#Xuzhou Han Culture Scenic Spot Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Xuzhou 48-Hour Gourmet Travel Check-in Guide
Traveling to Xuzhou from Beijing and Shanghai, the high-speed train takes only a minimum of 2.5 hours, making it suitable for weekend trips. Most attractions in Xuzhou do not charge an entrance fee, and there is a 2000-year-old barbecue culture, with the average cost per person in restaurants rarely exceeding 70 yuan. Many people have already regarded it as a budget travel destination, but it has not yet become as popular as Harbin or Tianshui.
Must-visit spot 1: Guishan Han Tomb, the most magnificent discovered among the tombs of the kings of Chu, with a total of 15 tomb chambers and an area of over 700 square meters, almost hollowing out the entire mountain. The ticket price of 80 yuan is not cheap. The scenic area also includes two additional attractions, the Imperial Edict Museum and the Dianshi Garden, which houses a large collection of stone carvings and steles. Although the collections are decent, there is a suspicion of padding.
Must-visit spot 2: Han Dynasty Relief Stone Art Gallery, free of charge. It displays nearly 600 pieces of Han Dynasty relief stone masterpieces, recreating various aspects of life during the Han Dynasty, including cattle farming, weaving, chariot travel, feasting and drinking, music and dance, myths and legends, etc., known as the 'Epic on Stone'. If time is limited, you can choose to only visit the newly built South Hall.
Must-visit spot 3: Xuzhou Museum, free of charge. Hundreds of Han tombs are scattered around Xuzhou, and the unearthed artifacts such as gold-threaded, silver-threaded, and copper-threaded jade garments, as well as jade dragons, pottery figurines, and lacquer coffins inlaid with jade, are all on display here. As a must-visit for tourists, it is best to make a reservation in advance to ensure entry on the day.
Other attractions are optional, including: Baolian Temple near Xuzhou East Station, built in 2009, where the internet-famous pastries need to be purchased early in the morning and are quickly sold out after lunch, free admission; Xima Terrace, newly built in 1985, where the exhibition hall is used to tell the story of Xiang Yu from birth to defeat in battle, free of charge; Hubu Mountain under Xima Terrace, where several famous residences are located, which compared to the thousands of ancient streets across the country, are not particularly distinctive, free of charge; Huilongwo next to Hubu Mountain subway station, which was once known for its low-lying terrain and difficulty in draining rainwater, has now become a commercial street constructed with antique buildings, free of charge.
Regarding Han tombs, Shizishan Han Tomb (also known as Han Culture Scenic Area), Beidongshan Han Tomb Exhibition Hall (to be opened in 2024), and Baiji Han Tomb are also quite famous and worth considering.
Eating in Xuzhou: Most barbecue restaurants open after 4 p.m. and close around 1 or 2 a.m. The barbecue restaurant Lvdi Sanzhiyang in the city center is particularly popular, with many people still waiting for a table even after 11 p.m. If you really want to try the barbecue, it is recommended to go when they open in the afternoon or to visit shops that are not in the city center. If you go during meal times, be prepared to queue for two hours.
Xuzhou has several food streets, including the 1818 Night Market, Fuguo Street, and Fengchu Street. Among them, Fengchu Street offers the best experience, with shops selling shaved ice, Bazirou (pork belly), rice noodles, steak, chicken strips, etc., all crammed into a short street, with waiting times not being exaggerated.
If you want to eat Xuzhou cuisine, you should look for restaurants that serve dishes like clay pot chicken and garlic burst fish. The differences between those old restaurants that have been open for decades are not significant. If any internet-famous restaurant requires waiting for more than an hour, I would suggest checking out other shops.
For breakfast, you can consider the time-honored brand Lianglai Feng's beef potstickers, pan-fried buns, and spicy soup with egg.
Culinary Crossroads
Off-the-beaten-path Qingming Travel Destination 'Xuzhou' Three-Day Tour
I really recommend everyone to visit Xuzhou!
Once you're here, you really won't want to leave! I've fallen deeply in love with this place!
Delicious and fun!
🚉Travel Tips:
Departing from Wuhan, take the high-speed train directly to Xuzhou, which only takes 2.5 hours, and start your Xuzhou journey quickly and comfortably.
🗓Itinerary:
Day One🏛️
🔺Xuzhou Museum: Unveil the profound history of Xuzhou and feel the dazzling brilliance of the jade burial suits up close. Free admission, just need to book online in advance to enjoy a thousand years of culture🆓
🔺Hubu Mountain/Huilongwo District: Stroll through the ancient streets, taste authentic snacks, and experience the local atmosphere of Xuzhou🍜
Day Two🏰
🔺Han Culture Scenic Area: Immerse yourself in the glory of the Han Dynasty, explore the mystery of the Lion Mountain Chu King's Tomb, and the grandeur of the Terracotta Warriors Museum, as if traveling back to the era of heroes. 🎫Ticket price is 80 yuan per person, book in advance for a better deal💰
🔺Baolian Temple: Not only a haven for the soul but also a paradise for foodies, free to visit, the vegetarian cuisine is unforgettable🍲
Day Three🏝️
🔺Guishan Han Tomb: This is a time-traveling adventure, exploring the final resting place of King Xiang of Chu, Liu Zhu. 🎫Ticket price is 72 yuan per person, online booking is more convenient, and the explanation service is 120 yuan, adding professional interpretation to your historical journey🏺
🔺Yunlong Lake Yunlong Mountain Scenic Area (Alternative): If time allows, why not visit this pearl of Xuzhou and feel the gift of nature and the blend of culture. 🌿
Accommodation Recommendation🛏️
-🏨Hanting Hotel (Hubu Mountain Pedestrian Street): A newly opened hotel, modern and comfortable, starting at only 200 yuan per night, including breakfast, with robot service adding a sense of technology.🤖
Food Recommendation🍲
Baiwei Clay Pot Chicken, Du's Oil Cake, Su's Meatball Soup, and more, each dish is the taste of Xuzhou, waiting for you to try.
Attraction Tickets and Explanation🎟️
🔺Guishan Han Tomb: Book tickets online for 72 yuan per person, buy on-site for 80 yuan per person, explanation fee is 120 yuan, adding professional interpretation to your historical journey.
Attention tips⚠️
❗Subway self-service ticket machines only accept paper money, prepare cash or use the Xuzhou Metro app for more convenience💳
❗Xuzhou weather is changeable, carry rain gear and sunscreen to ensure a comfortable journey.🌂☀️
Xuzhou, a city where history and modernity blend, awaits your exploration. Let's embark on this cultural journey together and experience the charm of Xuzhou!🥳
CYNTHIA HAYNES
Not only does it have the 'Three Uniques of the Han Dynasty', this scenic spot in Xuzhou also allows you to go down into tombs!
Last time I wrote about the Han Tomb of Turtle Mountain in Xuzhou, which was well received by everyone. In fact, there is another scenic spot in Xuzhou where you can also go down into tombs!
This is the Xuzhou Han Culture Scenic Area, the largest and richest in content, and the most concentrated Han culture preservation base in the Xuzhou area. Here you can visit the 'Three Uniques of the Han Dynasty' in one go. The 'Three Uniques of the Han Dynasty' are the Han tombs, the Han terracotta warriors and horses, and the Han murals, all of which can be seen here.
The entire scenic area is quite large, and it takes two to three hours to visit the whole area.
🛣️Route: Lion Mountain Chu King Mausoleum➡️Han Terracotta Warriors Museum➡️Underwater Terracotta Warriors Museum➡️Han Portrait Stone Corridor➡️Bamboo Forest Temple➡️Liu Family Ancestral Hall➡️Sheep Ghost Mountain Queen's Tomb
1⃣️Lion Mountain Chu King Mausoleum
✔️This is the tomb of Liu Wu, the third generation Chu king who was enfeoffed in Xuzhou during the Western Han Dynasty, and is the essence of the Han Culture Scenic Area. This is the top archaeological discovery in China in 1995 and one of the 100 major archaeological discoveries in China in the 20th century. The tomb chambers here are arranged in a straight line, and at the end of the tomb chamber is a restored sculpture of the Chu king. However, compared to the Han Tomb of Turtle Mountain, the overall area is smaller and the richness is somewhat less.
2⃣️Han Terracotta Warriors Museum
✔️The Han Terracotta Warriors are another major discovery after the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, and they are the burial objects of the Chu king. However, the Han Terracotta Warriors are quite different from the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, they are much smaller in size, and the Han Terracotta Warriors are more mini. In terms of the depiction of expressions and postures, they also use a freehand style, which is different from the realistic style of the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an.
3⃣️Underwater Terracotta Warriors Museum
✔️After visiting the Han Terracotta Warriors Museum, walk a few hundred meters ahead and you will come to the Underwater Terracotta Warriors Museum. This is also the first museum in China built in water, and it also displays restored pit and restored terracotta warriors. The scenery here is very good, with a whole lake and winding paths, which will make people feel calm and peaceful.
4⃣️Han Portrait Stone Corridor
✔️After visiting the Underwater Terracotta Warriors Museum, there is a winding corridor along the water, which displays murals from the Han Dynasty. You can see many murals depicting myths and legends, and the murals of the Han Dynasty are also more freehand.
🌈Tips：
✔️Pets are not allowed, not pet-friendly
✔️If you are particularly interested, you can ask a guide to explain, but the overall area of the Chu King Mausoleum is slightly small
✔️If you are interested in Han tombs, it is strongly recommended to visit the Han Tomb of Turtle Mountain
✔️There are discounts for buying tickets one day in advance
🗒️Han Culture Scenic Area
📍No. 1, Terracotta Warriors Road, Yunlong District
🕒8:30-16:00
💰90 yuan
🌸Recommended visiting time: 2-3 hours
Travelicious Tastes
Regret only to find, this underestimated treasure tourist city
Jiangsu charm·you will make it more beautiful
Taste the culture of the two Han dynasties, appreciate the beautiful scenery
Travel to happy Xuzhou, enjoy a comfortable life
Because of the video of the Moon Society, Xuzhou was planted
Immediately set off with friends
Came a 2-day and 1-night special forces tour
This city is really interesting
✅High-speed rail direct access✅Barbecue is not lost to Zibo✅A lot of food✅Long history✅Free 5A scenic spot
Share this local recommended no mine tour guide, what do not understand can❓
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Day1. Xuzhou Museum-Yunlong Lake-Yunlong Mountain-Fuguo Street-Huilonwo
Day2. Han Culture Scenic Area-Guishan Han Tomb Scenic Area-Baolian Temple
🚩「About the scenic spot」
1⃣️Xuzhou Museum
Must punch card, come here to feel how long the history of Xuzhou, a lot of cultural relics, like cabbage piled up together, too domineering. There are more people during the summer vacation, it is recommended to make an appointment in advance, the treasure of the town hall is "Jinlu Yuyi" on the second floor, must rent a commentary, feel the Han culture.
2⃣️Yunlong Lake + Yunlong Mountain
You can take a boat tour, free 5A scenic spot, recommend the evening cable car up Yunlong Mountain, overlooking Xuzhou and Yunlong Lake sunset, absolutely beautiful.
3⃣️Fuguo Street - Huilongwo Historical and Cultural Block - Hubu Mountain
The two places are very close, both are local people love to go to the food street, a variety of food, eat to support. Detailed food recommendations are below
4⃣️Han Culture Scenic Area
Real version of Tomb Notes, explore the mysterious Han Dynasty underground Chu King Tomb excavation traces, inside is very cool, there is also an underwater Han Terracotta Warriors and Horses exhibition hall photo is very out of the picture.
5⃣️Guishan Han Tomb Scenic Area
Divided into Han Tomb, Dianshi Garden Stone Carving Art Museum and Shengzhi Museum three parts, under the guidance of the guide can enter the underground to directly understand the excavation and construction process of the Han Tomb, like history do not miss.
6⃣️Baolian Temple
Love to take pictures📷Don't miss Baolian Temple, Tongtian Pavilion is absolutely beautiful, just a bit far from the city, free no tickets, inside the vegetarian noodles🍜quite delicious don't miss.
🏨「Accommodation Strategy」
I live near Huilongwo, which is considered the city center, and it is very convenient to go to various scenic spots.
🍜「Food Strategy」
Xuzhou is really delicious, the price is not high, 2 days can not finish eating.
✅Hubu Mountain's "Shiji String Bureau", has been on the "Life a String" Xuzhou barbecue✅Fuguo Street Summer Hug Ice Powder, 10 a bowl of super large✅Laugh Cold Skin✅Pot Chicken✅Eat it Soup✅Cold Skin✅Roll Cake✅Huilongwo's Blue Master Dessert is good
If you don't want to go to work, then go to Xuzhou for a few days, to feel the food and historical culture.
Madison.Reynolds.35
Travel all over Xuzhou in three days and two nights
🗓Itinerary:
Day1: Yunlong Wanda Plaza Shopping Center → Xuzhou Museum → Yunlong Mountain → Xuzhou City Huilongwo Historical and Cultural Block → Hubushan Ancient Architectural Complex → Pengcheng No.1
The attractions in Xuzhou are relatively concentrated, most of them are nearby, if you have time and energy, you can check in together.
📝Tips:
1. The museum needs to be booked in advance, especially on holidays, pay attention to the start of the booking time, try to arrive during the booking period.
2. The Yunlong Mountain is just opposite the museum, no need to book, there are several routes up the mountain, there are signposts, you can choose a route you like to go up the mountain. There are signs at the cable car station, experience the Yunlong Mountain cable car. Coming down from the mountain is Yunlong Lake, the scenery is also very beautiful when the weather is good.
3. Huilongwo and Hubushan are mainly ancient architectural complexes. Those who like the ancient style can go and feel it. The photos are very good, especially at night, it has a sense of atmosphere, and the distance between the two is relatively close.
Day2: Xuzhou Amusement Park Happy World
The second day is mainly spent in Xuzhou Amusement Park for a day, the prices in the park are okay. Pay attention to the official account and mini program, you can get the performance time and amusement projects in the courtyard, and the official account will also have dynamic notifications.
Day3: Xuzhou Han Culture Scenic Area
The Han Culture Scenic Area is very large, including the Three Wonders of the Han Dynasty (Han Terracotta Warriors, Han Tombs, Han Portrait Stones), Underwater Terracotta Warriors, Han Culture Museum, Han Portrait Stone Decryption Experience Museum, China's First Bhikkhuni Dojo - Zhulin Temple, etc., presenting a three-dimensional history of the Han Dynasty, feeling the cultural changes of the Han Dynasty from ancient times to the present, and can also walk between the mountains and waters to connect with nature. You need to check tickets to enter the museum, it is recommended to take screenshots for easy ticket checking.
🛏【️Hotel Strategy】
Accommodation can be chosen near Xuzhou Station, Yunlong Wanda, and Suning Plaza, which are all close to the attractions.
🍽Food Recommendations:
Yi Ba Night Market: There are many snacks near Pengcheng No.1 in Yi Ba Night Market, all of which taste very good, and there is also Xuzhou's own milk tea brand.
Wanda Plaza: There is also a snack street next to Wanda Plaza, which is also very rich in variety. Basically, there are all kinds of milk tea shops. The tea from the Overlord Tea Princess, Ma Wu Wang, Yunlong Let Tea (Xuzhou local brand) are all very good. The braised pig's trotters from the Weird Taste Yu's family are very flavorful, and the meat can be deboned in one bite. The meat is also very delicious, fat but not greasy.
Greenland Barbecue: Xuzhou barbecue is considered a special delicacy, you can experience the fun of barbecuing yourself, and the skewers are also relatively large.
Special snacks: spicy soup (local people often drink in the morning, it is recommended by local people to eat, it is relatively spicy for people who can't eat spicy), Xuzhou rice noodles, spicy chicken (this is really spicy, but it is also very delicious), Roselle tea, etc. Xuzhou's food is really a lot, it feels very close to the taste of the north, I really like it.
Penelope.Morris^56
Xuzhou Travel Guide: Experience Historical Culture, Taste a Feast of Delicious Food!
Dear friends, today I am going to introduce to you a city with a rich historical culture - Xuzhou. Let's explore the charm of this city together!
Day 1: Visit Historical Culture, Taste Special Cuisine
Morning: First come to Xuzhou Museum to feel the deep historical and cultural heritage of this city. The museum displays various precious cultural relics, allowing people to appreciate the brilliance of Xuzhou's history.
Noon: Come to the Yunlong Lake, enjoy the lake and mountain scenery, and feel the fresh air of nature. The nearby Yunlong Mountain, Fuguo Street, and Huilongwo are also worth visiting.
Evening: The barbecue of "Shiji String Bureau" on Hubushan and the ice powder shop in the city center are not to be missed, especially the summer hug ice powder, the taste is delicate and the aftertaste is endless.
Day 2: Immerse in Han Culture History, Taste Special Cuisine
Morning: Come to the Han Culture Scenic Area and Guishan Han Tomb Scenic Area to feel the unique charm of Han culture. The architectural style and unearthed cultural relics here are amazing.
Noon: Taste the vegetarian meal of Baolian Temple, feel the tranquility and peace of the temple. In addition, Xuzhou's Tangta soup, cold skin, and rolls are also not to be missed.
Evening: The Blue Mage Dessert Shop in Huilongwo is one of the most popular dessert shops in Xuzhou, and the various flavors of desserts make people linger.
Overall Feeling: Xuzhou not only has a rich historical culture, but also a tempting feast of food. During the tour, people can feel the unique charm of this city. Whether you are a history lover or a foodie, you can meet your needs here. Come to Xuzhou to feel the charm of this city!
FREYA MAY
Xuzhou Han Culture Scenic Area
The Han Culture Scenic Area does not require a main entrance ticket, but you need a combo ticket to enter the small attractions inside, which include the Lion Mountain Chu King Tomb, Xuzhou Han Terracotta Warriors Museum, Underwater Terracotta Warriors Exhibition Hall, Han Painting Corridor, and Bamboo Forest Temple. The Han Culture Museum and the Han Painting Stone Decryption Experience Museum are on trial operation and also require a combo ticket check. The South Third Gate is the entrance to the visitor center, and the Lion Mountain Chu King Tomb is just behind it. If you walk in the west direction for a short distance, you will reach the Terracotta Warriors Museum. It takes about half a day to tour the entire scenic area in a clockwise direction.