Yeji District Tourism, Lu'an City, Anhui Province
Yeji District, Lu'an City, Anhui Province — an emerging urban area in western Anhui and an important town at the junction of Henan and Anhui provinces, known as the "Capital of Wood Industry and a Commercial Ancient Town". It integrates ancient town culture, wood and bamboo industry, and ecological agriculture, featuring attractions such as Yeji Ancient Town, Weiming Lake, and Dabie Mountain Wood and Bamboo Industrial Park. Experience the ancient town customs and industrial charm in one day.
One-Day Ancient Town Culture Tour in Yeji District
Ancient Town Customs, Ecological Lake, Wood and Bamboo Industry, Red Memory
In the morning, visit Yeji Ancient Town to experience historical culture and stroll around Weiming Lake to enjoy ecological beauty; in the afternoon, visit Dabie Mountain Wood and Bamboo Industrial Park to experience characteristic industries and explore Red Culture Square to learn about revolutionary history; in the evening, go to Pinggang Fresh Peach Base to experience agricultural sightseeing.
- Urban buses reach major attractions
- Yeji Bus Station has buses to all towns and townships
- Walking is recommended in the ancient town area
- Self-driving or chartered cars are available to the industrial park
- Yeji Ancient Town: Free
- Weiming Lake: Free
- Dabie Mountain Wood and Bamboo Industrial Park: Free
- Red Culture Square: Free
- Pinggang Fresh Peach Base: Free
- Yeji Lamb
- Shihe River Fresh Fish
- Yeji Dried Noodles
- Pinggang Fresh Peaches
- Wood and Bamboo Craft Dishes
Must-Try Foods in Yeji District
Yeji Lamb
A special delicacy of Yeji, selected high-quality local goats, cooked with a variety of spices and Chinese medicinal materials through traditional craftsmanship, with tender meat and mellow soup, having the effect of nourishing and health care.
Shihe River Fresh Fish
Fresh fish caught from the Shihe River, with tender meat and delicious taste, can be steamed, braised in soy sauce or made into soup, reflecting the characteristics of Yeji's waterfront food culture.
Yeji Dried Noodles
A traditional specialty of Yeji, made from high-quality wheat through traditional handmade craftsmanship, with thin and long noodles and chewy taste, being a local characteristic pasta.
Wood and Bamboo Craft Dishes
Characteristic creative dishes of Yeji, inspired by wood and bamboo culture, combining traditional cooking with artistic modeling, which are both delicious and ornamental, reflecting the unique charm of Yeji's wood and bamboo culture.
- Spring (March-May): Pleasant climate, suitable for ancient town tours
- Summer (June-August): Lotus flowers in Weiming Lake are in full bloom with beautiful scenery
- Autumn (September-October): Fresh peaches are ripe, you can experience picking fun
- Avoid the cold winter season
- Stroll around Yeji Ancient Town to feel the commercial and historical culture
- Cycle around Weiming Lake to enjoy ecological beauty
- Visit the Wood and Bamboo Industrial Park to learn about characteristic industries
- Honor revolutionary history at Red Culture Square
- Taste local specialty foods such as Yeji Lamb
- Tickets: Free
- Catering: ¥30-70
- Transportation: ¥20-50
- Shopping: ¥20-80
- Total: ¥40-150
- What are the characteristics of Yeji Ancient Town? → A commercial ancient town at the border of Henan and Anhui with a history of over 500 years
- Origin of the name Weiming Lake? → Temporarily named Weiming Lake because the lake name was undetermined, and later the name was retained
- Can I buy crafts at the Wood and Bamboo Industrial Park? → Yes, there is a special exhibition and sales area
- What specialties can I take from Yeji? → Yeji dried noodles, wood and bamboo crafts, Pinggang fresh peaches