Wuhu Travel Guide: A 2-Day, 1-Night In-Depth Tour Itinerary for Wuhu
As the last tourist city in Anhui Province to make its debut, Wuhu is often underestimated. This “famous city east of the Yangtze” boasts the water charm of the Yangtze River and the poetic beauty of Southern Anhui. It has both the joyful bustle of Fantawild Adventure and the thousand-year-old atmosphere of the ancient city. This guide will take you to explore Wuhu and experience the unique charm of this city!
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I. Wuhu Impression: The Two Sides of the Pearl on the Wan River
Modern Vitality: Fantawild Theme Park, Squirrel Town, the most popular gathering place for family amusement parks in the Yangtze River Delta.
Historical Heritage: 2300 years of city history, the first of the four great rice markets on the Yangtze River, half of Jiangnan’s commercial history hidden along the banks of the Qingyi River.

Poetic Landscape:Misty rain at Mirror Lake, clear haze at Zhe Tower, the “Ten Scenic Spots of Wuhu” hide the gentle charm of Southern Anhui.
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II. 2-Day, 1-Night Essential Route
Day 1: A Journey Through Ancient and Modern Times
Morning: Visit the Ancient City of Wuhu
▶️ Stroll through Flower Street and South Zheng Street, climb Changhong Gate to overlook the old city, where memories of the commercial port from the late Qing and early Republic eras are hidden among the blue bricks and gray tiles.

▶️ Must experience: Having morning tea at Geng Fuxing Teahouse, starting a Wuhu morning with shrimp roe noodles + small steamed soup buns.
Afternoon: Screams and Childish Fun—Wuhu Fantawild Adventure
▶️ Family trips choose “Fantawild Dream Kingdom” (fairy tale castles, Boonie Bears theme); young people head to “Fantawild Oriental Heritage” (Nuwa Mends the Heavens, Leifeng Pagoda drop tower).

Night: Night tour of ‘Jiuzi Scenic Area’
▶️ Boating on Mirror Lake to enjoy the light show, walking to Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street to eat red-skinned duck, and experiencing the night view of the river city.

Day 2: Landscape and Cultural Tour
Morning: Climbing High for a Distant View – Zhe Mountain Park
▶️ Free urban green space, pray for blessings at Guangji Temple (Little Jiuhua), climb Zhe Tower to see the Yangtze River like a ribbon.

Afternoon: The Collision of Arts and Nature
▶️ Wuhu City Museum (Free Admission): Learn about Wu-Chu culture and the history of the Yangtze River Crossing Campaign.

▶️ Yugengshan Cultural Industrial Park: Century-old Western architectural complex, check in at the English-style wine cellar and Catholic church.

Evening: Riverside Sunset
▶️ From the Old Customs Clock Tower to the Zhongjiang Tower, walk along the riverside path to watch the Yangtze River ferries dance with the setting sun.
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III. Wuhu Food Map: Must-Eat TOP5
1. Shrimp Roe Noodles: Geng Fuxing (Intangible Cultural Heritage Time-honored Brand), Siji Chun

2. Red-skinned duck: Xiao Dai Duck Shop, Lan Yixing (crispy skin and tender meat, dipping in gravy is exceptional)

3. Steamed Rice with Minced Pork: Xiao Jin Steamed Rice with Minced Pork (locals’ breakfast staple)

4. Soup Dumplings: Jin Long Xing, Lai Yi Nong (juicy and bursting)

5. Lotus Root Porridge: Dongmen Tao Old Brand (Sweet and refreshing, cuts through grease)

Recommended food spots:Fulu Lane, Xinglong International Snack Street, Zhangjiashan Snack Street
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IV. Transportation and Accommodation Guide
Major Transportation
▶️ High-speed rail:Wuhu Station/Wuhu North Station, direct from Nanjing in 50 minutes, Hefei in 40 minutes.
▶️ By Air: Wuxuan Airport (30 km from downtown), or Nanjing Lukou Airport connecting to high-speed rail.
City Transportation
▶️ Buses/shared electric scooters are convenient, taxi starting fare is 8 yuan.
Accommodation Recommendations
▶️ High-end: Wuhu Yueyuanfang Hotel (by Jinghu Lake), Fantawild Hotel (top choice for families)
▶️ Cost-effective: Hualton/Hampton by Hilton (near shopping districts), characteristic guesthouses in the ancient town
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Five. Local’s Secret Tips
1. Save 50 yuan by purchasing Fantawild tickets online 1 day in advance, fewer queues on weekdays.
2. Spring (March-April) is the best time to visit Wuhu, with cherry blossoms at Jinghu Lake and rapeseed flowers at Xiangshuijian being stunning.
3. For families with kids, Squirrel Town is recommended, with a Ferris wheel overlooking the Yangtze River, and “0 yuan entry” with pay-per-attraction pricing.
4. Yangtze River Three Delicacies (knife fish, hilsa herring, pufferfish) are spring specialties, available at the time-honored “Tongqinglou” restaurant.
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Six. Nearby Tour Combinations
One-day Extension Trip:
▶️ Marenqi Peak (Glass Skywalk + Jungle Trekking)
▶️ Xihe Ancient Town (Original ecological water town from Ming and Qing dynasties, without commercialization)
Southern Anhui Loop Route: Wuhu → Xuancheng (Jingting Mountain) → Huangshan → Chizhou (Jiuhua Mountain)
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Conclusion
Wuhu, this city nourished by the Yangtze River, has both the rugged charm of old docks and the modern style of the new city. When traveling to Anhui, don’t forget to save two days for Wuhu—take a light rail through the city, eat a bowl of hot shrimp roe noodles, laugh under the fireworks at Fantawild, and you’ll discover: it’s much more wonderful than you imagined!
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“One city, one landscape, one charm; the elegance of Qilu awaits your discovery!”
After seeing the picturesque landscapes of Anhui, let’s head north to Qilu land—Shandong! From Jinan’s “City of Springs Under Heaven” to Qingdao’s blue seas and red tiles, from Mount Tai’s “Unparalleled Among the Five Great Mountains” to Qufu’s holy land of Confucianism, from Yantai’s wine coast to Zibo’s barbecue world… 17 cities, 17 kinds of splendor!
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Jinan: Baotu Spring gushing, boating on Daming Lake, the city of springs as depicted in Lao She’s writings.
Qingdao: European charm of Badaguan, sea mist of Laoshan Mountain, summer carnival in beer foam.
Tai’an: Ascend Mount Tai to see the world as small, watch sunrise and sea of clouds, the “national mountain sentiment” etched in DNA.
Qufu: Temple of Confucius, Kong Family Mansion, and Cemetery of Confucius, traveling through millennia to dialogue with the “Supreme Sage and Teacher”.
Yantai: Seeking the Eight Immortals in the Penglai fairyland, intoxicated by mountains and sea in the wine chateaus.
Weihai: Liugong Island commemorates history, Huoju Eighth Street as a check-in spot for “Little Kamakura”.
Weifang: Kites flying across the sky, folk customs encoded in Yangjiabu New Year paintings.
Zibo: The holy trinity of barbecue, the ancient capital of Qi State hiding the beauty of ceramics and glazes.
Linyi: Red footprints in Yimeng Mountains, underground river rafting in the Grand Canyon.
Tai’erzhuang: A sleepless night in the water town north of the Yangtze River, with lights and the sound of oars along the ancient canal.
Rizhao: Watch the “first light of sunrise” at Wanpingkou, breathe fresh air in the seaside forest…
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