Tonglu is beautiful, but I really don't recommend coming during the summer vacation!
by WilliamNilsen
Aug 12, 2025
Tonglu truly deserves its reputation as the most beautiful county recommended by National Geographic. Especially recently, Tonglu is like a huge green energy field with incredible lasting appeal, definitely worth visiting multiple times👍
✅Transportation Guide
🚗 Self-driving: Highly recommended! Driving between scenic spots is more convenient and reduces travel fatigue~
🚄 High-speed rail: Tonglu Station (near downtown), Tonglu East Station (near Dipu Flower Sea area)
🏠 Accommodation Suggestions
🔹 Downtown center: Kaiyuan Mingdu Hotel, convenient transportation, easy for night tours along the Fuchun River.
🔹 Around Luci Bay: Yuanxiang Luci, Xishan Shendu, with mountain and water views right outside your window.
✅ Essentials Before Travel
🔸 Valid ID, student ID, discount cards, driver's license, etc.
🔸 Daily necessities: skincare products, cosmetics, sunscreen, etc.
🔸 Electronics: phone, charger, earphones, power bank, camera, etc.
🔸 Clothing: dress according to the weather; be sure to check the weather forecast for your travel days before packing~
💃🏼 2-Day Itinerary Reference
✔️ Day 1: Mountain and Water Wonderland
Yaolin Wonderland → Daqi Mountain National Forest Park → Overnight at Luci Bay guesthouse
✔️ Day 2: Cultural Experience
Yanzi Ling Fishing Platform boat tour → Lunch at Tonglu Old Street → Fuchun River Greenway cycling → Return trip
🌈 Must-Visit Attractions
📍 Yaolin Wonderland
🎫 Ticket: 116 RMB | ⏰ 8:00-16:30
✔️ Experience: Explore the famous karst cave in East China, marvel at the stalactite wonders with a light show, about 1.5 hours in total.
📍 Yanzi Ling Fishing Platform
🎫 Ticket: 125 RMB including boat ride | ⏰ 8:00-16:00
✔️ Experience: Take a boat to enjoy the Fuchun River scenery, climb the fishing platform to overlook the real-life "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains" painting, and explore hermit culture.
📍 Daqi Mountain National Forest Park
🎫 Ticket: 52 RMB | ⏰ 8:30-17:00
✔️ Experience: Hike upstream for 2 hours, see the Tianchi waterfall with crystal-clear water, perfect for family summer outings.
📍 Luci Bay Slow Life Area
🎫 Free | ⏰ Open all day
✔️ Experience: Kayaking, water wheel riding, stroll along the creek to enjoy pastoral poetry.
📍 Fuchun River Greenway Cycling
🎫 Free | ⏰ Recommended early morning or evening
✔️ Route: Fuchun River Second Bridge → Luci Bay, passing through dawn redwood forests and rural villages.
🥗 Specialty Foods
✔ Tongjiang Mandarin Fish ✔ Fermented Rice Buns ✔ Dried Vegetable Pancakes ✔ Gray Soup Rice Dumplings
(Must-try: Fuchun River White Fish + Farmhouse Chicken Pot!)
💡 Tips
🔸 Sunscreen essentials☀: arm sleeves + wide-brim hat + SPF50+ sunscreen (reapply after water activities)
🔸 Rafting must-haves: quick-dry clothes + waterproof phone pouch + water gun
🔸 Wear anti-slip water shoes🩴 for creek trekking; some parts of Daqi Mountain are slippery, be careful
🔸 Bring a light jacket👔, caves and nights can be chilly to avoid catching a cold
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Post by WilliamNilsen | Aug 12, 2025













