Xuzhou's New Altay! The Perfect Weekend Spot for Kids and Picnics

Go to Xinjiang! Xuzhou locals have a "Little Altay" right at their doorstep, perfect for weekend outings and picnics!✨

Who says you have to travel far to enjoy beautiful scenery? 🌿 Xuzhou residents recently discovered a hidden gem—Baoquan Mountain Forest Park, affectionately called "Xuzhou’s Altay" by those who have been there! This natural oxygen bar, tucked within the city, covers over 2,000 acres and is less than a half-hour drive from downtown to enjoy the same stunning views! 🚗💨

📍Address: Baoquan Road, Gulou District, Xuzhou (navigate to "Baoquan Mountain Forest Park")
⏰Opening Hours: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
🎫Admission: Free!!

As soon as you enter, you’re surrounded by lush green trees 🌲 and crisp bird songs 🐦, instantly shutting out the city noise—definitely Xuzhou’s No.1 choice for weekend family outings and picnics!

🐒【Monkey Hill Must-Visit】
This is the park’s star attraction! It’s best to come around 9 AM when the sunlight hits the rocks and dozens of wild macaques are super active—older monkeys sunbathing, juveniles showing off tree acrobatics, and baby monkeys peeking shyly from their moms’ arms... absolutely adorable! The highlight is you can feed them! But only plain walnuts or peanuts are allowed—no human snacks! Watching a monkey mom shell walnuts for her baby is more heartwarming than a Disney movie! 💕 (PS: Human snacks are a big no-no as they can harm their stomachs)

Picnic Tips:
1️⃣ Bring your own tent⛺️ and picnic mat
2️⃣ The park has several pavilions and rest areas
3️⃣ Service stations provide basic supplies
4️⃣ Don’t forget mosquito repellent and sunscreen!

Recommended Route:
Enter park → Monkey Hill → Scenic overlook for panoramic views → Walk along forest trails → Picnic and rest → Return

Tips:
Best visited in spring and autumn!
Afternoons tend to be less crowded~
Huge parking lot, very convenient for driving! 🚗