Xuzhou: Pink Volcano and Hot Air Balloons

Xuzhou is located in the northwest of Jiangsu Province. It is the central city of the Huaihai Economic Zone with convenient transportation. The Beijing-Shanghai and Longhai railways meet here, and high-speed trains can directly reach Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing and other places. Metro Lines 1, 2, and 3 cover the main attractions in the city.

### **Recommended Main Attractions**
1. **Yunlong Lake - Yunlong Mountain** (National 5A Scenic Spot)
- Yunlong Lake has beautiful scenery where you can go boating and cycling. Yunlong Mountain is 142m above sea level. Climb to the top to overlook the entire city. There are Xinghua Zen Temple, viewing platforms and other attractions on the mountain.
2. **Xuzhou Museum** (free, reservation required)
- The museum houses precious cultural relics such as gold-threaded jade suits and Han terracotta warriors, showcasing the essence of the Han culture.
3. **Guishan Han Tomb** (ticket price: CNY 80)
- The joint tomb of Liu Zhu and his wife, the King of Chu in the Western Han Dynasty, is known as the "Oriental Pyramid" with a precise structure.
4. **Hubu Mountain - Huilongwo Historical and Cultural Block**
- Ming and Qing ancient building complex. Ximatai is the training ground for Xiang Yu, and Huilongwo is suitable for night tours and tasting Xuzhou cuisine.
5. **Han Culture Scenic Area**
- Includes the Chu King's Mausoleum on Shizi Mountain and the Underwater Terracotta Warriors Museum, showcasing the military and life scenes of the Han Dynasty.

### **Recommended Itinerary (3 Days)**
- **Day 1**: Xuzhou Museum → Yunlong Mountain → Yunlong Lake
- **Day 2**: Guishan Han Tomb → Hubu Mountain → Huilongwo
- **Day 3**: Han Culture Scenic Area → Oulebao Ocean World (optional for family trips).

Xuzhou cuisine such as barbecue, stewed chicken in an iron pot, and shita soup should not be missed. It is a city with both historical heritage and modern vitality.