7-Day Self-Drive Tour of Chuzhou

This small eastern Anhui city completely amazed me! With 5000+ years of cultural heritage ✨ (the famous Zuiweng Pavilion from Ouyang Xiu's prose is here) and breathtaking natural scenery 🌄 (Langya Mountain is picturesque)~ The surrounding counties each have their unique charm, making 7 days perfect for an in-depth exploration!

👇Follow my itinerary for a foolproof trip💯
【Core Experiences】
🏮Cultural Trails: Savor Ouyang Xiu culture, Ming Dynasty culture (Fengyang), and Confucian scholar culture (Quanjiao)
🌿Mountain & Water: Langya Mountain takes center stage, paired beautifully with lakes and wetlands
🍲Foodie Heaven: N local specialties across 3 counties - food lovers rejoice!
🚗Driver-Friendly: Easy travel between counties with flexible stops~

🚗Itinerary🚗
Day1️⃣: First Glimpse of Chuzhou
- Recommended stay: Langya District (close to attractions) or Nanqiao District (central convenience)
- Evening must-see: Chuzhou Ancient City Wall Ruins Park + Guanghui Bridge (super photogenic📸)
- Dinner picks: Sihe Road or Songcheng Food Street for Guanba beef & Langya crispy candy

Day2️⃣: Zuiweng Pavilion Day Trip
Must-visits:
✅Zuiweng Pavilion (No.1 Pavilion under Heaven!)
✅Tongle Garden (Ouyang Xiu fanclub)
✅Shenxiu Lake (stunning lake-mountain views)
✅Langya Temple (millennium-old temple awe)
⚠️Tips:
1. Nantianmen requires hiking - assess your stamina
2. Pack lunch or try farmhouse restaurants outside

Day3️⃣: Fengyang Time Travel
🚗Just 1h drive~
🔥Highlights:
📍Ming Zhongdu Ruins (Zhu Yuanzhang's hometown)
📍Imperial Ming Tombs (impressive stone statues)
🍲Lunch: Double happiness with Fengyang tofu & stuffed tofu
Extra time options: Langxiang Maze Valley or Xiaogang Village

Day4️⃣: Mingguang Lakeside Leisure
🌊Nüshan Lake + Yuelong Lake perfect combo
💡Hidden gem: Hike Nüshan for volcanic crater views!
🦀Seasonal treat: Nüshan Lake hairy crab yyds

Day5️⃣: Quanjiao Confucian Culture Half-day
📖Wu Jingzi Memorial Hall essential
🍜Machang lamb noodles - delicious warning!
Afternoon options:
Shopping/Huangfu Mountain hike/missed spots

Day6️⃣: Free & Easy Day
Recommendations:
A. Huangfu Mountain deep exploration (hikers go!)
B. Qingliu Pass adventure (history buffs must)
C. Downtown chill (my pick hhh)

Day7️⃣: Homeward Bound
No rush - morning fish congee before leaving~

💡Practical Tips:
1. Refuel in urban areas
2. Summer essentials: Sunscreen! Sunscreen!
3. Check attraction tickets in advance