[2025 Xuzhou Stay] Travel Guide for Grand New Century Hotel Xuzhou (Updated Apr)

For those traveling to Xuzhou with kids, check this out! 🌟 As a local, my friends often ask me where to stay and what to eat. Today, I'm going to recommend a place to stay. 👋 Choose somewhere near Yunlong Lake, where the scenery is beautiful, the transportation is convenient, and it's not far from the city center. - I recommend a hotel near my home. I just took my kids there again recently. The family suite is perfect for kids. Not only is it decorated with cute little ducks, but the details are also very kid-friendly. The room is huge and has a great view of Yunlong Lake. - The breakfast is also worth trying. You can taste Xuzhou's specialties without leaving the hotel, such as rice noodles, spicy soup, and lamb soup. I tried them myself, and they taste just as good as outside! ✅ Most importantly, there's an outdoor playground. Although it's not big, it's enough for kids to have fun. There are non-powered facilities, go-karts, bumper cars, and small animals to feed. When we went in the summer, there was even a fountain! Hotel guests can visit the playground for free.

1. Introduction Xuzhou Kaiyuan Senbo Huanjing Paradise, located in Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province, is a comprehensive theme park integrating natural landscapes, entertainment facilities, and leisure experiences. Themed around "Forest and Lake Transformation," the park combines natural ecology with modern entertainment, perfect for families, couples, and groups of friends. 2. Transportation Guide 1) By Car: - From Xuzhou city center, drive along Xu-Jia Express Route, approximately 30 minutes. - From other cities, take Lianhuo Expressway or Jingtai Expressway, navigate to "Xuzhou Kaiyuan Senbo Huanjing Paradise." 2) By Public Transportation: - Take bus or subway from Xuzhou city center to Jiawang District, then transfer to park shuttle. - From Xuzhou East Station (High-speed Railway Station), take a taxi or ride-hailing service, approximately 40 minutes. 3. Main Attractions and Activities 1) Natural Landscape Area: - Forest Trail: Suitable for hiking and sightseeing, experience nature's tranquility. - Lakes and Wetlands: Enjoy boating or fishing, perfect for leisure time. 2) Entertainment Facilities: - Zipline: Experience thrilling aerial gliding with panoramic views. - Jungle Adventure: Perfect for parent-child interaction, challenging courage and wisdom. - Carousel: Classic attraction suitable for children and families. 3) Leisure Experience Area: - Camping Base: Tent rental available, ideal for stargazing and camping. - BBQ Area: Bring your own ingredients for outdoor barbecue fun. 4) Cultural Experience Area: - Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Hall: Showcasing local heritage of Xuzhou. - DIY Workshop: Experience traditional handicraft making. 4. Travel Tips 1) Best Time to Visit: - Spring and autumn offer pleasant weather for outdoor activities. - Summer for water activities, winter for snow views. 2) Itinerary Suggestions: - One-day tour: Morning for natural landscapes, afternoon for entertainment facilities, evening for camping or BBQ. - Two-day tour: First day for in-depth park exploration, second day for cultural experiences and handicraft activities. 3) Important Notes: - Some attractions have height and age restrictions, please check in advance. - Camping requires advance reservation, BBQ area requires own ingredients. 5. Food Recommendations 1) Xuzhou Diguo Chicken: Local specialty, highly recommended. 2) BBQ Sets: BBQ ingredient rental service available in the park. 3) Handmade Ice Cream: Park specialty dessert, perfect for summer. 6. Accommodation Options 1) In-park Camping: Experience stargazing and natural atmosphere. 2) Hotels in Jiawang District: Close to the park with complete facilities. 3) Downtown Xuzhou Hotels: Suitable for visitors wanting more accommodation choices. 7. Shopping Recommendations 1) Intangible Cultural Heritage Crafts: Available at the Heritage Exhibition Hall. 2) Park Souvenirs: Including themed dolls and postcards. 8. Friendly Reminders 1) Some attractions require additional fees, please check in advance. 2) Take precautions against sun and mosquitoes, especially in summer. 3) Consider visiting during off-peak times to avoid holiday crowds.

Recommended Attractions - Historical and Cultural Sites - Xuzhou Museum: Serving as both a museum and the Qianlong Emperor's temporary palace during his southern inspection tours, it boasts a rich collection, including the jade burial suit from the Han Dynasty. It offers insights into Xuzhou's history and culture and is open from 9:00 to 17:00, Tuesday to Sunday; closed on Mondays. - Gushan Han Tomb: The tomb chambers feature meticulous carvings, grand scale, and ingenious design, providing a glimpse into ancient funerary culture. It is located at No. 3, Xiangwang North Road, Gulou District, Xuzhou. - Xuzhou Han Culture Scenic Area: Showcasing the essence of the Han Dynasty culture, it includes the Chu King's Mausoleum on Shizi Mountain and the Museum of Han Terracotta Warriors and Horses. It serves as a Han culture preservation base integrating historical exhibitions, garden landscapes, and tourism. - Natural Scenery - Yunlong Lake Scenic Area: With its picturesque lake and mountains, it offers opportunities for strolling, boating, cycling, and enjoying the beautiful scenery in all seasons, making it a great place for leisure. - Yunlong Mountain: Hike or take a cable car up the mountain to enjoy a panoramic view of the city from the viewing platform. Ascend from the west gate of Yunlong Mountain, and you can reach the viewing platform in about 20 minutes. - Featured Blocks - Huilongwo Historical and Cultural Block: A concentration of old buildings in Xuzhou, it is ideal for taking photos after the lights are turned on at night. With many surrounding snacks, it is full of local life. - Hubu Mountain: Known as "One Hubu Mountain, Half the History of Xuzhou," it features numerous ancient buildings and is adjacent to Ximatai, allowing you to experience the ancient charm of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Recommended Food - Featured Dishes - Diguoji (Chicken Stew in an Iron Pot): Tender chicken and flavorful pancakes soaked in broth make it Xuzhou's signature dish. - Ba Zi Rou (Braised Pork): Large chunks of pork are stewed until tender, rich but not greasy, making it a perfect dish with rice. - Flavor Snacks - Spicy Soup: Spicy and delicious, it is often made with chicken broth as a base, with the addition of gluten, kelp, fungus, and other ingredients, making it a favorite breakfast for Xuzhou locals. - Sha Tang: Made with chicken broth, it has a delicious taste and can be eaten with pot stickers. Accommodation Suggestions - Near the city center and Pengcheng Square: Such as Xuzhou Suning Hyatt Hotel and Xuzhou Yundongjing Hotel, they offer convenient transportation, shopping, and dining, and can overlook the beautiful scenery of the city. - Near Yunlong Lake: There are Xuzhou Kaiyuan Mingdu Hotel, Xuzhou Marriott Hotel, etc., with a beautiful environment and lake views. Itinerary Arrangement - Two Days and One Night Tour - Day 1: After arriving in Xuzhou in the morning, head to Baolian Temple, then go to Fengchu Street for snacks; in the afternoon, visit Ximatai, Hubu Mountain, and Huilongwo; in the evening, taste the local cuisine nearby and experience Xuzhou's nightlife. - Day 2: Visit the Xuzhou Museum in the morning, and in the afternoon, head to Yunlong Mountain. Take a cable car from the viewing platform to Yunlong Lake, where you can cycle around the lake or take a boat trip. - Three Days and Two Nights Tour - Day 1: Same as the first day of the two-day and one-night tour. - Day 2: Visit Gushan Han Tomb in the morning, go to Fuguo Street for shopping and snacks in the afternoon, and then head to Xing Shi Community and 1818 Night Market. - Day 3: Visit the Xuzhou Han Culture Scenic Area in the morning, and have free time in the afternoon to relax around Yunlong Lake.

The first indoor 2,400-square-meter fantasy children's playground in northern Jiangsu has opened, with an ocean ball pool, a big slide, a happy grass slide, a COS experience area, and 20 immersive entertainment experiences. The heated swimming pool with a transparent roof is like the Amazon River Valley; For a nutritious breakfast, you must try the special rice noodles, mutton soup, and spicy soup, which are Xuzhou’s famous snacks. Enjoy the cultural and historical context of the Han Dynasty and gather in Xuzhou. The hotel is close to Yunlong Lake and there are scenic spots around the lake, so you can easily enjoy the City Walk.

Xuzhou Kaiyuan Mingdu Grand Hotel, a great hotel, don't even want to leave for a few days! 👋 Babies, today I have to share with you the Xuzhou Kaiyuan Mingdu Grand Hotel, it is simply awesome! 🏨 The appearance of the hotel is very elegant, walking into the lobby was even more shocked by its luxury. 🛏 The room is spacious and bright, clean and tidy, warm and comfortable. The bedding is soft and soft. I don't want to get up once I sleep on it. I sleep very comfortably. The rooms are well-equipped, smart and convenient. 💁‍♀️ The service is unbeatable, the staff is enthusiastic and attentive. From the courteous greeting at check-in, to the immediate response during the stay, it was heartwarming. 🍳 Breakfast is rich in variety, from traditional Chinese cuisine to Western exquisite meals, to meet your various taste needs. 🎉 The hotel also has a gym, swimming pool and beautiful gardens for you to relax in your leisure time. 💖Xuzhou Kaiyuan Mingdu Hotel, whether for business trip or leisure vacation, is an excellent choice.

Winter vacation is here, take your children on a trip that you can say and leave! This time the destination is Xuzhou, because the old mother is hungry for barbecue😋 Staying at the Xuzhou Kaiyuan Mingdu Hotel on the banks of Yunlong Lake, the duck-themed parent-child suite is super cute, the children are happy to laugh as soon as they enter the door🦆! Next to the hotel is Kaiyuansen Parking Fantasy Park, various climbing facilities, cute pet interaction, go-kart track, children play super high🎢 As the mother of a little swimmer who trains all year round, the swimming pool is of course the focus of my inspection! For dinner, we chose the hotel's buffet, which is super good value for money. Seafood, barbecue, dessert... everything is available, and the whole family is super satisfied 🍰 This trip to Xuzhou is really great, parent-child suite, playground, heated swimming pool, delicious dinner, everything is complete. I want to come again next time ~💕

Day 1⃣️ Depart from Qingdao, drive 5 hours to Xuzhou ⭕️ In the afternoon, you can first go to Baolian Temple for photos. ✅ Check-in at Jiangbei First Building, Yiba Night Market, Pink Landmark. 🍴 Greenland Three Sheep (Jiefang Road Store) ❗️ Two ways to avoid queuing: A. Arrive at the store around 4 pm to occupy a seat, and start eating at 5 pm. B. Get a number online at 5 pm, then call to communicate about the arrival time to avoid long queues at the door. ⭕️ Guofu Street: Not interested in night markets or snacks, so didn't go. 🏨 Pengcheng Grand Hotel: Good environment, good location, high cost performance. Day 2⃣️ ✅ Xuzhou Underground City Museum: Use "Xuzhou Metro" to make a reservation, free of charge. On-site ticket purchase is 10 yuan. Bought a "I Love Xuzhou" canvas bag from the vending machine. ✅ Tea Room on the second floor of Pengcheng Grand Hotel: Nice environment, a good place for kids to do homework haha. ✅ Xuzhou Museum: Need to make a reservation in advance. If you can't make a reservation, tickets will be released at 9:00 am on the same day. If you still can't get a reservation, you can check if there are any ticketed exhibitions. (We bought tickets for the Yuanmingyuan Beast Head Exhibition 🎫, after viewing, you can enter the museum with ID registration, but you must bring your ID) ❗️ Difficult to park, those driving can leave the car at the hotel and take a taxi or ride a shared electric scooter. ✅ Xuzhou Kaiyuan Senbo Fantasy Park: The park is not big, you can feed small animals, play with small fountains, non-powered play equipment, go-karts (separately charged). This park is not particularly recommended! Because there are a lot of mosquitoes, be sure to wear long pants and spray mosquito repellent, otherwise, you will get bitten like me with seventy or eighty bites. ⭕️ Fengchu Street: Those interested in snack streets can go. 🍴 Da Lao Chen: The taste is also very good! Barbecue dipped in vinegar, nice. 🏨 Xuzhou Kaiyuan Mingdu Hotel: Next to Yunlong Lake. There is a swimming pool on the first floor, suitable for kids to play in the water. Close to the Fantasy Park. Day 3⃣️ ✅ Yunlong Mountain Cableway: Go up the mountain from Pengzu Garden Station, easy to park. One-way 40 (to the mountain top viewing platform); Full trip 50 (no stop at the mountain top viewing platform, no need to queue again) Recommended to buy a full trip ticket with kids, you can enjoy the scenery on the cableway, and when getting off at Yunlong Station, there will be an aunt taking photos. Three negatives for 20 yuan. ✅ Yunlong Lake Boat: 120 yuan per hour. Good for photos, the sunset should be beautiful. ✅ Huilongwo: Mainly for photo check-in, you can rent Hanfu, cheap. ✅ City Wall Museum: Inside Huilongwo, very small but worth seeing. ✅ Xuzhou Amusement Park: Good for photos. Hot during the day, we chose to enter the park in the evening, the park closes at 22:00, there is a float parade at 7:30, and a drone show around 9:25. The live band performance is very lively. Renting an electric car is convenient with small kids. 🏨 Xuzhou Amusement Park Resort Hotel Day 4⃣️ ✅ Xuzhou Amusement Park: Two-day ticket, enter the park at 9 am to continue playing. ✅ Guishan Han Tomb: Underground ancient tomb, kids find it interesting. ✅ Imperial Edict Museum: Together with Guishan Han Tomb.

After 2 p.m., leave Yuntai Mountain scenic area and drive to Xuzhou. It takes four and a half hours to check into Kaiyuan Mingdu Hotel, a very nice upscale hotel. I checked the hotel menu and found the prices to be reasonable. Dinner options include a buffet (98 yuan per person) or à la carte dishes at the Chinese restaurant. The buffet breakfast in the morning offers a wide variety of dishes, including lamb offal soup, spicy soup, Xuzhou's local specialty snacks known as the 'Xuzhou Eight Delicacies', and there are four or five types of porridge. Looking at them makes me wish I could have a portion, if only my stomach were not so small, haha... Kaiyuan Mingdu Hotel in Xuzhou

After leaving the Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area at 2 pm, we drove to Xuzhou and checked into the Kaiyuan Mingdu Hotel four and a half hours later. The hotel is located by the scenic Yunlong Lake and is a very nice upscale hotel. It features lake-view rooms and a wealth of facilities, including a gym, an indoor constant temperature swimming pool, and a buffet breakfast. It's very suitable for families looking for a camping leisure vacation to spend a short holiday. Upon entering the hotel, I checked the menu and found the prices to be reasonable. For dinner, there was a choice of a buffet (98 yuan per person) or à la carte dishes in the Chinese restaurant. Later, we ordered 6 dishes in the Chinese restaurant for a total of 346 yuan. The taste was really good. Local pot free-range chicken: Delicious taste, moderate saltiness, with soft and chewy crust. Xuzhou spicy soup: Actually a hot and sour soup, with a tasty sourness and mild spiciness, really good flavor. Kaiyuan Mingdu Hotel, Xuzhou