Bagongshan District Tourism, Huainan City, Anhui Province
Bagongshan District, Huainan, Anhui Province — integrating thousands of years of history, landscape scenery and Taoist culture, featuring core attractions such as Bagongshan National Forest Park, Maoxian Cave, and Wangqing Valley. Experience the historical echoes of "every bush and tree looks like an enemy" and the elegant beauty of natural ecology in a one-day in-depth tour.
1-Day Tour of History, Culture, Landscape and Ecology in Bagongshan District
Ancient battle site, seclusion in deep valley, Taoist rhyme in fairy cave, bell sounds in Buddhist temple, source of tofu
In the morning, explore Bagongshan National Forest Park, interpret the geological code of the Huaihe River at the Geology Museum, and experience the quiet and wild charm in Wangqing Valley; in the afternoon, climb Maoxian Cave to appreciate Taoist mysteries and visit Baita Temple to listen to the bell sounds of the Buddhist forest; in the evening, stroll around Nantang to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery, and walk into the Tofu Culture Park to taste the tip-of-the-tongue legend of the "Hometown of Chinese Tofu".
- Urban buses No. 121 and No. 20 directly reach the core area of Bagongshan District
- You can take the Tourism Special Line No. 1 to Bagongshan National Forest Park
- Maoxian Cave is about 7 kilometers from the urban area, self-driving or taxi is recommended
- Taxi fare between scenic spots is about 10-20 yuan
- Bagongshan National Forest Park: 40 yuan/person (Including Geology Museum)
- Wangqing Valley: Included in the forest park ticket
- Maoxian Cave Scenic Area: 30 yuan/person
- Baita Temple: 10 yuan/person
- Nantang Scenic Area: Free
- Bagongshan Tofu Culture Park: 20 yuan/person (Including handcraft experience)
- Bagongshan Tofu Feast
- White Jade Tofu Pudding
- Crispy Tofu Skin
- Huaihe River Mixed Fish Pot
- Bagongshan Crispy Pear Syrup
Must-Try Foods in Bagongshan District
Bagongshan Tofu Feast
The iconic feast of Bagongshan District, originated from tofu invented by Liu An, the King of Huainan in the Western Han Dynasty, while refining elixirs. Using tofu made from high-quality local soybeans and mountain spring water as raw materials, it can be cooked into hundreds of dishes, such as "Wensi Tofu", "Huai Tai Tofu (Tofu with Fillings)", "Tofu Balls", etc., with tender texture and light and refreshing taste.
White Jade Tofu Pudding
A traditional breakfast in Bagongshan District, with delicate tofu pudding served with dried shrimps, preserved mustard greens, coriander, chili oil and other seasonings. It is smooth, tender and fragrant, cheap and fine, a must-try local flavor snack for residents in the morning, especially the one made at the street stalls in the old street of Bagongshan Town is the most authentic.
Huaihe River Mixed Fish Pot
A characteristic dish along the Huaihe River in Bagongshan District, made by slow stewing wild crucian carp, yellow catfish, sharpbelly and other small fish from the Huaihe River with tofu, green onions, ginger and garlic. The soup is milky white, the fish meat is fresh and tender, and the tofu is full of fish flavor, a vivid portrayal of the "land of fish and rice".
Bagongshan Crispy Pear Syrup
A dessert made by boiling specialty crispy pears from Bagongshan with tremella and rock sugar. It is sweet and refreshing, moistening the lungs and promoting fluid production, a seasonal delicacy in autumn in the local area, and also a common greasy-relieving dessert at banquets.
- Spring (April-May): Flowers bloom in Bagongshan, with stone forests and sea of flowers contrasting each other
- Autumn (September-October): Clear sky and mild weather, suitable for mountain climbing and enjoying fresh food (peak season for Huaihe River fish)
- Summer is a good time to escape the heat in Wangqing Valley, with temperature 5-8℃ lower than urban area
- During the Maoxian Cave Temple Fair on the 19th day of the second lunar month, you can experience Taoist cultural activities
- See the "Huainan Worm" fossil (the earliest multicellular organism in the world) at Bagongshan Geology Museum
- Hike and breathe fresh air in Wangqing Valley, find the "One-Line Sky" wonder
- Climb Maoxian Cave to enjoy the panoramic view of the winding Huaihe River
- Hand-grind tofu at Tofu Culture Park
- Listen to the morning and evening bells at Baita Temple and feel the Zen meaning
- Tickets: About 100 yuan
- Catering: 80-150 yuan (about 120 yuan per person for tofu feast)
- Transportation: 50-100 yuan
- Shopping: 50-200 yuan (handmade tofu products, Bagongshan ink slabs, crispy pear gift boxes)
- Total: 150-400 yuan
- How long does it take to visit Bagongshan National Forest Park? → About 4-5 hours (including Geology Museum and Wangqing Valley)
- Do I need to book for the handcraft experience at Tofu Culture Park? → No reservation required, experience on arrival
- Is there difficulty in climbing Maoxian Cave? → The mountain road is gentle, the whole journey takes about 1 hour, suitable for family tours
- What are the characteristic souvenirs in Bagongshan District? → Vacuum-packed tofu products, Bagongshan ink slabs, crispy pear gift boxes