Chuzhou | Nanjing's backyard, just 18 minutes away by high-speed rail

| Nanjing's backyard, just 18 minutes away by high-speed rail. Don't miss this small city during the May Day holiday in Nanjing - it's only a coffee break away
Experience "The old man's true pleasure is not in the wine" from Ouyang Xiu's writing
Step into Wei Yingwu's poem "Spring tide brings rain rushing in the evening"
Trace the life footsteps of Wu Jingzi, author of "The Scholars"
Take two days away from the city noise for a poetic slow-living journey 🍃
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🚌 Chuzhou 2-Day Tour
Nanjing→Chuzhou→Quanjiao
* Nanjing South Station→Chuzhou Station: High-speed rail takes just 18 minutes at fastest
* Chuzhou→Quanjiao: About 40 minutes by taxi, public transportation requires two transfers and takes longer
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Day 1 - Chuzhou
🔸Langya Mountain Scenic Area
Recommended route: North Gate→Yefang Garden→Zuiweng Pavilion→Tongle Garden→Shenxiu Lake→Langya Ancient Temple→South Heaven Gate
1⃣️Yefang Garden: Named from "Wild flowers bloom with subtle fragrance" in Zuiweng Pavilion Record, the garden's stone gallery collects famous poems and writings
2⃣️Zuiweng Pavilion: A hidden gem inside, with inscription by Su Shi, ancient plum trees planted by Ouyang Xiu, and nine courtyards and seven pavilions each with unique scenery
3⃣️Shenxiu Lake: Named from "Luxuriantly deep and elegant" in Zuiweng Pavilion Record, Langya stream flows into the mirror-clear lake, stone bridges perfect for mountain and water viewing
4⃣️Langya Ancient Temple: Built in Tang Dynasty, red walls and dark tiles house the "Heaven-opened Painting" stone carving, climb the Sutra Repository for panoramic views of rolling clouds
* 🚌Shuttle buses available between scenic spots; take the external shuttle from South Heaven Gate back to North Gate
* 🎫From 8-12 AM daily, recite "Zuiweng Pavilion Record" in 5 minutes to get a free ticket package!
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🔸Sihe Road Food Street + Zunyang Old Street
* 🥘Local specialties: Yang's osmanthus ice wine fermentation, Zhu's stinky tofu, Wang Wei's chicken wingettes
* 📷Take photos at the Chuzhou logo wall on Zunyang Old Street, add film filters for a vintage feel
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Day 2 - Quanjiao
🚗About 40 minutes by taxi from Chuzhou to Quanjiao
🔸Wu Jingzi Memorial Hall + Nanping Mountain
1️⃣Recreated scenes from "The Scholars," North Pole Pavilion in the hall overlooks the entire city
2️⃣Climb Bifen Peak to overlook Quanjiao city and experience the spectacular view of "Flowing cascades suspended, jade-like dangerous peaks standing tall"
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🔸Taiping Ancient City
Free admission
1️⃣Jinfu Tower: Mortise and tenon wooden building, climb for panoramic views of the ancient city
2️⃣Iron flower performance: Starts at 7:30 PM, spectacular sparks light up the night sky
3️⃣Aokang Pedestrian Street: Try local specialties like Silly Buns, Zhou Auntie's pork loin, and Yang Xiaokai's fried snacks
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🏨 Recommended Accommodation
Floral Residence·Taiping Li Hotel (Quanjiao Taiping Ancient City)
✔️Located opposite Wu Jingzi Memorial Hall, just 300 meters from Taiping Ancient City, very convenient for sightseeing
✔️Distinctive Hui-style architecture, backed by Xiangshui River, with exquisite courtyard railings and a tranquil atmosphere despite the central location
✔️Free parking available, restaurant offers daily buffet, plus various leisure and entertainment spaces