Yingjiang District, Anqing City, Anhui Province — the core urban area of Anqing, known as the "Pearl of Wanjiang and Gateway of Yicheng". It borders the Yangtze River, integrating Yangtze River culture, religious culture and ancient historical charm. It has distinctive scenic spots such as Yingjiang Temple, Zhenfeng Pagoda and Dapa Shi Block. Experience the diverse charm of "the essence of Yicheng" in one day.
Seeking traces of ancient pagodas, praying at ancient temples, strolling through old streets, watching the tide on the Yangtze River
Visit Yingjiang Temple in the morning to experience Buddhist culture and climb Zhenfeng Pagoda to overlook the scenery of the Yangtze River; stroll through Dapa Shi Historical and Cultural Block in the afternoon to explore Ming and Qing architecture and visit Anqing Museum to learn about local history; enjoy the beautiful sunset over the Yangtze River at Yangtze River Bund Park in the evening.
Anqing's traditional snack, famous for its thin skin and fresh filling. The wonton skin is as thin as paper, the filling is made of fresh pork, and the soup is boiled with bone broth, sprinkled with dried shrimps and chopped green onions, delicious and tasty, a common street food in Yingjiang District.
Anqing's time-honored snack, founded in the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty. It uses black pork hind leg meat for filling, with white skin and fresh filling, shaped like cat ears, and the soup is fresh and rich. It has won the title of "Famous Chinese Snack" and is a must-try Anqing specialty.
Anqing's characteristic spring snack, made with wild artemisia leaves and rice flour, stuffed with salted pork or red bean paste. Steamed, it has a soft and glutinous texture with the fragrance of artemisia grass, a seasonal delicacy in Yingjiang District in spring.
Anqing's traditional famous pastry, originating from the Qing Dynasty. Made with flour as the main ingredient, supplemented with sesame, chopped green onions, etc., fried until crispy. The outer skin is crispy and the filling is salty and fragrant. Named after Xiaojiaqiao in Yingjiang District, it is a classic local snack.