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#Jiubao Hot Spring Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
The ancient town where only copper coins are allowed | is actually hidden in Tongling, Anhui
I found a mysterious ancient town in Tongling
Nestled against the mountains and waters
Walking in it
It's like stepping into the dream of a hometown in the south of the Yangtze River
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🌟Recommended attractions
1️⃣Remember the 12 scenes of the south of the Yangtze River
It has the feel of the water towns of the south of the Yangtze River, and the spectacular and unique karst topography. The beautiful sea of flowers under the towering trees is really beautiful. It is said that the flowers bloom and fall for a thousand years, 'life and death are wrong' symbolizes the boundary of separation and reunion.
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2️⃣Nine Treasures Hot Spring
The hot spring hidden in the mountains, after climbing the mountain, you can come here to soak in the hot spring, the air is fresh, the hot spring water contains more than 20 kinds of minerals such as strontium, selenium, fluorine, sulfur dioxide, which is very distinctive.
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3️⃣Children's Paradise
This place is too suitable for children to play, a good place to take the kids on weekends, through the rainbow, water play square, trampoline climbing, pedal boats, bumper boats, handicrafts, mini world, and more than 20 other amusement projects.
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🌟Travel Tips
You need to go to the bank to exchange copper coins for meals in the ancient town, and you can only consume them inside. A pack of copper coins💰58, there are three types of large copper plates, medium copper plates, and small copper plates. The snack street has a super lot of snacks worth rushing.
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📍Address: Yongquan Town, Tongling, Anhui
🚗Transportation: 1 kilometer down the high-speed rail from Tongling East, you can see Yongquan Town, the high-speed rail chooses Tongling North Station, which is closer to Yongquan Town.
Guests can enjoy free pick-up and drop-off at the high-speed rail station (need to make an appointment one day in advance)
High-speed rail direct, 99% of people do not know the secret of Southern Anhui!!
Anhui, a place known as the 'Jiangnan Secret', do you only know Huangshan, Hongcun? However, the treasure town of Tongling Yongquan in Anhui is rarely visited by people.
📍Anhui Tongling Yongquan Town
🚄Get off at 'Tongling Station' or 'Tongling North Station' and take a taxi for about 20 minutes
🔘'Remember Jiangnan·Twelve Sceneries' Town
The twelve sceneries here are getting better and better, with arch bridges spanning, streams gurgling, and dense forests growing, which make people feel relaxed both physically and mentally during the process of hiking up the mountain. Especially now that the autumn is strong, the red leaves all over the mountains are as beautiful as poetry and painting under the sun.
🔘There is also a Jiubao hot spring hidden in the town. Who would refuse the warmth of the hot spring flowing over the body in autumn and winter? The outdoor natural hot springs at the foot of the mountain, of different sizes, relieve the whole person after soaking, and the fatigue and irritability disappear.
🔘Jiangnan Snack Street
You can experience the life of the ancient market here. You can go to the bank to exchange copper coins for food, listen to the sound of copper coins, eat a bite of copper pot mutton, and then go to the bonfire party to join in the fun, which is much more interesting than the general commercial food festival!
🔘Accommodation
You can directly choose the hot spring hotel in the town, you can soak in the private bath in the room, this full score operation, you deserve to have~
Tongling | Yongquan Town Travel Guide
High-speed rail direct access, come to this secret town if you don't want to work‼️
Don't roll around Nanjing, Suzhou anymore, it's really crowded
Wannan is in the boundless autumn color
I found a treasure secret in Tongling
✅Convenient self-driving✅Ancient garden✅Beautiful colorful forest✅Natural hot spring
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Come here recently, when the autumn color is good, it won't be crowded, you can enjoy the whole beautiful scenery. I have prepared a detailed autumn tour guide🏷️, look down, ask if you don't understand❓
🚗「About Transportation」
Self-driving can navigate to "Tongling Yongquan Town", which is very close to the highway exit,🚄High-speed rail to "Tongling North Station", guests can enjoy free pick-up from the high-speed rail station (reservation required in advance☎️)
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🚩「About Check-in Points」
✅Remember Jiangnan 12 Scenery
Here you can climb the mountain to see the autumn color. The scenery is more layered, the first layer is the Jiangnan garden, quite charming. Climbing to the middle, there are some buildings scattered around, very secret! The third layer climbs to the top of the mountain's Wangjiang Pavilion to see the Yangtze River. Now it's beautiful from the foot of the mountain to the top.
✅Jiubao Hot Spring
At the foot of the mountain of Remembering Jiangnan, you can come here to soak in the hot spring♨️ after climbing the mountain, relax a bit. This is a natural hot spring, which is rare in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai! Nine years of exploration, pumped up from 2000 meters deep to the ground, it feels really different.
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🏨「Accommodation Guide」
I live directly in the town, soak in the hot spring at night, climb the mountain the next day, the itinerary is quite easy. There are several accommodations inside, there are single villas and hot spring hotels, the rooms of the hot spring hotel have private soup, and there is also a children's playground here, you can take a walk with your children.
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🍜「Food Guide」
The town also has a folk food street, all kinds of food, my friends and I ate lamb pot there, the taste is very good, it's really comfortable to eat hot pot in winter. The hot spring hotel also has a buffet, the ingredients are very fresh.
High-speed rail goes directly, realizing the freedom of autumn appreciation in Anhui
Avoid Huangshan and Hongcun, did not go to Wuyuan and Huangling
In Tongling City, Anhui, there is a small ancient town
High-speed rail goes directly, I realized the freedom of autumn appreciation in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shanghai and Anhui
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✅About my travel route
Day1️⃣
Depart from Hangzhou by high-speed rail directly to Tongling Station➡️Take a taxi for 25 minutes to Yongquan Town➡️Check in the hotel and put things➡️Go to the "bank" to get "copper coins"➡️Enjoy maple in the park➡️Walk to the snack street to eat food and participate in the bonfire party➡️Walk to "Jiubao Hot Spring" for a hot spring bath
Day2️⃣
Get up early for breakfast➡️Walk/scenic bus to "Yi Jiangnan 12 Scenery"➡️Check tickets and enter➡️Follow the main road to visit the 12 sceneries in turn➡️Arrive at the top of the mountain Wangjiang Pavilion➡️Walk to the "cannon tower"➡️Take the speed slide down the mountain
📍Yongquan Town
⏱️Time consumption: about 2~3 hours in total
🚶🏻Difficulty of the route: very easy, it is recommended to walk slowly
🍞Supply station: no supply station, it is recommended to bring some water and food
👨🏻🦳Suitable for: over 3 years old, as long as the legs and feet are convenient
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📖Some of my travel tips
1️⃣The scenic area is relatively large, it is recommended to stay one night, and go up the mountain earlier the next day. There are hot spring hotels and homestays in the scenic area to choose from.
2️⃣Be sure to choose a good weather to go, the sun is the best palette.
3️⃣Wear comfortable shoes because you need to climb the mountain lightly.
4️⃣Wearing white, yellow, and red clothes will be more suitable for taking pictures.
I prefer the lesser-known autumn viewing spot in Southern Anhui to Hongcun
Compared to the hustle and bustle of Hongcun and Wuyuan, the autumn scenery of the ancient villages in Jiangnan, Anhui is more unique and delicate. If you're still wondering where to go for autumn viewing, why not stay in the ancient town of Southern Anhui for a couple of days? It has both the Jiangnan courtyards that mimic the Ming and Qing architecture and the fun of valley jungles.
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📍Scenic Area: Yongquan Town, Tongling, Anhui
🚗Transportation:
①Drive to Yongquan Town, 5 minutes off the highway
②Take a high-speed train to 'Tongling North'/'Tongling Station', then a half-hour taxi ride.
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🌳Tour Route
Remember Jiangnan 12 Scenery - Jiubao Hot Spring - Jiangnan Snack Street - Hot Spring Hotel
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📷Attraction Guide
1⃣️Remember Jiangnan 12 Scenery
▪️A real-life version of the Green Leaf Fairy Tale, towering trees, babbling streams, scattered ancient buildings mimicking the Ming and Qing Dynasties. You can enjoy the original autumn scenery and the ancient charm all the way. It's like a natural oxygen bar, with Qixingzhai for a rest halfway.
▪️The hike up the mountain takes about 2 hours. We walked up the mountain, there is a spectacular stone forest in the middle, took the glass slide down the mountain, enjoyed the thrill of jungle crossing, it's so much fun.
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2⃣️Jiubao Hot Spring
▪️There is a natural hot spring hall at the foot of the mountain, really prepared for autumn and winter travel, you can buy swimsuits directly in the store, very convenient.
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3⃣️Jiangnan Snack Street
A snack street hidden in the scenic area, ancient and quaint. The interesting thing about the snack street is that you have to go to the money house to exchange for copper coins first, and then use the copper coins to exchange for food with the shop owner. It feels like an ancient TV drama, there are stage performances and bonfire parties at night, the whole dining atmosphere is explosive! Be sure to try the spicy crab pot or the copper pot hot pot, it's perfect for winter.
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🏨Hotel
We stayed at the Hot Spring Hotel in Yongquan Town, we made a reservation with the hotel for a pick-up from 'Tongling North Station' the day before. And there is a private hot spring pool in our room, perfect for winter travel.
▪️The hotel has a super large children's playground, sand, slides, all kinds of children's play, children can play for an afternoon without getting bored.
▪️There is also another set of super large homestay in the park, many rooms, suitable for team building and friends gathering, the view outside the window has more of the charm of the ancient village.
You no longer have to worry about the crowds in Anhui's stunningly beautiful treasure towns
After the first sentence, there is a line break. For the May Day holiday in Anhui, don't just go to the crowded Huangshan
This little-known destination in southern Anhui offers one-stop enjoyment for eating, drinking, playing, and having fun
You definitely can't miss it if you want to relax on the weekend or holiday
Colorful forests on the mountains, underground hot springs, and pavilions and towers of the south of the Yangtze River
Bring your family and friends to experience it‼️
✅Travel Tips🗺️
Must-visit spots:
1️⃣Yi Jiang Nan·12 Scenic Spots
A national 4A scenic area, with Ming and Qing dynasty-style ancient buildings constructed along the mountains
Colorful woods interspersed with numerous plank paths
Arched bridges and long corridors make it easy for us to tour within the scenery
Climbing and enjoying the view in this most comfortable season is just perfect
There's also a glass slide for a quick and fun descent down the mountain
2️⃣Jiu Bao Hot Spring♨️
Natural hot springs from 2,000 meters underground, the scenic area has been developed over several years to let us enjoy the natural joy, with more than a dozen pools each separated by pavilions for enough privacy
3️⃣Jiangnan Snack Street
The snack street is full of local specialties from southern Anhui, and the immersive ancient copper coin trading method is fun and interesting. You can find everything from Tonggu mutton, spicy hairy crabs, various pastries, and special snacks, and there's even a bonfire party to liven up the atmosphere
✅Transportation🚗
Navigate to🧭Yongquan Town
Yongquan Town, Yi'an District, Tongling City, Anhui Province
✅Accommodation🏠
Hot Spring Homestay
After a day of fun, return to the homestay for a soak and all the fatigue will be gone
Mountain Wilderness Homestay
The detached houses offer great privacy and plenty of space
✅Ps:
Yi Jiang Nan scenic area requires climbing, and walking the whole course slowly is not very tiring, but there are some steep sections, so be prepared
It is recommended to spend two days and one night for the trip. There are hot spring homestays, hotels, and accommodations of various price ranges available in the scenic area
I thought Hongcun was beautiful enough, until I visited this hidden gem in southern Anhui
Compared to the well-known Hongcun and Xidi, I prefer this secluded ancient town in southern Anhui where transactions are still made with copper coins. With its grey brick and tile houses, small bridges over flowing water, and the serpentine paths of a southern garden, the hills are covered with azaleas. Wandering through, every step reveals a new vista, reminiscent of a paradise on earth. Here, one can experience a slow life, free from worldly strife~
Regarding transportation to Yongquan Town in Tongling, Anhui
Drive to the northwest gate of Yongquan Town, there is a parking lot at the entrance of the scenic area
2 Take the high-speed train to Tongling North Station or Tongling Station, and take a taxi there
Two-day and one-night travel strategy DAY1 route
Arrive at the scenic area, check into the hotel, play around the 'Twelve Scenes of Jiangnan' - soak in the Jiubao Hot Springs - stroll through the night market, participate in the bonfire party, and taste the flavors of Jiangnan
DAY2 route
Stroll through the ancient town, enjoy meals, appreciate the southern gardens - check out
Must-visit spots: Stroll through the 'Twelve Scenes of Jiangnan'
Characterized by the landscape gardens of Jiangnan, with hills full of azaleas, every step offers a view. Among the pavilions, towers, mountain streams, and valleys, it feels like a natural landscape painting. Walking towards the mountain top, one can also witness the glacial wonders from a billion years ago and the unique karst topography, like a paradise on earth.
· The whole journey takes about 2-3 hours, you can take the cable car up the mountain and the glass slide down
Jiubao Hot Springs
A natural hot spring, 2000 meters deep and rich in mineral elements, washes away the fatigue after a day of hiking, super relaxing
Hotels & Food
There are many accommodation options in the scenic area: Jiangnan homestays, hot spring hotels, and villas are all available. I stayed in a villa in the scenic area, close to the garden attractions, surrounded by greenery, waking up to fresh air
In the scenic area, food is purchased with copper coins for an immersive ancient experience. There are many Anhui delicacies in the ancient town to taste the flavors of Jiangnan
At night, enjoy delicious food on the snack street, and there is also a bonfire party, singing and dancing
Compared to Hongcun, I prefer this treasure hot spring town!
Wow, this treasure hot spring town really gives me the urge to set off right away!🌟 Compared to Hongcun and Wuyuan, it feels more pristine and tranquil here, as if time slows down, allowing one to completely relax~♨️ Plus, there are natural hot springs where you can enjoy the sight of azaleas while soaking, which is just fantastic!🌺
In terms of transportation, it's convenient to navigate to "Tongling Yongquan Town" by car or take a taxi from "Tongling Station" or "Tongling North Station" after arriving by high-speed train!🚗🚄
The itinerary is also rich and fun. On the first day, you can visit Yongquan Town, the food market, children's amusement park, soak in Jiubao Hot Spring, and then party at the bonfire party at night! On the second day, you can climb mountains, enjoy the 12 Scenic Spots of Yijiangnan and the sunset, and experience the thrill of sliding down the mountain on a glass slide!🌄
Regarding attractions, the azaleas of the 12 Scenic Spots of Yijiangnan are a must-see beauty, with Ming and Qing architecture embellished with azaleas, creating a picturesque scene! Along the way, you can also see historical sites like Jinggong Shu Tang where Wang Anshi lectured and Qixingzhai. It's a perfect blend of history and nature. Additionally, the real hot springs of Jiubao Hot Spring are also very appealing, and one should definitely enjoy them thoroughly!💧
In the evening, not only can you taste various Anhui snacks, but you can also experience the rich folk customs at the bonfire party, which is truly unique!🔥
For accommodation, the hot spring private baths and special rooms of Jiangnan Homestay are indeed very attractive, and there's even a blooming cherry tree in the yard, which is just like a paradise on earth!🌸
Finally, a little tip: remember to wear comfortable shoes for mountain climbing, and the blooming period of the azaleas is around April, so time your visit well! Also, there's a parking lot at the entrance of the scenic area, and you can park for free if you stay in the town, which is extremely convenient!👟🚗
This spring outing will definitely become an unforgettable memory for me, thank you for sharing such a great travel experience!🌟🌟
AdventureAcrossBorders#777 The Spring Colors of Southern Anhui Take photos and enjoy the flowers
The mountains are ablaze with blooming Rhododendrons, and the spring days of April are at their peak
Anhui Tongling Yongquan Town
Enjoy the spring scenery, soak in the hot springs, and stay in a small courtyard amidst these mountains and waters
Free yourself and feel the comfortable life
📍Location: Yongquan Town
🚄Transport: Take the high-speed train to Tongling North Station, then a 15min taxi ride; or navigate to the destination by car
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🌸【The 12 Scenic Spots of Jiangnan】
The mountains will be covered with blooming Rhododendrons in April, with pink flowers embellishing the lush gardens, mountain streams, and glacial wonders, like a paradise on earth. Ascend the steps, passing through the smoky fortresses, the cave where Taoist priest Tang Ye realized the Dao, Hu's Qixingzhai, and finally reach Wangjiang Pavilion to view the Yangtze River, enjoy the view from above, and relax your mood
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♨️【Jiubao Hot Springs】
The 2000-meter-deep true natural hot spring, explored over nine years, contains rich minerals. Take a hot spring bath amidst the warm spring and blooming flowers, leisurely enjoy the breeze and fragrance of the flowers in the garden, it's really super comfortable
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🎠【Children's Playground】
Pass through rainbows, play in the water plaza, bounce on trampolines, climb rocks, and ride bumper boats, especially suitable for kids to have fun all day long
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🍲【What to Eat】
Change into copper coins, go to "Jiangnan Taste" to experience the happiness of ancient times, local snacks, handmade delicacies, and at night there will be mutton in copper pots and barbecue. If interested, you can also participate in a bonfire party, for a full experience
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🏨【Where to Stay】
You must stay here for at least one night. The town has villas, Jiangnan-style homestays, and hot spring hotels. After climbing the mountains and soaking in the hot springs, shed your fatigue, sleep with the mountains as your pillow, and have a good rest, spending a carefree two days and one night in Yongquan
I thought Hongcun was already beautiful until I went there
Don't want to go to work? Just stay here for a week!
This is the most surprising place I've visited this year! Compared to Hongcun and Wuyuan, I love this little mountain town even more🌳 Among the 'Twelve Scenic Spots of Southern Yangtze', Jiubao Hot Spring, and Yongquan Town, each one is a delightful surprise! Even spending money here requires copper coins, which is such a unique experience! It's perfect for a weekend getaway with friends~
Travel tips for the small town🙋🏻♂️:
1️⃣ I arrived a day early and stayed in Yongquan Town. Each room comes with a private hot spring♨️ I took a dip as soon as I got to the room! It's just too good!
2️⃣ Don't miss out on the breakfast the next day, it's full of various flavors from the Jiangnan region and very rich~ After breakfast, head to the 'Twelve Scenic Spots of Southern Yangtze' (about 2 hours of touring). It's really beautiful! Truly a scene at every step, I kept taking photos with my friends all along the way.
3️⃣ At noon, visit the town's market to eat and stroll! Here you use copper coins to exchange for snacks, which is really interesting!
4️⃣ In the afternoon, you can go to the hot springs, which are incredibly comfortable! Your whole body feels smooth after soaking.
5️⃣ Don't miss the bonfire party in the evening! Everyone holding hands and dancing together is really joyful~
🙆🏻♂️For a busy life, coming here to relax couldn't be more appropriate.
The season when the azaleas bloom is coming soon! I can't imagine how beautiful the entire hillside will be when it's covered in red!!
Address📍: Yongquan Town Tourism Resort
Transportation🚄: Take the high-speed train to Tongling North (or Tongling Station) and a taxi takes about 15-30 minutes
The Wuhan high-speed train direct to the seriously underrated Wannan hot spring ancient town is a hidden gem
🌟 The ultimate weekend getaway guide is here 🚀
🏡 Exploring Yongquan Town
🌐 Landmark: Tongling City, Anhui Province, a treasure land waiting for you to uncover
🚗 Driving route: Only 5 hours' drive from Wuhan
🚄 Rail Warrior: Take the high-speed train for 3 hours to Tongling, then a short 25-minute drive to the town
📅 48-hour tour plan
Day one: Arrive in the afternoon 🌤➡ Visit the Yang Family Courtyard ➡ Taste the flavors of the south of the Yangtze River ➡ Bonfire banquet at night 🔥➡ Soak in the Jiubao Hot Springs 🛁
Day two: Enjoy breakfast 🍽➡ Tour the 12 Scenic Spots of Yijiangnan ➡ Have a southern Yangtze style lunch ➡ Head back to Wuhan 🚗
📸 Must-visit scenic spots
1⃣ The 12 Scenic Spots of Yijiangnan - With traditional culture and natural scenery of the south of the Yangtze as the backdrop, stroll along the shaded paths to discover ancient sites like Jinggong Book Hall, Wudao Cave, ancient residences of Qixingzhai, and the unique karst topography. In late spring and early summer, the azalea sea is breathtakingly beautiful 🌺.
2⃣ Jiubao Hot Springs - A hot spring developed over nine years with multiple pools, it's quiet and serene, perfect for complete relaxation and enjoying the tranquility and beauty 🍃.
3⃣ Flavors of the south of the Yangtze - Here, you can enjoy the fun of exchanging ancient copper coins for goods and taste a variety of authentic local foods 🍜. In the evening, the warm atmosphere of the bonfire party and the night view of the old street are unforgettable 🌆.
🏨 Accommodation tips
Staying in the town is convenient for continuing exploration the next day, with options ranging from economical to luxurious to suit everyone.
👶 Tips for family trips
Not only is it a blast for adults, but there's also a dedicated fun zone for kids, with a children's playground and a kids' hot spring area, ensuring fun for the whole family.
After being busy for so long, why not take some time to come to Yongquan Town for a thorough relaxation of both mind and body 💆♂💆♀.
High-speed rail direct! The underrated hidden gem of a hot spring town in southern Anhui
After the misty rain enters the Jiangnan region, built against the mountains, with small bridges over flowing water, the streams babble endlessly. Enjoy a cup of tea amidst the mountains and appreciate this tranquility; soak in the natural hot springs to relieve the fatigue of the year... Bonfire parties, Jiangnan flavors, the festive atmosphere of southern Anhui is really strong... Compared to the crowded Huizhou and Wuyuan, I prefer this less-known and less crowded treasure of a hot spring town...
🧭Location: Yongquan Town, Tongling, Anhui
🚄High-speed rail: Tongling North Station or Tongling Station, 2 hours from Hangzhou/1 hour from Nanjing
🅿️There is a large parking lot at the entrance, free parking for accommodation, high-speed rail pick-up service (reservation required one day in advance)
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✅Summarized a two-day and one-night winter hot spring soaking guide
🏃Tour route:
1️⃣Day: Arrive at Yongquan Town at noon ➡️ Check into the hot spring hotel ➡️ Folk custom performance🐲➡️ Jiubao Hot Springs♨️➡️ Jiangnan flavors🥢+ Stroll through the festive night market🏮+ Bonfire party🔥➡️ Return to the hotel for a private hot spring soak
2️⃣Day: Morning buffet breakfast ➡️ Visit the 12 Scenic Spots of Jiangnan ➡️ Climb to the top of Wangjiang Pavilion ➡️ Slide down the mountain on a glass slide ➡️ Stroll around the town (coffee, geese🦢, folk custom performance) ➡️ Buffet lunch
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✅The festive atmosphere of southern Anhui: In Yongquan Town, with colorful lanterns🏮, dragon dances🐲, light shows... everywhere is filled with the festive atmosphere of Hui-style Anhui... Writing spring couplets, sunning New Year goods, Huangmei opera... it's really bustling; don't miss the Tongling intangible cultural heritage 'bamboo horse flying', parades – in the dim light of night, meet after dusk, the town's night, with lights and decorations, full of colorful lanterns, holding hands to visit the night market, bonfire parties, so lively~
✅The 12 Scenic Spots of Jiangnan: One of the top ten tourist attractions in Anhui🔟; misty and rainy Jiangnan, the misty scenery is like a landscape painting, a paradise like Peach Blossom Land, mountain streams, clear springs ding-dong, glacial wonders, simply stunning~ Walking up the Orchid Valley, you'll see Wang Anshi's lecture hall, Jinggong Book Hall, the cave where Taoist priest Tang Ye realized the Dao, Hu's Seven Star Fort, glacial wonders from 300 million years ago, fortresses that have been through gunsmoke, and the natural Guanyin stone that 'grants children'... Every step offers a view, tea houses in the mountains, feeling the tranquility, it's really comfortable~
✅Jiangnan flavors: In the afternoon, you can sit in a coffee shop; in the evening, it's interesting to go to the district, exchange copper coins like ancient people, wander and eat in the Jiangnan district, local snacks, rice wine, baba, coarse rice candy... At night, copper pot mutton, barbecue, spicy crab... a street for foodies~
✅Jiubao Hot Springs: Real natural hot springs♨️, 2000 meters deep well, rich in minerals, large area, running a hot spring outdoors in winter, it's really awesome~
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🏨About accommodation: Inside Yongquan Town, the hot spring hotel offers private hot spring access directly to your room, soaking in a private hot spring after a tiring day, it feels too comfortable~
🧒Parent-child: There are also parent-child suites~ Both indoor and outdoor parent-child amusement facilities, perfect for a holiday with kids~
This underrated small town in southern Anhui is home to stunning autumn scenery
I only found out about this on my trip to Anhui!
Who would have thought that such an off-the-beaten-path gem is hidden in Tongling
✅Stunning autumn colors✅Natural hot springs
✅Jiangnan gardens✅Quiet and peaceful
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It's not as crowded as Hongcun and is relatively less popular. After spending two days and one night, I've put together this travel guide for enjoying autumn in the small town👇Scroll down👇
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📍Location: Yongquan Town, Tongling
🚗Self-driving: People from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai can drive here, the scenic area is very close to the highway exit
🚄High-speed train: You can get off at Tongling North Station and take a taxi for 15 minutes
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🚶'Travel Itinerary'
Recalling the 12 Scenic Spots of Jiangnan—Jiubao Hot Spring—Jiangnan Snack Street—Garden Stroll—Hot Spring Hotel
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✅Recalling the 12 Scenic Spots of Jiangnan
The essence of the trip! Along the way, you can climb up to enjoy the autumn scenery, accompanied by pavilions, streams, and autumn colors... The scenery changes with every step, very charming~(It takes less than 2 hours to hike up the mountain, and you can take a glass slide down)
✅Jiubao Hot Spring
In autumn and winter, it's really impossible to refuse a hot spring. The outdoor private hot spring baths allow you to enjoy the warmth while admiring the scenery~
✅Jiangnan Snack Street
You actually use 'copper coins' to buy food!! You need to exchange them at the money exchange in advance. Spicy crab, mutton in copper pot, Jiangnan snacks... and there's even a host and a bonfire party at night, creating a great atmosphere!
✅Garden Stroll
If you don't want to climb mountains on the first day, you can take a walk in the gardens. Parents can also take their children to the children's playground
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🏨'About Accommodation'
The hotel I stayed in is a hot spring hotel in the scenic area, each room has its own hot spring access, allowing for the freedom of enjoying hot springs♨️ They also provide buffet meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, really good value for money!
An underrated gem of a small town in southern Anhui
Misty rain enters Jiangnan, built by the mountains, small bridges and flowing water, endless streams, the sound of flowing water, a cup of tea with the mountains, enjoying this tranquility; natural hot springs soak away the fatigue of the year... Bonfire party, Jiangnan flavor, the New Year's atmosphere in southern Anhui is really strong... Compared to the crowded Hongcun and Wuyuan, I prefer this less popular treasure hot spring town...
Location: Yongquan Town, Tongling, Anhui
High-speed rail: Tongling North Station or Tongling Station, 2 hours from Hangzhou/1 hour from Nanjing
There is a large parking lot at the entrance, free parking for accommodation, high-speed rail pick-up (book one day in advance)
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Summarized a two-day and one-night winter hot spring bathing small strategy play route:
:Arrive at Yongquan Town at noon to check into the hot spring hotel for the New Year's customs
Performance Jiubao Hot Spring Jiangnan Flavor/Ten Stroll New Year's Night Market
Ten Bonfire Party Return to the Hotel for a Private Bath
Day: Morning buffet breakfast Remember Jiangnan 12 Scenery Ascend Wangjiang Pavilion Glass Slide Down the Mountain Stroll around the town (coffee, goose, New Year's customs performance) Buffet lunch
New Year's Flavor in Southern Anhui: In Yongquan Town, hanging colored lights, dancing dragons
, light shows... Everywhere is the New Year's flavor of Huipai Wan... Writing couplets, drying New Year's goods, Huangmei Opera... It's really lively; Don't miss the special intangible cultural heritage of Tongling, the bamboo horse flying, the parade~ At the end of the lanterns, people meet after dusk, the night of the small town, lanterns and decorations, full tree colored lights, hand in hand to stroll the night market, bonfire party, it's so lively~
Remember Jiangnan 12 Scenery: One of the top 10 tourist attractions in Anhui; Misty rain in Jiangnan,
The misty fog is like a landscape painting, like a fairyland in Taoyuan, mountain streams, clear springs ding dong, glacier wonders, simply beautiful~ Along the Orchid Valley,
Wang Anshi's lecture hall, Tang Ye Zhenren's enlightenment cave, Hu's Qixingzhai, the sea bottom glacier wonder three hundred million years ago, the fortress that has gone through the smoke of gunpowder, the natural Guanyin stone for giving birth... One step at a time, the mountain tea house, feel the tranquility, it's really comfortable~
Jiangnan Flavor: You can sit in a coffee shop in the afternoon; It's interesting to go to the block in the evening, exchange copper coins like the ancients, stroll and eat in the Jiangnan block, local snacks, rice wine, ba ba, coarse rice sugar... Copper pot mutton in the evening, barbecue, spicy crab... It's a foodie's street~
Jiubao Hot Spring: A real natural hot spring with a well depth of 2000 meters, rich in minerals, a large area, running an outdoor hot spring in winter, it's really cool~
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About Accommodation: In Yongquan Town, the hot spring hotel has a private bath directly into the house, soaking in a private bath after a tiring day, it feels so comfortable~
Parent-child: There are also parent-child suites~ Indoor and outdoor parent-child amusement facilities, vacation with children without mistakes~
Compared to Wuyuan, I love this small town in southern Anhui that can be reached directly by high-speed rail for autumn viewing!
Compared to Wuyuan, I love this small town in southern Anhui that can be reached directly by high-speed rail for autumn viewing!
I found this treasure town in Tongling, Anhui - Yongquan Town, a small popular autumn viewing spot in southern Anhui that can be reached directly by high-speed rail. Here, there are 12 scenes of Yijiangnan with rich autumn colors, natural mineral hot springs and authentic delicious snacks, which are very suitable for surrounding tours! Please keep this two-day and one-night strategy.
Two-day and one-night itinerary recommendation:
DAY1: High-speed rail to Tongling North Station (taxi to the scenic area 20min) - Check in at the hot spring hotel - Stroll in the park to enjoy the autumn - "Jiubao Hot Spring" hot spring - Receive copper coins to eat authentic food - Bonfire party
DAY2: Get up early and enter the "Yijiangnan 12 Scenery" scenic area - Play in order - Reach the top of the mountain and look at the autumn colors of the small town from Wangjiang Pavilion - Take the slide down the mountain - Hotel small bowl buffet - Go to the high-speed rail station to return
Must punch points:
1. "Yijiangnan 12 Scenery"
The core autumn viewing spot of the small town, climbing the mountain along the stream, accompanied by maple leaves, ginkgo, and colorful trees all the way, this season has already entered the best viewing period, there are also glacier wonders, temples, Wangjiang Pavilion and other viewing points, the whole journey can be completed in 3-4 hours
2. "Jiubao Hot Spring"
Natural mineral hot springs, there are many types of hot springs to choose from, pure outdoor hot springs, you can see various autumn scenes, it is really enjoyable to soak in the hot springs in the autumn scenery
Small town food
1. Special snack street: A snack street that needs to be purchased with copper coins, very distinctive, eating while watching the performance, there is also a bonfire party in the evening, very lively
2. Small bowl buffet: A buffet of various snacks
Accommodation:
I stayed in a hot spring hotel, the room comes with a private soup, you can soak directly in the room when you are tired! The room design is classic and atmospheric, very in line with the tone of the small town, and the comfort of the stay is excellent!
Compared to Hongcun, I love the romantic autumn colors of the lesser-known ancient towns in southern Anhui!
Where to go in autumn? Don't just know about Hongcun and Tachuan in Tongling, Anhui, this treasure hot spring town
The autumn is in full swing, the whole mountain is like God's palette. This 2-day 1-night Yongquan town autumn tour guide, keep it
✨Location: Yongquan Town
✨Address: Yongquan Town, Yi'an District, Tongling City, Anhui Province
✨How to get there: Take the high-speed train to Tongling North Station, and a 15-minute taxi ride; 3h self-driving from Hangzhou
🌈Itinerary
Day1: Tongling North Station-Check in Hot Spring Hotel-Enjoy the autumn color of the town-Soak in Jiubao Hot Spring-Watch bonfire and enjoy food
Day2: Climbing-Remember Jiangnan.12 Scenery-Return
What to play in Yongquan Town?
1 The lesser-known autumn colors of southern Anhui
It's this season, the maple leaves and metasequoia in the town form a red and yellow watercolor painting, especially under the mountain, the forest is dyed
Every step is a scene, and the air is filled with the romantic atmosphere of autumn
2 Remember Jiangnan.12 Scenery
Pavilions, terraces and pavilions, black tiles and white walls walk in the mountains and fields, close to nature
Jinggong Shu Tang where Wang Anshi lectured, Ye Zhenren's Enlightenment Cave, the ancient folk house Qixingzhai, the unique karst landform
And climbing is not tired, it is very suitable for weekend hiking
3 Jiubao Hot Spring
It can be said to be a major feature of Yongquan Town. After 9 years of exploration, the well is more than 2000 meters deep
Go in and soak for half an hour, you will find that you are particularly relaxed. I really want to stay here for a few more days
What to eat in Yongquan Town?
The food here is a bit special, it is exchanged with copper
Spicy crab, copper drum hot pot meat, barbecue, etc., delicious to stop, there are singing and dancing and bonfire performances at night, the atmosphere is particularly good
🌈Other
1 I live in a hot spring hotel with a small hot spring. The environment is comfortable, antique, and there is a buffet
2 Remember Jiangnan.12 Scenery needs to climb the mountain, it is recommended to wear a pair of comfortable shoes. The downhill is a slide, quite exciting
3 Parents with children can go to the children's park to play, there are many projects/also fun
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