Tired of the big city exhaustion? Nanjing to Chuzhou day trip is your antidote! For those who are working in the busy city, you may want to go to the neighboring small towns on weekends to feel the slow life. Chuzhou, which is only 18 minutes away from Nanjing’s high-speed railway, has affordable prices and a leisurely pace, making it especially suitable for a short one-day trip. This was written by Ouyang Xiu into “the Records of Zuiweng Pavilion” treasure city, both the millennium landscape and fireworks food, collection of this day trip from Nanjing to Chuzhou, a practical strategy for immediate departure!
Morning itinerary: Mountain walk
In-depth tour of Langya Mountain (recommended 2-3 hours)
This famous mountain, favored by generations of literati, hides the Drunken Master Pavilion, one of the four most famous pavilions in China. It is recommended to enter the park before 8:00 a.m. The mist-covered mountains and forests have their own fairy filters, and you can also avoid the crowds.
Must Experience Route:
① Drunken Master Pavilion: recite “The Record of Drunken Master Pavilion” on site in Mandarin can be free of charge (limited to specific time)
② Luangya Temple: a thousand-year-old temple incense flourishing
③ South Heavenly Gate Observation Deck: The whole city can be seen from the top.
Tips：
▶Wear comfortable sneakers, there are many green stone paths in the mountains.
▶If you want to visit Langya Mountain in depth, it is recommended to choose a day trip from Nanjing to Langya Mountain.
Lunch recommendation: authentic food exploration
Shihe Road Snack Street
A locals’ certified food hangout where you can eat your way through 50 RMB:
√ Mrs. Guan’s Stinky Tofu: crispy on the outside and tender on the inside with a secret sauce.
√ Red Bean Lanterns: a handmade glutinous dessert.
√ Egg Cake: freshly rolled pastry with ten toppings.
Must-see for literary youth: Zunyang Street
A culinary secret place in a complex of retro red brick buildings, recommended to hit the card:
√ Old Chuzhou restaurant: must order the non-heritage Leiguan duck
√ Street corner cafe: latte with the Republican style building beyond the film
Afternoon itinerary: Cultural recreation
Chuzhou Museum (closed on Mondays)
Free admission to the museum of cold treasures, highlights to see:
▶ Prehistory exhibition hall: giant dinosaur fossils shock the vision
▶ Folklore Exhibition Hall: immersive experience of traditional life in eastern Anhui Province
Minghu Park Roaming (recommended 2 hours)
Known as “Chuzhou West Lake” ecological park, the recommended way to play:
① ride around the lake: the entrance to the Olympic Sports Center rental car is the most convenient
② Parent and child camping: lakeside lawn suitable for picnic games
③ Sunset viewing: the evening sun reflecting the lake is a beautiful photo point
Practical information packages:
Transportation Guide:
🚄 Transportation Guide:
Nanjing South Station→Chuzhou Station 18 minutes/38 yuan
Average price of taxi in Chuzhou 10-20 RMB
Cost Reference:
Langya Mountain 65 yuan (including Drunken Master Pavilion)
Other attractions are free of charge
Itinerary suggestions:
This small city in Jianghuai, which combines nature and humanity, is especially suitable for office workers who want to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city for a short time. With a thousand years of cultural lineage flowing through the mountains and forests, and the city’s smoke and fire wafting through the streets and alleys, you can spend a day to harvest a full of healing energy!
