Mingguang City Tourism, Chuzhou Anhui
Mingguang City, Chuzhou, Anhui Province — an important city in eastern Anhui, located on the southern bank of the lower Huaihe River, known as the "Hometown of Emperor Ming, Ecological Wine Town". It integrates lake wetlands, volcanic landforms, mountain forest ecology and wine culture, featuring scenic spots such as Nvshan Lake, Moshan Mountain, Yuelong Lake, etc. Experience the landscape scenery in one day.
One-Day Landscape & Ecological Tour of Mingguang City
Scenery of Nvshan Lake, beauty of Moshan Mountain, view of Yuelong Lake, forest of Jiashan Mountain
Morning: Explore volcanic landforms at Nvshan Lake Geopark and climb Moshan Mountain to enjoy Huaihe River scenery; Afternoon: Cruise Yuelong Lake for water fun and visit Niaobu Beach Wetland; Evening: Walk in Laojiashan Forest Park to enjoy forest bathing.
- Buses from urban area to Moshan Scenic Area are available
- Self-driving or chartered car is recommended to Nvshan Lake and Yuelong Lake
- Mingguang Bus Station has buses to various towns and townships
- Sightseeing cars or bicycles can be rented inside scenic spots
- Nvshan Lake Geopark: ¥40
- Moshan Scenic Area: Free
- Yuelong Lake: ¥30
- Niaobu Beach: Free
- Laojiashan Forest Park: ¥20
- Nvshan Lake Hairy Crabs
- Mingguang Mung Beans
- Qiaotou Lamb
- Huaiwang Fish
- Mingguang Mei Fish
Must-Try Foods in Mingguang City
Nvshan Lake Hairy Crabs
Specialty of Mingguang, produced in the high-quality waters of Nvshan Lake, with plump crab roe and delicious crab meat, the most fat in golden autumn, the most representative aquatic product of the local area.
Mingguang Mung Beans
National geographical indication product, with large grains and thin skins, clear soup and easy to cook, an excellent raw material for making mung bean soup and mung bean cake, with the effect of clearing heat and relieving summer heat.
Qiaotou Lamb
Specialty of Qiaotou Town, Mingguang, using local free-range goats, cooked in various ways such as braised in brown sauce and sliced boiled, with tender meat, no mutton smell and unique flavor.
Huaiwang Fish
Precious fish species in the Huaihe River, with tender meat and delicious taste, can be cooked in various ways such as steamed and braised, a delicacy for entertaining guests in Mingguang.
- Spring (April-May): Abundant birds in Nvshan Lake Wetland, suitable for bird watching
- Autumn (September-November): Nvshan Lake Hairy Crabs are fat, lake and mountain scenery is the most beautiful
- Summer: Go to Yuelong Lake Water Park to escape the heat
- Winter: It is recommended to visit on sunny days
- Explore the ancient volcanic crater at Nvshan Lake Geopark to learn about volcanic landforms
- Climb to the top of Moshan Mountain to overlook the Huaihe River scenery and learn about Zhu Yuanzhang's legends
- Take a cruise at Yuelong Lake and experience water entertainment projects
- Hike in Laojiashan Forest Park and breathe fresh air
- Taste Mingguang's special foods such as Nvshan Lake Hairy Crabs
- Tickets: About ¥50-90
- Catering: ¥70-150
- Transportation: ¥40-100
- Shopping: ¥60-180
- Total: ¥100-320
- What are the characteristics of Nvshan Lake Geopark? → One of the best-preserved ancient volcanic craters in eastern China
- What is the relationship between Moshan Mountain and Zhu Yuanzhang? → It is said that Zhu Yuanzhang was born here
- Can I swim in Yuelong Lake? → There are designated swimming areas, pay attention to safety
- What specialties can I take from Mingguang? → Mingguang Mung Beans, Nvshan Lake Hairy Crabs (seasonal)