Chuzhou City Travel

Chuzhou, Anhui Province — the birthplace of Ouyang Xiu's "Record of the Zuiweng Pavilion", is a tourist city featuring famous scenic spots such as Langya Mountain, Zuiweng Pavilion, Ming Imperial Mausoleum, and Xiaogang Village, integrating landscapes, historical culture and red memory.

1500+
Years of Urban Construction History
1
Birthplace of "Record of the Zuiweng Pavilion"
30+
Key Cultural Relics Protection Units
3.98 Million+
Permanent Resident Population

Chuzhou City Travel in Districts and Counties

3-Day 2-Night Cultural Exploration Tour of Chuzhou City

Taste the artistic conception of Zuiweng, trace the history of the Ming Emperor, and comprehend the spirit of reform

Trip Duration
3 Days 2 Nights
Main Destinations
Langya Mountain, Zuiweng Pavilion, Ming Imperial Mausoleum, Xiaogang Village
Suitable for
Literature lovers, historical researchers, red tourism seekers
Per Capita Budget
¥1200-¥2500
01
Seeking Seclusion in Langya
A Tour of Literary Classics and Landscape Artistry
Itinerary Highlights

In the morning, climb Langya Mountain to explore the landscape artistic conception in "Record of the Zuiweng Pavilion"; in the afternoon, visit Zuiweng Pavilion and Fengle Pavilion to experience the charm of ancient prose; in the evening, stroll around South Lake Park to enjoy the urban night view.

Attraction Arrangement
Langya Mountain
A national key scenic spot, famous for Ouyang Xiu's "Record of the Zuiweng Pavilion", with dense forests and numerous ancient temples, integrating natural and cultural landscapes.
Zuiweng Pavilion
Located on the hillside of Langya Mountain, built in the Northern Song Dynasty, it is the first of China's four famous pavilions, and is world-famous because Ouyang Xiu wrote "Record of the Zuiweng Pavilion" when he was the prefect here.
Practical Information
Accommodation Recommendations
  • Homestays around Langya Mountain Scenic Area
  • Downtown hotels
  • Hotels near South Lake Park
Food Recommendations
  • Chuzhou Braised Goose
  • Langya Crisp Candy
  • Guanba Beef
  • Qinlan Old Goose
Travel Tips
  • Langya Mountain ticket is about 95 yuan, including Zuiweng Pavilion
  • It is recommended to climb the mountain on foot, the whole journey takes about 3 hours
  • There is Ouyang Xiu Memorial Hall to visit in the scenic area
02
Exploring Ancient Fengyang
A Tour of the Hometown of the Ming Emperor and the Spirit of Reform
Itinerary Highlights

In the morning, go to Fengyang County to visit the Ming Imperial Mausoleum and trace the founding history of the Ming Dynasty; in the afternoon, visit Xiaogang Village to experience the spirit of rural reform; return to the urban area to rest in the evening.

Attraction Arrangement
Ming Imperial Mausoleum
The mausoleum built by Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, for his parents, with a grand scale and exquisite stone carvings, is an important representative of Chinese imperial mausoleum architecture.
Xiaogang Village
The birthplace of China's rural reform, which took the lead in implementing the "household contract responsibility system" in 1978, opening the prelude to China's rural reform, and now has red tourism attractions such as the Reform Memorial Hall.
Practical Information
Transportation Guide
  • There is a tourist special line from urban area to Fengyang County
  • The drive takes about 1.5 hours
  • You can take a taxi between Ming Imperial Mausoleum and Xiaogang Village
Ticket Information
  • Ming Imperial Mausoleum ticket is about 50 yuan
  • Xiaogang Village Reform Memorial Hall is free (reservation required)
  • Langxiang Migu (Wolf Lane Maze Valley) ticket is about 80 yuan (optional)
Visiting Tips
  • It is recommended to hire a commentator for Xiaogang Village (about 50 yuan)
  • The stone carving group of Ming Imperial Mausoleum has a good photo effect
  • Pay attention to sun protection and heatstroke prevention in summer
03
Tracing the Source of Confucian Scholars
A Tour of Literary Masterpieces and Folk Culture
Itinerary Highlights

In the morning, go to Quanjiao County to visit Wu Jingzi Memorial Hall to learn about the culture of "The Scholars"; in the afternoon, visit Shenshan National Forest Park to experience the integration of nature and humanity; return in the evening and end the cultural tour of Chuzhou.

Attraction Arrangement
Wu Jingzi Memorial Hall
Built to commemorate Wu Jingzi, a litterateur of the Qing Dynasty and author of "The Scholars", it houses many cultural relics and historical materials, showing his life and literary achievements.
Shenshan National Forest Park
A famous scenic spot in Quanjiao County, known for its beautiful mountains and rivers and numerous ancient temples, known as "Little Jiuhua in the north of the Yangtze River", where natural and cultural landscapes complement each other.
Practical Information
Return Suggestions
  • It takes about 40 minutes to drive from Quanjiao County to Chuzhou urban area
  • About 30 minutes away from Chuzhou Station
  • It is recommended to set off for return before 2 pm
Food Map
  • Quanjiao Machang Mutton Noodles
  • Guanba Beef
  • Dingyuan Qiaowei (Cured Pork Tail)
  • Tianchang Snowflake Cake
Souvenir Recommendations
  • Cultural and creative products of "The Scholars"
  • Langya Crisp Candy
  • Mingguang Mung Beans
  • Lai'an Huahong (Chinese Pear-leaved Crabapple)

Must-Try Foods in Chuzhou City

Chuzhou Braised Goose

A special delicacy of Chuzhou, selected from high-quality local goose breeds, braised through multiple processes, with tender meat and rich aroma, it is a fine product for banquets in the local area.

Quanjiao Machang Mutton Noodles

A special snack in Machang Town, Quanjiao County, selected from local mountain mutton, matched with hand-made noodles, with rich soup and tender meat, especially suitable for eating in winter.

Dingyuan Qiaowei (Cured Pork Tail)

A traditional famous dish in Dingyuan County, made by curing pork buttock meat, shaped like a bridge tail, with a unique flavor, it is a famous cured meat product in Anhui.

Tianchang Snowflake Cake

A traditional pastry in Tianchang City, as thin as paper, white as snow, with a delicate and sweet taste, has a long history, and is a famous tea snack in Chuzhou.

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