Jiaqu District Tourism, Tongling City, Anhui Province

Jiaqu District, Tongling City, Anhui Province — a pearl along the Yangtze River, known as the "Gateway to the Copper Capital of Jiangnan". It integrates ancient town customs, landscape ecology and industrial heritage, featuring scenic spots such as Datong Ancient Town, Chenyao Lake, and Tongguan Mountain Ancient Copper Mine Site. Experience the diverse charm of the "Pearl of Wanjiang" in one day.

1700

square kilometers of regional area

200,000+

permanent resident population

10+

characteristic cultural and tourism attractions

10,000 mu

core water area of Chenyao Lake

Datong Ancient Town Landscape in Jiaqu District, Tongling

Datong Ancient Town - Cultural Landmark of Jiaqu District

A thousand-year-old ancient town in Jiangnan, built along the Yangtze River, preserving a large number of Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings. The ancient street has a Catholic church, Datong Bell Tower, Folk Custom Museum, etc., combining the delicacy of Jiangnan water town with the depth of copper culture, making it an ideal place for cultural experience and photography.

One-Day Tour of Ancient Town and Landscape in Jiaqu District

Ancient town customs, lake view leisure, industrial exploration, river island scenery

                    
Trip Duration
1 Day

                    
Main Destinations
Datong Ancient Town, Chenyao Lake, Tongguan Mountain Ancient Copper Mine Site, Heyuezhou, Sun Island

                    
Suitable for
History enthusiasts, nature explorers, family travelers, photography lovers, cultural researchers

                    
Per Capita Budget
¥100-¥300

All Day

Integrated Tour of Ancient Town and Landscape in Jiaqu District

Datong Ancient Town · Heyuezhou · Chenyao Lake · Tongguan Mountain

Trip Highlights

In the morning, wander around Datong Ancient Town to taste the charm of Jiangnan and board Heyuezhou to experience river island culture; in the afternoon, roam Chenyao Lake to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery and visit Tongguan Mountain to trace the copper mine civilization; in the evening, go to Sun Island to watch the sunset over the Yangtze River and experience the tranquility of the river island.

Attraction Arrangement

Datong Ancient Town

A national famous historical and cultural town, founded in the Western Han Dynasty and prosperous in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It was an important commercial port along the Yangtze River, preserving buildings such as Ming and Qing ancient streets, Catholic church, and Datong Bell Tower. The copper culture, water culture and religious culture blend in the ancient town, known as "Little Shanghai".

Heyuezhou

An alluvial sandbar in the Yangtze River, facing Datong Ancient Town across the river. Historically, it was a prosperous commercial port and wharf, preserving the pattern of "Three Streets and Thirteen Alleys", Puji Temple, Red Cross Society Site, etc. It still maintains an original ecological style and is an excellent place to experience the Yangtze River culture.

Chenyao Lake

A provincial wetland nature reserve in Anhui Province, with an open lake surface, abundant water plants, and rich in fish and shrimp. There are 10,000 mu of reed marshes and lotus ponds around. It is an ideal place for eco-tourism and leisure vacation, with spring outings, summer lotus viewing, autumn bird watching, and winter snow viewing.

Tongguan Mountain Ancient Copper Mine Site

A national key cultural relic protection unit, an important ancient copper mine mining and smelting site in China with a history of more than 3,000 years. It preserves relics such as ancient mine pits, smelting kilns, and bronze workshops, showing the long history of Tongling as the "Copper Capital of Jiangnan".

Practical Information

Transportation Guide

Self-driving from Tongling urban area to each scenic spot takes about 20-40 minutes
Tongling Bus No.3 and No.28 can reach Datong Ancient Town
Chenyao Lake can be reached by Jiaqu District Bus No.101
Heyuezhou needs to be reached by ferry from Datong Ancient Town

Ticket Information

Datong Ancient Town: Free (some attractions charge fees)
Heyuezhou: Free (ferry fee ¥10)
Chenyao Lake: ¥40
Tongguan Mountain Ancient Copper Mine Site: ¥30
Sun Island: Free

Food Recommendations

Datong Dried Tofu
Tongling Ginger
Shun'an Crisp Candy
Chenyao Lake Fish Head
Yangtze River Knife Fish (seasonal)

Must-Try Foods in Jiaqu District

Datong Dried Tofu

A characteristic food of Datong Town, Jiaqu District, originated in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Made from high-quality soybeans through multiple processes, it has a sauce-red color, firm texture, and salty and delicious taste. It can be eaten directly or stir-fried, and is a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage of Anhui Province.

Tongling Ginger

A characteristic agricultural product of Jiaqu District with a long planting history. Made from local ginger through pickling, it has a golden color, crisp and tender meat, sweet and sour with a slight spiciness, and has the effect of appetizing and invigorating the spleen. It is one of the "Eight Treasures of Tongling".

Shun'an Crisp Candy

A traditional pastry of Shun'an Town, Jiaqu District, made from sesame, white sugar and flour through multiple processes. It is shaped like a saddle, with a crispy texture and sweet taste, and is a traditional food necessary for festivals.

Chenyao Lake Fish Head

A characteristic dish of Chenyaohu Town, Jiaqu District. Selected fresh bighead carp from the lake, stewed slowly with clear water, seasoned with ginger slices, chopped green onions, etc. It has milky white soup, tender meat and delicious soup, and is a signature dish of the local area.

Travel Tips for Jiaqu District

Best Travel Time

Spring (March-May): Spring outing in Chenyao Lake with blooming flowers
Summer (June-August): Enjoying lotus in Chenyao Lake and escaping the heat
Autumn (September-November): Autumn scenery of Datong Ancient Town, suitable for photography
It is recommended to avoid the Monday closing time for industrial heritage attractions

Must-Experience Activities

Stroll around the ancient streets of Datong Ancient Town and taste Datong dried tofu
Take a ferry to Heyuezhou to experience the original ecology of the river island
Take a boat tour on Chenyao Lake to enjoy the wetland scenery
Learn about ancient mining technology at Tongguan Mountain Ancient Copper Mine Site
Watch the beautiful sunset over the Yangtze River on Sun Island

Budget Reference

Tickets: About ¥70-100
Catering: ¥50-120
Transportation: ¥30-80
Shopping: ¥20-100
Total: ¥100-300

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to make an appointment for Tongguan Mountain Ancient Copper Mine Site? → No, tickets can be purchased on site
Can I fish in Chenyao Lake? → Yes in designated areas, fee required
Which shops in Datong Ancient Town are recommended? → Centennial dried tofu shop, Folk Custom Museum, ancient street old bookstore
What's the latest time for the ferry to Heyuezhou? → 18:00 in summer, 17:30 in winter

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