[2025 Xuzhou Stay] Travel Guide for XuZhou LangBo Hotel (Updated Apr)

Mid-March in Xuzhou, cherry blossoms fall like snow along Yunlong Lake, where ancient charm intertwines with a sea of flowers. 🚄Transportation Guide Take the high-speed train directly to Xuzhou East Railway Station. Xuzhou East Railway Station is relatively far from the city center and other attractions, but it's accessible by subway. Many attractions and restaurants in downtown Xuzhou are within walking distance or a 10-minute taxi ride. Driving is not recommended. The city itself is not large, and holidays can be quite congested. High-speed rail and taxis are much more convenient! 🏨Accommodation Guide Most people choose to stay near Suning Plaza in the city center. It's the most convenient location for transportation, with a wide range of hotels from budget-friendly to high-end. It's a safe bet. 🍖Food Guide Xuzhou is a paradise for those who love bold flavors, carbs, and meat! Last year, it became famous for its cuisine. Most of the restaurants recommended online require queuing. If you don't like waiting in line, you can choose any restaurant that catches your eye. The characteristics of Xuzhou cuisine guarantee that it won't be bad. Must-try dishes include barbecue (be sure to wrap the meat in small pancakes!), garlic-fried fish, rice noodles, vegetable pancakes, spicy sauce pancakes, and ground pot chicken… 🎡Travel Guide It's springtime and the flowers are in full bloom. The first must-see is Hudong Road by Yunlong Lake! Cherry blossoms, apricot blossoms, and magnolias are all competing to show their beauty! Rent a Hanfu and take stunning ancient-style photos! After taking photos, head to Baolian Temple. You can wear the same outfit for both locations, so it's not a waste at all! The 15-yuan vegetarian noodles at Baolian Temple are also highly recommended! In the evening, stroll through the Ming and Qing architectural complex in Hubu Mountain. The night view is equally captivating. It's also very close to Fengchu Street, a food hub, within walking distance. On the second day, visit the Xuzhou Museum and Yunlong Mountain. Remember to book your museum visit in advance! All of the above are free. In addition, if you're interested in history, you can visit the Guishan Han Tomb (80 yuan entrance fee). If you're interested in cultural performances, you can watch the Pengcheng Fenghua live-action show, a 70-minute immersive boat experience. Tickets must be purchased and reservations made in advance.

Local Food • Diguo Chicken: Originating from the Weishan Lake area on the border of northern Jiangsu and southern Shandong, this dish was a staple for fishermen. Rooster pieces are stewed with vegetables and seasonings, and thin pancakes are placed on the side of the pot. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the pancakes absorb the chicken broth, making them delicious. • Bazi Pork: A traditional Xuzhou dish, this is a type of braised pork. The pork is tied with string and braised in soy sauce. It is fatty but not greasy, and full of flavor. It can be served with meatballs, dried tofu, kelp knots, and other side dishes. • Mutton Soup: This dish has a long history in Xuzhou. The soup is white and fatty but not greasy. During the annual Fuyang Festival, Xuzhou locals drink mutton soup, as it is said that "a bowl of mutton soup in summer is better than any medicine." • Laomo: Made with unleavened dough, this pancake is about 0.1 cm thick and 30 cm in diameter. It is chewy and filling, and is said to be good for your teeth. It is a unique Xuzhou snack. • Xuzhou Spicy Soup: Legend has it that this dish was created by Peng Zu over 4,000 years ago. It is made by simmering chicken, bones, and pork knuckles for over 24 hours, and adding ginger, eel, gluten, and other ingredients. It is spicy and delicious, and is best served with fried dough sticks, fried pancakes, or fried buns. Attractions • Yunlong Lake Scenic Area: A national 5A-level scenic area, this area is known for its beautiful mountains and lakes. In spring, peach blossoms and willow catkins float in the air. In summer, the lotus flowers bloom. In autumn, the maple leaves turn red. In winter, the plum blossoms bloom in the snow. You can stroll, cycle, or take a boat ride around the lake. • Xuzhou Han Culture Scenic Area: This area combines history, gardens, and leisure, and showcases the essence of Han culture. It includes the Lion Mountain Tomb of the King of Chu, the Han Terracotta Warriors Museum, and other attractions, and is a great place to learn about Han culture. • Guishan Han Tomb: The joint tomb of Liu Zhu, the sixth King of Chu in the Western Han Dynasty, and his wife, this tomb is large and magnificent. The star map, cliff paintings, and other mysteries in the tomb showcase the depth of Han culture, making it a great place to explore Han culture. • Xuzhou Museum: A national first-class museum and the former palace of Emperor Qianlong, this museum has a rich collection of cultural relics, including a jade burial suit, an S-shaped jade dragon, and terracotta warriors. It is an important place to learn about Xuzhou's history and culture. • Pan'an Lake Wetland Park: Known as "China's most beautiful rural wetland," this park features lush wetlands, tall and beautiful pond cypress forests, and green lawns. In summer, the lotus flowers bloom, and in autumn, the pond cypress forests turn red, making it a great place to relax.

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I pray at Xuzhou Baolian Temple for the happiness and peace of the whole family, for the noble star to shine upon you, for blessings of good fortune, for getting rid of villains, avoiding gossips, attracting noble people, turning misfortune into good fortune, increasing wealth and blessings, a prosperous career, a prosperous family business, and for the help of noble people, for wealth and career to flourish and get better and better! 📍Detailed address: At the foot of Pantao Mountain, Xuzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone, Jiangsu Province 🕙Business hours: The opening hours are generally from 9:00 to 17:00, and admission is stopped after 16:00. But on the first and fifteenth day of the lunar month, it will open at 5:00. 🎫Tickets free 🗓Temple Cabinet Hall: Baolian Temple was first built during the Yongxing period of the Northern Wei Dynasty. It has a magnificent exterior and a splendid interior. It is a place of prayer for local people. There are eight halls, two pavilions and one courtyard in the temple. The area is 16,400 square meters. Heavenly King Hall, Kalayana Hall, Patriarch Hall, Guanyin Hall, Ksitigarbha Hall, Seven Buddha Hall, Manjusri Hall, Samantabhadra Hall 🗓Itinerary: The first thing that catches your eye is the Bodhi Holy Lotus Square, which together with the Tongtian Tower forms the main central axis of the Pantao Mountain Buddhist Cultural Scenic Area. →On both sides of the temple gate are the vegetarian noodle restaurants of Po Lin Monastery. →The first hall is the Hall of Heavenly Kings, where Maitreya Buddha and the Four Heavenly Kings are enshrined. →In the middle is the Main Hall, also known as the Seven Buddha Hall, which houses seven Buddha statues. There is also a mural depicting the 53 visits of the boy Sudhana. →In the back half of the temple, there are the Manjusri Hall and the Samantabhadra Hall on the east and west sides, and the Tsutenkaku in the middle. There are many check-in spots next to Tsutenkaku, which are suitable for taking photos. →Tsutenkaku is 59.88 meters high and is the tallest Buddhist pavilion in China. It enshrines Maitreya Buddha with a heavenly crown, which is the largest indoor forged bronze Buddha statue in China. There is also a cave inside the pavilion where you can copy Buddhist scriptures. 🌺You can pray for wealth, education, children, marriage, and peace in the temple. If you pray sincerely, your prayers will be answered. 🌺Small incense lamp 99, large incense lamp 199, blessing card 10, blessing bag 18 🌺Please sign 10r each in the hall, each stick will have a corresponding fortune text, 🌺There are two options of high incense 20/30 in the temple. 🌺You can copy sutras in Tongtian Pavilion for 10r 🍜Dining in the temple There were a lot of people eating there, and the queue was about an hour long. The food tasted pretty good. The vegetarian noodles for 15r contain vegetables, mushrooms and gluten. It is said that the vegetables are grown by the temple itself. The noodles are pre-ordered from Suzhou. The gluten is soaked until soft and tastes very good. The clear soup is very delicious and hot and satisfying. 🏨Hotel recommendation: Shangjing Four Seasons Hotel: The hotel is very close to various scenic spots, has free drinks in the room, free self-service laundry and free parking services, and is very cost-effective. Qingmu Select Hotel: The hotel is clean and tidy, the rooms are spacious and bright, the bedding is comfortable, and it is equipped with a laundry room, which is very cost-effective. Xuzhou Langbo Hotel: The hotel has a superior geographical location, very close to Wanda Plaza, Zhulin Temple, Baolian Temple, etc. The rooms are spacious, bright, clean and tidy, and are equipped with a gym and laundry room. Recommended nearby attractions