2024 Guangde Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)
Guangde County is located in southeast Anhui Province and surrounded by mountains on all four sides. It adjoins Zhejiang’s Changxing and Anji Counties on the east, Ningguo City to the south, and Xuanzhou City to the west. Located against the Yangtze River Delta, famous attractions here include the Taiji Cave, an enormous cavern that is listed as a national scenic attraction. Here you will also find the fascinating rock forms, precipitous peaks, and cascading waterfalls for which the Lingshan (“Spirit Mountain”) Daxiagu (“Grand Canyon”) Resort Area, known as “Little Huangshan,” is famous. Over its thousands of years of history, many literary figures have come here to see the sights and relax.
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Colourful Caves in Anhui 👀
Taiji Cave is a place that you can’t miss if you are in the city of Anhui.
The whole visit, including walking around and taking pictures should last between 2 to 3 hours.
Taiji Cave formed about 200 million years ago so don’t leave Anhui without seeing this wonderful creation of nature. The colourful lighting enhances the details of the cave.
On summer months, the cool temperature inside is a nice escape from the heat. Exploring this caves is not as demanding as the ones in Zhangjiajie so it is a more relaxing exploration and you don’t need to be extremely fit.
This place is open everyday from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm.
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Weekend relaxation at Niutoushan Railway Station.
Time to relax on the weekend, with a focus on emptying your mind and relaxing. Step on the gas and go! Today's outing is to the railway coffee shop in Niutoushan Village, Xinhang Town, Guangde County, Xuancheng City, Anhui Province!
I've been to Xuancheng four or five times, but I still feel like I haven't been there. There are so many places to visit. This place is close to home, just over an hour's drive away. The traffic is good, and the mountains are faintly visible in the distance. After getting off the highway, I felt like I was in a steel jungle, with various pipes twisting and turning, crisscrossing, sometimes towering into the clouds, sometimes hovering overhead. I drove along the mysterious 3D maze for more than ten minutes, following the clear road signs, and a large factory area appeared in front of me, with its former glory still faintly visible.
This is the headquarters of the Changguang Coal Mine in Zhejiang Province. Coal mines are scarce in Jiangnan. After liberation, this area was reformed into a situation where "the surface is managed by Anhui, and the underground is mined by Zhejiang" through coordination. The ten-mile mining area is collectively known as the "Changguang Coal Mine." This became an "enclave" of Zhejiang Province in Anhui, providing important energy support for the industrial development of Zhejiang Province. In 2019, this 50-year-old glory officially withdrew from the stage of history, and only four tracks silently guarded the memory. I parked the car with mixed feelings, and the overgrown vegetation covered the road. The owner used haystacks to build a welcoming entrance, adding a touch of artistic atmosphere to the desolation.
Get a coupon at the entrance: Memories flood back, even though I've only heard about the era of meal tickets and grain tickets...
A few steps down, there is a dilapidated train station. The coal transport tracks come into view, and the owner has decorated them with iron barrels and wood, creating various shapes, and a warm track appears. If it could burn, the bonfire on the track would be even more interesting.
Cross the tracks, and there are a few rows of small camping stools and tables, with cozy tablecloths exuding a lazy charm.
A small bar currently only serves coffee and pizza. The bathroom at the back is crowded but not unpleasant. The cleaning lady is very diligent, constantly tidying up. (Personal quirk: I have a persistent desire to experience the bathroom in every store.) Enjoy the coffee with a wild feel, take industrial dark-style photos, relax without any worries, hide in the time tunnel of the coal warehouse, and immerse yourself in a world where industry and art intersect.
Time Tunnel || Niutoushan Railway Station The former site of Guangde Niutoushan Railway Station is located in Niutoushan Community, Xinhang Town, Guangde County, Anhui Province. It was built in 1960.
|| Niutoushan Railway Station The former site of Guangde Niutoushan Railway Station is located in Niutoushan Community, Xinhang Town, Guangde County, Anhui Province. It was built in 1960. Time Tunnel || Niutoushan Railway Station
The former site of Guangde Niutoushan Railway Station is located in Niutoushan Community, Xinhang Town, Guangde County, Anhui Province. It was built in 1960 and was the terminus of the Changniu Railway. The former site of the railway station has now been abandoned and has become a witness to history.
Niutoushan Railway Station was once an important transportation hub in history, carrying a large amount of personnel and material transportation. Its existence also promoted the economic development and population concentration of the surrounding areas, forming a relatively prosperous area.
Architectural features and environment:
1. The architectural style of the railway station is unique and has certain historical value.
2. The surrounding environment is relatively desolate, and the tracks are overgrown with weeds. The former prosperity is gone.
The former site of Niutoushan Railway Station has now been abandoned and has become a tourist attraction and a place of nostalgia. Some people come to visit, take photos, and reminisce about the past.
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city, William and I embarked on a 48-hour journey to a green wonderland
Hey buddies~👋 I'm your photography expert William, and this time I really have to recommend a super hidden gem to you!🏞️
City life is like being on a treadmill every day, busy as a bee💨, but did you know? Occasionally pressing the pause button and escaping to the deep mountains and forests is like giving your soul a SPA💆♀️. So, I wandered to Suoshan Village in Guangde, Anhui, a real-life version of the green wonderland that made me exclaim 'Wow'!🌿
👣 As soon as you step into this land, it feels like traveling through time, with small bridges and flowing water, every step is a picturesque scene. Ducks leisurely swimming in the river🦆, elders playing the flute by the bridge, children's laughter filling the village, that tranquility and simplicity hit deep in the heart~🏡
And our accommodation is simply a secret garden in a paradise!🏨【Paloma Plminn·Yunmeng Valley Luxury Wild Resort Hotel】, doesn't the name already sound super appealing? It is hidden deep in the bamboo sea, like a pearl embraced by nature, every window is a moving landscape painting🖼️. Especially the infinity pool, as you swim, you feel like you are merging with the mountains and forests~🏊♂️
In the evening, the sunset paints half the sky red, with open-air movies, barbecues, fireworks, and bonfires...🎆 This is not just a trip, but a romantic encounter. Every photo looks like a movie screenshot, you can feel the happiness even without showing your face!📷
Here are some tips!🚗 Driving yourself is the most convenient option, but if you are a high-speed rail fan, getting off at Guangde Station and taking a taxi directly is also super easy~🚅
Don't forget, there are also beautiful spots like Jishan Bamboo Sea and Lu Village Reservoir waiting for you to explore, each one is a perfect place for photo ops!🏞️
In summary: escaping is for a better return. Here, I found the long-lost tranquility and freedom, what about you?💖
Guangde Chengde Modern Manor, a great destination for rural tourism
Anhui Chengde Manor
Here you have mountains and water, pleasant scenery, where you can relax your body and mind, and soothe your soul. It's a great place, close to the countryside and a bit remote, but very quiet and suitable for convalescence.
📍Detailed address: Next to the 030 National Road, Lucun Township, Guangde City, with mountains behind and water in front.
🏨Hotel environment: The hotel is located in the suburbs, converted from a suburban villa complex, and the overall style complements the scenery. The scenery here is excellent, close to nature. The interior design is very good, warm in winter and cool in summer, with a natural and flowing style, very suitable for living and convalescence.
🖼Restaurant environment: The restaurant is very good, with a variety of dishes, including some local specialties, which are well worth trying.
💰Average cost: The cost-performance ratio is very high, with an average consumption of around 200 yuan.
📝Note tips: The hotel is a bit remote, suitable for families with children, the hotel's family rooms are very good, fully equipped, and the scenery and layout are very suitable for children.
A stunning scenic area in a small city in southern Anhui
The Yunjing Niu Mountain has an altitude of 668.8 meters and covers an area of 2.1 square kilometers.
The scenic area includes the Screaming Park: Cloud Walk, Niu Mountain Rainbow, Cliff Swing, Glass Plank Road - Sky Mirror, Cloud Walk, Haha Paradise, Mid-mountain Homestay; Yunjing Restaurant, etc.
Summer is for avoiding the heat, autumn for cloud watching, and winter for snow appreciation.
The Yunjing Niu Mountain scenic area is located within the territory of Shishi Village, Lucun Township, Guangde City in the southeastern part of Anhui Province, 30 kilometers southeast of the Guangde city center, and a 30-minute drive from Guangde South high-speed train station. It is situated at the junction of eight counties (cities) from three provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Anhui, in the hinterland of the Yangtze River Delta. It is east to Hangjiahu, north to Suzhou-Wuxi-Changzhou, with convenient transportation and a prominent location advantage.
Ticket prices:
Adults 💰140, Children/Elderly 90.
Scenic shuttle bus ticket:
💰50
Children: Free for those under 1.2 meters (not included); child ticket for those 1.2 (included) - 1.5 meters (not included)
Elderly: Free for those 65 years old (included) and above with valid ID; concessionary ticket for those 60 (included) years old - 65 years old (not included) with valid ID
Active military personnel: Free with valid ID
Disabled persons: Free with valid ID
Additional information: Free admission for eligible individuals, except for infants, who must purchase a round-trip scenic shuttle bus ticket
Two-Day Oxygen-Boosting Trip to Guangde: Vast Bamboo Sea & Guangde Fried Rice
Visit the vast bamboo forests for some fresh air in the early spring before the cherry blossoms bloom!
Bamboo Sea location: Ji Shan in Lu Village, Guangde ⛰️⛰️
Reservoir: Lu Village Reservoir 🦋🦋🦋🦋
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Day One:
Arrive at Guangde South Station by high-speed train. You can take a taxi right at the entrance. Here's a complaint: Guangde taxis aggressively solicit passengers, which is annoying 🚕
Accommodation:
Guangde is not big, so any hotel will do. Everything is close by. Recommended: Hillman Platinum Hotel, the hotel is quite new and the facilities are decent 🉑
Bathhouse:
Friends in Guangde highly recommend experiencing the local bathhouse culture. We went to Jinlang Bathhouse, where you can enjoy a steam bath and play cards at the same time. It's a great experience with friends~
Dinner: Le Yang Lou Ji Hotpot 🍲
Recommended by local friends, the mutton is particularly praiseworthy 👍🏻
Recommended dishes: Mutton pan-fried dumplings, beef cubes, mutton spine, and mutton skewers!
All delicious, worth a try
Day Two
Breakfast: Lao Huang Fried Rice, a bowl of fried rice with 20 kinds of side dishes, only 13💰, eat until you're stuffed haha
Recommended side dishes: Dried green beans, fish, as well as celery and bamboo shoots, all very tasty
Ji Shan Bamboo Sea
Drive or take a taxi to Ji Shan, park at the farmhouse, and then climb up. It's actually quite gentle, but still tiring to climb. The air is so fresh, and there's a clear stream. Start from Ba Fu Farmhouse, pass through Zhu Village, then to the mountain pass, and finally to the mountain top. Descend the stairs, a total of one and a half hours. The scenery along the way is beautiful, and from the mountain top, you can see vast expanses of bamboo sea, bamboo everywhere, digging bamboo shoots is prohibited 🚫 but I really want to dig for bamboo shoots, can't find any.
After coming down, you can eat at the farmhouse at the foot of the mountain
Recommended: Bamboo Sea Yuan
Recommended dishes: Shuiyang Three Treasures! The specialty dishes are quite tasty, and there's a lot to show off
Green beans, stir-fried on a farmhouse stove are really delicious
Haozi Baba, stuffed and tasty 😋
Crispy rice dipped in fermented bean curd, this can be tried, and other dishes are also good
Lu Village Reservoir
Not far from Ji Shan ⛰️, there's a large open space for camping 🏕️ and picnicking. Climbing up there is really beautiful, the reservoir is large, and it's surrounded by green mountains. Watching the sunrise and sunset must be beautiful
Finally, you can stroll around the streets of Guangde. I heard the fried noodles are delicious, but I didn't get to try them, boo hoo hoo
Praying for blessings at Hengshan Temple on the second day of the Lunar New Year
Dalian Hengshan Temple has a profound cultural heritage, it was established in the Han Dynasty, flourished in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, destroyed in the war, and rebuilt in 2003. On May 25, 2005, a grand ceremony was held for the consecration of all Buddha statues in the temple. People come to pray for blessings continuously before the holidays. It is also a good place to enjoy the spring flowers when they bloom. If you are tired, you can go to Juzhanzhai to taste the delicious vegetarian food.
The Hungry Explorer s Kitchen Jingjing Manor | Known for 'Xuan', moved by 'Bee'
Jingjing Manor is a tourist attraction located in Guangde County, Xuancheng City, Anhui Province, China. It is a comprehensive tourist destination integrating agricultural sightseeing, leisure vacation, and ecological tourism. The manor is welcomed by tourists for its beautiful natural scenery, rich agricultural resources, and diverse leisure and entertainment projects.
The manor has a fruit picking area, an eco-restaurant, wooden house accommodation, business meeting facilities, a research and development base, and a corporate training center, providing diversified experiences and services for tourists. The manor's botanical zoo, kiwi eco-restaurant, ginkgo corridor and other characteristic projects, as well as lotus, red plum, orchid grass and other landscapes, have attracted many photography enthusiasts and tourists.
Guangde Jingjing Manor also regularly holds various themed activities, such as the Qingming Ancestor Worship Ceremony in spring, the Lotus Tourism Culture Festival in summer, the Farmers' Harvest Festival in autumn, and the Rural New Year's Goods Festival in winter. These activities aim to promote traditional culture, showcase agricultural achievements, and provide opportunities for tourist interaction.
The manor is conveniently located and easily accessible. It is only half an hour's drive from other famous attractions in the Yangtze River Delta region such as Tianmu Lake and Nanshan Bamboo Sea, and only more than ten kilometers from Taiji Cave, one of the 'Four Wonders of the World'. Therefore, Jingjing Manor has become a popular leisure tourist destination in the Yangtze River Delta region.
As a historical city, Xuancheng also has its own delicious dishes. When I came to Xuancheng, I found a local restaurant and ordered traditional specialties. Of course, the lamb tastes good, and seasonal bamboo shoots are also very tender. taste good.
Come on, hit one, in the water! The rainy weather is not as wet as the water. This summer, I went to the mountain village of Guangdeyang to experience the red rock rafting. The whole drifting process is about three kilometers, and the maximum drop is seven meters. The thrill of drifting, and then interacting with the peers of the same company, more than two hours of screaming and laughing. I dont look at the pictures, Im awkward, Im not awkward!
The Guangde Taiji Cave in Xuancheng City, Anhui Province is known as the Four Musts in the World. The annual temperature in the cave is between 18-22°. Before and after the New Year's Day, the temperature in the Tai Chi Cave is absolutely comparable to the temperature around 0 degrees outside the cave. It is a very comfortable destination for winter travel. The cave is about 5.4km long and has a dry hole and a water hole. It is a different kind of play experience. After coming out of the cave, you can also experience a hollow cable car. Do you dare to sit down?
Pleasant Goat lives in the green grassland, and I met the Manor in Guangde County, Anhui Province! This is a large-scale eco-agricultural sightseeing park that is gradually developed from a simple planting base of kiwifruit to kiwifruit cultivation, which is a combination of sightseeing, dining, leisure, holiday, multi-fruit picking and deep processing of kiwi wine. It is a national 3A-level scenic spot, the national four-star leisure agricultural sightseeing park, and the playability is really strong. It also makes me smash the dragon fruit flower that is closed at night.
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