The Twelve Sceneries of Jiangnan in Yongquan

I only found out about this on my trip to Anhui! Who would have thought that such an off-the-beaten-path gem is hidden in Tongling ✅Stunning autumn colors✅Natural hot springs ✅Jiangnan gardens✅Quiet and peaceful - It's not as crowded as Hongcun and is relatively less popular. After spending two days and one night, I've put together this travel guide for enjoying autumn in the small town👇Scroll down👇 - 📍Location: Yongquan Town, Tongling 🚗Self-driving: People from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai can drive here, the scenic area is very close to the highway exit 🚄High-speed train: You can get off at Tongling North Station and take a taxi for 15 minutes - 🚶'Travel Itinerary' Recalling the 12 Scenic Spots of Jiangnan—Jiubao Hot Spring—Jiangnan Snack Street—Garden Stroll—Hot Spring Hotel - ✅Recalling the 12 Scenic Spots of Jiangnan The essence of the trip! Along the way, you can climb up to enjoy the autumn scenery, accompanied by pavilions, streams, and autumn colors... The scenery changes with every step, very charming～(It takes less than 2 hours to hike up the mountain, and you can take a glass slide down) ✅Jiubao Hot Spring In autumn and winter, it's really impossible to refuse a hot spring. The outdoor private hot spring baths allow you to enjoy the warmth while admiring the scenery～ ✅Jiangnan Snack Street You actually use 'copper coins' to buy food!! You need to exchange them at the money exchange in advance. Spicy crab, mutton in copper pot, Jiangnan snacks... and there's even a host and a bonfire party at night, creating a great atmosphere! ✅Garden Stroll If you don't want to climb mountains on the first day, you can take a walk in the gardens. Parents can also take their children to the children's playground - 🏨'About Accommodation' The hotel I stayed in is a hot spring hotel in the scenic area, each room has its own hot spring access, allowing for the freedom of enjoying hot springs♨️ They also provide buffet meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, really good value for money!

In this fast-paced era, finding a gentle haven for the soul to rest has become a common aspiration for city dwellers. 'Yongquan Remembers the Twelve Sceneries of Jiangnan' is exactly such a secluded paradise, independent of the world. It captures the essence of classical gardens and recreates the water towns of Jiangnan from ancient poems and paintings, making one feel as if they have traveled through time and stepped into the misty and blurred old dreams. Must-Visit Attractions • Fishing Old Man in the Misty Waves: Rent a flat boat on the rippling lake, experience the leisure of singing fisherman's songs at dusk, as if you have become the old man fishing in the painting. • Willow Bank Listening to Orioles: In spring, stroll along the river bank, with the oriole's chirping in your ears and the swaying green willows in front of your eyes, every step is a scene, and every step takes you into the painting. • Moon Bridge and Flower Courtyard: When night falls, the stone bridge under the moonlight and the flower clusters complement each other, making it a paradise for photography enthusiasts and a romantic spot for lovers. • Bamboo Shadow Quiet Path: Walking through the bamboo path, with the gentle breeze and the rustling of bamboo leaves, one can feel a rare tranquility and coolness. Detailed Address Yongquan Remembers the Twelve Sceneries of Jiangnan is located in the suburbs of Tongling City, Anhui Province, China, close to the south bank of the Yangtze River. Transportation Strategy • Self-driving: Depart from the downtown area of Tongling, drive along the S321 provincial road for about 20 kilometers to reach the destination, with picturesque scenery along the way, very suitable for self-driving travel. • Public Transportation: Take the city bus in Tongling to the nearest stop, then transfer to the scenic spot shuttle bus, for specific schedules, please check the Tongling bus official website or call the scenic spot service hotline for inquiries. Food Recommendations • Jiangnan Tea House: Taste authentic Jiangnan snacks such as pine cakes and osmanthus sugar lotus roots, accompanied by a pot of fine Longjing tea, and enjoy a leisurely afternoon. • Fisherman's Evening Banquet: An unmissable waterfront restaurant, where you can enjoy a delicious river seafood feast while admiring the lake view, allowing your taste buds and vision to travel together. Recommended Nearby Attractions • Tongguan Mountain Scenic Area: Not far from Yongquan Remembers the Twelve Sceneries of Jiangnan, it is an excellent choice for mountain climbing adventures and natural exploration. • Tianjing Lake Park: Known for its strange rocks and caves, the lake and mountains complement each other, making it a great place for family outings. • Tongling Museum: Learn about the profound historical and cultural heritage of Tongling, closely observe ancient bronzes, and feel the weight of history. On this land gently treated by time, Yongquan Remembers the Twelve Sceneries of Jiangnan is not only a visual feast but also a purification of the soul. Bring your camera, wear your most comfortable outfit, and let us walk into this flowing ink painting of Jiangnan together, to explore those forgotten stories and harvest an unforgettable journey.

If during the Spring Festival I recommend a hidden gem travel destination that's perfect for a family outing This place will definitely not disappoint! 📍Anhui Tongling - Yongquan Town - It has the festive atmosphere! Hot springs! Fireworks! The key is that it's not crowded like popular tourist spots Sharing a guide to this little-known southern Anhui attraction 📕If you don't know where to go, remember to send this note to your family, it's worth the trip for the New Year‼️ - 📍Location: Yongquan Town 🚄Transport: You can take a high-speed train to Tongling Station, or Tongling North Station, then take a taxi there - ✅What to do⁉️ 1️⃣Yi Jiangnan 12 Scenic Spots Climb high for a distant view, it's quiet like a forest hideaway, with many scenic spots inside, a view at every step 2️⃣Jiubao Hot Spring Soaking in a hot spring on a winter day is really comfortable, with dozens of different pools, you can enjoy the hot spring while admiring the scenery of this southern Anhui town 3️⃣Jiangnan Snack Street During the day, there are Spring Festival folk performances, dragon and lion dances, couplet writing... At night, the streets are brightly lit and full of festive atmosphere! 4️⃣Children's Playground For a family trip, you can take your kids here for fun and enjoy family time - ✅What to eat⁉️ For breakfast and lunch, you can go to the hotel for a buffet with many southern Anhui specialties. In the evening, head to Jiangnan Snack Street, where you need to exchange money for copper coins at the money exchange before buying various snacks, such as hot pot, barbecue, spicy crab, and enjoy the performances while eating, which creates a great atmosphere - ✅Where to stay⁉️ It's recommended to stay overnight in the scenic area, the night view of the town is really beautiful. There are many accommodations in the scenic area, including hot spring hotels, guesthouses, independent courtyards... Rooms with private hot spring baths♨️are even better for enjoying the freedom of hot springs in winter~

Don't want to go to work? Just stay here for a week! This is the most surprising place I've visited this year! Compared to Hongcun and Wuyuan, I love this little mountain town even more🌳 Among the 'Twelve Scenic Spots of Southern Yangtze', Jiubao Hot Spring, and Yongquan Town, each one is a delightful surprise! Even spending money here requires copper coins, which is such a unique experience! It's perfect for a weekend getaway with friends～ Travel tips for the small town🙋🏻‍♂️: 1️⃣ I arrived a day early and stayed in Yongquan Town. Each room comes with a private hot spring♨️ I took a dip as soon as I got to the room! It's just too good! 2️⃣ Don't miss out on the breakfast the next day, it's full of various flavors from the Jiangnan region and very rich～ After breakfast, head to the 'Twelve Scenic Spots of Southern Yangtze' (about 2 hours of touring). It's really beautiful! Truly a scene at every step, I kept taking photos with my friends all along the way. 3️⃣ At noon, visit the town's market to eat and stroll! Here you use copper coins to exchange for snacks, which is really interesting! 4️⃣ In the afternoon, you can go to the hot springs, which are incredibly comfortable! Your whole body feels smooth after soaking. 5️⃣ Don't miss the bonfire party in the evening! Everyone holding hands and dancing together is really joyful～ 🙆🏻‍♂️For a busy life, coming here to relax couldn't be more appropriate. The season when the azaleas bloom is coming soon! I can't imagine how beautiful the entire hillside will be when it's covered in red!! Address📍: Yongquan Town Tourism Resort Transportation🚄: Take the high-speed train to Tongling North (or Tongling Station) and a taxi takes about 15-30 minutes

Compared to Hongcun, I am more attracted to the autumn charm of the little-known hot spring ancient town in southern Anhui! When autumn comes, where is your expected travel destination? Don't limit yourself to Hongcun and Tachuan in Tongling, Anhui. This hot spring town, autumn is in full swing, it will be your new travel destination. The autumn here is richer and more delicate than Hongcun. The whole town seems to be a palette overturned by God, the maple leaves and metasequoia at the foot of the mountain are intertwined into a red and yellow watercolor painting, a step by step, beautiful as poetry and painting. The air is filled with the romantic atmosphere of autumn, which makes people intoxicated. This treasure hot spring town also hides a "Remember Jiangnan.12 Scenery". The pavilions, terraces and pavilions here, the black tiles and white walls, walking in the mountains and fields, close to nature, as if returning to the ancient Jiangnan. There are also ancient relics such as Jinggong Shu Tang and Wudao Cave, which remind people of Wang Anshi who once lectured in the town. The Jiubao Hot Spring here is also a major feature. After soaking, the whole person becomes relaxed, as if wanting to stay here for a few more days. In the town, food is also an indispensable part. The spicy crabs exchanged for copper, copper drum hot pot meat, barbecue and other delicacies make people drool. In the evening, there are various literary and artistic performances and bonfire parties, and the atmosphere is particularly warm. There is a hot spring hotel here, the environment is comfortable, antique, and there is a buffet. In addition, there is a children's playground, suitable for families with children to play. For friends who like climbing, the "Remember Jiangnan 12 Scenery" here is a good choice, but remember to wear a pair of comfortable shoes. There is also a slide to experience when going down the mountain, which is very exciting. In general, the autumn of Yongquan Town is romantic and mysterious, like a pearl hidden in southern Anhui. Here, there is not only the beautiful scenery of nature, but also the rich cultural heritage and food temptation. Trust me, compared to Hongcun, the small ancient town in southern Anhui is more worth your exploration and appreciation!

Misty rain enters Jiangnan, built by the mountains, small bridges and flowing water, endless streams, the sound of flowing water, a cup of tea with the mountains, enjoying this tranquility; natural hot springs soak away the fatigue of the year... Bonfire party, Jiangnan flavor, the New Year's atmosphere in southern Anhui is really strong... Compared to the crowded Hongcun and Wuyuan, I prefer this less popular treasure hot spring town... Location: Yongquan Town, Tongling, Anhui High-speed rail: Tongling North Station or Tongling Station, 2 hours from Hangzhou/1 hour from Nanjing There is a large parking lot at the entrance, free parking for accommodation, high-speed rail pick-up (book one day in advance) ... Summarized a two-day and one-night winter hot spring bathing small strategy play route: :Arrive at Yongquan Town at noon to check into the hot spring hotel for the New Year's customs Performance Jiubao Hot Spring Jiangnan Flavor/Ten Stroll New Year's Night Market Ten Bonfire Party Return to the Hotel for a Private Bath Day: Morning buffet breakfast Remember Jiangnan 12 Scenery Ascend Wangjiang Pavilion Glass Slide Down the Mountain Stroll around the town (coffee, goose, New Year's customs performance) Buffet lunch New Year's Flavor in Southern Anhui: In Yongquan Town, hanging colored lights, dancing dragons , light shows... Everywhere is the New Year's flavor of Huipai Wan... Writing couplets, drying New Year's goods, Huangmei Opera... It's really lively; Don't miss the special intangible cultural heritage of Tongling, the bamboo horse flying, the parade~ At the end of the lanterns, people meet after dusk, the night of the small town, lanterns and decorations, full tree colored lights, hand in hand to stroll the night market, bonfire party, it's so lively~ Remember Jiangnan 12 Scenery: One of the top 10 tourist attractions in Anhui; Misty rain in Jiangnan, The misty fog is like a landscape painting, like a fairyland in Taoyuan, mountain streams, clear springs ding dong, glacier wonders, simply beautiful~ Along the Orchid Valley, Wang Anshi's lecture hall, Tang Ye Zhenren's enlightenment cave, Hu's Qixingzhai, the sea bottom glacier wonder three hundred million years ago, the fortress that has gone through the smoke of gunpowder, the natural Guanyin stone for giving birth... One step at a time, the mountain tea house, feel the tranquility, it's really comfortable~ Jiangnan Flavor: You can sit in a coffee shop in the afternoon; It's interesting to go to the block in the evening, exchange copper coins like the ancients, stroll and eat in the Jiangnan block, local snacks, rice wine, ba ba, coarse rice sugar... Copper pot mutton in the evening, barbecue, spicy crab... It's a foodie's street~ Jiubao Hot Spring: A real natural hot spring with a well depth of 2000 meters, rich in minerals, a large area, running an outdoor hot spring in winter, it's really cool~ ... About Accommodation: In Yongquan Town, the hot spring hotel has a private bath directly into the house, soaking in a private bath after a tiring day, it feels so comfortable~ Parent-child: There are also parent-child suites~ Indoor and outdoor parent-child amusement facilities, vacation with children without mistakes~

Compared to the Xidi, Hongcun in southern Anhui, or Huangshan, Chengkan, I prefer the small town of Tongling, Anhui, where you can enjoy the autumn scenery and hot springs. The high-speed rail from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai goes directly there, making it easy and relaxing to enjoy the autumn scenery. 📍Location: Yongquan Town, Tongling City, Anhui 🎫Tickets: Jiangnan Courtyard, Jiangnan Flavor, Mandarin Duck Lake are free to visit, tickets are required for the Twelve Sceneries of Jiangnan 🚘Transportation: 30 minutes by taxi from Tongling Station 🚶Itinerary: D1: Arrive at Tongling Station by high-speed rail→Take a taxi for about 30 minutes to Yongquan Town→Enjoy the maple at Mandarin Duck Lake→Visit Jiangnan Courtyard→Exchange 'copper coins' at Jiangnan Flavor 'Bank'→Taste various delicacies and watch the bonfire party→Soak in Jiubao Hot Spring→Stay at the hotel D2: Special small bowl breakfast→Walk to visit 'Remembering the 12 Sceneries of Jiangnan'→Visit the 12 sceneries from 'Maple Forest Singing in the Evening' to the high 'Hanbo Overlooking the River'→Take the slide down the mountain→Go to the hot spring mouth to soak your feet for free→Return ⚠️Small Tips: ❶The scenic area is quite large, roughly divided into free tour area (Jiangnan Courtyard/Jiangnan Flavor/Mandarin Duck Lake/Children's Park/Hot Spring Mouth Experience Foot Bath) and ticket tour area (Jiangnan 12 Scenery/Jiubao Hot Spring, etc.) ❷It is recommended to stay for one night, you can slowly feel the deep autumn romance of southern Anhui, soak in the hot spring at night, the scenic area has hot spring hotels, mountain villas and homestays to choose from ❸There are more tourists on weekends, if you want to participate in the bonfire party at night, remember to find a suitable location in advance

There is an ancient copper capital on the southern bank of the Yangtze River in Anhui Province called Tongling, and to the east of Tongling lies a little-known gem of the south - Yongquan Town. This place boasts the Forest Secret Realm recalling the twelve scenic spots of the south of the Yangtze River, southern courtyards, and natural hot springs. The southern-style architecture with its black tiles and horse-head walls is quaint and mysterious. On the southern snack street, exchange some copper coins, call out to the shop assistant, and it feels like you've traveled back to ancient times in a second. 【🏞️ Memories of the South 12 Scenic Spots】Ticket price is 65 yuan, and the recommended duration for a visit is 2 hours 【🏠 Hot Spring B&B】There are hotels in the town, as well as independent B&Bs, each villa has a different view with maple leaves, ginkgo trees, and small ponds - it's super beautiful in late autumn! 【🍜 Southern Snack Street】Exchange copper coins for delicious food, it's fun and novel, but there aren't many varieties of snacks, hoping to introduce more different types. 📍Location: Yongquan Town 🚄Travel Guide: Tongling North High-speed Railway Station is more convenient, self-driving is recommended

After the misty rain enters the Jiangnan region, built against the mountains, with small bridges over flowing water, the streams babble endlessly. Enjoy a cup of tea amidst the mountains and appreciate this tranquility; soak in the natural hot springs to relieve the fatigue of the year... Bonfire parties, Jiangnan flavors, the festive atmosphere of southern Anhui is really strong... Compared to the crowded Huizhou and Wuyuan, I prefer this less-known and less crowded treasure of a hot spring town... 🧭Location: Yongquan Town, Tongling, Anhui 🚄High-speed rail: Tongling North Station or Tongling Station, 2 hours from Hangzhou/1 hour from Nanjing 🅿️There is a large parking lot at the entrance, free parking for accommodation, high-speed rail pick-up service (reservation required one day in advance) ... ✅Summarized a two-day and one-night winter hot spring soaking guide 🏃Tour route: 1️⃣Day: Arrive at Yongquan Town at noon ➡️ Check into the hot spring hotel ➡️ Folk custom performance🐲➡️ Jiubao Hot Springs♨️➡️ Jiangnan flavors🥢+ Stroll through the festive night market🏮+ Bonfire party🔥➡️ Return to the hotel for a private hot spring soak 2️⃣Day: Morning buffet breakfast ➡️ Visit the 12 Scenic Spots of Jiangnan ➡️ Climb to the top of Wangjiang Pavilion ➡️ Slide down the mountain on a glass slide ➡️ Stroll around the town (coffee, geese🦢, folk custom performance) ➡️ Buffet lunch ... ✅The festive atmosphere of southern Anhui: In Yongquan Town, with colorful lanterns🏮, dragon dances🐲, light shows... everywhere is filled with the festive atmosphere of Hui-style Anhui... Writing spring couplets, sunning New Year goods, Huangmei opera... it's really bustling; don't miss the Tongling intangible cultural heritage 'bamboo horse flying', parades – in the dim light of night, meet after dusk, the town's night, with lights and decorations, full of colorful lanterns, holding hands to visit the night market, bonfire parties, so lively~ ✅The 12 Scenic Spots of Jiangnan: One of the top ten tourist attractions in Anhui🔟; misty and rainy Jiangnan, the misty scenery is like a landscape painting, a paradise like Peach Blossom Land, mountain streams, clear springs ding-dong, glacial wonders, simply stunning~ Walking up the Orchid Valley, you'll see Wang Anshi's lecture hall, Jinggong Book Hall, the cave where Taoist priest Tang Ye realized the Dao, Hu's Seven Star Fort, glacial wonders from 300 million years ago, fortresses that have been through gunsmoke, and the natural Guanyin stone that 'grants children'... Every step offers a view, tea houses in the mountains, feeling the tranquility, it's really comfortable~ ✅Jiangnan flavors: In the afternoon, you can sit in a coffee shop; in the evening, it's interesting to go to the district, exchange copper coins like ancient people, wander and eat in the Jiangnan district, local snacks, rice wine, baba, coarse rice candy... At night, copper pot mutton, barbecue, spicy crab... a street for foodies~ ✅Jiubao Hot Springs: Real natural hot springs♨️, 2000 meters deep well, rich in minerals, large area, running a hot spring outdoors in winter, it's really awesome~ ... 🏨About accommodation: Inside Yongquan Town, the hot spring hotel offers private hot spring access directly to your room, soaking in a private hot spring after a tiring day, it feels too comfortable~ 🧒Parent-child: There are also parent-child suites~ Both indoor and outdoor parent-child amusement facilities, perfect for a holiday with kids~

🎉Tired of the crowds? Take a reverse journey to Tongling, Anhui, where I encountered a spring landscape even more captivating than Hongcun🏞️. Yongquan Town, a timeless paradise with the clinking of copper coins, awaits your discovery🔍. 📍🚗Location locked: Yongquan Town, Tongling, Anhui. Just a 20-minute taxi ride from Tongling Station or Tongling North Station will transport you to this idyllic retreat🚗💨. 🗓️Travel plan, two days and one night, leisurely and carefree: Day 1: Check into the town, stroll through the '12 Scenic Spots of Jiangnan', where spring is in full bloom and flowers are like brocade🌺. As the sun sets, taste the 'Flavors of Jiangnan', exchange copper coins for delicious food, and enjoy the bonfire party under the night sky, filled with laughter and warmth🔥Party💃. Day 2: Start the morning with a buffet breakfast, full of energy, and soak in the 'Nine Treasures Soup Spring', where the hot spring water smooths the skin, enjoying the private bath comfort😌. 🏞️🌹【Spring is in the air, a secret wilderness】 12 Scenic Spots of Jiangnan, with charming spring scenery, azaleas blooming like fire, walking through the flower paths as if in a fairy tale world🌹. The streams babble, ancient relics are scattered among the mountains and forests, each spot is a beautiful painting, remember to wear comfortable clothes, challenge the cloud ladder, experience the slide, and have fun👟🏞️. 🏮🕰️【Copper Coin Town, a journey through old times】 Here, time seems to flow backward, the clinking of copper coins is both trade and sentiment. At the 'Flavors of Jiangnan' money house, exchange copper plates for seasonal delicacies, crayfish and lamb soup pot, a duet of flavors for the taste buds. As night falls, the laughter by the bonfire is the most beautiful nostalgia. ♨️🌌【Hot Spring Baptism, a SPA for the body and mind】 True hot springs, gushing a thousand tons daily, a variety of pools, each with its own temperature. Private bath guesthouses, soak away the day's fatigue, and the hot spring time under the night sky is quiet and healing🌌. 🌸🌿In Yongquan Town, every step is a view, every moment is warm. This is not just a physical migration, but a return of the soul. As you hold copper coins and walk through the spring-laden paths, or soak in the warm soup springs, you will find that the best moments of life are just like this. Here, time is treated gently, and memories are filled with beauty🌸.

I discovered for the first time that there is such a treasure place around Nanjing I arranged a close-to-Nanjing autumn viewing trip on the weekend Address: Yongquan Town, Tongling, Anhui Self-driving: about 1.5h drive from Nanjing city, and you will arrive after getting off the highway, and the parking lot is large and convenient for parking High-speed rail: Take the high-speed rail to Tongling North Station, and you can get there in a few minutes by taxi Fire tour route Remember Jiangnan 12 Scenery - Slide down the mountain - Jiubao Hot Spring - Jiangnan Snack Street Return to Nanjing 1 Remember Jiangnan 12 Scenery Autumn is really suitable for climbing! The mountain scenery of Yongquan Town is absolutely amazing, showing the scenery of Jiangnan to the fullest, with a view at every step, pavilions, small bridges and flowing water, rockery and rocks are really beautiful, and now this season has entered the autumn scene, the forests are all dyed and beautiful, after going down the mountain, take the slide down the mountain, life experience +1 2 Jiubao Hot Spring It's at the foot of the Remember Jiangnan Twelve Scenery Mountain, it's a natural hot spring, it's really comfortable to soak in a hot spring after being afraid of the mountain for a day, and the fatigue is gone haha, and the hot springs here are all curtain-separated, with good privacy 3 Jiangnan Snack Street Foodies love it, especially interesting is that the dishes here are purchased with copper plates.

This town, which still uses 'copper coins', seems like you've stepped into a martial arts world of rivers and mountains in just one second. Misty rain enters the south of the Yangtze, off the beaten path and not crowded, forests, streams, ancient towns, hot springs, compared to the popular Wuyuan and Huangshan, Hongcun, this place is leisurely, laid-back, and not crowded at all~ ✅Location: Tongling, Anhui · Yongquan Town 🌲Remembering the 12 Scenic Spots of the South of the Yangtze Walking in the mountains in the drizzling rain is simply stunning! It also calms the heart. The clouds and mist turn the mountains into poetry, leaving the beauty of the south of the Yangtze right here. Azaleas are gradually blooming, and the earthly paradise of April here will be even more beautiful! (The academy where Wang Anshi lectured, the Enlightenment Cave, Qixingzhai, mountain streams, great for photography 📷 truly a scene at every step, about 3h for a round trip) ♨️Jiubao Hot Spring As soon as you enter, you see the spring mouth from 2️⃣ kilometers underground, It has a scent, natural hot springs, I'm so envious 😭 Why don't I live in Tongling, it's my fault if I don't come here twice a month! 🏮The Taste of the South of the Yangtze Yuanyang Lake, the ancient-style streets of the town, children's playground, After exchanging for copper coins, watch the cooks make various special snacks by hand, Spend 1️⃣ bag of copper coins, and eat through all the little shops. At night, the bonfire is lit, with singing and dancing, such a great atmosphere.