meal. - Morning: Visit Yongquan Town, exchange cash for copper coins, and enjoy Jiangnan-style snacks. Enjoy the delicious pig soup and wood-fired rice. - Afternoon: Hike the Twelve Scenic Spots of Jiangnan (combined ticket 99 yuan, includes hot springs), ascend the mountainside via a cloud ladder to view the Yangtze River, descend the mountainside on a glass slide to decompress, and soak in the 52°C strontium-rich hot springs to soothe fatigue. - Evening: Grab some Tongling sweet and sour ginger and Datong dried tea as souvenirs, and finish off your trip with a bowl of Master Pei's knife-cut noodles before returning home! 🍜 Hidden gems to enjoy (50 yuan per person, you'll eat until you're leaning on the wall) - Breakfast legends: - Jinqiu Specialty Noodle House: The beef and large intestine noodles are superb, with clean, odorless intestines. Lines start at 5 a.m. - Sister-in-law Chicken Noodle Soup: Next to Tianjing Lake Park, the broth is fresh and the noodles are chewy, a local favorite. - Must-try main dishes: - Lao Zao Fang (Jiangnan Cultural Park Branch): A local favorite with a 5-star rating, serving authentic Anhui cuisine. - Chen Chu Lao Jia Restaurant: Clay pot mountain vermicelli fish head with a variety of side dishes, authentic local flavors. - Night Market Hidden Gems: - Tongzhuang Large Intestine Noodles: A 30-year-old establishment, 15 yuan a bowl with duck blood and kelp, a comfort for night owls. - Banmu Lotus Breeze: Freshly-cooked cold noodles are refreshing and incredibly delicious in the summer. 🚌 Transportation Avoidance Guide (Save Money and Hassle) 1. Transportation: Prioritize Tongling Station (close to the city center). Tongling North Station offers convenient access to Yongquan Town. 2. City Transportation: The starting price for taxis is 8 yuan. Didi is available 30 minutes in advance for stops between attractions (cheaper than AutoNavi). Shared electric bikes are available throughout the city. 3. Pitfall Avoidance Tips: When visiting attractions like Chen Zhu's Tomb, don't rely solely on navigation. Ask locals for directions for the last kilometer. When driving to Fenghuang Mountain, avoid "shortcuts" along the ridges. ⚠️ Locals' Secret Tips - When buying Tongling white ginger, choose bagged ginger with clearly marked prices; loose ginger is prone to underweight. Ask for prices before ordering at Qili Lake Fish Restaurant. - "Free tours" and "free incense" at scenic spots are often shopping scams, so hold onto your wallet and run! Buy your boat tickets directly; don't trust scalpers who mark up your prices. - Some snacks in Yongquan Town require copper coins, so bring some cash. Wear non-slip shoes when hiking; avoid white shoes on pothole-prone mountain roads. - When staying at a hotel, remember to check the mirror (if there's a gap between your fingers and the mirror, it's safe). Pinch your drinking water beforehand to check for any abnormalities. Tongling truly has "value for money" ingrained in its DNA! Three days exploring the natural beauty of the landscape, enjoying authentic local cuisine, and spending half what you expected. 🤩 This is a real gem, add it to your travel bucket list now! #TonglingTravel #AnhuiTonglingYongquanTown #AnhuiTour #What's everyone doing over the National Day holiday? #NationalDayTravelDiary