Tongling | A hidden Jiangnan secret in Anhui, with night views breathtakingly beautiful

Looking for a Jiangnan town with few people and beautiful scenery? Tongling, Anhui is a must-visit! Where ancient charm meets everyday life, the night scenes are simply divine. Save this guide and set off to encounter poetry~

📍Must-visit spots

1. Yongquan Tourism Resort
Hui-style architecture scattered among the mountains. During the day, stroll through the "Jiangnan Flavor" old street with stone slab roads and red lanterns full of atmosphere; the night tour is even more amazing! Mountain cottages wrapped in light strips, lotus lanterns floating on ponds, and the stone steps of "Hanshan Liao" hiding light and shadow surprises, as if stepping into a fantasy world🌌

2. Datong Ancient Town
️Bluestone roads, ancient bridges with flowing water, and Ming and Qing dynasty buildings hiding old Tongling stories. Take a sampan boat through the river; when mist swirls, the white walls and black tiles on both banks appear faintly like an ink painting; at night, red lanterns light up, instantly transforming the ancient town into a "Jiangnan Night Mooring" scene🚢

3. Tianjing Lake Park
Enjoy the lake and mountain scenery by day, climb Tongtian Pavilion for a panoramic city view; at night, the lakeside lights outline the pavilions and towers, the full moon reflects on the lake (especially on full moon nights!), with the "artificial moon" and the real moon appearing together, so romantic you’ll want to stomp your feet🌕

🚗Transportation Guide

✈️ Fly to "Chizhou Jiuhuashan Airport" or "Hefei Xinqiao Airport," then transfer by high-speed train or bus to Tongling
🚄 Direct trains to Tongling Station or Tongling North Station; taxis and buses are very convenient within the city. For the resort area, self-driving (or shuttle buses) is recommended.

🍜Food Recommendations

✔️ Tongling Large Intestine Noodles: chewy large intestines paired with firm noodles, rich and satisfying broth
✔️ Taiping Street Shaobing: freshly baked and crispy, choose between preserved vegetable or sweet fillings, so fragrant you’ll want to stomp your feet
✔️ Tongdu Stinky Mandarin Fish: a classic Hui dish, smells pungent but tastes delicious, with tender and flavorful fish meat

⚠️Helpful Tips

- Stay one night at Yongquan Resort! Mountain homestays offer green views from the window and exclusive, uncrowded night scenes
- Visit Datong Ancient Town early in the morning; photos are more magical in the mist, and you can explore the morning market to experience local life
- Don’t miss the Yongquan "Twelve Scenes of Jiangnan" light show at night; entering the park at dusk is perfect for enjoying both sunset and night views

Tongling is small but packed with the "ancient" and "fantasy" of Jiangnan! Night tours in the mountains with flowing light strips, sampan rides through misty ancient towns—promise me, don’t miss this hidden gem of a town~💫