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Travel Guide to Lu'an
[RoundNails] Lu'an is located in the western part of Anhui Province, at the northern foot of the Dabie Mountains, and is the core city of eco-tourism in western Anhui. There are both Red Revolution sites and natural landscapes such as virgin forests, hot springs and lakes. The Tiantang Village, known as "the last virgin forest in East China", is located here. 🤓
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A. Basic information
- Geographical location: Lu'an City, Anhui Province
- Best Travel Season:
- [Sakura] Spring (March-May): Mountain flowers bloom, suitable for hiking.
- [Rose] Summer (June-August): Summer resort, Paradise Village, Wanfo Lake cool and pleasant.
- [MapleLeaf] Autumn (September-November): Autumn leaves, great season for photography.
- [Snowmen] Winter (December-February): Hot spring bath to relieve fatigue.
- Transportation:
- [HighSpeed Rail] High Speed Rail: Hefei South Station → Lu'an Station (about 30 minutes).
- [CarFront] Driving: Hefei → Hushan Expressway → Liu'an (about 1.5 hours).
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[Balloon] Second, must-see attractions recommendation
1. Paradise Village (5A-level scenic spot)
- Features: Dabie Mountain core scenic area, forest coverage rate of 96.5%, known as "the last primeval forest in East China"
- Must-play items:
- Waterfall group (Nine Shadow Waterfall, Sheet Jade Waterfall, Silver Bow Waterfall).
- White Horse Grand Canyon (suspended canyon, glass bridge).
- Climb the main peak of Tiantang Village (1729 meters above sea level, overlooking the two provinces of Hubei and Anhui).
- Tickets: 100💰 (including scenic bus).
2. Wanfo Lake (5A-level scenic spot)
- Features: Anhui "Thousand Island Lake", there are more than 60 islands in the lake.
- How to play: Cruise, island climbing (Swallow Island, Zhouyu Island), water sports.
- Tickets: 55💰 (boat tickets purchased separately).
3. Great Rift Valley in Western Anhui (4A-level scenic spot)
- Features: The canyon has a peculiar landscape, known as the "Chinese version of the Great Rift Valley of East Africa".
- Experience: Canyon hiking, rock climbing (some sections require both hands and feet).
- Tickets: 70💰.
4. Dousha River Hot Spring Town
- Features: A hot spring resort in the deep mountains, Japanese style, suitable for relaxation.
- Recommended: Soak in hot springs, stay in hot spring hotels.
- Tickets: from 168💰 (hot spring tickets).
5. Red tourist attractions
- Dushan Revolutionary Site Complex (the birthplace of the Red Fourth Front Army).
- Jinzhai Red Army Square (the red memory of Jinzhai in “General County”).
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🍰 Three, specialty food recommendations
The cuisine of Lu'an is Western-style, mainly mountain delicacies and river fresh food. Recommended:
1. Liuan melon slices (one of the top ten famous teas in China, you can experience tea picking).
2. Hanging pot banquet (Heaven Village specialty, local chicken, pork stew).
3. Wanfo Lake fish head (casserole fish head soup, delicious incomparable).
4. Artemisia dumplings (Qingming season specialty snack).
5. Jinzhai black hair pork (firm meat, farmhouse dishes must order).
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[Bed] Four, accommodation recommendations
- Near Paradise Village:
- Paradise Village Resort (in the scenic area, easy to visit).
- Jinjiang Metropolis Hotel (comfortable, close to the visitor center).
- Around Wanfo Lake:
- Wanfo Lake Songdu Resort Hotel (lake view room, quiet environment).
- Dousha River Hot Spring Town:
- Onsen hotel (Japanese-style hot spring house with good privacy).
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🧍‍♂️ Five, itinerary suggestions
2-3 days classic route
- Day1: Lu'an city → Western Anhui Great Rift Valley → Dousha River Hot Spring (overnight hot spring town).
- Day2: Paradise Village (Waterfall Group + White Horse Grand Canyon).
- Day3: Wanfo Lake Cruise → Return.
4-5 day in-depth tour
- Added Mazhao Ridge (Autumn Autumn Leaves), Foziling Reservoir (First Dam of New China), and Jinzhai Red Army Cultural Park.
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⚠️ Six, precautions
1. The temperature difference in mountainous areas is large, even in summer you need to bring a jacket.
2. Paradise Village is more hiking, it is recommended to wear non-slip sneakers.
3. Bring your own swimsuit for hot springs, some hotels offer rentals.
4. Six An melon slices purchase: It is recommended to go to tea factories or regular stores, avoid high prices in scenic spots.
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[StarEyes] Lu'an combines mountains, rivers, red culture, hot springs and health care, suitable for tourists who like nature and history. If you have enough time, you can visit Hefei Sanhe Ancient Town or Anqing Tianzhu Mountain! 🍵