Feidong County Tourism, Hefei City, Anhui Province

Feidong County, Hefei City, Anhui Province — the eastern gateway of Hefei, known as the "Key Hub of Wu and Chu, Hometown of Lord Bao". It integrates red memory, ancient town customs and lake mountain ecology, featuring scenic spots such as Daishan Lake, Changlin Ancient Street, and Yaogang Jianghuai Campaign Site. Experience the diverse charm of the "Pearl of Central Anhui" in one day.

2216

square kilometers of area

900,000+

permanent population

15+

characteristic cultural and tourism attractions

1800 mu

core water area of Daishan Lake

Daishan Lake Landscape in Feidong County, Hefei

Daishan Lake - Natural Landmark of Feidong County

A rare alpine lake landscape in the Jianghuai region, with islands in the lake and lakes in the islands. The surrounding vegetation is dense, combining the delicacy of the lake and the tranquility of the mountains and forests, making it an ideal destination for leisure vacation and ecological sightseeing.

1-Day Red Culture & Lake Mountain Tour in Feidong County

Red Memory, Ancient Town Customs, Lake Scenery Leisure, Cultural Exploration

                    
Tour Duration
1 Day

                    
Main Destinations
Yaogang Site, Changlin Ancient Street, Daishan Lake, Siding Mountain, Li Hongzhang's Family Old Residence

                    
Suitable for
Red culture learners, history enthusiasts, nature explorers, family with kids, photography lovers

                    
Per Capita Budget
¥130-¥380

Whole Day

Feidong Red Culture & Lake Mountain Integrated Tour

Yaogang Site · Changlin Ancient Street · Daishan Lake · Siding Mountain

Tour Highlights

Visit Yaogang Jianghuai Campaign Site in the morning to review revolutionary history and stroll through Changlin Ancient Street to taste the customs of Jianghuai ancient town; tour Daishan Lake in the afternoon to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery and climb Siding Mountain to overlook the lake view and countryside; visit Li Hongzhang's Family Old Residence in the evening to experience the cultural heritage of the late Qing Dynasty.

Attraction Arrangement

Yaogang Jianghuai Campaign Front Committee Site

A key national cultural relic protection unit and patriotic education base, it was the location of the General Front Committee headquarters of the Jianghuai Campaign in 1949. It preserves the former residences of Deng Xiaoping, Liu Bocheng and other leaders, as well as the combat command room. A large number of revolutionary cultural relics are collected here, reproducing the magnificent course of the Jianghuai Campaign.

Changlin Ancient Street

A Jianghuai ancient town with a history of more than 2000 years, built along the river, retaining a large number of Ming and Qing buildings. The ancient street has Wu's Old Residence, Century-old Post Office, Folk Custom Museum, etc., gathering characteristic snacks and handicraft shops of Feidong, full of market fireworks and historical charm.

Daishan Lake

A national 4A-level scenic spot, a natural lake on the Jianghuai watershed. The lake surface is open with clear water. There are scenic spots such as Swan Island and Lover's Valley in the lake. Activities such as boat trips, fishing, camping and outward bound training can be carried out. There is an ancient Buddhist temple, Yanfa Temple, around, integrating nature and humanity.

Siding Mountain

A landmark mountain in Feidong, named after four peaks standing side by side, with an altitude of 174 meters. There are relics such as Zhaoxia Temple and Alchemy Pool in the mountain. Climbing to the top, you can overlook Chaohu Lake and the surrounding pastoral scenery. "Siding Chaoxia" is one of the eight scenic spots of ancient "Luzhou", and many literati of past dynasties have written poems about it.

Practical Information

Transportation Guide

It takes about 40-60 minutes to drive from Hefei urban area to each scenic spot
Hefei Bus Line D199 can reach Changlin Ancient Street
Feidong Bus Line 359 can reach Yaogang Site
Daishan Lake is far from the county seat, self-driving or tourist special line is recommended

Ticket Information

Yaogang Jianghuai Campaign Front Committee Site: Free (Reservation required)
Changlin Ancient Street: Free
Daishan Lake: ¥60 (Including some amusement projects)
Siding Mountain: Free
Li Hongzhang's Family Old Residence: ¥20

Food Recommendations

Shitang Donkey Ham
Liangyuan Small Turtle Pastry
Cuozhen Lion's Head Meatball
Feidong Old Hen Soup
Changlinhe Silver Fish Steamed Egg

Must-Try Foods in Feidong County

Shitang Donkey Ham

A characteristic food of Shitang Town, Feidong County, originated in the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is made of high-quality donkey meat marinated through multiple processes, with tight meat quality and salty and flavorful taste. It can be eaten directly after slicing or with seasonings, and it is a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage of Anhui.

Liangyuan Small Turtle Pastry

A traditional snack of Liangyuan Town, Feidong County. It is not a real turtle, but a turtle-shaped pastry made of flour as the skin and pork as the filling. It is crispy outside and soft inside after frying, salty, fresh and slightly spicy. It has become a local famous snack because of its unique shape and delicious taste.

Cuozhen Lion's Head Meatball

A classic dish of Cuozhen Town, Feidong County. It is made of pork belly minced by hand into filling, kneaded into meatballs as big as fists, fried and then stewed slowly. The meat is tender and juicy, and the soup is rich. Named for its shape like a lion's head, it is a must-have for festival banquets.

Feidong Old Hen Soup

A characteristic dish of Feidong County. It uses local free-range native chickens, stewed slowly with clear water and seasoned only with ginger slices. The soup is clear, the meat is tight, and the soup is delicious, retaining the original flavor of chicken to the greatest extent, making it a good nourishing food.

Feidong County Travel Tips

Best Travel Time

Spring (March-May): Siding Mountain is full of blooming flowers, suitable for mountain climbing
Summer (June-August): Daishan Lake is a great place for summer vacation and lake tours, cool and pleasant
Autumn (September-November): Changlin Ancient Street has picturesque autumn scenery, suitable for photography
It is recommended to avoid the closed day (Monday) for red tourism attractions

Must-Experience Activities

Listen to revolutionary stories and watch historical relic exhibitions at Yaogang Site
Visit century-old shops and taste Shitang Donkey Ham in Changlin Ancient Street
Take a boat to the island in Daishan Lake and enjoy the lake and mountain scenery
Watch the "Siding Chaoxia" wonder at sunrise on Siding Mountain
Learn about the history of the late Qing Dynasty family at Li Hongzhang's Family Old Residence

Budget Reference

Tickets: About ¥80-120
Catering: ¥70-150
Transportation: ¥50-120
Shopping: ¥30-150
Total: ¥130-380

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to make a reservation for Yaogang Site? → Yes, make a reservation through the "Feidong Culture and Tourism" WeChat official account
Can I camp at Daishan Lake? → Yes, there are designated camping areas in the scenic spot
Which shops in Changlin Ancient Street are worth recommending? → Wu's Old Residence, Century-old Post Office, Donkey Ham Old Shop
Is climbing Siding Mountain difficult? → Moderate difficulty, about 1.5 hours round trip

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