Here you can live with copper coins, it's stunningly beautiful
My dears, this Southern Anhui town is truly a hidden gem! I've been recommended it countless times, and this time, my friends and I finally made it before the National Day holiday! The night view is truly unreal; a midsummer night's firefly dream and the Emerald City from a fairy tale actually coexist here! I've put together a detailed 2-day, 1-night guide, so friends with travel plans recently must check it out! 🌟
📍 Yongquan Town, Tongling, Anhui: A fantastic journey of living with copper coins
📍 Location: Yongquan Town, Tongling, Anhui
🚗 Transportation:
• Self-driving: 2 hours from Nanjing, 3 hours from Hangzhou.
• High-speed rail: Take it to "Tongling Station", then a 20-minute taxi ride will get you there! 🚂
🗺️ 2-Day, 1-Night Itinerary
Day 1️⃣
• Arrive at the scenic area and check into your hotel: Remember to book your hotel in advance, staying inside the scenic area is super convenient!
• Jiubao Hot Spring♨️: A natural hot spring hidden in the forest. After hiking, come here for a soak to wash away all fatigue, it's super relaxing! Perfect for a weekend getaway with family or friends, it has several pools, and even a children's area!
• Money Exchange for Copper Coins: Go to the money exchange to get your copper coins, and get ready to experience ancient life!
• Jiangnan Taste: All the food here can be bought with copper coins! Immerse yourself in the experience of ancient people buying things with copper coins, and you can also enjoy various Jiangnan delicacies. Don't miss the crayfish and craft beer here! There's also a bonfire party at 7:30 PM, which is super fun! 🔥
• Night Tour of Yijiangnan 12 Scenic Spots: It truly lives up to its reputation as one of Anhui Province's top 10 tourist attractions! Here, all your fantasies about Jiangnan can come true. Starting from the foot of the mountain, follow the stream upwards, with a new beautiful view at every step. After the lights come on at night, it feels like walking into a glowing forest from a fairy tale, super romantic! 🌿
• Bonfire Party: Starts at 7:30 PM, everyone dances around the bonfire together, super lively! 🎉
Day 2️⃣
• Yijiangnan 12 Scenic Spots: The daytime scenery is also beautiful! You can continue exploring and take photos for your social media!
• Jiangnan Taste: Go again to eat food bought with copper coins and feel the vibrant atmosphere of Jiangnan!
• Yuanyang Lake: The lake is filled with patches of water lilies🪷, absolutely beautiful! Sitting on a boat, cruising the lake and admiring the flowers, this is truly a Jiangnan watercolor painting! Remember to go early, fewer people and beautiful scenery! 🌸
• Hotel Buffet Lunch: Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch to recharge your energy!
• Return Journey: Head home with a heart full of memories! 🚗
📸 Must-Take Photo Spots
1️⃣ Yijiangnan 12 Scenic Spots: It truly lives up to its reputation as one of Anhui Province's top 10 tourist attractions! Here, all your fantasies about Jiangnan can come true. Starting from the foot of the mountain, follow the stream upwards, with a new beautiful view at every step. After the lights come on at night, it feels like walking into a glowing forest from a fairy tale, super romantic! 🌿
2️⃣ Jiubao Hot Spring♨️: A natural hot spring hidden in the forest. After a soak, you'll feel completely relaxed, super comfortable! 🌴
3️⃣ Jiangnan Taste: The experience of buying food with copper coins is super interesting, and you can also take photos with a strong ancient charm! 🍜
4️⃣ Yuanyang Lake: The lake is filled with patches of water lilies. Sitting on a boat, cruising the lake and admiring the flowers, this is truly a Jiangnan watercolor painting! Remember to go early, fewer people and beautiful scenery! 🌸
🍔 Food Recommendations
• Old Chicken Soup: Super delicious, every bite is full of happiness!
• Stone-ground soy milk and tofu pudding from the Tofu Workshop: Freshly made, amazing texture!
• Hand-shaved vermicelli: Chewy and refreshing, worth a try!
• Crayfish and craft beer: A must-try at Jiangnan Taste, super delicious! 🍔
🏠 Accommodation Recommendation
I highly recommend staying inside the scenic area! The experience will be better, and it's close and convenient. I stayed at Yongquan Town, and if you book the hotel one day in advance, they offer free pick-up and drop-off services from the station! The hotel's pets are also super cute and friendly, very therapeutic! 🐶
⚠️ Travel Tips
1️⃣ Yijiangnan 12 Scenic Spots requires hiking: Wearing comfortable sports shoes will make it much easier! If you don't want to hike, you can take the cloud ladder up the mountain at "Qixingzhai" and then slide down on the glass slide, which is also very fun!
2️⃣ Remember to bring your swimsuit for the hot springs: Jiubao Hot Spring has outdoor public pools! Of course, if you don't bring one, you can buy it on-site, no worries! 🏊♀️