Anhui's "Little Jiuzhaigou" 2 Days 1 Night Guide｜Enjoy Chizhou for 500 RMB per Person

Anhui Chizhou's hidden gem is absolutely amazing! Known as the "Little Jiuzhaigou," it has fewer crowds, beautiful scenery, and great photo spots! Perfect for a spontaneous trip during Dragon Boat Festival or weekends. Save this detailed 2 days 1 night guide～

🚗 Transportation
✈️ Flight: Chizhou Jiuhuashan Airport (Address: Mayajie Street, Guichi District) has direct flights from Beijing/Shanghai/Guangzhou. A 30-minute taxi ride from the airport to the city center.
🚄 High-speed Rail: Chizhou Station has many trains! Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai are all within 3 hours direct reach.
🚌 City Transport:
1. Public buses accept Alipay QR code payment, super convenient～
2. Direct shuttle: Chizhou Station → Jiuhuashan / Guniujiang special line (ticket 25 RMB)
3. For taxis, it’s recommended to use ride-hailing apps, city rides usually cost 10-20 RMB

🌈 Must-Visit Attractions
1️⃣ Jiuhuashan (Address: Jiuhua Town, Qingyang County)
🎫 Ticket: 160 RMB
🕒 Hours: 6:30-17:30
✨ The sacred site of Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva, a must-visit:
🔸 Flesh Body Hall: See the true body of Kṣitigarbha 🙏
🔸 Baishou Palace Cable Car: Stunning views over the sea of clouds!
🔸 Tiantai Peak: 1344 meters elevation, perfect for capturing sea of clouds and Buddha’s light photos

2️⃣ Pingtian Lake (Address: Guichi District)
A fairyland from Li Bai’s poetry! Free admission, open all day
Recommended activities:
✔️ Lake cycling (tandem bike 40 RMB/hour)
✔️ Sunset boat tour (30 RMB/person)
📸 Don’t forget to take plenty of photos on the lakeside boardwalk!

3️⃣ Xinghua Village (Address: Xinghua Village Avenue, Guichi District)
🎫 Ticket: 60 RMB
🕒 Hours: 8:00-17:30
A must-visit during Qingming Festival! This thousand-year-old village is full of charm
🍡 Specialty snack: Chizhou Baba is a must-try❗️

4️⃣ Guniujiang (Address: Dayan Township, Shitai County)
🎫 Ticket: 100 RMB
Anhui’s "Little Jiuzhaigou" lives up to its name!
Longmen Pool, Four-tier Waterfall, and Yanjia Ancient Village are all stunning

🥘 Food Recommendations
🍚 Jiuhuashan Vegetarian Feast: Polygonatum and black fungus vegetarian chicken (about 50 RMB per person)
🌯 Chizhou Xiao Baba: Old street stall, 3 RMB each
🐟 Qiupu Mandarin Fish: Best steamed fresh (about 60 RMB per person)
🥟 Dongzhi Rice Dumplings: 10 RMB at the market, very filling

🏨 Accommodation Recommendations
1️⃣ Jiuhuashan Hanyuelou (1500+ RMB/night)
📍 Address: Kecun New Area, Jiuhuashan Scenic Area
♨️ Private hot spring baths are amazing!

2️⃣ Pingtian Lake Lotus Terrace Homestay (600+ RMB/night)
📍 Address: Pingtian Lake Scenic Area, Guichi District
👘 Free Hanfu experience and photo opportunities!

3️⃣ Chizhou Kaiyuan Grand Hotel (400+ RMB/night)
📍 Address: Changjiang South Road, Guichi District
🌃 Great river view rooms!

💯 2 Days 1 Night Itinerary
Day 1: Poetic Jiangnan
Morning: Chizhou Baba → Xinghua Village
Afternoon: Cycling at Pingtian Lake
Evening: Qiupu Fish Feast → Night tour of Pingtian Lake

Day 2: Zen Mountains and Waters
Morning: Jiuhuashan Blessing → Baishou Palace
Afternoon: Vegetarian feast experience → Guniujiang
Evening: Return trip

⚠️ Practical Tips
1. Jiuhuashan has big temperature differences, bring a jacket!
2. Summer has many mosquitoes, bring insect repellent
3. Book tickets 2 days in advance
4. Souvenir recommendation: Jiuhuashan Buddhist Tea