Chizhou: A Taste of China’s Beauty, Culture and History
In the southwest part of the province of Anhui lies Chizhou, a scenic and historic city that is known as Eastern China’s “land flowing with milk and honey.” A city that thrives in agriculture and tourism, Chizhou, China is famous for Mt. Jiuhua, one of the four holy Buddhist Mountains in People’s Republic of China. This mountain is home to numerous temples that house Buddhist monks and nuns. Beside Chizhou lies Guniujiang Nature Reserve, fondly referred to as Eastern China’s “gene pool,” because it is teeming with wildlife. Go downtown and you will find the metropolitan scene with shops and restaurants.
Best Time to Visit
Chizhou, Anhui, China has comfortable temperatures most of the time, but summers (June to August) can be too hot, and the winters (December to February) can be cold and wet. The best time to visit the city weather-wise is during the spring (March to May). You might want to visit in the fall, when there are less tourists and more hotel deals and lower lodging rates. Of course, timing your trip to festivals and events in Chizhou – like the Dragon Boat Festival in June and the birthday of Earth Buddha in July 30 would greatly enrich your trip.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Experience the rugged beauty of Chizhou Qishan Scenic Area with its caves, gorges, mountains and rocks. After a day of mountaineering and sightseeing, retire to the Chizhou Dajiuhua Hotel or the Pingtian Peninsula Hotel, which is within walking distance from Chizhou Qishan Scenic Area and a few-minute-drive from Qingxi Yingyue Park.
