Qianshan City, Anqing, Anhui Province — the fief of the ancient Wan State, known as the "Ancient Capital of Wan State, Hometown of the Two Qiaos". It boasts core attractions such as Tianzhu Mountain (Global Geopark) and Sanzu Temple (Zen Ancestral Court), integrating spectacular landscapes with profound cultural heritage. Experience the elegance and heritage of "Wan Mountains and Waters" in 2 days.
Climb mountains for scenic views, explore Zen courtyards, read history on cliff carvings, experience intangible cultural heritage
Climb Tianzhu Mountain in the morning, visit core attractions such as the Main Peak, Mysterious Valley, and Liandan Lake to experience geological wonders; after descending the mountain in the afternoon, visit Sanzu Temple to understand Zen culture and admire the thousand-year-old cypress and Tang Dynasty architecture in the temple.
Visit Shangu Liuquan Cliff Carvings in the morning to admire inscriptions by literati of past dynasties; visit Qianshan Museum in the afternoon to learn about ancient Wan history, and go to Doumu Pottery Town to experience intangible cultural heritage pottery-making techniques and feel the charm of traditional craftsmanship.
A traditional famous dish of Qianshan, made by stewing local free-range chicken with stone ear (a specialty of Tianzhu Mountain). The stone ear has a delicate fragrance, the chicken is tender, the soup is rich, and it is rich in nutrients. It is an excellent tonic after mountain climbing, known as "the treasure of Tianzhu".
Geographical indication product of Qianshan, made from Trichosanthes seeds grown in the Tianzhu Mountain area and stir-fried with traditional techniques. The seeds are plump, crispy in taste, rich in various trace elements, and are a famous leisure snack and local specialty of the region.
A traditional dish in southwestern Anhui, made by braising yam flour balls (from Tianzhu Mountain kudzu powder) with pork belly. The balls are soft, glutinous and chewy, absorbing the meat flavor, fat but not greasy, and are a common dish at Qianshan farmhouse banquets.
A traditional handicraft of Qianshan, a cool mat woven from water bamboo. It has exquisite craftsmanship, tough texture, cool and breathable. It was once a tribute during the Ming and Qing dynasties, known as the "treasure of bamboo weaving", with both practical and collection value.