I. Introduction of scenic spots
Natural scenery
• Xiandao Lake Scenic Area: together with Hangzhou Qiandao Lake and Canada Qiandao Lake, it is called "the world's three major Qiandao lakes", located in Wangying Town, Yangxin County, Huangshi City. There are a lot of blue waves here, and the islands are dotted with stars. Tourists can take a boat tour, enjoy the lake and mountains, and also experience high-altitude cable, alpine and grass skiing and other projects. In addition, many attractions such as Fairy Lake Gallery, Savage Island and Guanyin Cave also have their own characteristics.
• Magnetic Lake Scenic Area: It is a lake in the city of Yellowstone. The water of the lake is clear, surrounded by green mountains, and the shoreline is winding. Tuancheng Mountain Park by the lake has a large area of green space and gardens. Chengyue Island is a good place to take photos and punch in. It is a good place for citizens to relax and entertain. It is also an ideal place for tourists to enjoy natural scenery and leisure time.
• Dongfang Mountain Scenic Area: Famous for its long ** culture and beautiful natural scenery, it is known as "the first mountain of Sanchu". Here, the peaks are green, and the forest coverage rate is high. More than 20 temples are scattered among the mountains. At the same time, the canyons are deep, the cliffs are steep, and the springs and waterfalls are flying. The natural scenery is very charming. It is a good place for hiking and experience ** culture.
History and culture
• Huangshi National Mine Park: China's first national mining park, located at No. 82 Dongfang Avenue, Tieshan District, Huangshi City. The park takes "Mining Grand Canyon" as the core landscape and is known as "Asia's First Day Pit". The park is divided into five characteristic projects: the Grand Canyon, the Mining Expo Park, the Shihai Oasis, the Underground Exploration and the Mine Museum. Visitors can have an in-depth understanding of the mining culture of Huangshi.
• Tonglushan Ancient Copper Mine Site Museum: China's first specialized museum reflecting the history of ancient mining and metallurgy science and technology, located at No. 100, Xiongjiawan, Quantang, Jinhu Street, Daye City. The museum has a construction area of 12,000 square meters and a number of special exhibition halls, with a collection of nearly 10,000 cultural relics. The site preserves a large number of ancient mining relics, such as mines, roadways, mining tools, etc., which is an important window to understand ancient Chinese mining culture.
• Xisai Mountain Scenic Area: It is located on the south bank of the Yangtze River, the east of Xizhai Mountain District, Huangshi City. It is famous for its steep mountains and long history and culture. There are historical sites such as the ancient battlefield of Xisai Mountain, Longhu Temple, as well as Taohua Ancient Cave, Beiwang Pavilion, archway and other scenic spots, as well as cliff stone carvings left by literati and ink, with profound cultural heritage.
Leisure and entertainment
• Qinggang Lake Happy World: Located at No. 9 Daquan Road, Huangshi City, there are many attractions such as Ferris wheel, pirate ship, rapids, merry-go-round, pendulum, bumper car and so on. The lights are very beautiful at night, and it is a good place for leisure and entertainment.
• Leishan Defeng Kailong Hot Spring in Daye City: In the National Leishan Scenic Area of Chengui Town, Daye City, Huangshi City, it is a "hot spring center" integrating hot spring, health care, leisure and entertainment, with open-air swimming pools, children's amusement parks, surf pools and other unique water projects.
• Huaxin 1907 Cultural Park: Located at 919 Huangshi Avenue, Huangshi City, its predecessor Huaxin Cement Factory was founded in the 33rd year of Qing Guangxu (1907). It is one of the first three cement factories in modern China and is known as "the cradle of China's cement industry". The park is based on the former site of Huaxin Cement Factory. It is located in the center of Yellowstone, facing the mountain, lake and the river.
II. Play strategy
The following is a detailed guide for a two-day trip to Yellowstone, so that you can experience the charm of Yellowstone in a short time:
Day 1: Experience the culture and natural beauty of mining and metallurgy
• Morning: After arriving in Yellowstone, go to Yellowstone National Mine Park 1. Here is the "Asia's First Day Pit", where you can stand on the edge of the sinkhole with a diameter of 2.2 kilometers and feel the visual critical strike. In the park, you can also visit the ore locomotive sculpture, Chairman Mao's inspection monument, Huaihualin and other scenic spots to learn about Huangshi's rich mineral culture, where iron ore once accounted for 1/4 of the country's total output.
• Noon: Have a meal at the ** Miner's Canteen (Mine Road Store) ** near the Mine Park, and taste the bacon hanging pot, Tieshan skewers, Tieshan spicy hot pot and other special delicacies.
• Afternoon: Go to the Magnetic Lake Scenic Area. You can choose to ride around the lake, enjoy the mountains and rivers, and the winding shoreline of the lake and mountains. You can also walk on the water plank road and go to the catfish pier island to punch in the "Chengyue" stone tablet. If you have enough time, you can also go to Tuancheng Mountain Park, enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms during the cherry blossom season (March-April), and climb the amber platform to overlook the panoramic view of the magnetic lake.
• Evening: Go to Weisu Bay. This is a new Internet celebrity place, with a literary and art market and a sunset viewing platform. You can have dinner in the Weisu canteen, taste Huangshi potato chips, lotus root soup and other specialties, and enjoy the night view of Weisu Bay after dinner.
The second day: Experience history, culture and natural scenery
• Morning: Visit Huaxin 1907 Cultural Park. It is transformed from a cement factory. It has a unique cyberpunk space, which can punch in raw material warehouse graffiti, coffee shops, etc. You can also experience the country's unique "complete cement wet process equipment" and visit the national first exhibition of Mengjian Shanhaijing immersive art exhibition.
• Noon: Go to Jiangyu No. 1 (Xisai Mountain Store) near Xisai Mountain Scenic Area to taste the Yangtze River eel, and eat one fish and three.
• Afternoon: Visit Xisai Mountain Scenic Area 1. Xisai Mountain is the "Poetry Mountain" by the Yangtze River. It is famous for Zhang Zhihe's "Fishing Song" and "Egret Flying in front of Xisai Mountain". The top can overlook the Yangtze River and Huangshi City. The scenic spot is not to be missed, such as the riverside hanging wall "Peach Blossom Ancient Cave" and the ruins of the Three Kingdoms Iron Lock Shenjiang River.
III. Food Recommendation
• Huangshi Port Cake: Yellowstone's traditional famous spot, with a flat and round shape, sesame seeds sprinkled on the surface, crispy crust, sweet filling, strong sesame aroma and sweetness of maltose.
• Huangshi Yinziba: There are two flavors: sweet and salty. The sweet ones are generally wrapped with sesame seeds, peanuts and other fillings, and the salty ones are wrapped with shredded radish, pork, etc. The taste is soft and glutinous, and the taste is delicious.
• Jinniu Qianzhang: The specialty of Dametallurgical Niu Town is as thin as cicada wings, but it is full of toughness and rich bean fragrance. It can be used for stir-frying, soup, hot pot, etc. The taste is tender and smooth.
• Fuchuan camellia oil in Prince Town: a special product of Prince Town. The camellia oil here is golden in color, of excellent quality and rich in nutrition. It is a good product in edible oil. It can also be used to make some special dishes to add a unique flavor.
• Bao'an dog blood peach: It is a specialty fruit of Bao'an Town. The fruit is large, the color is bright, the pulp is tender and juicy, the taste is sweet, and the nutrition is rich. It is one of the fruits not to be missed when traveling to Yellowstone in summer.
IV. Accommodation Options
Luxury type
• Wentai Garden Hotel: Located at No. 18 Guanghui Road, Tuancheng Mountain, with a rating of 4.7. The first-line lake view is excellent, the panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows in the room have a wide view, and the breakfast is rich.
• Huangshi Fuli Wanda Jiahua Hotel: Located at 30 Huahu Avenue, with a rating of 4.7. The hotel has a rich breakfast, clean and tidy environment and convenient transportation.
High-end
• Ramada Hotel Huangshi Wanda Plaza: Located at 32 Yingbin Avenue, with a rating of 4.8. The hotel has double-layer soundproof floor-to-ceiling windows, which can enjoy a beautiful view of the city.
• Holiday Inn Express Huangshi Magnetic Lake: at No. 6 Guangzhou Road, with a rating of 4.7. Relying on the Magnetic Lake Wetland Park, tourists can enjoy the natural scenery.
Economical
• Lanou Hotel (Huahu Railway Station, Yingbin Avenue, Huangshi): Located on the 1st floor of Aerospace Building, No. 3 Huahu Avenue, with a score of 4.7. The hotel has good environmental hygiene and comfort, and is cost-effective.
V. Traffic strategy
External transportation
• Airplane: There is no civil airport in Huangshi, but you can choose to take a plane to Tianhe International Airport in Wuhan or Huahu Airport in Ezhou, and then transfer to other means of transportation to Huangshi.
• Train: Yellowstone has Yellowstone Station, Yellowstone North Railway Station and other railway stations. You can choose the appropriate station to enter and exit according to your itinerary. If you come from other places, you can go to Wuhan first, and then take a train from Wuhan to Huangshi. There are many trains from Wuhan to Huangshi, which is very convenient.
• Long-distance bus: There are many long-distance bus stations in Huangshi, and the traffic with the surrounding cities is relatively frequent. You can choose to take the long-distance bus to Huangshi.
Internal transportation
• Bus: The bus routes in Huangshi City cover a wide range and can reach most scenic spots. Some special tourist lines can also go directly to popular scenic spots. You can check the relevant bus routes and stations before traveling.
• Taxi / online car-hailing: When traveling in the urban area, taxi and online car-hailing are more convenient, and you can choose according to your own needs.
• Self-driving tour: If you drive to Yellowstone, the transportation network of Yellowstone is relatively developed, and the road conditions between the scenic spots are good, which is convenient for self-driving tours, but you should pay attention to parking during the peak tourist season.
Yellowstone has not only the magic of nature, but also the profound accumulation of human history and mouth-watering food. Every scenery and story here is waiting for you to discover. Pack up your bags, set out now, and start an unforgettable journey to Yellowstone!