A Complete Guide to Yongquan Town, a Town Still Using Copper Coins

📸Must-see Attractions

1️⃣ Memory of Jiangnan 12 Scenic Spots Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ticket Price: CNY 120
✨"The pinnacle of Jiangnan gardens" Jinggong Academy where Wang Anshi lectured, glacial wonders, karst landforms, ancient watchtowers and roads. 12 major scenic spots are connected to form a picturesque corridor. Overlook the Yangtze River from the Wangjiang Pavilion. Wear Hanfu clothing and take classical photos. Every shot is a masterpiece.
📍Address: Core area of the scenic spot 🕒6:00–19:00
💡Tips: Tickets include all scenic spots. A must-see for history buffs. Capture empty scenes before 9:00.

2️⃣ Jiubao Hot Springs Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Adult Ticket: CNY 128
🌊Real hot springs in East China. 52°C natural mineral water. Your skin will glow after soaking. Open-air pools are surrounded by bamboo forests. Enjoy the romance of the starry sky at night.
📍Address: Center of the resort 🕒10:00–22:00
💡Tips: Experience "iced tea by the fire" after the hot spring for a refreshing and photogenic experience.

3️⃣ Jiangnan Flavor Food Street Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Free entry (payment in copper coins)
🍡A foodie's paradise through ancient and modern times. Buy Yongquan bean cakes, Jiangnan Yipin Pot, and candied haws with copper coins. A CNY 40 bag of copper coins will let you eat till you're full. The night market starts at 19:30 with a bonfire party and folk performances. The atmosphere is electric.
📍Address: East side of the resort 🕒17:00–22:00
💡Tips: The copper coin exchange is at the entrance to the town. Unused coins can be refunded.

4️⃣ Four Seasons Flower Sea Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Free
🌸A photographer's dream. Tulips, sunflowers, and red spider lilies bloom in turn, set against the backdrop of white walls and black tiles of the water town. Easily fill your WeChat Moments with nine photos.
📍Address: South side of the scenic spot 🕒Open all day
💡Tips: Wear a light-colored long dress. Bring an oil-paper umbrella as a prop for better photos.

5️⃣ Jiangnan Fairytale Paradise Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐ Free (some projects are charged)
🎠A must-see for families with children. 10,000m² indoor and outdoor playground, beach, slides, and DIY handicrafts. There is also a cute pet interaction area. The glass slide goes straight down from the top of the mountain. It's both exciting and stress-relieving.
📍Address: West side of the resort 🕒8:00–19:00
💡Tips: It is recommended to buy a package ticket for the projects, which is more cost-effective.

🍜Food Recommendations

✔️Black Pork Charcoal Hot Pot: Free-range black pork from southern Anhui, simmered over charcoal fire to bring out the collagen. Average price: CNY 50 per person.
✔️Tongling Ginger Feast: Shredded ginger salad and ginger syrup. Spicy and sweet.
✔️Red Bean Paste Cake: Crispy on the outside, soft and glutinous on the inside. It bursts with flavor when you bite into it. CNY 5/piece. You'll want to buy more.
🚫Avoid: Bamboo tube milk tea in the scenic spot (photo prop, overly sweet).

🚗Route Planning

Day 1: Ancient Charm + Night Tour
Morning: Arrive and check in. In-depth tour of Memory of Jiangnan 12 Scenic Spots.
Afternoon: Relax at Jiubao Hot Springs. Enjoy iced tea by the fire.
Evening: Stroll and eat at Jiangnan Flavor Food Street (payment in copper coins). Bonfire party.
Day 2: Nature + Family Fun
Morning: Take photos at the Four Seasons Flower Sea. Visit Jiangnan Fairytale Paradise.
Afternoon: Experience intangible cultural heritage at Yongquan Folk Museum. Buy souvenirs before returning.

🏡Accommodation Recommendations

▫️High-end Relaxation: Jiubao Hot Springs Hotel (private hot spring in the room, Trip.com price: CNY 600+/night)
▫️Top Choice for Families: Songyunshan Residential B&B (detached courtyard, butler service and meals, Trip.com price: CNY 400+/night)
▫️Cost-effective Choice: Jiangnan B&B (small courtyard with white walls and black tiles, Trip.com price: CNY 200+/night)

💡Local Tips

① Navigate to "Yongquan Town Parking Lot". Plenty of charging stations are available. Take the high-speed train to Tongling North Station and then a 15-minute taxi ride to the destination.
② It is recommended to tour Memory of Jiangnan 12 Scenic Spots counterclockwise to avoid crowds and take photos with the best lighting.
③ The bonfire party starts at 19:30 every night. Arrive early to get a front-row seat and interact more.
④ Souvenirs: Tongling ginger, wild kudzu root powder, and handmade rice crusts.

(Note: Ticket prices and opening hours are subject to real-time information on Trip.com.)