Things to do in Chuzhou

It is okay to climb up and have a look. Langya Pavilion is a modern reconstruction, and the base of the stone pagoda in front of Bixia Palace is a cultural relic from the Northern Song Dynasty.

It is across the street from Taiping Ancient Town and Wu Jingzi's Former Residence! Not many people there, and it's free, so it's suitable for a quiet stroll without any expectations. On the contrary, I feel very happy. The Taiping Ancient Town opposite is really just for a stroll, it's too desolate.

Hongshan Zoo is built into the mountainside, surrounded by lush greenery. There are no animal shows here, and the animals seem relaxed, carefree, and happy. Strolling through it, you feel a gentle respect for life—it's truly therapeutic.

Langya Temple is not only a pilgrimage site for Buddhists, but also a good place for tourists to explore history and culture. There are many cultural relics and natural attractions in the temple, such as Mingyue Pool, Zhuoying Spring, Guiyun Cave, Xuehong Cave, etc. These attractions not only show the historical and cultural heritage of Langya Temple, but also provide tourists with a rich tour experience.

My second visit to West Lake was great; the boat tour was excellent. The dock was easy to find, the staff were very friendly, provided clear explanations, and helped with any issues. There were also sightseeing buses, which were nice but a bit pricey. Taking the boat tour and then walking around was both perfectly fine.

Niushou Mountain boasts not only stunning natural scenery but also a rich historical and cultural background. It is one of the important origins of Chinese Chan (Zen) Buddhism, and during the Tang Dynasty, it was considered one of the three major "sacred sites" of Chinese Buddhism, along with Qingliang (present-day Wutai Mountain in Shanxi) in the northwest and Emei (present-day Emei Mountain in Sichuan) in the southwest. Visiting the Buddha Palace, from the outside in, from top to bottom (3 floors above ground and 6 floors underground), I was deeply awestruck by its breathtaking beauty! It's hard to imagine that such a magnificent religious building was constructed using an abandoned mine pit! Reaching a depth of 60 meters, it was completed and opened to the public in 2015, taking seven years to build and costing a total of 4 billion yuan. This gem-like scenic spot is only a national 4A-level attraction—truly an understatement!

Zunyang Street in Chuzhou City, despite having many old houses and historical anecdotes, lacks shops and popularity. Local cultural and tourism authorities could invest more in developing it, if conditions permit. This way, tourists visiting Langya Mountain Scenic Area could easily stroll, eat, and relax here, as it's on the same route as Langya Mountain and close to Chuzhou North Railway Station, making it convenient.

Few people go to this place, but it is a nice place. It is not too high. It is great to go hiking in the cool autumn weather. But the mountain and water cleaning must keep up. Many rest areas are full of garbage. I hope it will be better next time.

The staff were all very nice. I hope more people will get to know Fengyang and come to Fengyang to experience the Ming Dynasty culture.

The Dali Three Pagodas Temple has been fenced off and it is a luxury to be able to see it from a distance.