Have you ever seen the Ginkgo Tunnel? November transforms into a golden ocean, more spectacular than Tengchong and more dreamy than Beijing

When you think of places to enjoy ginkgo in China, where do you think of?

Is it the golden Ginkgo Village in Tengchong? Or the Temple of Earth and Diaoyutai in Beijing? Or the thousand-year-old ginkgo at the Guanyin Temple in Zhongnan Mountain, Xi’an, which is a hot topic on the internet?

We discovered another ginkgo viewing spot that is definitely not a popular one! Ginkgo planting here has a long history, and there are still 12 thousand-year-old ginkgo trees in the territory, and more than 4,000 ginkgo trees that are more than a century old. In autumn, ginkgo trees intertwine with each other on both sides of a three-kilometer-long rural road in the town, forming a "tunnel"-like spectacle.

When you are in the "tunnel", you can see the golden sky made of intertwined branches when you look up, and the golden ocean made of stacked leaves when you look down. The entire "tunnel" is covered with golden color, and such a wonderful scene is called the "Ginkgo Time Tunnel". Many photography enthusiasts come here because of its reputation.

This "Ginkgo Time Tunnel" is hidden in Pizhou City, Xuzhou City (Pi reads Pi, pronounced "Pi").

Regarding ginkgo, there is a popular saying: "Ginkgo in Jiangsu depends on Pizhou, and ginkgo in Pizhou depends on Tiefu." The "Ginkgo Time Tunnel" is located in Tiefu Town, Pizhou City. Just looking at the photos is a beautiful enjoyment.

In fact, in addition to the "Ginkgo Time Tunnel", Pizhou also has many good places to enjoy ginkgo - the ancient ginkgo at Baima Temple in Sihu Town was planted during the Zhengguang period of the Northern Wei Dynasty. The tree is more than 1,500 years old.

The National Ginkgo Expo Park in Gangshang Town has 50,000 acres of ginkgo trees and consists of the Ancient Ginkgo Sisters Garden, the Linqu Garden and the Gangshang River Sightseeing Belt. These ginkgo forests are very spectacular. During the golden autumn season, they are golden, bright and warm. If you want to see the golden ginkgo, it is recommended to go in November

Looking at Xuzhou as a whole, it is not difficult to find that this place is too underestimated by tourists, or Xuzhou is too low-key! In Xuzhou, whether it is food, drink, entertainment or history and culture, it is worth talking about in detail

Xuzhou has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times. It has been reborn from the ashes time and time again. The rich history is what this city is most praised for. thing. This is the legendary land where Liu Bang and Xiang Yu fought for world supremacy. It is dotted with beautiful landscapes where the great writer Su Dongpo displayed his talents. It is also where the victory flag of the Battle of Huaihai, one of the three major battles of the Liberation War, was raised high.

Today's Xuzhou has changed the impression of a coal town and an old industrial city in the past. It is surrounded by green mountains and green waters, and the mountains and lakes in the urban area complement each other. Therefore, the Yellow River passes through the city, and the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal flows beside the city. 72 The mountains are rolling and the nine lakes complement each other. The natural scenery in the area has both north and south styles. There are many places worth visiting in the surrounding counties and cities.

Yunlong Lake and Yunlong Mountain

Yunlong Lake is like a pearl embedded in the center of Xuzhou, adding a little tenderness to this heroic city. Surrounded by mountains on three sides, with open water and rich scenery, it is the sister lake of West Lake in Hangzhou. However, compared to the crowds of foreign tourists in West Lake, Yunlong Lake is more like a leisure paradise for your own family.

The long green belt on the north shore of Yunlong Lake is Binhu Park, where the city’s new landmark Xuzhou Concert Hall is also located. It is also a good place to appreciate the bright night view of Yunlong Lake.

Yunlong Mountain winds up and down on the east side of Yunlong Lake. The observation deck on the top of the mountain is the best location to overlook Yunlong Lake and the old city of Xuzhou. You can have a panoramic view of the city buildings, lakes and mountains. Yunlong Mountain is 142 meters above sea level. It takes about half an hour to reach the top of the mountain via any trail at the foot of the mountain. There are many historical attractions hidden in the green mountains and forests along the way, including Fanghe Pavilion, Yunlong Academy, Xinghua Zen Temple, etc.

Hubu Mountain Ancient Building Group

Hubu Mountain was the golden treasure land of Xuzhou in ancient times. There is a folk saying that "the poor in Beiguan, the rich in Nanguan, and the rich all live in Hubu Mountain" statement. Today, Hubu Mountain is still dotted with residential compounds, and every single compound was once inhabited by officials, gentry and distinguished families. Entering from the north gate, you can visit the Liu Family Courtyard, Quanjin Archway, Zheng Family Courtyard, Zhai Family Courtyard and Yu Family Courtyard. The residential buildings are built on the mountain, well-proportioned and connected.

In terms of culture alone, Hubu Mountain has always been the cultural center of ancient Pengcheng during the Ming, Qing and Republic of China periods. Among them, the Qing Dynasty generation was the most glorious. Only the Kangxi generation produced two talents from Hubu Mountain who made Xuzhou people proud: Li Pan, the number one scholar, and Zhang Zhupo, the critic of "Jin Ping Mei".

In addition to the building itself, the Hubu Mountain Ancient Building Complex is also the location of the Xuzhou Folk Museum and the Xuzhou Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum. The Yu Family Courtyard is a folk custom exhibition area, and old photos are placed in the old house, which is decorated in an antique style; the Zhai Family Courtyard is an intangible cultural heritage exhibition area, with special exhibition halls for local operas, paper-cuts, sachets, lanterns, kites, etc.

Address: No. 2 Cuijia Lane, Hubushan

Tickets: 25 yuan/person, explanation 20 yuan/show, combined ticket with the theater stage 50 yuan/person.

Opening hours: 9:00-17:00

Xuzhou Museum

Xuzhou Museum was founded in 1960 and is located at the northern foot of the beautiful Yunlong Mountain .

The original site was the palace where Emperor Qianlong visited during his southern tour in 1757. In recent years, many Han Dynasty tombs have been excavated in Xuzhou, and most of the treasures unearthed from Lion Rock, Turtle Mountain, Beidong Mountain, Tuolan Mountain, etc. are on display here.

The cultural relics exhibition building of the museum has three floors. The most worth seeing is the "Tiangong Han Jade" exhibition hall on the second floor. The treasure of the museum is the golden jade garment from the Chu King's Mausoleum in Lion Mountain. There are also Dragon-shaped jade pendants, jade huangs, jade rings, jade lacquer coffins and other pieces are exquisite, warm and translucent.

"Han Dynasty Relics" displays exquisite bronze vessels from tombs. The "Hua Cai Cai" exhibits the pottery figurines unearthed in Xuzhou, including not only the masculine terracotta warriors of the Han Dynasty, but also the feminine figurines of music and dance and playing the piano.

The "Golden Arms and Iron Horse" exhibits the weapons of the Han Dynasty. The heavy iron armor and rusty weapons are permeated with the smoke of war fires thousands of years ago. In addition to the cultural relics exhibition building, the museum also includes the archaeological excavation site of the Pengcheng Han Tomb of the Eastern Han Dynasty in Tushan, the quarry ruins of the Western Han Dynasty and the Qianlong Palace, which can be visited along the way.

Address: No. 101, Heping Road

Tickets: Free, show your ID card to collect tickets, explanation is 100 yuan/session

Opening hours: 9:00- 17:00, closed on Mondays

Han Culture Scenic Area

The Chu King’s Tomb in Lion Mountain was one of the top ten archaeological discoveries in China in 1995. The Han Culture Scenic Area where it is located is worth visiting. look. In the underground palace of the royal tomb, the 68-meter-long corridor leads to the main tomb chamber of King Chu. There are 6 side chambers on the east and west sides along the way, which are used to place different funerary objects. About 500 meters west of the Chu King's Mausoleum is the Han Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, which is one of the burial pits for the Chu King. In two tombs, there are huge military formations of terracotta warriors and horses, with infantry, chariots, and cavalry arranged neatly. Afterwards, you can visit the exhibition hall of underwater cavalry figurines that were submerged in the pond when they were discovered.

Address: No. 1, Mamu Road, Yunlong District

Tickets: 90 yuan per person for a combined ticket, starting from 120 yuan per session

Opening hours: 8 in summer :30-17:00, winter 8:30-16:30

Guishan Han Tomb

Guishan Han Tomb is the joint tomb of the sixth generation Chu King Liu Zhu and his wife , is the only tomb of the King of Chu in the Xuzhou area where the identity of the owner of the tomb is confirmed. Compared with the Tomb of the King of Chu in Lion Mountain, its underground palace can be called a "luxurious upgraded version": it consists of two tomb passages, two corridors, and 15 tomb chambers. The project is huge. , almost hollowing out the mountain.

The Guishan Han Tomb has a sophisticated structure. The walls of the 56-meter-long corridor are smooth and smooth. A red laser installed in the scenic area shoots out from the end of the wall. You can intuitively feel the superb level of excavation during the Western Han Dynasty - the maximum deviation is only 5 mm, the accuracy reaches one ten thousandth.

The main tomb of the King of Chu and his wife is connected by a pot door that "opens the door to find the husband". The underground palace has a supporting carriage house, kitchen, bathroom, music and dance hall, weapons depot, and complete and scientific drainage system.

In addition, the Dianshiyuan Stone Carving Art Museum in the scenic area places stone tablets and stone statues in the garden for viewing, which is quite wild; the Imperial Edict Museum has collected many Qing Dynasty imperial edicts and examination materials ( cheat sheet) etc. It is worth mentioning that Jiuli Mountain, where the Guishan Han Tomb is located, was the ancient battlefield where Liu Bang and Xiang Yu fought for the world.

Address: No. 3, Xiangwang North Road, Gulou District

Tickets: 80 yuan/person for combined ticket, 90 yuan/session for explanation, 10 yuan/time for audio guide

Opening hours: 8:30-17:30

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town

Yaowan Ancient Town is located at the intersection of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal and Luoma Lake. It is a historic Water town. It prospered along with the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Later, it suffered heavy losses due to the decline of the canal and successive wars. Now it has been restored and has become a characteristic tourist attraction along the Grand Canal.

There are still three blockhouses in the ancient town. From north to south along the Grand Canal are the boundary arch tower, the central blockhouse and the south watchtower. Between the boundary archway and the central tower is West Street. Along the street, the Wu Family Courtyard, Zhao Xinlong Sauce Garden, and Mung Bean Shaju Factory are all worth visiting.

Between the central blockhouse and the south watchtower is Zhongning Street, which is about 500 meters long. It is paved with bluestone slabs and has old wooden door shops on both sides. Most of the attractions included in the ancient town ticket are on these two streets.

After visiting the ancient town, you can reach the canal wharf after exiting the Nanshao Tower. You can take a boat to visit Luoma Lake and enjoy the sunset here. Consumption in the ancient town is not high, and you can get local specialties for just a few dozen yuan. The most famous specialties are mung bean shochu and sweet oil.

Tickets: Free to enter the ancient town, 80 yuan/person for a combined attraction ticket

Transportation: About 100 kilometers away from downtown Xuzhou. Xuzhou High-speed Railway Station and Railway Station have passenger shuttle buses to Xinyi, and Xinyi North Bus Station has passenger shuttle buses to Yaowan; for self-driving tours, you can go east along the Lianhuo Expressway, or you can set the Yaowan Ancient Town through navigation.

Xuzhou Food

Peng Zu, the ancestor of the Xuzhou people, is recognized as the ancestor of my country’s culinary industry. His approach to health is first and foremost diet, emphasizing “freshness”. Today’s Xuzhou cuisine It also inherits the legacy of Dapeng.

At the same time, as a comprehensive transportation hub in the country, Xuzhou has been the "thorough of five provinces" since ancient times. This makes Xuzhou cuisine a unique style that integrates flavors from all over the world. In terms of taste, Xuzhou cuisine is heavy, salty and spicy.

Xuzhou snacks

In Xuzhou, an authentic breakfast will make people full and satisfied.

Boiled, plus gluten, black pepper, ginger, frangipani, etc., it is both fresh and spicy; Steamed bun is a unique pasta in Xuzhou with a soft and chewy texture. Xuzhou people often roll it with crispy sprinkles and eat it. Steamed buns and sprinkles).

Xuzhou Cuisine

In Xuzhou cuisine, Yangfangzangyu is made by placing the fish in large pieces of cut mutton and stewing it over a slow fire. It is said that the word "fresh" comes from this. Ground pot is a method of placing chicken, fish, etc. in an iron pot. When it boils, stick the noodles to the edge of the pot and cook together. The soup will be thick and the cakes will be crispy. The meat is fat but not greasy, and is often combined with meat and vegetables such as gluten, kelp knots, yuba, and day lily. Shao Mixed Mix is ??also called "family portrait". You can mix all kinds of meat and vegetable dishes you like in one pot and cook them with stock.

Have you missed the beautiful, delicious and fun Xuzhou for too long? While the ginkgo trees are about to turn yellow, plan a trip to Xuzhou to enjoy the autumn and visit ancient times