Xuzhou

徐州|Han CultureHeritageMuseumsLakes

At a Glance

Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Spring and autumn for cooler museum, old-town, lake and mountain walking; summer needs heat, rain and event planning
Climate
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and weather-sensitive lake, mountain, wetland and outdoor routes

Top Attractions

01City Guide

Xuzhou Han Culture Scenic Area

徐州汉文化景区

All Ages

Admission

CNY 90 scenic-area pass; concessions depend on age, identity and dated offers.

Typical Visit

About 2 hours for the core museums; 3-4 hours with the Han Stone Relief Gallery and Zhulin Temple view.

02Historic Walk

Guishan Han Tomb

龟山汉墓

Adults Focused

Admission

CNY 40 single tomb ticket; Dianshi Garden and the Imperial Edict Museum are separate choices.

Typical Visit

About 1 hour for the tomb; about 2 hours with Dianshi Garden and the Imperial Edict Museum.

03City Guide

Xuzhou Museum

徐州博物馆

All Ages

Admission

Free; real-name reservation is required.

Typical Visit

About 1.5 hours for the main highlights; about 3 hours for a deeper floor-by-floor visit.

04City Guide

Yunlong Lake

云龙湖

All Ages

Admission

The lake area is free; Water World, sightseeing buses, bicycles and performances charge separately.

Typical Visit

About 1-2 hours for a short section; 3-4 hours for a first full route; 2-3 hours for sunset and dinner.

05City Guide

Yunlong Mountain

云龙山

All Ages

Admission

The mountain is free; cableway CNY 40 one way; slide CNY 120 downhill or CNY 100 uphill per cart.

Typical Visit

About 1 hour for a summit route; 2-3 hours with the former Qianlong Palace, temple and West Gate descent.

06Built Heritage

Hubu Hill

户部山

All Ages

Admission

Historic district, Ximatai and Cui Tao's Former Residence are free; Folk Museum CNY 25, with student and older-adult discounts.

Typical Visit

About 1.5 hours for a quick district walk; 3-4 hours with the Folk Museum, Ximatai, Huilongwo and dinner.

07Nature Escape

Pan'an Lake Wetland Park

潘安湖湿地公园

All Ages

Admission

CNY 40 entrance ticket; CNY 69-70 admission, boat and Bird Island combination.

Typical Visit

About 2-3 hours for a boat route; 4-6 hours with the water-fir boardwalk and reed beds.

08City Guide

Yaowan Ancient Town

窑湾古镇

All Ages

Admission

CNY 60 main ticket including more than ten exhibition buildings; eligible older adults, children, military personnel and students have concessions.

Typical Visit

About 1-2 hours for the main street; 3-4 hours with the South Pier sunset and selected evening activities.