Panji District, Huainan City, Anhui Province — an ecological pearl on the banks of the Huaihe River, integrating Huaihe River scenery, wetland ecology and folk customs. It features distinctive attractions such as Pingwei Bridge, Nihe Wetland Park, and Crisp Melon Planting Base, offering an in-depth 1-day experience of Huaihe culture and rural wild interest.
Magnificent cross-river scenery, Huaihe River customs, wetland wild interest, rural picking, folk custom experience
In the morning, climb the Pingwei Bridge Viewing Platform to admire the magnificent Huaihe River and stroll along the Huaihe River Style Belt to experience the mother river culture; in the afternoon, explore Nihe Wetland to watch birds and enjoy the scenery, and visit the Crisp Melon Base to experience rural picking; in the evening, visit Gugou Hui Ethnic Township to taste characteristic food and visit the Coal Mine Exhibition Hall to recall industrial history.
Panji District's National Geographical Indication Product, named for its horn-like shape. It has thin and crisp peel, sweet and juicy flesh, and is rich in vitamins. Ripe from June to August, it is a iconic summer fruit in the local area, which can be eaten directly or made into fruit platters and fruit juice.
A characteristic soup of Pingwei Town, Panji District. It uses local goats, slow-cooked over low heat for more than 3 hours, with clear soup color and tender meat. Served with local chili powder and coriander, it warms the body and nourishes vitality when eaten in winter, and is a must-have food for local festivals.
A traditional food of Gugou Hui Ethnic Township, Panji District. It uses lambs of the year, boiled in clear water and eaten with mashed garlic. The meat is tender and free of mutton smell, reflecting the dietary cultural characteristics of the Hui nationality, and is a main dish at festival banquets.
A traditional folk snack in Panji District. Chicken pieces are coated with starch and cooked, then served with chicken soup, vermicelli and green vegetables. It has a smooth and tender taste and delicious soup flavor, and is a common choice for local breakfast and home cooking, especially the old shops in Tianji Street have the best flavor.