XIAO CAI YUAN

There are quite a lot of people in the small vegetable garden. The speed of serving the dishes is OK. The dishes we ordered were so popular that they were sold out. The portions are OK. It is affordable. The per capita consumption is also reasonable. I recommend everyone to come and eat.

Located at No. 61, Tianchang West Road, 5th floor, Suning Plaza. Stinky mandarin fish is a representative of Anhui cuisine, the meat is very tender, clay pot chicken with pancakes, garlic iron plate shrimp, the main feature is authentic Anhui cuisine, the environment is nice, elegant and clean, suitable for family gatherings.

Theme: The Drunken Pavilion + Eastern Anhui Landscape + Cultural Cuisine Suitable for: Culture Enthusiasts/Families/Photographers 📅 Itinerary Overview Budget: 6,000 RMB (including transportation, accommodation, meals, and entrance fees) Accommodation Recommendations: Langya District (convenient downtown area) or a unique B&B in the scenic area Transportation: High-speed rail/self-drive + taxi within the city (Chuzhou's attractions are scattered, so renting or chartering a car is recommended) 🗓️ Daily Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Chuzhou and Explore Mount Langya Morning: High-speed rail arrives in Chuzhou (direct high-speed rail connections are available from Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, etc., with fares approximately 150-300 RMB). Accommodate at a hotel in Langya District (recommended: Wyndham Chuzhou Kaidi Hotel, approximately 400 RMB/night). Afternoon: Langya Mountain Scenic Area (80 RMB admission, including the Drunken Manor Pavilion): Visit the "Drunken Manor Pavilion" and "Langya Temple," both described by Ouyang Xiu. A scenic bus ride is recommended (20 RMB). Evening: Chuzhou 1912 Commercial Street: Dinner at "Little Vegetable Garden," featuring Anhui cuisine, is recommended (60 RMB per person). Enjoy the Nanhu light show at night. 💰 Approximate daily expenses: Accommodation 400 RMB + Admission 80 RMB + Food 100 RMB + Transportation 50 RMB = 630 RMB Day 2: Fengyang · Ming Dynasty Cultural Tour Full Day: Ming Dynasty Imperial City (50 RMB admission): Zhu Yuanzhang's hometown, exploring the ruins of the unfinished Ming Dynasty capital. Wolf Alley Mystery Valley (60 RMB admission): Karst caves ideal for exploration and photography. Fengyang Drum Tower (free): Ming Dynasty architecture, overlooking the old city. Dining: Fengyang's signature "Hongwu Banquet" (80 yuan per person). The Zhu Yuanzhang Hotel is recommended. Transportation: A round-trip chartered car from Chuzhou to Fengyang costs approximately 300 yuan (carpooling is possible). 💰 Daily Expenses: Accommodation 400 yuan + Entrance fees 110 yuan + Food 100 yuan + Transportation 150 yuan = 760 yuan Day 3: Quanjiao - Wu Jingzi's Former Residence + Shenshan Forest Morning: Wu Jingzi Memorial Hall (40 yuan admission): Former residence of the author of "The Scholars," featuring a complex of Hui-style architecture. Taiping Ancient Town (free): A replica of the old-fashioned street, perfect for photos in Hanfu. Afternoon: Shenshan National Forest Park (free): Enjoy a hike with oxygen, explore the crater, and explore the ancient temple. Dining: Quanjiao's "Machang Lamb Noodles" (30 yuan per person). Dinner back in the city for "Laotai Liu's Pot Stickers" (50 yuan per person). Transportation: A round-trip taxi from Chuzhou to Quanjiao costs approximately 150 yuan. 💰 Daily expenses: Accommodation 400 + Entrance fees 40 + Food 80 + Transportation 80 = 600 RMB Day 4: Lai'an · Eastern Anhui Landscape Full day: Egret Island Ecological Tourism Area (60 RMB): Beautiful lake and mountain scenery, boating and cycling available. Pond Cypress Lake Wetland Park (80 RMB): The largest pond cypress forest in East China, a paradise for birdwatching and photography (the autumn leaves are stunning). Dining: Farmhouse in the scenic area (60 RMB per person), recommend the "Three Whites of the Lake" (white fish, white shrimp, and whitebait). Transportation: Chartered car round-trip, approximately 400 RMB (suitable for 4 people sharing, 100 RMB per person). 💰 Daily expenses: Accommodation 400 + Entrance fees 140 + Food 80 + Transportation 100 = 720 RMB Day 5: Chuzhou Old Town - Return Trip Morning: Chuzhou Museum (free): Learn about Chuzhou's history; the interactive exhibits are engaging. Zunyang Street: The old town's cultural district, where you can buy local specialties like "Chuju" and "Langya Crispy Candy" (budget 200 RMB). Afternoon: Return 💰 Daily expenses: ¥50 for food and drinks + ¥200 for souvenirs + ¥50 for transportation = ¥300 💰 Total budget Transportation (high-speed rail/self-driving): ¥1,000 (based on a round-trip high-speed rail trip to Nanjing) Accommodation: ¥400/night x 4 nights = ¥1,600 Tips/experiences: approximately ¥430 Food and drinks: approximately ¥500 Local transportation: approximately ¥600 (renting/chartering a car is more cost-effective) Shopping/spare space: ¥500 Total: approximately ¥6,000 📌 Tips Best seasons: Spring and autumn (March-May for flower viewing, October-November for autumn colors). Advantages of self-driving: Chuzhou's attractions are scattered, making car rental more convenient (approximately ¥200/day). Must-try foods: Langya Crispy Candy, Leiguan Pressed Duck, Qinlan Braised Goose "The drunkard's interest is not in wine, but in the mountains and rivers" - Chuzhou is waiting for you to take a leisurely tour! 🏞️🍶 #ShenshanForest #WuJingZiMemorialHall #TaipingAncientCity