I wouldn't recommend going to Huaibei in May.

🌳 Hey, everyone! In May, Huaibei has gentle sunshine and a breeze that isn't dry, making it the perfect time to travel. This charming city has a unique history, culture, and natural scenery that will definitely meet all your expectations for travel. Now, follow this most comprehensive Huaibei travel guide for May and start a wonderful journey! 🌸 Best time to visit: In May, the weather in Huaibei is comfortable, with an average temperature between 18–28℃, neither cold nor hot, making it ideal for outdoor activities. At this time, attractions such as Xiangshan Park and Nanhu Wetland Park are lush with greenery and blooming flowers, full of vibrant scenes. Moreover, in May, you can catch some local characteristic festival activities, such as the Peony Tourism and Culture Festival in Liujiangkou, which can make your trip more colorful. 🚗 How to get there: • By plane: You can first arrive at Xuzhou Guanyin International Airport, and then take an airport bus or taxi to Huaibei from the airport, which takes about 1 hour. • By train: Huaibei has Huaibei Station and Huaibei East Station, with direct trains from all over the country, making transportation very convenient. • By car: Friends from surrounding cities can choose to drive, enjoy the scenery along the way. Huaibei's transportation network is well-developed, making it easy to travel by car. 🎯 Must-visit attractions 1. Xiangshan Park🎈 📍 Address: No. 1 Xiangshan Road, Xiangshan District, Huaibei 🎫 Ticket: Free 🕙 Opening hours: All day This is a national forest park, known as the "green lung" of Huaibei. The park has lush vegetation and fresh air. You can not only enjoy the beautiful natural scenery, but also see historical and cultural landscapes such as Xiantong Temple, General Pavilion, and Xiangshan Tianchi. You can get up early to climb the mountain, exercise, and overlook the entire city of Huaibei, feeling the everyday life of this city. 2. Longji Mountain🌄 📍 Address: Xincai Town, Lieshan District, Huaibei 🎫 Ticket: Reference price around CNY 30 (subject to actual price) 🕙 Opening hours: 08:00–17:00 Longji Mountain is a 4A-level scenic spot and the highest peak in Huaibei. Legend has it that it is the birthplace of Zhang Guolao, one of the Eight Immortals. Here, the mountains are stacked and the natural scenery is beautiful, with attractions such as Yin Lake, Bianquan, Guantai, and Xianren Cave. Stroll along the mountain paths, breathe in the fresh air, and feel the wonders of nature, as if you are in a fairyland. 3. Nanhu Wetland Park🌊 📍 Address: Changshan South Road, Lieshan District, Huaibei 🎫 Ticket: Free 🕙 Opening hours: All day Nanhu is a wetland formed by coal mining subsidence and is Huaibei's "pearl in the palm." The environment here is pleasant, the water quality is good, and there are attractions such as the Mining Museum, Seventeen-Arch Bridge, and Taishan Temple Lay Forest. You can walk or cycle along the lake, enjoy the scenery of the lake and mountains; you can also take a boat trip to experience the charm of the wetland up close; you can also have a picnic on the grass by the lake and enjoy a leisurely time. 4. Suixi Ancient City🏮 📍 Address: Intersection of Huihe Road and Changshan South Road, Suixi County, Huaibei 🎫 Ticket: Free 🕙 Opening hours: All day Suixi Ancient City is an ancient city block with a long history, carrying a rich history and culture. The ancient city has attractions such as ancient Ming and Qing buildings, stone slab streets, and Qianlong Lake, as well as various food snacks and intangible cultural heritage experience stores. The ancient city is brightly lit at night, and the night view is very photogenic, so be sure to check it out. 5. Sui and Tang Grand Canal Ancient Town🎊 📍 Address: Intersection of Nanli Road and Changshan Road, Xiangshan District, Huaibei 🎫 Ticket: Free 🕙 Opening hours: All day This is a regional characteristic cultural, commercial, and tourism scenic spot built on the historical culture of the Sui and Tang Dynasties, the Grand Canal culture, and other elements. The ancient town has buildings such as the Wufeng Gate, Sanfo Pavilion, and Yue Lao Temple, which are quaint and charming. Here, you can dress up in ancient costumes, take photos and check in, as if you have traveled back to ancient times; you can also taste various special delicacies and feel the rich historical and cultural atmosphere. 6. Linhuan Ancient Town🍵 📍 Address: Linhuan Town, Suixi County, Huaibei 🎫 Ticket: Free 🕙 Opening hours: All day Linhuan Ancient Town is an ancient town with a thousand-year history, where tea culture is prevalent. There are many teahouses in the town. You can spend a few dollars to order a pot of Linhuan Bangbang Tea, listen to the tunes, and feel the leisurely pace of life of the locals. In addition, the ancient town also has attractions such as ancient city walls, Wenchang Palace, and Chenghuang Temple, which are worth a visit. 7. **Huaibei Museum (Sui and Tang Grand Canal Museum)**📚 📍 Address: No. 1 Museum Road, Xiangshan District, Huaibei 🎫 Ticket: Free (reservation required in advance) 🕙 Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 09:00–17:00 (closed on Mondays) When you come to a city, you must visit its museum to learn about the city's past and present. The Huaibei Museum is shaped like a ship and houses a large number of cultural relics such as Han portrait stones and Sui and Tang ceramics. Through these exhibits, you can gain an in-depth understanding of Huaibei's history, culture, and development. 8. Four Seasons Pomegranate Garden Scenic Area🍊 📍 Address: Liuyuan Village, Lieshan Town, Lieshan District, Huaibei City, Anhui Province 🎫 Ticket: Free 🕙 Opening hours: All day This is one of the six major pomegranate bases in the country. Although May is not the season for pomegranates to ripen, the scenic area is full of green trees and fresh air, making it very suitable for sightseeing. You can visit the Pomegranate Museum to learn about the planting history and culture of pomegranates; you can also stroll through the Ming and Qing Pomegranate Garden to admire the ancient pomegranate trees; if you are with children, you can also go to the non-powered park to play. 📅 2-day tour route: Day 1: Morning: After arriving in Huaibei, go to Xiangshan Park, climb the mountain, visit Xiantong Temple, and feel the fusion of nature and history and culture. Noon: Taste Huaibei's special delicacies near Xiangshan Park, such as mutton soup and hot noodles. Afternoon: Go to the Sui and Tang Grand Canal Ancient Town, stroll around the ancient streets, admire the ancient buildings, and take photos. Evening: Taste the food and watch the night view in the Sui and Tang Grand Canal Ancient Town. Day 2: Morning: Go to Longji Mountain to enjoy the natural scenery and breathe fresh air. Noon: Eat local chicken pot near Longji Mountain and experience local specialties. Afternoon: Go to Suixi Ancient City, stroll around the stone slab streets, and taste various snacks, such as fried buns, oil tea, and baby fish. 🍱 What to eat: • Mutton soup: Huaibei's mutton soup is a must. The soup is rich, the mutton is tender, and it is delicious with vermicelli. Recommended restaurants include Lao Qiu Mutton Restaurant and Ding Lao Er Mutton Restaurant. • Hot noodles: The taste is smooth and chewy, with a unique sauce, spicy and delicious, making people want more. • Baby fish: The baby fish here is not a real baby fish, but a special snack made of starch in the shape of a small fish, with chili oil, vinegar, and other seasonings, which is sour and spicy and appetizing. Lao Ma Baby Fish is a very popular restaurant. • Linhuan Braised Pork: The color is bright, the taste is fatty but not greasy, lean but not woody, and the taste is unique. It is a special delicacy in Linhuan Ancient Town. • Bangbang Tea: A special tea drink in Linhuan Ancient Town, brewed with local spring water, has a mellow taste and has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. Be sure to go to the teahouse to taste it. 🏠 Where to stay: • City hotels: If you like shopping and convenient travel, you can choose to stay in hotels in the city, such as Huaibei Mining Conference Center Hotel, Kouzi International Hotel, etc. These hotels have complete supporting facilities and convenient transportation. • Scenic area B&Bs: If you want to be closer to nature, you can choose to stay in B&Bs near the scenic area, such as B&Bs near Xiangshan Park, where you can watch the sunrise early; B&Bs near Longji Mountain, where you can enjoy a peaceful rural life. 📌 Tips: • The temperature in Huaibei gradually rises in May, so remember to take sun protection measures and bring sunscreen, sun hats, sunglasses, etc. • When going to scenic spots, check the opening hours and ticket information in advance. Some attractions may require advance reservations. • When tasting food, you can go to local snack streets, such as Youyi Lane, Huaibei Old Night Market, and Zhenxing Food Street, where you can taste more kinds of special snacks. • Public transportation in Huaibei is relatively convenient, but if you want to travel more freely, you can also choose to rent a car. 💖 Everyone, Huaibei in May is waiting for you. Hurry up and pack your bags and take a trip!