Tour Code: YR-08
- Mt. Tianzhu and Tongcheng Confucian Temple
Anqing City, also named as Yicheng, is in the West-south area of Anhui province, it is the first city of the lower Yangtze River Valley. The Anqing position superiority is obvious, is situated at the Anhui Hubei Jianxi three province intersection points, is communicates three provinces and connects Shanghai, the Wuhan two big economic zone links. It is also the terminal harbor of 3000 ton level ocean-going ships enter Yangtze River. Anqing is honored as the National Garden City, the Famous Historical and Cultural City and the members of the first group of outstanding tourist cities of China.
First day - Second day: Anqing - Mt. Tianzhu
Mt. Tianzhu is located in the Qianshan county of Anqing city, the area of the whole scenic spot is more than 82.46 square kilo meters. Tianzhu Mountain is the state-level scenic spot area. Because the prominent peak is grand high and precipitous like "holds up a day column" to acquire fame. Here is in the South Temperate Zone and north the subtropics connection region, the zoology and botany type is rich, and also has many cultural relic and historical site.Mt. Tianzhu Scenic Spot includes Sanzhu Temple, Mazhu Hut, and Main Peak, Tiger-Head Cliff, Nine Wells River, Grand Dragon Nest, Longtan River and the other 8 spots of Back Mountain. The height of the Main Peak is 1488 meters and it is the highlight sightseeing area of Mt. Tianzhu. The entrance fee of Mt. Tianzhu Scenic Spot is CNY120.00 per person and cable car is available. There is the direct tourist bus from Anqing to Mt. Tianzhushan. You are suggested to stay in Mt. Tianzhu for one night, and there are many hotels at the entrance of the scenic spot. Alternatively, you can stay on the mountain, the Tianzhu Hotel is a good choice, it is located in the middle of the mountain and convenient to see the sunrise in the morning, the telephone number is +86 556 - 814 5009.
Third day: Anqing - Mt. Fushan - Tong Cheng Confucian Temple
Mt. Fushan is in the Zongyang County, Anqing city and there are many direct buses from Anqing to Zongyang, from Zongyang County, it is very convenient to get to Mt. Fushan by bus. The area of Mt. Fushan is 15 square kilo meters and the highest peak is 165 meters high. Mt. Fushan is a mountain formed by volcanic material, the fancy landscape and more than 480 rock carvings are the distinguishing feature of the mountain. The entrance fee is CNY20.00 per person.In the afternoon, let us go visit the famous Tongcheng Confucian Temple. From Mt. Fushan to Tongchen, you are suggested to charter a car since the direct bus is unavailable there. Tongchen Confucian Temple is in the center of Tongchen city, face to the square and the prosperous shopping street- Heping Road. The Confucian Temple becomes a sacrifice architectural complex since the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The beginning constructed at Yuan Dynasty in 1914, until now it was already repaired for 19 times. The Confucian Temple takes the Dacheng Palace as a center, taking the north and south middle line as the axis of symmetry. The main buildings are Gate Tower, Palace Wall, Zhuanyuan Bridge, Earth Temple and Dacheng Gate, and it occupies a land area of total area amount to 3200 square meters. Tongcheng Confucian Temple is a literacy breath place, is worthy going and the local common social practice is plain and friendly. The entrance fee is CNY5.00 per person.
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Wu River Experience: to visit Furong Cave and drift on the Yu River

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