A journey along the Yangtze River in Shanghai, Jiangsu, Anhui, and Wuhu
6 cities |
18 attraction(s) |
total distance 541
km
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Day1: Hefei > Anqing
6 attraction(s) ·
323 km
2
The 5,000-year Cultural and Historical Park is located in Taihu County, Anhui Province, Anqing City. It aims to become a world-class pilgrimage site for the civilization of the East, with a total planned area of 5,000 mu and divided into five phases: "Dream of a Thousand Years," "Ten Miles Gallery," "Century of Turbulence," "Millennium Caravan," and "Roots of a Thousand Generations."
4
km
3
This shop is very popular among locals and may require queuing, especially during meal times. It specializes in delicious porridge, with recommended options including preserved egg and lean pork porridge, pumpkin and lily porridge, and grandpa's secret recipe porridge. Other main dishes include pan-fried dumplings and pot stickers, which are also quite tasty. The "One-Pot Fresh Fish" and rice cakes are highly recommended and have excellent flavors.
115
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4
The Zhenfeng Pagoda stands by the river and is the largest and tallest seven-tiered tower in the Yangtze River Basin. It is renowned as "the first tower of the Yangtze River for thousands of miles" and "the tower that is not mentioned after passing Anqing". The design of the Zhenfeng Pagoda combines the artistic achievements of Buddhist pagoda architecture from various dynasties in China, integrating the ethnic characteristics of ancient Chinese architecture and further developing and improving them. This pagoda is exquisitely designed, creatively shaped, and structurally innovative. It is unique among Buddhist pagodas in China and holds significant historical, artistic, and scientific value.
4
km
5
There is a newly opened hotpot restaurant near Wuyue. Its taste is quite good, especially the beef broth which is authentic with a distinct buttery aroma and a strong spicy flavor. For those who don't like spicy food, remember to order it mildly spicy. There are private rooms on the second floor, so if you want to gather for a party, you can make a reservation. They also provide self-service fruits, some snacks, and free mung bean soup. In terms of taste, I recommend the beef tripe and Gongcai, which have a great texture. If you love hotpot, you must come and experience it.
3
km
6
Such as Home Hotel has always been an economical hotel that is clean, affordable, and offers good value for money. It is located near the South Railway Station, not far from Yingjiang Temple, and also close to the pedestrian street and snack street. The rooms are clean and the service is good. Overall, it is recommended.
Day2: Tongling > Wuhu
5 attraction(s) ·
121 km
1
Datong Ancient Town is located on the bank of a tributary of the Yangtze River. In ancient times, it was a crowded wharf because water transportation was the main means of transportation. It is suitable for sketching, exploring the ancient town, experiencing the local customs, and feeling the simplicity of the village.
110
km
2
This restaurant is slightly expensive, but the taste is good, the atmosphere is quite grand, and the portion sizes are generous. If there are many people, you can reserve a private room. The service is average. Stinky mandarin fish is their signature dish, which is a famous Anhui cuisine worth trying because it has an authentic flavor. Stir-fried beef with cowpeas, spicy lamb scorpion, and other dishes are also delicious and recommended.
2
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3
Jiuzi Scenic Area is located in Jinghu District, Wuhu City, Anhui Province. It is a city center tourist destination that includes attractions such as Jiuzi Guangchang, Dajinghu, Xiaojinghu, and Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street. Jiuzi Guangchang is the core of the scenic area, with excellent geographical location and beautiful environment. Mirror Lake Park is the earliest open park in Wuhu City, consisting of Dajinghu and Xiaojinghu, offering beautiful scenery and pleasant views.
2
km
4
Location: A street behind Suning, easy to find, many dining options nearby.
Ambiance: Simple decoration, clean and hygienic, with two large refrigerators, separating meat and vegetables.
Taste: Authentic flavors, very sanitary, a variety of spicy hotpot options, quick service. Red soup glutinous rice cake and pig brain flowers are highly recommended, both taste great.
8
km
5
Day3: Ma'anshan > NANJING
5 attraction(s) ·
92 km
1
Caishi Jie, also known as Niuzhu Jie, is located at the foot of Cuiluo Mountain, 5 kilometers southwest of Ma'anshan City. Caishi Jie is a steep cliff facing the river, with turbulent water and unique rock formations, boasting magnificent scenery. It is known as one of the "Three Jies of Yangtze River" along with Yueyang Chengling Jie and Nanjing Yanzi Jie. Caishi Jie has a distinct natural landscape and profound cultural connotation, and is hailed as the foremost among the three jies. It is also the final resting place of the famous Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai. Li Bai was deeply enamored of Caishi Jie and visited and composed many famous poems here, such as "Niuzhu Jie" and "Wangtianmen Mountain". He left behind the moving legend of "getting drunk and catching the moon, and riding a whale to ascend to the sky", and finally laid to rest in the nearby mountains. During the Tang Dynasty's Yuanhe period, Taibai Tower was built here. From the tower, one can enjoy a panoramic view of the thousand-mile landscape, earning it the nickname "the storehouse of wind, moon, river, and sky in a tower". For thousands of years, famous scholars and literati have come here to seek the remnants of poetry immortals or immerse themselves in profound historical sentiment, leaving behind a lasting legacy of literary grace and elegance.
8
km
2
The restaurant is next to Anji Building, very easy to find. The environment is great, with a large operating area. The waiters are enthusiastic and considerate. Liang's pan-fried dumplings are very famous, crispy and fragrant, 10 pieces per serving, and the price is also affordable. The winter melon and shrimp congee is full, with shrimp and winter melon strips, plenty of ingredients, large portion, and delicious.
74
km
3
Also known as the Eastern Suburb Scenic Area, but it is very close to the city center. People in Nanjing prefer to call it Zhongshan instead of Zijinshan.
4
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4
Nanjing street food stalls can be found all over the country, and they all have the same interior design style: wooden tables and chairs, hanging lanterns, and service staff shouting at the entrance, all of which reflect the characteristics of the restaurant. Recommended dishes include Meiling porridge, traditional sugar taro sprouts, signature saltwater duck, Jinling roast duck buns, and more. Their dishes have a popular taste that both the elderly and children can enjoy, and they are delicious without any unpleasant surprises.
7
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5
Hotel includes breakfast, in buffet style with a wide variety and good taste. Overall, satisfied with the hotel. There are also various Nanjing specialty breakfast shops near the hotel, which is convenient. If you don't want to eat at the hotel, you can choose to have breakfast at nearby small shops.
Day4: NANJING
2 attraction(s) ·
6 km
1
Nanjing Presidential Palace has a history of over 600 years, consisting of three areas: Central Area (Central Axis), Western Area, and Eastern Area.
6
km
2
Confucius Temple - Qinhuai Scenic Belt is a national AAAA-level tourist area that combines natural scenery, landscape gardens, temples and academies, street markets, and local customs. The scenic area is centered around the ancient architectural complex of Confucius Temple, with the Qinhuai River as the axis within a ten-mile range, starting from Dongshuiguan Park in the east and ending at Xishuiguan Park (now Shuiximen) in the west.
