2024 Lu'an Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)
Lu'An is located at the northern foot of the Dabie Mountains in the western part of Anhui Province. It is the birthplace of Gao pottery culture. This is why Lu'An is also known as the "City of Gao". Lu'An is a famous old revolutionary base. Dabie Mountain is one of the birthplaces of the Red Army. Traversing deep into Lu'An's Dabie Mountains visitors can see the national forest park of Tiantangzhai as well as scenic spots such as Nanyue Mountain, Tongluo Village, Wanfo Mountain and Bagong Mountain. There is also a national historical and cultural city Shouxian. Shouxian still has the extant ancient city walls built in the Song Dynasty, as well as other ancient buildings, ancient tombs and ancient battlefields.
Today's Weather
Foggy 17-25℃
Popular Attractions
Tian Tang Zhai
Wanfo Lake
Great Rift Valley In Wanxi
Swallow River Grand Canyon
This is why I can't forget Lingxin Valley.
|||This is not Korea 🇰🇷
This is the hot spring ♨️ in our Dalu'an!
🧖 It's getting cold! Hot springs and autumn 🍂 are a perfect match
🧖 In the next few months, Lingxin Valley will be like this
🧖 Escape the hustle and bustle of the city, drive to the hidden valley, and find the hot spring secret in the lush greenery 🌿🚗 Once you step into this quiet place, time seems to slow down, and your breath becomes fresh and long ~🍃
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✅ Lingxin Valley, which has only been open for more than a year, is already a popular destination
✅ 2 hours drive from Hefei
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💦 Hot spring villa area, here you can find unexpected private hot spring options
👉 Mountain view hot spring villa: private hot spring pools on the first and second floor balconies, suitable for couples or small families
👉 Bamboo hot spring (mushroom house): independent thatched roof design, full of privacy
👉 Bamboo forest hot spring villa (one bedroom and one living room): one bedroom and one living room layout, spacious balcony, can accommodate 3-4 people, is a good choice for family and friends gatherings
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✅ Golden combination ✅💰 From 468
👉 One night stay (double bed or twin bed)
👉 Breakfast for two
👉 Hot spring center experience for two
👉 Welcome fruit, indoor gym, swimming
👉 Holiday weekends require a price difference
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✅ The much-anticipated hot spring bath
🔸 Get a wristband with a ticket ✌🏻 Hotel guests can show their room card to the front desk to get a wristband
🔸 Use the wristband to open the corresponding locker door in the changing room (pull it open after the beep)
🔸 You can change into a swimsuit to go to the hot spring, or take a shower ♨️ and then change into a swimsuit to go to the hot spring
🔸 A total of 12 pools for you to choose from
🔸 After the hot spring, you can get a plastic bag at the entrance of the shower area to hold wet swimsuits 👙
🔸 The shower area is divided into standing and small bench areas, and facial cleanser, shampoo, and shower gel are provided
🔸 After taking a shower, get a small towel and bathrobe at the entrance of the shower area and change into it
🔸 Go to the second floor from the entrance of the hot spring area, there is hot water supply, massage, etc.
🔸 After finishing, settle the bill at the exit with the wristband (whether there is a paid 🎫 project), and get the door card after settlement
Visit the Luan Lingxingu Hot Spring Resort Hotel this winter.
Transportation: Located in Zhangdian Town, Luan, it takes about 1.5–2 hours to drive from Hefei, and only 50 minutes from Luan City. The road conditions are good.
Nearby: Dabie Mountain Style Valley and West Anhui Grand Canyon are both 1–2 km away, making it convenient to visit.
Room facilities: The rooms have a simple Chinese style, with a modern and fashionable feel.
Swimming pool: Located in the hot spring center. You need to enter the hot spring center to swim. The pool is heated.
Hot spring: There are not many hot spring pools, and they are basically the same, just different sizes. There are two bird's nest hot spring pools at the highest point.
Features: The hotel breakfast is very special. A special breakfast is the best service brand. If you win the guests' stomachs, you win their hearts!
Maotanchang Ming and Qing Old Street (1).
Maotanchang Ming and Qing Old Street is located at No. 13, Shisun Road, Maotanchang Town, Jin'an District, Lu'an City, Anhui Province.
Maotanchang Ming and Qing Old Street was built in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. It is 1,320 meters long, running east to west. The road is paved with bluestone slabs and cobblestones. The buildings are in the Huizhou style, with blue bricks and gray tiles, courtyard houses, fire walls, plank doors, carved beams, and painted buildings. The street has east and west gates, Tudun Hall, a canteen, Shangjia Courtyard, Tu Ancestral Hall, and other key attractions, as well as provincial and municipal intangible cultural heritage such as Dahongpao oil-paper umbrellas and crispy dumplings.
Ticket information: Free
Opening hours: All day
Transportation: Take the Jin'an District tourist line from Lu'an City.
Lu'an Moon Island.
Lu'an Moon Island Travel Guide:
1. Transportation Guide
Self-driving: Moon Island is located in the west of Lu'an City, west of Pi River. You can easily reach it by navigating to "Moon Island".
Public transportation: Take bus No. 14 and get off at Moon Island Station. The transportation is very convenient.
2. Best Time to Visit
Recommended time: Start visiting at about 9:30 in the morning. At this time, the sun is just right, the light and shadow are mottled, the photo effect is excellent, and there are relatively few people.
3. Recommended Play
Island Cycling: Bring a bicycle, shuttle through the winding path, breathe fresh air, listen to the birds, and feel the beauty of nature.
Picnic Camping: Find a quiet place to set up a tent, prepare food, enjoy a leisurely life, the starry sky is brilliant at night, and it is more comfortable to chat and play games with friends.
Sports Competition: There are professional tennis courts and kart parks on the island, which are suitable for sports enthusiasts.
Food Exploration: There are many foods on the island and nearby, such as barbecue, stir-fry, desserts, etc., with a rich variety and unique taste.
4. Precautions
Please maintain environmental awareness, abide by the regulations of the scenic area, do not smoke in public places, and do not litter.
Guanyin Temple Pagoda
The Guanyin Temple Pagoda is located on the west side of Huang Street, South Gate, Lu'an City, Anhui Province. It is also known as the South Gate Pagoda and is a provincial cultural relic protection unit. The pagoda was originally a Tang Dynasty Buddhist pagoda, but after being repaired and rebuilt over the years, it lost its original appearance. It was rebuilt as a Wenfeng Pagoda in the Ming Dynasty, and was repaired and rebuilt in the Qing Dynasty and modern times. The pagoda is a pavilion-style brick pagoda with a solid hexagonal base. There is a round arch pagoda door at the base of the pagoda. The pagoda body is inlaid with porcelain plates from the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty, and from the third level up, each level is inlaid with colored Buddha statues or patterns, which are beautifully shaped.
Stay here when you come to Lu'an!! Stay in a great hotel in Lu'an.
Stay here when you come to Lu'an!! Stay in a great hotel in Lu'an.
Who knows, this is a hotel that you don't want to leave after staying!
Sitting on the hotel's public terrace at night, blowing the wind and feeling the blues, it's super comfortable~ Drinking a little wine and chatting with my partner is really bursting with happiness~ The location is really great!
It is very convenient to travel, there is a snack street downstairs, milk tea, hot pot, barbecue, everything is available!
The service is also great
The bed is big and soft, the hygiene is super clean, it can't be better! How to find the hotel:
Navigation address: Anhui Lu'an Floating Life Ruosu Hotel You can also contact the hotel for a navigation map~
The Cradle of Generals - the Eyuwan Revolutionary Base.
Exhibited at the Dabie Mountain Revolutionary History Memorial Hall, No. 199, Changqing Road, Jin'an District, Lu'an City, Anhui Province.
The Eyuwan Revolutionary Base has always been known as the "cradle of the Red Army and the hometown of generals". A total of 341 founding generals emerged from the 30 old districts and counties. Among them, 108 were from western Anhui, accounting for 83% of the 130 founding generals in Anhui Province; among the 10 "general counties" in the country, Dabie Mountain accounted for five, and Lu'an City had 2 (Jinzhai County and the former Lu'an County). The history of the revolutionary struggle of the generals' military careers is the precious spiritual wealth of our party and country. Their heroic spirit, meritorious service in the north and south, fearless will and unparalleled revolutionary spirit have always been praised by people and inspire and educate future generations to establish lofty ideals, firm revolutionary beliefs, and aspire to repay and selflessly dedicate. Today, although these founding generals have all left us one by one, their heroic names, like historical monuments, will always stand in our hearts.
Ticket information: Free
Opening hours: Every Tuesday to Sunday from 8:00 to 11:30 in the morning and 14:30 to 17:30 in the afternoon.
Transportation guide: You can take buses No. 5, 11, 16, 20, 24, 31, and 201 in Lu'an City to get there.
Lu'an Zhaoqing Temple Ancestral Tower
The Lu'an Zhaoqing Temple Ancestral Tower is located in Zhaoqing Village, Sungang Town, Jin'an District, Lu'an City, Anhui Province. It was built in 2008 to commemorate the 19th ancestor, Master Xichi. The ancestral tower is a Tang Dynasty Buddhist pagoda architectural style, facing south from the north, a regular hexagonal seven-story pavilion-style hollow brick-wood structure, composed of the tower base, tower body, and tower top. The brick-built eaves are upturned and the edges and corners are brown. The total height of the tower is 23 meters and the diameter is 4 meters. The tower is equipped with a wooden ladder, which can directly reach the top of the tower. The remains of Master Xichi are placed on the 5th floor.
Ticket Information: Free
Opening Hours: All day
Transportation: Take bus No. 113, 222, 225, 226 in Lu'an City.
Tea Ceremony.
The Lu'an Tea Culture Exhibition is located in the Wanxi Museum on Foziling Middle Road, Jin'an District, Lu'an City, Anhui Province.
Chinese people have always enjoyed drinking tea. From boiling soup to brewing tea and making tea, and then to direct brewing, after a thousand years of evolution from simplicity to complexity and from complexity to simplicity, today's tea drinking is simple but also rich. Tea is also used as a ritual in people's lives. The spirit of the tea ceremony is order, love, respect and friendship. It is part of daily life etiquette and social etiquette. "Treat guests with tea" and "make friends with tea" have always been the customs of the simple, honest and hospitable people of Lu'an. In modern times, the form of expressing friendship with tea has moved from the family to society and into international etiquette.
Ticket Information: Free
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-17:00
Transportation: Take bus No. 11, No. 33, or the Park Loop Line 1 in Lu'an City.
One of the "Four Zhaqing Temples" - Lu'an Zhaqing Temple.
There are four ancient Zhaqing Temples in ancient China, namely Lu'an Zhaqing Temple, Hangzhou Zhaqing Temple, Beijing Zhaqing Temple, and Luoyang Zhaqing Temple. Lu'an Zhaqing Temple is located in Zhaqing Village, Sungang Town, Jin'an District, Lu'an City, Anhui Province. It was built during the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty. It was a royal temple built by Emperor Taizong of Tang Li Shimin. It was built by the founding hero of the Tang Dynasty, Wei Chi Jingde. The Tang Sanzang Master Xuanzang personally preached. The ancient temple integrates the architectural style of Buddhist temples in various dynasties and generations, and is a rare well-preserved ancient royal orthodox temple in the world.
In 1956, Zhaqing Temple was announced by the People's Government of Anhui Province as the first batch of key cultural relics protection units in Anhui Province. In 1984, Zhaqing Temple was announced by the People's Government of Anhui Province as a key temple in the province.
Ticket information: Free
Opening hours: All day
Transportation guide: You can take bus No. 113, 222, 225, 226 in Lu'an City.
Guanyin Lü Temple
Guanyin Lü Temple, also known as Guanyin Temple, is located at No. 18, Caoshi Street, Yu'an District, Lu'an City, Anhui Province. It was built by the monk Yuantong during the Wude period of the Tang Dynasty (618-627) and was originally named Fota Temple. At that time, there were only the Shanmen Hall, the Zhaoti Hall and the Fota Temple Tower. The Song monk Ruiyun renamed it Guanyin Temple. The monk Changman repaired it in the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty and added the Maitreya Hall. During the Qianlong period, the Maitreya Hall was built by imperial order. In the eighth year of Jiaqing, the monk Yun Kuan and Hong Yan raised funds to rebuild the governor of Jinling and Guangzhou.
On May 4, 1985, Guanyin Lü Temple was announced by the People's Government of Anhui Province as a key cultural relic protection unit in Anhui Province and a key temple in Anhui Province.
Ticket information: Free
Opening hours: 06:00-17:00
Transportation information: You can take buses No. 7, 11, 15, 16, 18, and 24 in Lu'an City.
The premium route to Jinzhai
Jinzhai, a palette of nature, is always captivating with its azaleas covering the mountains in spring and the forests in their autumnal splendor. Every corner is like a meticulously painted scroll, with bamboo groves deep in the mountains, the 'oxygen bar' of forests, the culture of the red revolutionary base, and the heart-stirring natural green tea valleys. The famous reservoir dam in China is majestic and spectacular, and the landscape is exquisitely beautiful. A full circuit tour includes a midday meal of local farmhouse cuisine, a brief rest, and an afternoon of various scenic travels. You can also go boating at the reservoir dock, and in the evening, visit the county town for a taste of Jiangnan-style pastries at Yi Yu Orange Nuo (a patisserie from the south of the Yangtze River). It's said that you can even ask the owner to act as a free guide, taking you to popular spots for fun and food. Many people enjoy this service. Later, have a late dinner plus supper (dinner here is usually eaten very late), enjoy a few drinks, and relax. Travel is very convenient, with accommodations ranging from budget to luxury, all nearby. You can also find a guide to arrange everything for free. I did just that upon arrival, and everything was perfectly organized, so I highly recommend it 👍👍. Next time, I want to explore a different route!
Traveling through water and tasting tea, touring around Lu'an - Panoramic Jinzhai, Panoramic Huoshan
📍Detailed address: Jinzhai County, Lu'an City, Anhui Province
🌟Highlight features: Xianghongdian Scenic Area - the core production area of the famous Chinese tea, Lu'an Melon Seed Tea. Suitable for renting a boat to go around the reservoir, about 2 hours. The water is as green as jade...
👍Most recommended: You can go to Hongling Highway, choose the Martin off-road route, and experience the hardcore off-road feel that the primitive Manzailing brings to you
📍Detailed address: Huoshan County, Lu'an City, Anhui Province
🌟Highlight features: Dahua Ping Town - the core production area of the famous Anhui tea, Huoshan Huangya
🌟Highlight features: Mozitan Reservoir, the main peak scenic area of the Dabie Mountains, Bieshan Lake
❤Recommended reason: The panoramic view of Huoshan is really something, with landscapes connected and scenery at every step, it all depends on whether you can discover it👀... A leisurely good place to avoid crowds on weekends and holidays. Find a homestay, eat two meals of green organic farm food by the lake, joyous and delightful
Dushan Red Army Street - A red tourism destination that should not be forgotten
【Attractions Features】:
⭐ Dushan Town is the first General Town in China: a town with sixteen generals, uniquely standing out in the Dabie Mountains.
⭐ This is where the first shot of the Liuhuo Uprising was fired
⭐ It gave birth to 16 founding generals
⭐ It is a rare national site and the only one in Anhui that has completely preserved the county-level institutions from the Soviet era that integrated party, government, military, economic, cultural, and judicial functions
⭐ The nine revolutionary sites are ancient buildings from the mid-to-late Qing Dynasty to the early years of the Republic of China, known for their Western Anhui regional characteristics and praised as a museum of ancient Huizhou-style folk residences in the north of the Yangtze River
【Address】: Yuxi District, Lu'an City, Anhui Province. It is about a 1-hour drive from several major attractions in the Dabie Mountains and can be visited in a day trip
【Tickets】: Free, no reservation required
【Opening Hours】: Open all year round
【Self-driving】: Convenient parking, you can park on the roadside opposite the street
📝tip Tips:
1⃣️ Red Army Street is located within the Dushan Revolutionary Site Cluster. It seems to be under-promoted, as even during holidays it is not crowded, so there is no distinction between peak and off-peak seasons;
2⃣️ The main attractions on Red Army Street are revolutionary sites, which are quite scattered. Each site has a local elder guarding the entrance, and registration is required to enter. They mentioned something about a pass that allows free access, but there are no signs or procedures indicated by the scenic area;
3⃣️ Most of the shops on both sides of the pedestrian street are closed or very quiet, so it's advisable to bring your own snacks and water.
Reverse Tourism in Lu'an
🌸 Lu'an Huoshan Grand Canyon Rafting
Huoshan County rafting has been a hot summer project on the entire network since its establishment.
The canyon has a unique landform, with a total rafting time of about 2 hours, and the maximum drop is 19 meters, super thrilling and exciting! So cool!
🔥 Lu'an Huoshan Grand Canyon Rafting
Huoshan County rafting has been a hot summer project on the entire network since its establishment.
The unique canyon landform, with a total rafting time of about 2 hours, and the maximum drop is 19 meters, super thrilling and exciting! So cool!
The Western Anhui Grand Rift Valley, the Chinese version of the East African Rift Valley, has a unique geological landform. Friends who have been to the Western Anhui Grand Rift Valley know that this is definitely the 'narrowest' and 'wildest' valley they have ever seen. The main scenic area also offers a variety of route options, where you can choose to climb up the steps or traverse from the bottom of the valley.
🌈 Master Yuan's Steamed Buns
Meat buns, vermicelli buns, spicy soup. Personally, I think the buns are unbeatably delicious, with a cute and clumsy shape.
🌙 Jiang Yong Fried Noodles
9 yuan for ham and egg fried noodles, so delicious! The owner says that the specialty of Lu'an is fried noodles! The noodles are soft yet al dente, giving a complete sense of carbohydrate satisfaction when eating!
☀️ Mung Bean Ball Soup
Lu'an is also famous for its mung bean balls, 5 yuan
☁️ Fermented Rice Ball Soup
The fermented rice ball soup at the entrance of Wupai Lane is really good, 6.5 yuan, we added 1 yuan for an egg, it's not too sweet.
Lu'an·Wanxi Museum
The Wanxi Museum is located on the east side of the city administrative center in the new government district of Lu'an City, with a total land area of 27,000 square meters, three floors above ground, one floor underground, and a total construction area of 12,000 square meters. The architectural design is unique and the structure is novel, with a three-story main hall at the center, a two-story east and west wing room on the south side, and a concave-shaped two-story rear building on the back.
Lu'an is the fief of the descendants of Gao Tao, and it was the land of the six states during the Shang dynasty. In the Spring and Autumn period, it became a territory of Chu and was the ancient battlefield of the hundred-year struggle between Wu and Chu. During the Han dynasty, the kings of Jiujiang, King Yingbu of Huainan, and the kings of Lu'an, Liu Chang and Liu Qing, all established their capitals here. During the period of the New Democratic Revolution, it was an important part of the E-Yu-Wan revolutionary base area and one of the cradles of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army.
Lu'an·Anhui
What a magical place, the Liuan Lingxin Valley Kaiyuan Resort Hotel
Spending a weekend alone at a hot spring hotel can be even more chill~ and relaxing~
Address: Liuan Lingxin Valley Kaiyuan Mingdu Hot Spring Resort Hotel
High-speed rail: Get off at the Wanxi Grand Canyon Station of the 228 bus from Liuan Station, and walk 300 meters after getting off the bus
About the environment
Lingxin Valley, the main building adopts the style of "new Chinese garden", with black tiles and white walls, relying on the beautiful scenery of blue sky, white clouds, green mountains, and clear waters, cleverly blending modern simplicity with classical Chinese gardens, quiet and elegant as if in the south of the Yangtze River
The hotel is surrounded by mountains, and directly opposite is the 4A scenic spot Wanxi Grand Canyon, Dabie Mountain Style Valley
About the hot springs
Each villa is equipped with a private hot spring, one indoor constant temperature swimming pool,
12 outdoor hot spring pools, all on the mountain, open-air, and each hot spring pool has a different temperature, you can choose according to your own physical condition, after soaking in the hot spring, the skin becomes instantly smooth
About housing basic room type
The room comes with a large bathtub and terrace, with an area of 43 square meters. The design of the original wood style new Chinese style is full of texture, the internet-famous mushroom house
Independent courtyard, built directly on the hillside, with 180-degree panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, and a private soaking pool on the balcony. You can take a bath while overlooking the beautiful scenery of the entire valley. Lying between the forests and mountains, open the window, and there is the beautiful scenery, suitable for girlfriends or couples
Check-in day villa
Located at the top of the mountain, with a private hot spring soaking pool, a super large terrace, and a beautiful view of the valley.
Bamboo Forest Villa: 1 bedroom, 1 living room, 1 bed of 2 meters;
Mountain Top Villa: 1 bedroom, 1 living room, 1 bed of 2 meters, with a better view; Mountain Wild Double Bedroom Hot Spring Villa: 2 bedrooms, 1 living room, 2 bathrooms, 2 beds of 2 meters
About food
Buffet breakfast with hundreds of choices, various organic vegetables, freshly cooked noodle beef vermicelli soup, Chinese dim sum, various breads
cakes, coffee milk, seasonal fruits, etc.
Outdoor restaurant, year-end parties, gatherings, annual meetings, team building, parties are no problem
Surrounding attractions:
Wanxi Grand Canyon, Dabie Mountain Style Valley, Dabie Mountain Grottoes, Ji Liu Daxu Ancient Manor, Ji Dahuashan
A Forgotten Millennium-Old Town—Sujia Port
Located on the southwest side of Lu'an City, there is a millennium-old town that has been forgotten by the world. The ancient town was established during the Song Dynasty. The shops, guild halls, and traditional handicrafts here, just like the silent old streets, quietly carry the memories of an era. The daily life on the old street goes on day after day, in an endless cycle, yet it displays the lively atmosphere of the marketplace, attracting many people to come here in search of memories.
◆Location: Sujia Port Ancient Town, Yu'an District, Lu'an City
◆Transportation:
After exiting the station, transfer to bus 323 (scan code for 1 yuan), get off at Subu Construction Office (1 hour and 10 minutes), then walk forward along Luzhou Road - Suheng Road - Yanjing Road, and you will see the entrance to the old street of the ancient town just a bit further ahead.
The main streets to visit in the ancient town are East Main Street, West Main Street, and South Main Street. If time allows, you can also explore other streets and alleys.
Main historical buildings on the three main streets:
1: The former site of the Baima Public Hall
2: The former site of Wang Wanhe's Sesame Carbon Old Firm
3: The former site of Xiao's Tea Firm
4: The former site of Yin Huiyuan Tea House
5: The former site of Yu Yihuo Paint Shop
6: Shikumen
7: The former site of Huikang Money Exchange
8: The former site of Sujia Port Supply and Marketing Cooperative
9: The former site of the Sauce Garden Old Shop
10: The former site of Tongtai Shun Grocery Store
11: The former site of Dongfeng Department Store
12: The former site of the People's Bank of China
13: The former site of the Woodware Society
14: The former site of the Old Sujia Port Business Association
15: Zhou's Blacksmith Shop
17: The former site of Sujia Port Yidu Association
18: The former site of Wang's Butcher's Stand
28: Liu Yongsheng's Silversmith Shop
30: The former site of Sanxing Pool
Immovable cultural relic No. 2: The former site of Liu Mingchuan's Pawnshop
Dabie Mountains Xugu Hot Springs, here comes the vacation guide
Hey, buddies👋, guess what the secret weapon is to escape the hustle and bustle of the city? That's right! It's the Dabie Mountains Xugu Hot Springs Resort that blends natural scenery with the wonders of hot springs! It's not just about soaking in a hot spring, it's a luxurious feast for both body and mind.
1️⃣ Hot Spring Pool🏊♀️: Want to swim in crystal-clear blue waters under the sky? The hot spring pool here lets you fully enjoy the embrace of water while swimming and admiring the surrounding scenery, which is simply too comfortable!
2️⃣ Hot Spring SPA💆♀️: Tired? Professional masseurs are here waiting to relieve your fatigue, surrounded by essential oil aromatherapy. Close your eyes and let your body and mind completely relax.
3️⃣ Hot Spring Hotel🛌: After a day of fun, you need a good rest, and the hot spring hotel here meets all your needs. The rooms are warm and comfortable, with private hot spring facilities, ensuring a full night's sleep and a refreshed spirit.
4️⃣ Gourmet Food and Shopping🍲🛍️: Foodies take note, there are local delicacies around waiting for you to explore, and various specialty shops waiting for your purchases, definitely not to be missed.
5️⃣ Nature Exploration🌲: Don't forget, the natural scenery of the Dabie Mountains is also a major highlight. Go hiking, breathe fresh air, and feel the baptism of nature.
In summary, the Dabie Mountains Xugu Hot Springs Resort is a rare leisure destination for you. So, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and plan your hot spring vacation!🧳🚗
The ancient Tang Dynasty temple built by imperial decree
Zhaoqing Temple: It was founded during the Tang Dynasty's Zhenguan period and is one of the royal 'Four Great Zhaoqings' built by the order of Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin. It was supervised by Tang dynasty founding general Yu Chijie, and the eminent monk Xuanzang of the Tang dynasty once visited to expound the scriptures and preach. The original plaque was inscribed by the Tang dynasty calligrapher Ouyang Xun, and it has been rewritten by Zhao Puchu, the former president of the Buddhist Association of China.
Zhaoqing Temple is located at the top of the watershed between the Yangtze River and the Huai River. Over 1300 years, it has undergone many tribulations and has been rebuilt nine times. The temple retains its original Tang dynasty style, incorporating architectural features from Buddhist temples of various dynasties, making it a rare and well-preserved ancient temple sanctioned by the emperor.
The ink painting of Pihe River and Beita (North Pagoda)
On the day I went to Lu'an, the rain had just stopped, and the weather was still gloomy. A layer of faint mist hovered over the surface of the Pihe River, and there were several bridges across the river. On the east bank of the river, north of Yunlu Bridge, there remains a section of the ancient city wall from the Qing Dynasty. Continuing along the Pihe River, less than a kilometer away is the Beita — the Duobao'an Pagoda.
📜 Beita Park (Duobao'an)
With the North Pagoda as the backdrop, the park features a square, curved bridges, corridors, pavilions, fountains, screen walls, and the small Duobao'an Temple, forming a large open park.
Local elders say, 'Lu'an is a 'boat' place. The ancient city is like a big boat, and the two treasure pagodas to the north and south are like the 'boat's' two masts. 'When the water rises, the boat ascends.' Although Lu'an city is close to the old Pihe River, it has never been flooded.' Therefore, people call it the North Gate Cone.
The legend about the North Pagoda is related to Yu Chi Jingde, and the original shape of the pagoda was inspired by his nine-section steel whip. The eighth and ninth levels were destroyed early on, and now only seven levels remain. The pagoda is hollow (the South Pagoda is solid), with stairs that can be climbed, but it was not open when I visited.
Era⏳: Northern Song Dynasty
Admission🎫: Free
Transportation🚌: Take the bus to Beita Park or Chengbei Primary School stop
✨Tips:
The surrounding area is bustling with many dining options, and there is a large commercial area, Jin City·Wenmiao Street, along Pihe Middle Road (along the river).
The North Pagoda is less than 2km from the South Pagoda (Guanyin Lü Temple), and there is a bus along Pihe Middle Road that can take you there. If you have enough time, you can take a leisurely tour along the Pihe River.
Who hasn't tried the Hong Street night market in Lu'an yet?
The first time I came to Hong Street~
I didn't expect it to be so lively!
I passed by a stall where several people were gathered around the stove eating roasted hairy eggs
I got curious and moved closer
It actually smells quite good~
Wanxi Grand Canyon | Challenging and worth a try
Lu'an Wanxi Grand Canyon Scenic Area is located in Taipingqiao Village, Zhangdian Town, Jin'an District, Lu'an City, Anhui Province, located in the southeast of Lu'an City, and is a rare mountain crack spectacle in China. The scenic area is about 40 kilometers away from Lu'an City and about 100 kilometers away from the provincial capital Hefei.
Recommended tour route:
(1) A line of sky: This is a major spectacle in the scenic area, a narrow passage formed between two mountains, the sun shines through the natural stone cracks, creating beautiful light and shadow effects.
(2) Three gates: The three gates are the most thrilling and exciting spots in the scenic area. Each gate is more difficult to pass than the previous one. Tourists need to make some effort to cross the canyon.
(3) Dawang Well: A naturally formed well-shaped landscape, it is said to be the water source of Zhang Xianzhong, the leader of the peasant rebel army.
- Xiongqi Rock: A spectacular rock wall in the scenic area, which makes people marvel at the craftsmanship of nature.
📍Within the territory of Zhangdian Town, Jin'an District, Lu'an City
🎫Ticket 60 yuan
⏰Opening hours 08:00-17:00
⌚️Tour time: 1.5 hours-3 hours
👉Suggestion: The canyon is narrow and difficult to walk, wear comfortable and convenient climbing shoes or sports shoes
7 things you must know before going to the Great Rift Valley of Western Anhui in Lu'an, a place you want to visit again after going
Lu'an is a place I want to go again after going. Although I have been there more than 10 times, I always find something new. The most impressive and most visited place is the Great Rift Valley of Western Anhui.
1⃣️Located in Zhangdian Town, Jin'an District, Lu'an City, 40 kilometers away from Lu'an City and about 100 kilometers away from Hefei. It takes about 2 hours to drive from Hefei city, and about an hour to drive from Lu'an city center.
2⃣️The Great Rift Valley of Western Anhui is in the shape of a "V", about 1500 meters long, more than 10 meters high, and 10 meters wide. It is a rift valley in the mountain front basin formed by long-term erosion along the fault structure after billions of years, known as the Chinese version of the "East African Rift Valley".
3⃣️The ticket price for the scenic area is 60 yuan. It is recommended to buy it online one day in advance to enjoy discounts.
4⃣️Because it is a canyon, the road is narrow and difficult to navigate, and there are moss and small waterfalls in the Great Rift Valley. If you are not careful, you will slip, so it is recommended to wear non-slip shoes.
5⃣️The valley slope of the Great Rift Valley is steep, the valley is tens of meters deep, and climbing the Great Rift Valley requires enough physical strength. Therefore, it is recommended that children under 1.2 meters and people over 70 years old do not climb from steep sections. It is still recommended to visit from the safe plank road, which is safe and can overlook the whole view of the Great Rift Valley.
6⃣️The must-visit spots in its territory include: Yixiantian Point Jiangtai, Shiku Palace, Qingshui Pool, Mushroom Stone, Three Gates, Echo Wall, etc.
7⃣️After leaving Lu'an Station, you can take bus 228 directly at the bus transfer center and get off at the entrance of the scenic area, which takes about 50 minutes.
Lu'an Leisure Nanshan Resort | Picking chrysanthemums under the eastern fence, leisurely seeing Nanshan
Lu'an Leisure Nanshan Resort is an ecological tourism resort integrated with tourism and leisure, provincial small ball training base, ecological agriculture sightseeing, high-end business activities, and landscape real estate, etc., created by Anhui Xingmao Real Estate Co., Ltd. of Xingmao Group with an investment of 3.5 billion yuan according to the national AAAA level tourist attraction standard. It is one of the 861 key projects in Anhui Province.
The landscape real estate in the Leisure Nanshan Resort is divided into two sections: Xingmao·Leisure Nanshan and Xingmao·Nanshan Mansion.
Located in the southern tourism new area of Lu'an City, Anhui Province. It is only 6 kilometers from the city center, a 10-minute drive. It is only 40 kilometers from Xin Qiao International Airport, a 30-minute drive.
The project covers an area of 300 acres. Inside there is a Nanshan Xingmao Hotel built to five-star standards, a provincial small ball training base, an 18-hole international standard golf course⛳️ and a 32-position golf practice field, a European-style town, and an ecological sightseeing park. The park has planned ecological holiday experience area, jungle expansion area, children's fun expansion, wild camping area, cartoon park, fruit picking area, fishing family, farming science popularization area, farming culture experience area, four seasons flower sea and Lego town and other areas.
Featured projects:
1. Nanshan Expansion Training Base: An expansion training site carefully built for people over 14 years old, with more than ten equipment projects such as aerial grab bars, aerial broken bridges, flying over Luding Bridge, trust back fall, graduation wall, water drift, jungle adventure, etc.
2. Real CS Base: The total area is 28 acres, including parent-child CS area, family CS area, management room, arsenal, water bar, instructor explanation area, martyr's cemetery ('dead soldier' rest area), public test, men's and women's dressing room, archery, darts, throwing sandbags, slingshots, ring toss, basketball and other formats, suitable for all ages.
3. Archery Hall: It can satisfy tourists' archery dreams. It uses ancient traditional target heart practice design, the target heart is about 8 meters, it is an entertainment project to experience ancient archery culture.
4. Renaissance Avenue in the base: The total length is 1600 meters, along the way you can feel various cultural landscapes related to the Renaissance period.
5. Nanshan Dinosaur Park: Various simulation dinosaurs, suitable for taking children to play.
6. Children's Expansion Area: Introducing foreign non-powered equipment, the operation process is safe and reliable, expansion training uses the natural environment and carefully designed simulated scenario projects to help children enhance physical strength, improve intelligence, stimulate potential and innovative awareness, it is a good place for play and weekend leisure.
7. Four Seasons Flower Sea: The resort will plant some flowers according to different seasons, such as Persian chrysanthemums, lavender, roses, etc. Parents can bring their children to experience nature.
8. Nanshan Wild Camping Base: There are camping sites, barbecue platforms, fishing bases, and wild stove platforms. It is a wild camping base that integrates 'participation, experience, leisure, and sightseeing'. Through fishing, camping, and wild cooking, it enhances children's hands-on ability, increases parent-child communication, and cultivates children's love for life.
9. Nanshan Picking Base: The fruit and vegetable picking garden can adopt land, pick fruits and vegetables, and experience the fun of rural life.
Suitable for team expansion, parent-child interaction, friends gathering picnic, couple dating, children's expansion learning, highly recommended~
Check out Moon Island in Lu’an city.
Are you new in Lu’an city and you’re just looking for a place to relax your mind? Wether it’s nighttime or during the day. I’ll recommend you visit Moon Island. It’s called moon Island because of it geographical location. West Anhui University and other beautiful communities around here are surrounded by a spectacular river.
You’ll find birds whispering silent music during the day as you sit by the river banks. It’s really quiet with less people except on weekends.
Nighttime is usually the best as the tallest Lu’an land mark provides colorful lights as the evening passes by. During summer, you will find lots of temporary bars and eatable stuff along the roadside. The view is unique with supper music and games too. The light is automatically turned on at 5:00pm. Not only that, you will find plenty of sweet atmospheres as you start approaching the university gate.
Hanging out is free of charge and it’s not far from the city center. In fact, show anyone the picture of this light and you will be directed right away. #Moonisland #Westanhuiuniversity
Night view at the Anhui Lu’an Ecological park
Situated on the out sketch of the city about 18km away from the lua’an train station and about 40 minutes drive. It's a country road but fine as it's not complicated.
This park gives you an inside view of the nightlife you have been looking for. It's not just the lighting effects coupled with music from the background that seems amazing but also the numerous games and entertainment going on in there. Barbecue and drinks are also part of the whole deal. This is a place where you will find lots of people especially during summer. Lighting effects begings from 6:00PM. while waiting to get in, you can spend time checking out some animals on the other side of the park.
The fee is 19.5 yuan per person for the entertainment site with lights and it's advised that you get your tickets 2 hours ahead of time. Tickets can be bought directly on the Douying app (Chinese version of Tik Tok) or at the site itself.
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#wecreate Lu'an city , Anhui Province
The Village Above The Clouds
The most beautiful village I’ve ever seen,It is located in Anhui. The village has a perfect ecosystem, unique topography, is located on a suspended ridge, has a strong local culture, and is known as the most beautiful. Houses have been built on the hillside and retained authentic Hui architecture style. The scenery in this village is a paradise for all photographers.
#wintergetaway
Into the hometown of Qianshan art, learn the acne ancient pottery, located in the southeast of the Dabie Mountains, the tributary of the Yangtze River tributary riverside, the acne town has ample sunshine, long frost-free period, depositing a large number of high-quality natural clay and rich pine fuel, with Blessed with pottery conditions. As early as the Neolithic Age, acne had a pottery production. There is a 100-meter ancient dragon kiln in the town of Pym, which can produce the top tea set. The soil is naturally fine and sticky, and the pinewood on the mountain is full of fire; and the special structure of the dragon kiln plays an important role.
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