Xuancheng

宣城|MountainsAncient VillagesCavesLakes

At a Glance

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Best Season
Spring and autumn for villages, mountains and lake routes; summer suits waterfalls and waterside activities, while rain affects mountain roads and outdoor plans
Climate
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and weather-sensitive mountain, lake, waterfall, cave and self-drive routes

Top Attractions

01Cultural Stop

Peach Blossom Pool

桃花潭

All Ages

Admission

West bank usually has no admission charge; east-bank tickets are about CNY 60–80 and some may include a return boat. Check the travel-date inclusions.

Typical Visit

About 1–1.5 hours for the short west-bank route; 2–3 hours for the full west-bank walk.

02Built Heritage

Chaji Ancient Village

查济古村

All Ages

Admission

Peak-season tickets are about CNY 65 from March 1 to November 30; low-season tickets are about CNY 55 from December 1 to the end of February.

Typical Visit

About 1.5–2 hours for the short route; 3–4 hours for the full village walk.

03Cultural Stop

Jingting Mountain

敬亭山

All Ages

Admission

Peak-season tickets are about CNY 50; low-season tickets are about CNY 30. A one-way sightseeing bus ride is about CNY 10.

Typical Visit

About 1.5–2 hours for the easy route; 3–4 hours for the cultural and mountain route.

04Built Heritage

China Xuan Paper Culture Park

中国宣纸文化园

All Ages

Admission

The adult ticket is about CNY 60. Students and visitors aged 60 or above may receive discounts; temporary free-entry periods can change.

Typical Visit

About 1.5–2 hours for the A–D route; 3–4 hours with a hands-on activity and more time at the drying yard.

05Historic Walk

Longchuan Scenic Area

龙川景区

All Ages

Admission

Standard tickets are about CNY 75; online prices may be lower. Check travel-date arrangements for indoor sites and temporary changes.

Typical Visit

About 1–1.5 hours for the short route; 2–3 hours for the full route.

06City Guide

Huihang Ancient Trail

徽杭古道

Adults Focused

Admission

About CNY 62 at the Anhui entrance and CNY 58 at the Zhejiang entrance; check travel-date arrangements.

Typical Visit

About 3–4 hours for Jiangnan First Pass out-and-back; 5–8 hours for the full trail.

07City Guide

Taiji Cave

太极洞

Adults Focused

Admission

Admission is free through the end of 2026; the water-cave boat costs about CNY 30 per person, and the lift and cableway cost about CNY 30 each.

Typical Visit

About 1–1.5 hours for the dry cave; 2–3 hours for the full route.

08City Guide

Qinglongwan Ecological Tourism Area

青龙湾生态旅游区

All Ages

Admission

Main admission is usually free; sightseeing cruises cost about CNY 54–80 per person and bamboo rafts about CNY 90 per person.

Typical Visit

About 2–3 hours for Huiyun Zen Temple; 4–6 hours for the Chujia Beach and lakeside combination route.

09City Guide

Xialin Nine Heavens Silver Waterfall Scenic Area

夏霖九天银瀑风景区

All Ages

Admission

Standard tickets are about CNY 60–75; shuttle rides are about CNY 10 per person and some packages may include them.

Typical Visit

About 2–3 hours for the quick route; 4–6 hours for the full route.

10City Guide

Shuimo Tingxi Scenic Area

水墨汀溪风景区

All Ages

Admission

Admission is about CNY 48–58; online combination tickets may be around CNY 49–69.9. Activity fees may be separate.

Typical Visit

About 2–3 hours for the North Gate route; 4–6 hours for the full rafting and valley route.

11City Guide

Moon Bay Scenic Area

月亮湾风景区

All Ages

Admission

Open riverside areas generally have no admission charge; rafting, bamboo rafting and other water activities are paid separately.

Typical Visit

About 2–3 hours for Fish Scale Dam and a riverside walk; 4–6 hours for the full water-activity route.

12City Guide

Jiapeng Terraces

家朋梯田

All Ages

Admission

Most of the wider area usually has no admission charge; some viewpoints may charge about CNY 5 per person.

Typical Visit

About 1–2 hours for Meiganling; 3–4 hours when adding Kantou Ancient Village and Qingtan Ancient Bridge.

13Historic Walk

Huangtian Ancient Village

黄田古村

All Ages

Admission

Standard tickets are about CNY 50; online booking may be around CNY 38–40. Check travel-date arrangements.

Typical Visit

About 1–2 hours for the short route; 2–3 hours when adding the People's Commune and Sishen Hall.

14City Guide

Southern Anhui Tibet Line, Ningguo Section

皖南川藏线最美宁国段

Adults Focused

Admission

There is no unified admission ticket; cruises, rafting, food, cafés and parking along the route are charged separately.

Typical Visit

About 4–5 hours for the basic route, excluding traffic and stops; two days and one night for a fuller trip.