This autumn, the first place to visit Xuzhou is Ginkgo biloba, followed by local attractions. There are many local cultural attractions, so you can choose according to your own needs. And about local food. After all, you must try the local food when you go to a city.
Ginkgo biloba in Xuzhou
Ginkgo biloba has a long history here. Up to now, there are still 12,-year-old ginkgo trees and more than 4, ginkgo trees over a hundred years old in China.
In autumn, ginkgo trees interweave on both sides of a three-kilometer country road in the town, naturally forming a "tunnel" spectacle.
In the "tunnel", you can see the golden sky with branches criss-crossing and the golden ocean with leaves piled up.
The whole "tunnel" is covered with golden yellow. Such a wonderful sight is called "Ginkgo just swam". Many photographers come here.
This "Ginkgo Biloba Tour" is hidden in Pizhou City, Xuzhou City (Pi is pronounced pi, pronounced "pi").
There is a popular saying about Ginkgo biloba: "Jiangsu Ginkgo biloba sees Pizhou, Pizhou Ginkgo biloba sees Tiefu". "Ginkgo Biloba Tour" is located in Tiefu Town, Pizhou City. Just looking at photos is a kind of beautiful enjoyment.
In fact, Pizhou has many good places to enjoy ginkgo besides "Ginkgo is just for sightseeing".
The ancient ginkgo biloba in Baima Temple in Huzhen was planted in Zheng Guangnian period of Northern Wei Dynasty, and its age is more than 1,5 years.
The National Ginkgo Expo Park in Shenzhen has 5, mu of ginkgo trees, which is composed of the ancient Ginkgo Sister Garden, the Linqu Garden and the river sightseeing belt.
These ginkgo groves are very spectacular. In autumn, they are bright and warm. Want to see the golden ginkgo, I suggest to visit Xuzhou in November ~
. The owner thinks it is too underestimated by tourists or Xuzhou is too low-key!
whether it's eating, drinking, having fun or history and culture, Xuzhou is worth talking about in detail ~
Xuzhou has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times. It has been reborn again and again, and its rich history is the most valuable thing in this city.
There are legendary places where Liu Bang and Xiang Yu dominate the world, and there are brilliant and beautiful landscapes of great writer Su Dongpo. Here, the victory flag of Huaihai Campaign, one of the three major battles of the Liberation War, was also held high.
Today's Xuzhou has changed the impression of a coal city and an old industrial city. There are green mountains and green waters everywhere, and the mountains and rivers in the city complement each other. Therefore, the Yellow River passes through the city, and the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal flows by the city ~
From 21 to 21, there were 72 rolling hills and 9 lakes in the city, which brought out the best in each other. The natural scenery in the area has both north and south customs, and there are many places worth visiting in the surrounding counties and cities.
yunlong lake Yuyun Longshan
yunlong lake, like a pearl embedded in the center of Xuzhou, adds a little tenderness to this majestic city.
yunlong lake is surrounded by mountains on three sides, with open waters and rich scenery. It is the sister lake of Hangzhou West Lake. However, compared with groups of foreign tourists, the West Lake is more like a leisure paradise for family members.
The long green landscape belt on the north shore of yunlong lake is lakeside park, and the new landmark of the city, Xuzhou Concert Hall, is also located here, which is also a good place to enjoy the splendid night view of yunlong lake.
Yunlong Mountain winds and waves in the east of yunlong lake. The observation deck at the top of the mountain is the best place overlooking the old towns of yunlong lake and Xuzhou. You can see all the city buildings, lakes and mountains.
Yunlong mountain is 142 meters above sea level. Climb any path at the foot of the mountain and you can reach the top of the mountain in about half an hour. There are many historical sites hidden in the green hills along the way, including He Fangting, Yunlong Academy and Xinghua Temple.
Hubushan Ancient Architecture Complex
Hubushan is a golden treasure in ancient Xuzhou, and there is a folk saying that "the poor live in the north, the rich live in the south, and the rich live in the mountain". Today, Hubushan is still all over the residential compound, and every deep house compound was once inhabited by officials, gentry and noble families.
From the north gate, you can visit Liu Jia Courtyard, Jin Quan Paifang, Jiazheng Courtyard, Zhaijia Courtyard and Yu Jia Courtyard in turn. Folk houses are
Yu Jia Courtyard is a folk custom exhibition area, and old photos are placed in old houses with antique decoration; Zhaijiayuan is a non-legacy exhibition area with special exhibition halls for local operas, paper-cuts, sachets, lanterns and kites.
Address: No.2 Cuijia Lane, Hubushan
Tickets: 25 yuan/person, 2 yuan/venue, 5 yuan/person.
Opening hours: 9:-17:
Xuzhou Museum
Founded in 196, Xuzhou Museum is located at the northern foot of the scenic Yunlong Mountain. The original site was the palace of Emperor Qianlong during his southern tour in 1757.
In recent years, many Han tombs have been excavated in Xuzhou. Most of the treasures unearthed from Lion Mountain, Guishan Mountain, Beidong Mountain and Tolan Mountain are on display here.
The exhibition building of the museum has three floors, and the most noteworthy one is the "Tiangong Hanyu" exhibition hall on the second floor, where the gold and jade clothes of the tomb of the King of Chu in Shishan, the treasures of the town hall, and the dragon-shaped Yu Pei, Yuhuan and jade lacquer coffins are displayed. Exquisite, warm and transparent.
"Treasures of the Han Dynasty" exhibited exquisite bronze vessels in tombs.
"Terracotta Warriors and Horses in China" exhibited the pottery figurines unearthed in Xuzhou, including not only the Han Terracotta Warriors and Horses full of masculinity, but also the dancing figurines and fiddling figurines full of feminine tenderness.
The "Golden Goma Iron" exhibits weapons of the Han Dynasty. Heavy armor and rusty weapons filled the bonfire smoke thousands of years ago.
in addition to the cultural relics exhibition building, the museum also includes the archaeological excavation site of the Han tomb in Pengcheng of the Eastern Han Dynasty in Tushan, the quarry site of the Western Han Dynasty and the Qianlong Palace, which can be visited by the way.
Address: No.11 Heping Road
Tickets: free. With your ID card, you can visit and explain 1 yuan/venue.
Opening hours: 9:-17:, closed on Monday
Han culture scenic spot
The Chu tomb of Lion Mountain was once one of the top ten archaeological discoveries in China in 1995, and its Han culture scenic spot is worth seeing.
In the mausoleum, a 68-meter-long tunnel leads to the main tomb of the King of Chu. There are six side rooms on the east and west sides of the tunnel, which are used to place different funerary objects.
About 5 meters west of Chu Tomb is the Terracotta Warriors Museum of Han Dynasty, which is one of the burial pits of Chu King. There are huge terracotta warriors and horses in the two tombs, with infantry, chariots and cavalry arranged neatly.
After that, you can visit the exhibition hall of underwater cavalry figurines, which were submerged in the pool when they were discovered.
Address: No.1 Machong Road, Yunlong District
Tickets: 9 yuan/person, explaining 12 yuan/venue.
opening hours: 8:3-17: in summer and 8:3-16:3 in winter.
Guishan Tomb
Guihan Tomb is the burial tomb of Liu Zhu, the sixth king of Chu, and his wife. It is the only tomb of the King of Chu in Xuzhou. Compared with the tomb of the King of Chu in Lion Mountain, its underground palace is a "luxury upgraded version":
It consists of two pyramid-shaped ramps, two tunnels and 15 burial chambers. The project is huge, almost hollowing out the mountain.
The structure of Guihan Tomb is precise, and the two walls of the 56-meter-long tunnel are flat and smooth. A red laser set in the scenic spot is emitted from the end wall, which can intuitively feel the superb excavation level in the Western Han Dynasty. The maximum deviation is only 5mm, and the accuracy reaches one in ten thousand.
The main tomb of the couple of Chu kings is connected by a pot door that "opens the door to find a husband". There are supporting chariots and horses, kitchen, bathroom, music ballroom, armory and complete and scientific drainage system in the underground palace.
In addition, the Dianshi Garden Stone Carving Art Museum in the scenic area places stone tablets and statues for viewing, which is quite interesting. The imperial edict museum has a large collection of imperial edicts of the Qing Dynasty and examination tapes (cheat sheets).
It is worth mentioning that Jiulishan, where the Han Tomb in Guishan is located, was once an ancient battlefield for Liu Bang and Xiang Yu to compete for the world.
Address: No.3, Wang Xiang North Road, Gulou District
Tickets: 8 yuan/person, 9 yuan/venue, 1 yuan/audio guide.
Opening hours: 8:3-17:3
Yaowan Ancient Town in Xinyi
Yaowan Ancient Town is located at the intersection of Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal and Roman Lake, and it is an ancient water town with a long history.
During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it flourished with the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal.
After visiting the ancient town, the canal pier was at the South Shaota. You can take a boat trip to Lake Rome and enjoy the sunset here. The consumption of the ancient town is not high, and you can eat local characteristics for tens of dollars. The most famous specialties are mung bean soju and sweet oil.
tickets: tickets for the ancient town are free, and tickets for the scenic spot are 8 yuan/person.
transportation: it's about 1 kilometers from Xuzhou. There are passenger buses to Xinyi in Xuzhou high-speed railway station and Railway Station, and to Yaowan in Xinyi North Bus Station. Go on road trip can go east along Lianhuo Expressway, or navigate Dingyaowan ancient town.
Recommended scenic spots
Peng Zu, the ancestor of Xuzhou people, is recognized as the ancestor of Chinese cuisine. His regimen began with diet, emphasizing "freshness". Today, Xuzhou cuisine also inherits the heritage of Da Peng.
At the same time, Xuzhou, as a national comprehensive transportation hub, has been the thoroughfare of five provinces since ancient times, which makes Xuzhou cuisine combine the flavors from all directions and form its own school. In taste, Xuzhou cuisine is salty.
Xuzhou snacks
In Xuzhou, an authentic breakfast is satisfying.
Shanta soup (sand, what to read) is a kind of fresh soup that Xuzhou people like to drink for breakfast. It is made of hens and wheat grains. Spicy soup is made of big bones, shredded eel, hen, gluten, black pepper, ginger and plumeria, which is fresh and spicy. Steamed bread is a unique pasta in Xuzhou, with a flexible and chewy taste. People in Xuzhou often eat it with crispy crust (steamed bread rolls).
Xuzhou cuisine
In Xuzhou cuisine, storing fish beside sheep means putting the fish in a cut piece of mutton and stewing it over medium heat. It is said that the word "fresh" comes from this.
The pot is used to put chicken, fish, etc. In the iron pot. When boiling, stick the bread to the side of the pot and cook it together. This soup is thick and crisp. Fat but not greasy, often with gluten, kelp knot, yuba, day lily and other meat and vegetables. Mixed cooking is also called "family portrait". You can mix all kinds of favorite vegetarian dishes in one pot and make the original soup.
Xuzhou specialties
In addition to snacks and big dishes, Xuzhou also has rich special foods.
Children's shortbread, "Xuzhou Bazhen" (honey saber, croissants, cakes, hemp, peanut candy, money cakes, glutinous rice cakes and sweet-scented osmanthus shortbread), honey bee cakes made in Fengxian County, and hawthorn cakes of Hongye brand, etc. Sweet and charming.
Yishui peach, Pizhou dried moss, Yaowan mung bean shochu, Yaowan sweet oil, Pizhou ginkgo, Fengxian Pak Lei, Xuzhou burdock, etc. It has local characteristics. The familiar Weiwei soybean milk is also produced in Xuzhou.