Anlu City Travel

Anlu City, Xiaogan, Hubei Province — the former retreat of the poetic immortal Li Bai and the Hometown of Ginkgoes in China. Baimao Mountain retains the poetic charm of thousands of years, Qianchong Ancient Ginkgo Forest paints a golden autumn picture scroll, and Fuhe Wetland hides ecological grace. It is a cultural and tourism destination integrating poetry culture, ecological tourism, and food experience. Experience the poetry and distant scenery in 2 days and 1 night.

1300+

Years of Li Bai's Retreat History

5000+

Number of Ancient Ginkgoes in Qianchong (trees)

National-Level Tourism Resources

Intangible Cultural Heritage Foods and Crafts

Landscape of Baimao Mountain Li Bai Culture Tourism Area in Anlu City

Baimao Mountain Li Bai Culture Tourism Area - Anlu Landmark

Li Bai lived in seclusion here for ten years and created eternal masterpieces such as "Thoughts in the Silent Night". Relics like Taibai Hall and Peach Blossom Rock in the scenic area witness the footsteps of the poetic immortal

2-Day & 1-Night Poetic Landscape Tour of Anlu City

Follow the footsteps of the poetic immortal, admire the golden glow of ginkgoes, explore the spiritual charm of wetlands, taste Anlu's flavors, and experience the unique charm of 'Li Bai's Hometown · Hometown of Ginkgoes'

                    
Trip Duration
2 Days & 1 Night

                    
Main Destinations
Baimao Mountain, Qianchong Ancient Ginkgo Forest, Fuhe Wetland, Anlu Museum

                    
Suitable for
Literature lovers, photography enthusiasts, family travelers, ecological sightseers

                    
Per Capita Budget
¥400-¥700

Chasing the Footsteps of the Poetic Immortal

Exploring Baimao Mountain · Tracing History at the Museum · Savoring the Charm of the Old Town

Itinerary Highlights

Upon arriving in Anlu, first climb Baimao Mountain to visit Li Bai's seclusion relics and poetry inscriptions; in the afternoon, visit Anlu Museum to interpret local history and Li Bai culture; in the evening, stroll through the Old West Street and taste local snacks.

Attraction Arrangement

Baimao Mountain Li Bai Culture Tourism Area

A national 4A-level scenic area where Li Bai lived in seclusion for ten years. It has relics such as Taibai Hall, Peach Blossom Rock, and Writing Brush Washing Pool. The statue of Li Bai on the top of the mountain overlooks the mountains, and the scenic area has a Li Bai Poetry Corridor and a cultural experience hall.

Anlu City Museum

A comprehensive museum with a collection of more than 2,000 cultural relics. It has a special exhibition hall for Li Bai culture, a historical relics hall, etc., displaying Li Bai-related stone carvings, poetry collections, and cultural relics unearthed in Anlu from the Shang and Zhou dynasties to the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Anlu Old West Street

A historical street preserving buildings from the Ming, Qing to the Republic of China periods, with a total length of 1.2 kilometers. It has century-old herbal medicine shops, bookstores, sauce gardens, etc., and street stalls selling special snacks such as Hanlin Chicken and White Flower Vegetable are everywhere.

Practical Information

Accommodation Recommendations

Baimao Mountain Resort Hotel
Hotels in Biyun Road Business District (Urban Area)
Featured Homestays on Old West Street

Food Recommendations

Anlu Hanlin Chicken
Fried Pork with White Flower Vegetable
Braised Pork Ribs with Ginkgo Nuts
Anlu Fried Noodles

Travel Tips

Li Bai Poetry Recital is available at Baimao Mountain (10:00 on Weekends)
AR Interactive Experience in Li Bai Exhibition Hall of the Museum
"Li Ji Hanlin Chicken" on Old West Street is a century-old time-honored brand

Ecology and Customs

Ginkgo Viewing in Autumn · Bird Watching in Wetland · Tasting Local Specialties

Itinerary Highlights

In the morning, go to Qianchong Ancient Ginkgo Forest to admire millennium-old ginkgoes (best in autumn); in the afternoon, visit Fuhe Wetland to watch water birds inhabiting; in the evening, purchase local specialties such as ginkgo products and Hanlin Chicken and return.

Attraction Arrangement

Qianchong Ancient Ginkgo National Forest Park

A national forest park with 48 ancient ginkgoes over 1,000 years old and more than 1,000 over 100 years old. It is covered with golden ginkgoes in autumn, known as the "No.1 Ginkgo Village in China", and has a Ginkgo Culture Square and a Science Popularization Hall.

Fuhe National Wetland Park

Built relying on the Fuhe River course and coastal wetlands, with a total area of 1,557 hectares. It has a bird watching platform, wetland plank roads, and a science popularization hall, inhabited by more than 50 species of water birds such as egrets and greylag geese. Rapeseed flowers and wetlands form a beautiful scene in spring.

Anlu Specialty Exhibition and Sales Center

A shopping mall focusing on selling local specialties such as Hanlin Chicken, ginkgo preserved fruit, white flower vegetable, and ginkgo tea. It provides vacuum packaging and cooked Hanlin Chicken can be tasted on site.

Practical Information

Transportation Guide

Bus No. 10 from urban area directly to Baimao Mountain
Self-driving or chartered car to Qianchong Ginkgo Forest (about 1 hour)
Fuhe Wetland is 20 kilometers from urban area, about ¥30 by taxi

Ticket Information

Baimao Mountain Scenic Area: ¥65
Qianchong Ancient Ginkgo Forest: ¥50
Fuhe Wetland: Free
Museum: Free

Travel Tips

Best time to view ginkgoes in Qianchong: late October to mid-November
Binoculars are recommended for bird watching in Fuhe Wetland
Vacuum-packed Hanlin Chicken has a shelf life of 7 days and needs to be refrigerated

Must-Try Foods in Anlu City

Anlu Hanlin Chicken

A traditional famous dish of Anlu, named after Li Bai who once served as "Hanlin Attendant". It is made of local free-range chicken through marinating and steaming, with tender meat and rich brine flavor, making it an excellent choice for banquets.

Anlu White Flower Vegetable

A local characteristic pickled vegetable, made of local wild white flower vegetable pickled through traditional craftsmanship. It is sour and appetizing, can be stir-fried with pork or steamed with fish, and is a classic side dish on Anlu farmhouse tables.

Braised Pork Ribs with Ginkgo Nuts

A characteristic autumn dish in Anlu, stewed with Qianchong ginkgo nuts and local pork ribs. The ginkgo nuts are soft and glutinous, and the pork ribs are fresh and fragrant, combining nutrition and flavor, making it a nourishing delicacy in autumn.

Anlu Fried Noodles

A classic street snack in Anlu, stir-fried quickly with local rice noodles, eggs, bean sprouts, and shredded pork. It has a chewy texture and a salty and delicious taste, making it a popular choice for breakfast and late-night snacks.

Anlu City Travel Tips

Best Travel Time

Autumn (October-November): Qianchong Ancient Ginkgoes turn golden, Baimao Mountain has clear autumn weather, which is the best tourist season
Spring (March-April): Peach blossoms bloom on Baimao Mountain, and rapeseed flowers bloom in Fuhe Wetland
Summer (July-August): Fuhe Wetland is a good place to escape the heat, suitable for bird watching and parent-child water activities

Must-Try Foods

Anlu Hanlin Chicken
Fried Bacon with White Flower Vegetable
Braised Local Chicken with Ginkgo Nuts
Anlu Fried Noodles with Rice Wine
Scrambled Eggs with Fuhe Whitebait

Budget Reference

Tickets: About ¥115
Accommodation: ¥130-200 per night
Catering: ¥60-90 per day
Transportation: About ¥70 (including chartered car)
Total: ¥400-700

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there homestays in Qianchong Ginkgo Forest? → Yes, more than 10 ginkgo-themed homestays (need to book in advance in autumn)
Is there a Li Bai poetry recital at Baimao Mountain? → Professional actors perform at 14:00 on holidays
Can Hanlin Chicken be delivered by express? → Specialty Center provides vacuum packaging and SF Express delivery
Can I camp in Fuhe Wetland? → Camping is allowed in designated areas, application in advance is required

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