Wuhu Travel Guide: Complete Wuhu Spring Guide with 5 Must-Visit Attractions + 5 Hidden Food Gems
From March to April, Wuhu is adorned with dancing cherry blossoms and crystal-clear river waters, where ancient towns and amusement parks intertwine to create a limited-time spring romance!
As a travel blogger deeply familiar with Southern Anhui, I’ve personally tested and compiled this comprehensive guide to Wuhu in spring, covering 5 highly-rated attractions + 5 local-favorite food spots. With routes, pitfalls to avoid, and photo spots all included, saving this post is all you need!
I. 5 Must-Visit Attractions in Wuhu During Spring
1. Jinghu Park | The Ultimate Cherry Blossom Spot in Downtown
Reason: From late March to early April, thousands of Yoshino cherry trees bloom along Jinghu Lake, creating picturesque reflections on the water. Perfect for free Japanese-style photoshoots!
Route: Take bus No. 1/3/24 to “Jiuzi Square Station” and walk for 5 minutes to arrive directly. It’s recommended to shoot at 7 AM or 4 PM to avoid crowds.
Photo Tips: Wear light-colored dresses and take photos at the Lake Heart Pavilion and the Zigzag Bridge. The cherry blossom forest on the west side of the park is the densest—bringing a small step stool for overhead shots will yield better results!
2. Wuhu Fantawild Oriental Heritage | Chinese-style Theme Park Carnival
Reasons to recommend: April-limited ‘Flower Festival’, immersive theaters ‘Nuwa Mends the Heavens’ and ‘Lady Meng Jiang’, night light show + ancient-style parade is super spectacular!
Route: Take Metro Line 2 to ‘Fantawild·Huizhou Road Station’ and exit from Exit 4; It’s recommended to go directly to ‘Fly with You’ (the ride with the longest queues) when the park opens at 9:30, watch shows in the afternoon, and enjoy the light displays in the evening.
Money-saving tips: Save 30 yuan by purchasing tickets one day in advance; Rent Hanfu (traditional Chinese clothing) for 50 yuan/day, great value for Chinese-style photoshoots! For family trips, focus on playing in ‘Boonie Bears Valley’.
3. Tianmen Mountain | Li Bai’s same style “The Tianmen Mountain is cut through by the Chu River”
Recommendation reason: Overlook the Yangtze River like a ribbon from the summit, golden rapeseed flower fields at the foot of the mountain in March, river breeze brushing your face in April, an excellent place for hiking and getting fresh air!
Route: Take bus 5/13 to “Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area”, hiking to the summit takes about 40 minutes; recommended to wear non-slip sports shoes, bring a light backpack with water and snacks.
Photo spots guide: Take photos of the Yangtze River bend from the Tongfo Temple platform at the summit; use a wide-angle lens in the flower fields at the foot of the mountain to capture stunning “person in the sea of flowers” shots!
4. Jiuzi Ancient Town | A Huizhou-style water town that rivals Xitang
Recommendation: White walls, black tiles, and small bridges over flowing streams. In April, new attractions include intangible cultural heritage iron flower performances and ancient-style markets. The night view with brilliant lights resembles ‘A Dream of Splendor’!
Route: Take bus No. 58 directly; it’s recommended to enter at 3 PM, first experience tie-dye/paper-cutting crafts (starting from 50 yuan), and watch the iron flower performance at 7 PM.
Hidden tips: Wear a qipao to take vintage photos at Zhongjiang Academy and Li Jingfang’s former residence; ‘Red Armband’ volunteers in the ancient town can provide free explanations of historical stories!
5. Maren Qifeng | Cliff Glass Walkway Heartbeat Challenge
Recommended reason: Longest glass walkway in East China + high-altitude rafting, bamboo forest turns fresh green in March, take cable car to overlook thousands of acres of green sea in April, excitement and beautiful scenery coexist!
Route: 1-hour self-drive from downtown or take tourist special bus (departing from Wuhu Station East Square); recommended play time 4-5 hours, wear light clothing, people with fear of heights should be cautious with the glass bridge.
Must-play attractions: Feilong Glass Bridge (suspended 260 meters), Jungle Wave-Breaking Rafting (raincoats available on-site for 10 yuan/piece), pray and make wishes at the “Maren Ancient Temple” on the mountaintop!
2. 5 Divine Must-Eat Restaurants in Wuhu
1. Geng Fuxing (Phoenix Food Street Branch) | Century-old Establishment
Must-orders: Shrimp Roe Noodles (15 yuan, incredibly fresh!), Soup Dumplings (18 yuan/basket), Crispy Sesame Pancake (2 yuan each, fragrant with green onion and crispy)
Address: No. 1, Phoenix Food Street, Jinghu District
Tips: Avoid peak meal times (11:30-12:30 has extremely long queues), eat the soup dumplings while hot as they don’t taste good when cold!
2. Xiao Ma Duck Shop | The Best Red-Skinned Roast Duck
Must-order: Red-skinned duck (28 yuan/jin, crispy skin and tender meat! Served with sweet braising sauce), duck blood vermicelli soup (12 yuan)
Address: No. 18, Xinwu Road, Jinghu District
Secret eating method: Ask the owner for extra braising sauce, take away half a duck + 2 yuan for pancake wrappers, it’s amazing to eat it wrapped up!
3. Xiao Gao Zha Rou Zheng Fan | A Local’s Beloved Breakfast
Must-order: Zha Rou Zheng Fan (10 yuan, glutinous rice + pork belly that’s fragrant but not greasy), Red Bean Fermented Rice Wine (6 yuan)
Address: Opposite the First Vocational High School on Dongjiao Road, Jinghu District
Business Hours: 6:30-13:00, recommended to arrive before 9 AM, they stop selling when the Zha Rou runs out!
4. Shenyuan Street Malatang | Worth eating even if it makes you cry from spiciness
Must-order: Self-selected vegetables (20 yuan per person), special sweet sauce (free refill, sweet and spicy is super addictive!)
Address: Shuangtong Lane, Shenyuan Street, Jinghu District
Spice level warning: Mild spice ≈ medium spice in other regions, if you can’t handle spice, choose “very mild”, pair it with the 3 yuan cup of red bean fermented rice drink next door to relieve the spiciness!
5. Zhang’s Plum Blossom Cake|A Delight for Chewy Food Lovers
Must-order: Red Bean Plum Blossom Cake (3 yuan/piece), Banana Cheese Plum Blossom Cake (5 yuan/piece)
Address: A4-1F, Desheng Square, Yijiang District
Tips: Sales start at 3 PM, be prepared to wait at least 20 minutes in line. Eat while hot, be careful not to burn your mouth!
III. March-April Wuhu 3-Day Tour Route Reference
Day1: Jinghu Park (cherry blossoms + photos) → Geng Fuxing (lunch) → Jiuzi Ancient Town (afternoon handicrafts + night tour) → Shenyuan Street Malatang (late-night snack)
Day2: Marenqi Peak (full-day exciting tour) → Xiao Ma Duck Restaurant (dinner) → Binjiang Park (stroll to see the Yangtze River night view)
Day3: Tianmen Mountain (hiking + rapeseed flowers) → Xiao Gao Zha Rou Zheng Fan (breakfast) → Wuhu Fantawild Oriental Heritage (night light show)
Spring in Wuhu is a symphony of cherry blossom pink, river green, and ancient charm, and even more so a vibrant culinary adventure! Follow this guide and have a blast for just 500 yuan per person!
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