Wuhu 2 Days 1 Night|Secret Jiangcheng + Perfect Photo Spots, Reserve Your Spot as the Star of Your Friend Circle!
📍Day 1: Ancient City Fireworks + Water Town Maze, A Romance Through a Thousand Years
⏰09:00 Wuhu Ancient City · A Millennium of Time in the City Center
🏮Stroll on bluestone paths through Hui-style old houses, around the corner meet the Republic of China style clock tower and Catholic church.
📸Photo Spot 1: Changhong Gate City Wall for Panoramic Views
Climb the city wall to overlook the ancient city’s blue tiles and white walls; at the blue hour in the afternoon, lanterns light up—wear Hanfu and hold a lantern for a “time-travel” vibe, use 0.5x wide-angle for stunning background blur!
💡Tips: In the evening, enjoy brewing Biluochun tea at riverside tea stalls, paired with Geng Fuxing shrimp noodles + red bean fermented rice wine to beat the heat, about 20 RMB per person for a full meal~
⏰14:00 Taoxin Shuiyun · Anhui’s Version of “Thousand Island Lake”
🌸Take a rowboat into the maze-like waterways, where tens of thousands of lotus flowers bloom in midsummer, white walls and black tiles peek through the lotus leaves reaching the sky.
📸Photo Spot 2: Xianghu Island Circular Boardwalk
Use lotus flowers as the foreground to shoot “people swimming in a painting,” spin around in a light-colored long dress for dynamic shots with flowing hair!
🚤Boat ticket 40 RMB round trip, board before 17:00, the sunset over the river with golden waves is super dreamy~
⏰18:30 Riverside Park · Sunset Movie by the Yangtze River
🌅Zhongjiang Tower and Old Customs Building reflect on the river, the sunset dyes the water orange-gold, boats shuttle like silhouettes.
📸Photo Spot 3: Flood Wall Walkway for River Views
Use a telephoto lens to compress the background, shoot a triple composition of “person + riverboat + sunset glow,” wear a backless outfit to maximize skin exposure!
🚌Transport: Bus lines 1/3/13 direct, taxi from ancient city about 10 RMB.
📍Day 2: Zen Nature + Artsy Check-ins, Healing Mountain Wilderness
⏰08:30 Guangji Temple · Tang Dynasty Style Ancient Temple in the Bustling City
🍃Yellow walls and glazed tiles are very photogenic, the big ginkgo tree under the five-story pagoda is stunning in autumn, great for praying for academic success!
📸Photo Spot 4: Red Walls Inside the Temple for Silhouettes
Have a friend shoot from the side “person + flying eaves + sunlight,” wear plain clothes for a more Zen feel, 5 RMB incense for blessings at the entrance is a great value~
🎫Admission: Free, enter before 17:00.
⏰10:30 Zhesan Park · The City’s Green Lung with Artsy Fun
🌳Climb Cuiming Pavilion for a view of Jiangcheng, the flamingo house at the west gate is super cute, a must for families!
📸Photo Spot 5: Under the Ferris Wheel for Forest Vibes
Use green trees as the background to shoot “person + Ferris wheel,” wear a French floral dress and straw hat, film filter instantly makes it iconic!
🚶Route: 10-minute walk from Guangji Temple, park is free and closes at 21:00.
⏰14:00 Zhongshu Pavilion · A Reading Paradise of Light and Shadow
📚Warm light spills between staggered bookshelves, colors are soft like Monet’s garden, every frame looks like a movie screenshot.
📸Photo Spot 6: Spiral Staircase for Depth
Have a friend shoot from the second floor looking down “person + book wall + light and shadow,” wear a black turtleneck sweater for a classy look, full of tranquility!
📍Address: Wanjiang Fortune Plaza, Jiujiang District, free but reservation required.
🏨Accommodation Recommendations
Best value in Jinghu District: Near the pedestrian street “Hanting Hotel,” 150 RMB/night, downstairs is the old brand Xiaogao steamed pork rice + chicken juice tofu pudding, a delight for night owls!
Romantic river view choice: Next to Riverside Park “Hilton Hotel,” 500 RMB/night, floor-to-ceiling windows to watch the Yangtze sunset, soaking in the bathtub is super relaxing~
🍜Food Map
Must-try trio: Geng Fuxing shrimp noodles (broth so fresh it’ll blow your mind), red-skinned duck (crispy outside, tender inside), red bean fermented rice wine (chilled to beat the heat).
Hidden snacks: Old Pu’s cold noodles in Beimen Alley (spicy and satisfying), Four Seasons Spring boiled dried tofu (rich tofu aroma).
Souvenirs: Silly Melon Seeds (childhood memories), Liulang Crab Roe Buns (can be frozen and taken home).
⚠️Avoid Pitfalls
Buy Fantawild tickets in advance on Trip.com, long lines on site!
Taoxin Shuiyun boat tickets include round trip, don’t buy one-way tickets!
Guangji Temple dress code is conservative, no bare shoulders or knees allowed.
Riverside Park is very crowded at sunset, reserve your photo spot 1 hour early!