Stay up late to organize! Detailed guide to summer travel in Xuzhou Yunlong Lake Scenic Area
Compiler: I have lived near Yunlong Lake for nearly forty years. I am very familiar with every tree and blade of grass here and have witnessed the development and changes of Yunlong Lake. Because I am a full-time babysitter, I spent a week's free time to compile this guide. I sincerely offer you practical tips.
📍Attraction address: Yunlong Lake Tourist Scenic Area
🚗 Transportation to attractions:
Public transportation: NO. Few routes, long travel time, and poor experience.
Private car: NO During the peak tourist season, there are fewer parking lots and even fewer parking spaces.
Walking tour: NO. The scenic area is scattered and too large to be explored on foot.
Electric car tour: YES Shared electric cars or rent electric cars, easy to park.
Boat trip: Yes, you must take the summer lotus viewing line
Spots to visit:
Xuzhou Aquarium Exhibition Hall. Official media said it was once the largest freshwater aquarium in Asia, located on the island in the middle of the lake on Huzhong Road. As a native of Xuzhou, I have been there several times. The indoor facilities are outdated and the exhibitions are nothing new. Whether you have been to oceanariums in other cities or not, this place is really not recommended.
Xuzhou Concert Hall is located on the north bank of Yunlong Lake. It is old, dilapidated and small, and the performances it has introduced are not worth mentioning.
Introduction to the scenic spot: Yunlong Lake covers an area of 88.9 square kilometers. Yunlong Lake is divided into four banks: east, west, south and north. Locals are also accustomed to dividing Yunlong Lake into East Lake and West Lake, because there is a lake road in the middle of Yunlong Lake, dividing Yunlong Lake into two.
👍️Must-see attractions:
Introduction to the East Bank: The East Bank is a straight Hudong Road, which is adjacent to Yunlong Mountain. It starts from the Marriott Hotel and ends at Sugong Tower, with a total length of about 3 kilometers.
Attractions:
1. Three cruise ship docks. NO It is not recommended to take a boat from these three docks when visiting Xuzhou in summer, because it is impossible to sail into the lotus pond.
2. Cultural landscape. YES 8:00-11:00 is the busiest time, with citizens spontaneously dancing, singing, performing operas, and showing off their unique skills. If you want to experience local culture, you can stroll along Hudong Road, see or hear your favorite shows, stop and watch, all for free.
3 Xuzhou Han Dynasty Stone Relief Museum YES Han tombs, Han Dynasty stone reliefs and Han Dynasty Terracotta Warriors are the “Three Wonders of the Han Dynasty”. Han Dynasty stone reliefs use stone as a carrier to preserve each moment in the form of images, leaving room for imagination for future generations. The images depicted on the stones vividly reflect the living conditions of the Han Dynasty from temples and palaces to dignitaries, and also reflect the social customs and aesthetic orientation at that time. It is worth noting that in the Xuzhou Han Dynasty Stone Relief Art Museum, there are about 60 Han Dynasty stone reliefs of chariots and horses, which are very spectacular.
4. Jinshan Park YES There are Sugong Tower, Lotus Garden and Metasequoia Trail here. 1) Sugong Tower: This is a Song Dynasty-style tower built in 1980. It is inaccessible and has been closed for many years. It is said that inside are 35 pictures of "Su Dongpo's Travels" designed and carved by Mr. Yue Ximing, a famous stone carving artist in Xuzhou, which took nearly a year to design and carve. 2) Lotus Garden. The pond is full of lotus flowers and lotus leaves. From a distance, it looks like colorful sails floating on the blue waves, which is very beautiful. 3 Metasequoia Trail There are two Metasequoia trails in Yunlong Lake Scenic Area. The one in Jinshan Park is a recent check-in spot for internet celebrities and is very photogenic. The difference from the Metasequoia Trail in West Lake is that there are puddles next to the Metasequoia trail here, which are covered with green duckweed. It is a true Wizard of Oz, and is called the Matcha-flavored Metasequoia Trail by netizens.
Introduction to South Bank: It is composed of Hunan Road, Zhushan East Road, Zhushan West Road and Yudai Road. It starts from Heyuan in the east and ends at Qiushi Square in the west, with a total length of 5 kilometers.
Attractions:
1. Pengcheng Fenghua YES is on Hunan Road, with one show per day from Monday to Thursday and two shows per day from Friday to Sunday, starting at 19:00 every evening. (Be sure to make an appointment after successfully purchasing the ticket). This is China's first large-scale lake and island live performance. The entire performance is watched on a boat, and the water route of the performance is a total of 3.3 kilometers. The performance presents a legendary story of Su Shi in Xuzhou in the form of an immersive night tour on water. It integrates live performances on the waterfront, light and shadow performances, situational drama and interactive experiences, breaking through the form of traditional night tours on water. It combines immersive boat cruise experience with stopping the boat to watch the performance, allowing tourists to feel the unique experience of "the boat is sailing in the play and the play is being performed around them", and immerse themselves in an oriental aesthetic drama in the mountains and lakes.
Parking: It is recommended to park at the Jinshan Park parking lot, which is 300 meters away from the performance site. There are 100 parking spaces in the Pengcheng Fenghua parking lot, which will be quite crowded after the performance.
2. Xiaonanhu Scenic Area N0 is on Hunan Road. According to the official website, it is famous for its rich natural scenery and profound cultural history. But in the eyes of locals it is a place centered on business. The scenic area covers an area of 1.661 square kilometers, of which 0.962 square kilometers are water area. The main theme of the scenic area is "blue sky, green land and clear water", with quaint buildings, flowing water under small bridges and green lotus leaves stretching to the sky.
3. Hefeng Island NO Hefeng Island is a small island extending from the Nanhu Water Street. On the island, there are 1) Three Ancient Scenic Spots, with the front plaque of the archway at the entrance to the island and the back plaque "The Lake and the Mountain Are All Dyed" 2) Lengxiang Pavilion: a four-corner pavilion facing the lake 3) Yunjin Pavilion: a four-corner pavilion facing the lake 4) Yingri Pavilion, a connected pavilion, two square pavilions connected in the shape of an "8"; 5) Tingyu Pavilion: a four-corner pavilion facing the lake;
4 Submerged Corridor YES is located on Zhushan East Road. It is currently the longest, largest and most modern submerged corridor landscape in China. The total length of the corridor is 148 meters. Walking in the submerged corridor, you can see various fish playing in the water through the glass on both sides.
There is also a cruise ship pier here, which is a special line for lotus viewing in summer. Taking the cruise here, you can see more than 80% of the lotus flowers in the Yunlong Lake Scenic Area, and you can travel among large tracts of lotus flowers. The lotus leaves are as green as jade, dancing lightly in the summer breeze. Each leaf is like a work of art carefully carved by nature, revealing endless vitality and vigor.
5. Tianshiling Waterfall NO is on Zhushan East Road. It is an artificial waterfall. The characteristic of Tianshiling Waterfall is that it is formed by stacking stones to divert water. The stones and water complement each other, one hard and one soft, one still and one moving. A bronze statue of Zhang Daoling, the founder of Taoism, stands on the mountainside, while aquatic plants such as wild reeds, Cyperus rotundus, and cannas are planted in the water at the foot of the mountain, which are arranged in an orderly manner and full of wild interest. This is not only a natural landscape, but also a place full of Taoist cultural atmosphere. In the summer, children come here with their own water toys and have water fights.
Introduction to the West Bank: The entire Huxi Road is the west bank of Yunlong Lake, with a total length of 2 kilometers, and has New Century Grand Hotel and other places. There are basically no attractions on this road, so it is very quiet.
Attractions:
1. Xuzhou Kaiyuan Senbo Huanjing Paradise YES This is a newly upgraded children's outdoor activity park. The park is very small and is divided into four areas: one is a cute pet park, the second is outdoor climbing and jumping sports, the third is an outdoor fountain, and the fourth is go-karts. Because it is newly upgraded, it is very clean.
Introduction to the North Bank: It starts from Binhu Garden in the south and ends at Hongyang Square in the north, with a total length of 2 kilometers. There are many local high-end restaurants along this route, such as Da Zhang Lao Mo Village, Lian Chu, etc.
Attractions:
1. Xuzhou Concert Hall NO
2. Yunlong Lake Ten Thousand People Swimming Pool Beach YES There are free beaches and swimming areas. It is a lively place in Yunlong Lake Scenic Area in summer.
3. Children's Playground YES On the west bank, there is an outdoor playground that is free for children to play. It's very cool here, covered by tall trees. There are swings, slides and other facilities! The kids played here for an hour and didn't leave.
4. Longevity Stone Square 2 covers an area of 3,100 square meters. In the middle of the square is the Peng Zu Longevity Stone, which is 16 meters high, 8 meters wide and weighs about 400 tons. It is very vivid and spectacular, and you can check in and take photos by the way.
5. Lakeside Park Stone Dog Head YES Yunlong Lake was originally named "Stone Dog Lake" and was first formed in the Northern Song Dynasty. There is a statue of a "stone dog" at the east gate of Binhu Park, where you can check in and take photos.
YES Huzhong Road starts from the concert hall in the east and ends at the police service station of Xuzhou Public Security Bureau in the south, with a total length of 2 kilometers. The tall trees on both sides of the road are lush and green, blocking out the sun. Sitting on a chair by the road and feeling the breeze blowing from the lake is comfortable and cool.
Yunlong Lake Water World NO
🎟️Ticket related:
1. After purchasing the ticket for Pengcheng Fenghua, you must make a second reservation.
2. You need to buy a ticket to take the boat.
💗Other tips:
1. If you need to rent electric cars and bicycles, you can send me a private message.
2. Remember to pay attention. The next issue will focus on organizing the delicious food near Yunlong Lake Scenic Area.