A two-day journey of worldly meditation practice starting from Hefei on the weekend
2 cities |
8 attraction(s) |
total distance 202
km
TIPS
Day1
Day2
Day1: Huainan
4 attraction(s) ·
35 km
2
The shop has a nice environment, situated by the mountains and water, with a classical and elegant interior decoration. The menu offers a wide variety of dishes at reasonable prices. When visiting Bagongshan - the birthplace of tofu, it is a must to taste their tofu feast, including stinky tofu in four different flavors, fried bean sprouts with oil tofu, and dry pot thousand-layer tofu, all of which have excellent flavors. In addition to the famous tofu dishes, their braised pork is also very popular and considered a specialty. It is truly a high-value restaurant.
13
km
4
It's an old shop. The first floor has small tables, and there are private rooms on the second floor. After the renovation, it has a classic and traditional atmosphere. The cuisine here is Anhui cuisine, with authentic flavors that are very suitable for the general public's taste. I recommend the stinky mandarin fish, sour cabbage fish, and bacon wrapped enoki mushrooms. The prices are affordable, and the service is warm and attentive.
3
km
Day2: Huainan > Chuzhou
4 attraction(s) ·
167 km
2
Fengyang is located in the northeast of Anhui Province, on the south bank of the middle reaches of the Huai River. It is known for its beautiful mountains and rivers, rich Huai River culture, and historical figures like Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang and the "Dare to be the First" Xiaogang villagers. Fengyang is also renowned as the "Hometown of Emperors," "Hometown of Huagu Opera," "Hometown of Reform," "Hometown of Quartz," "Hometown of Traditional Chinese Opera," and "Hometown of Culture and Art." The Ming Emperor's Mausoleum, located 7 kilometers southwest of Fengyang County, is the burial place of Zhu Yuanzhang's parents. Built in 1366, the mausoleum was completed in 1369. The 32 pairs of stone statues, imperial mausoleum stele, blank stele, and burial mounds in front of the mausoleum are well-preserved. The stele was personally written by Zhu Yuanzhang, recording his own background. The large number and exquisite craftsmanship of the stone statues make them the crown jewel among all imperial tombs, and they are listed in the Guinness World Records. Zhu Yuanzhang, who came from a poor background, buried his deceased family members with simple ceremonies due to financial constraints when he was only 10 years old. Over 20 years later, after becoming the King of Wu, Zhu Yuanzhang ordered his former officials to renovate his parents' mausoleum in Haozhou. In the second year of the Hongwu era, he issued a decree to build a capital in his hometown and instructed to use the land of the old mausoleum for expansion. In the eighth year of the Hongwu era, the construction of the capital was canceled, but using the remaining materials, the mausoleum of his parents was rebuilt once again. By the twelfth year of the Hongwu era, the overall layout of the imperial mausoleum was completed, with outer walls, protective facilities, and sacrificial altars. A tall imperial mausoleum stele and paired stone statues were erected in front of the mausoleum. The Ming Emperor's Mausoleum has been well protected throughout the Ming Dynasty. In the late Ming Dynasty, during the uprising led by Zhang Xianzhong, the mausoleum was burned down and the royal hall and other buildings were destroyed. It experienced multiple damages afterwards. During the Anti-Japanese War, the Japanese army cut down the pines and cypresses in the mausoleum, turning the once lush and vibrant mausoleum into a barren mound. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, cultural relics management institutions were established for the capital and the imperial mausoleum. Through efforts, the environment around the capital and the imperial mausoleum has been improved, and the existing cultural relics have been properly preserved. In 1982, the Ming Capital and the Imperial Mausoleum Stone Carvings were listed as the second batch of national key cultural relic protection units by the State Council. It is now an important attraction on the second ancient-themed international tourist route in Anhui Province.
12
km
3
Fengyang County's top-rated cuisine, close to tourist attractions, offers free all-you-can-eat vegetable snacks. Fresh ingredients and delicious meat allow you to experience the local cuisine and local customs.
37
km
4
Wolf Lane Mysterious Valley is named after the frequent appearance of wild wolves in ancient times. It has the beauty of Huangshan and the steepness of Huashan, as well as the magic of Zhangjiajie. The terrain in the valley is unique, with rugged gullies and interconnected valleys. The rocks in various shapes resemble crocodiles exploring, wolves blocking the way, and layers of pages of a heavenly book. The gray-brown rocks, full of pockmarks, exude a wild and ancient charm. The trees growing on the rocks are also unique, enduring the test of time and weather, growing tenaciously with twisted figures, displaying a strong vitality. It inspires and encourages people to move forward.
On August 20, 2007, Wolf Lane Mysterious Valley Scenic Area was rated as a national 4A-level tourist attraction by the National Tourism Quality Grading Committee. The scenic area covers an area of about 9 square kilometers, divided into two main themes: ancient temples and exploration of the mysterious valley, with more than 50 attractions of different sizes. Chanku Temple is a Buddhist temple built during the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, where you can not only burn incense and worship Buddha but also study the ancient history of Buddhism. The natural karst caves inside the temple have various landscapes, allowing you to appreciate the wonders of nature and explore the roots of Buddhist culture. The cliff stone carvings since the Tang Dynasty not only have different calligraphy styles but also recorded the love of literati and poets for Chanku Temple. There is a poem that says: "In March, the birds sing and the flowers bloom on the mountains. The wind flies warmly and the trees are endless. I don't know which year and month it is inside the cave, the stone is towering and the water is flowing." During the Northern Song Dynasty, Su Shi came here to visit and inscribed the name of the temple.
The unique terrain of Wolf Lane Mysterious Valley, with its gullies and interconnected valleys, makes people feel like they are in a natural and magical maze.
