[2024 Chizhou Stay] Travel Guide for Pingtian Peninsula Hotel (Updated Oct)
Leisure and relaxation trip: A short note on Chizhou in two days
When it comes to Chizhou, the first thing that comes to mind is Jiuhua Mountain, a Buddhist holy land. However, Pingtian Lake in Chizhou is also quite amazing. If you're looking for a place to relax, I highly recommend it!
Travel:🚄 Take the high-speed rail from Shanghai to Chizhou Station in 3.5 hours.
Accommodation: Pingtian Peninsula Hotel, a 10-minute drive from Chizhou Station. The hotel offers pick-up and drop-off services, which is very convenient.
1️⃣ Pingtian Lake Sky Road Cycling
The first dike is the Pingtian Lake Sky Road recommended by Ms. Hua. It is very close to the hotel. We rented shared bicycles near the hotel. This time, we brought a shared bicycle child seat. It wasn't particularly hot during our visit. Cycling on the Sky Road, with a gentle breeze, the sky and water as one, and the mountains in the distance, we could truly appreciate Li Bai's words, "Water like a single practice, this place is Pingtian". The breathtaking scenery completely relaxed our minds and bodies. It's worth mentioning that there were few people, even during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday.
Recommendation: 5🌟
2️⃣ Wang Hualou
Free admission. Cycle to the halfway point of the mountain, the south gate entrance. Another good place with no people. However, there are no shops around, so bring your own water and snacks. The mountain is not very high, not difficult to climb, and offers a panoramic view of Pingtian Lake.
Recommendation: 4🌟
3️⃣ Boardwalk to watch the sunset and evening glow
At the starting point of the first dike, check the sunset time on the weather app. The sunset and evening glow are just like a movie.
Recommendation: 5🌟
4️⃣ Pingtian Lake Cruise
A project offered by the hotel. Sit in the boat for half an hour, feeling like you're in a painting. It's both comfortable and poetic.
Recommendation: 5🌟
5️⃣ Chizhou Museum
Free admission. It is the former site of Chizhou Prefecture Confucianism. The building is an ancient-style imitation ancient building. When we went, it was almost noon, and there was almost no one. We wandered around and felt the historical changes and cultural heritage of Chizhou.
Recommendation: 4🌟
Food:
1. Chizhou Four Dishes
We ate at this restaurant twice. We especially liked the beef potba and stinky mandarin fish.
2. Huicai Garden
Next to the Shangzhi Capital, we ordered a set meal. The price was reasonable and the value for money was high. The Huizhou tender shrimp tasted good, and the children liked it.
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Chizhou Pingtian Peninsula Hotel
Chizhou Pingtian Peninsula Hotel
Chizhou Pingtian Peninsula Hotel is just over two hours' drive from Hefei. There are few people and beautiful scenery. The hotel service and environment are very good, and there are many activities for children. It is a treasure place for taking children out. It is recommended to drive by yourself because the Pingtian Lake Scenic Area is very large, and you can drive along the lake to enjoy the beautiful scenery. The high-speed train is also very convenient, and the high-speed railway station is also very close to the hotel.
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99% of people have never heard of the 'Poet's Land for a Thousand Years' - Chizhou, the fifth stop - Pingtian Lake
📍 In Chizhou, there is a lake that has been rated by CCTV as one of the top ten 'Most Beautiful Moon-Viewing Spots in China'. The immortal poet Li Bai once wrote the timeless line 'The water is like a ribbon, this place is truly Pingtian' about it. That is Pingtian Lake, where the spring breeze caresses your face and the spring light is boundless. Come to Chizhou to feel the vibrant and poetic atmosphere of this season, and encounter the uniquely beautiful spring days of Chizhou!
✅ Lotus Platform Viewing
The Lotus Platform is the best spot to view the entire panorama of Pingtian Lake. You can stand on the platform and overlook the lake, feeling the magnificent view of the vast misty waves. Visiting time: All day (Parking available nearby).
✅ Pingtian Lake Cruise
If you like boating, then Pingtian Lake is definitely a great place not to be missed. Boating on the lake, you can feel the sparkling waves, admire the distant mountains and the reflection of the sky, as if you are in a fairyland.
Boarding location: Lotus Platform/Lakeside Restaurant Waterfront Platform Boarding time: Daily 8:30-16:30 (every hour on the hour) (For any changes, please refer to the official announcement)
✅ Pingtian Walkway - Pingtian Lake Bridge No.1
In the evening, the Pingtian Walkway is the best time to watch the sunset. The nearby lakeside lawn is also a 'hot spot' for many wedding photography studios, where you can enjoy the scene of couples taking photos.
✅ Wanghua Tower on the Top of Bishan
Climbing to the top of Wanghua Tower, you can get up close to appreciate the beautiful scenery of Pingtian Lake's clear mountains and waters, and bird's-eye view the dense high-rises of Chizhou city.
Visiting time: 8:00-17:00 (Three parking lots available)