3 Days 2 Nights Travel Guide in Fuyang, Let You Have a Blast

Budget Planning The budget for this trip is 1500 RMB, roughly allocated as follows: accommodation for two nights is expected to cost 500 - 800 RMB (you can choose budget hotels like GreenTree Inn (Fuyang Railway Station West Xiangyang Road Branch)); meals for three days are estimated at 400 - 600 RMB; transportation and other expenses are reserved at 300 - 400 RMB. Itinerary Day 1: Culture and Local Life ● Morning: Arrive in Fuyang at 8:30, then head to Qianbaiyi Back Alley to taste local specialty breakfast. Try a bowl of Lianchi Gelatiao, noodles mixed with sesame paste in a steel basin, salty, spicy, and satisfying. If still hungry, pair it with some Satang Baozi or Shengjian. At 10:00, go to Shuangqing Bay, the "Fuyang version of West Lake" in the city's CBD, for a waterfront stroll. The nighttime water screen movie here is a must-see, and the lake heart boardwalk is perfect for Hanfu photoshoots. The city planning museum on the shore holds the growth diary of this ancient city. ● Noon: At 12:30, head to Yinghuai Garden for a picnic. Prepare an Dongguan Beef Box in advance for lunch and find a lawn in this 200,000㎡ botanical kingdom to enjoy your meal. The succulent forest in the glass greenhouse and the rose maze inside the garden are definitely "phone storage killers." ● Afternoon: At 15:00, visit Fuyang Museum for a treasure hunt. The new building itself is a work of art. The three-story "Huai Shui Tang Tang" exhibition hall is a must-see, featuring authentic bronze dragon-tiger zun vessels, fragments of the Book of Songs from Fuyang Han bamboo slips, and Shang dynasty oracle bone inscriptions revealing the earliest form of the character "Fu." ● Evening: At 18:30, when the city lights come on, head straight to Guanzhong Old Street. This is a cluster of Ming and Qing dynasty buildings. Check in front of the Guanzhong Memorial Hall to see the statue of the "First Prime Minister of the Spring and Autumn Period." At Old Fuyang Restaurant, taste local specialties like Fenji (steamed chicken), Sanzi soup, Shaobing (baked flatbread), and Juanmo (rolled flatbread). Day 2: Poetic Water Town ● Morning: At 8:00, head to Bali River, the first 5A scenic spot in northern Anhui, for an adventure. Here you can experience attractions like the Greek Maze, Swan Lake, and Chinese Splendid Garden, as if passing through five checkpoints and defeating six generals. From the top of Baique Temple, overlook the 12-island chain, which looks like a three-dimensional version of the Qingming Riverside Scroll. ● Noon: At 12:00, drive 20 minutes to a farmhouse restaurant near Youjia Garden in Yingshang for lunch. After lunch, stroll through this Ming and Qing dynasty garden, where a 1,200-year-old wintersweet tree is still blooming. The Su-style garden gate framing the scenery is exquisite. ● Afternoon: At 15:30, visit Yingzhou West Lake to appreciate its historical charm. This lake was expanded during Ouyang Xiu’s tenure as prefect and carries a unique historical atmosphere. Day 3: Free Exploration and Departure ● Morning: You can choose to wander through the local old streets and alleys to deeply experience Fuyang’s urban life and try some local snacks you haven’t tasted yet, such as Fuyang Pillow Bread and Taihe Banmian (noodles). ● Noon: Find a restaurant in the city for lunch to conclude your trip perfectly. Then pack your luggage and prepare for departure. Food Recommendations ● Breakfast: Gelatiao, Satang Baozi, Shengjian, Pillow Bread. ● Lunch: Dongguan Beef Box, Taihe Gongchun Scrambled Eggs, Taihe Banmian. ● Dinner: Fenji (steamed chicken), Sanzi Soup, Shaobing, Juanmo. Accommodation Suggestions You can choose GreenTree Inn (Fuyang Railway Station West Xiangyang Road Branch), which has a good location, rich breakfast, fitness room, family rooms, and free parking; or consider Fuyang Ximan Youth Hostel, which is affordable, has laundry facilities, free parking, free WiFi in rooms, and kitchen facilities.