Huaibei City Travel

Huaibei, Anhui — a canal ancient city and energy capital, featuring scenic spots such as Xiangshan Park, South Lake Wetland Park, and Sui-Tang Grand Canal Museum. It is a tourist city integrating coal city culture, canal heritage and natural ecology.

2500+
Years of Canal Culture History
2741
Square Kilometers Total Area
60
Kilometers Length of Sui-Tang Canal Ruins
2.2 Million+
Permanent Population

2-Day 1-Night Canal Culture & Coal City Tour in Huaibei City

Climb Xiangshan for scenic views, stroll South Lake for beautiful scenery, explore canal historical sites, and visit Linhuan Ancient Town

Trip Duration
2 Days 1 Night
Main Destinations
Xiangshan Park, South Lake Wetland Park, Sui-Tang Grand Canal Museum, Linhuan Ancient Town
Suitable For
History Enthusiasts, Nature Explorers, Culture Experience Seekers, Photography Lovers
Per Capita Budget
¥800-¥1800
01
Mountain City Scenic Exploration
Initial Exploration of Xiangshan Scenery and Canal Culture
Itinerary Highlights

Climb Xiangshan Park in the morning to overlook the entire view of Huaibei; visit the Sui-Tang Grand Canal Museum in the afternoon to learn about canal history; experience Huaibei night market food in the evening.

Attraction Arrangement
Xiangshan Park
A national AAAA-level tourist attraction and the iconic park of Huaibei City. It features scenic spots such as Xiantong Temple, Shenshui Cliff, and Wanzhang Stele, where natural landscapes and cultural relics complement each other.
Sui-Tang Grand Canal Museum
A thematic museum themed on the Sui-Tang Grand Canal, displaying canal history and culture, unearthed cultural relics and shipping relics, serving as an important window to understand canal civilization.
Practical Information
Accommodation Recommendations
  • Star-rated hotels around Xiangshan
  • Downtown business hotels
  • Characteristic homestays on Gucheng Road
Food Recommendations
  • Huaibei Hot Noodles
  • Suixi Pickles
  • Linhuan Peiru Pork
  • Youcha (Oil Tea)
Travel Tips
  • It is recommended to take a sightseeing bus up and down Xiangshan
  • Museum requires advance reservation
  • Recommended night market: Gucheng Road Food Street
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Ecology & Ancient Town
South Lake Wetland & Linhuan Ancient Rhyme Tour
Itinerary Highlights

Visit South Lake Wetland Park in the morning to experience the beauty of ecology; explore Linhuan Ancient Town in the afternoon to experience the customs of the ancient tea town; return in the evening to end the cultural tour of Huaibei.

Attraction Arrangement
South Lake Wetland Park
A national urban wetland park transformed from a coal mining subsidence area. With a vast lake surface and abundant vegetation, it is the "urban green lung" and ecological calling card of Huaibei City.
Linhuan Ancient Town
A famous historical and cultural town in China, featuring ancient streets with Ming and Qing architectural styles, Linhuan Teahouses and other characteristic landscapes. It is one of the well-preserved ancient towns in northern Anhui.
Practical Information
Transportation Guide
  • There is a tourist special line from urban area to South Lake Wetland
  • Need to take a minibus to Linhuan Ancient Town (about 1 hour)
  • Starting price of taxi in urban area is 6 yuan
Ticket Information
  • Xiangshan Park: Free
  • Sui-Tang Grand Canal Museum: Free
  • South Lake Wetland Park: Free
  • Linhuan Ancient Town: Free (Some scenic spots charge fees)
Return Suggestions
  • It takes about 1 hour to return to urban area from Linhuan Ancient Town
  • About 1.5 hours from Xuzhou Guanyin Airport
  • It is recommended to depart for return before 3 pm

Must-Try Foods in Huaibei City

Huaibei Hot Noodles

A special snack in Huaibei. The noodles are blanched and served with secret sauce, bean sprouts, coriander, etc. With chewy texture and spicy taste, it is one of the favorite breakfasts of local people.

Linhuan Stuffed Melon

A specialty of Linhuan Town, Suixi County. Made with muskmelon as raw material, filled with stuffing and pickled. It has a golden color and salty-fresh taste, and is a famous traditional pickled vegetable in Anhui.

Baishan Hard Noodle Roll

A traditional pasta in Baishan Town, Suixi County. Made with flour as the main raw material through multiple processes, it has a chewy texture and mellow taste, and is easy to carry and preserve.

Nanping Crispy Pork Tripe

A special dish of Nanping Town, Suixi County. Made with pork tripe as raw material and cooked by special techniques, it has a crispy and tender texture and makes a sound when chewed, hence the name "Xiang Du (Crispy Tripe)".

Huaibei City Travel Tips
Best Travel Time
  • March-May: Spring blossoms, suitable for mountain climbing and spring outings
  • September-November: Clear autumn weather, beautiful wetland scenery
  • Take precautions against heatstroke in summer, and it is cold in winter
  • Avoid visiting wetlands during flood season (July-August)
Must-Experience Activities
  • Climb Xiantong Temple in Xiangshan Park to pray for blessings
  • View cultural relics at Sui-Tang Grand Canal Museum
  • Cycle around the lake road in South Lake Wetland
  • Drink Bangbang Tea in Linhuan Ancient Town
  • Taste authentic Huaibei Hot Noodles
Budget Reference
  • Tickets: About ¥50-100
  • Accommodation: ¥200-400 per night
  • Catering: ¥60-120 per day
  • Transportation: ¥80-150
  • Total: ¥800-1800
Frequently Asked Questions
  • How long to spend in Xiangshan Park? → It is recommended to arrange 3-4 hours
  • What are the characteristics of Huaibei? → Canal culture, coal city transformation, ancient town customs
  • What are the characteristics of Linhuan Ancient Town? → Ancient teahouse culture, Ming and Qing architecture
  • What are the special souvenirs in Huaibei? → Linhuan Stuffed Melon, Suixi Pickles, Handmade Paper-cutting