Things to do in Fengtai

Bagongshan Geopark offers excellent value for money and boasts a wealth of attractions. Its lush forests and verdant vegetation make it a natural green lung for the city, providing a tranquil and comfortable environment. Visitors can explore the geological museum to learn about natural landforms, or visit cultural sites such as the Huainanzi Cultural Park, Huainan Royal Palace, Shengxiantai, and Baita Temple. The combination of natural scenery and ancient charm makes it a perfect place for relaxation and rejuvenation.

寿县古城历史悠久，文化底蕴深厚。古城墙是寿县古城的一大亮点，沿着古城墙漫步，欣赏城墙上的砖瓦和箭楼，感受古代军事防御的场景。此外，寿县古城的特色小吃种类繁多，口味独特，如寿县大救驾、寿县牛肉汤等，都很有特点。

A place near home! A good place to hang out on weekends! Blue sky and white clouds, picturesque scenery! The air is much better than in the city! A holy place for Buddhism and Taoism! Worth recommending!

The very good Jiaogang Lake Film and Television City is only a few hundred meters away from Jiaogang Lake. You can visit the two attractions together, including the educated youth site, the Anti-Japanese War City, the old city during the Republic of China period, the railway station, and the children's playground.

Jiaogang Lake National Wetland Park exceeded my expectations! The 60,000-mu (approximately 4,000 hectares) lake stretches out in a vast expanse of misty waves. Boating through reed beds and lotus ponds, a gentle breeze carries the delicate fragrance of lotus blossoms, and waterbirds occasionally skim the surface – a truly pristine wetland landscape. The park boasts excellent facilities, clean boardwalks, and an immersive boat trip, where you can also savor authentic lake delicacies. Slow down, appreciate the beauty of the lake, relax and rejuvenate – a perfect weekend getaway! Highly recommended!

Shouxian Ancient City Wall: One of the seven best-preserved ancient city walls in China, it is a national key cultural relic protection unit. Construction began during the Xining era of the Northern Song Dynasty, nearly a thousand years ago. The wall is 9.7 meters high, constructed of rammed earth, with the outer wall made of bluestone and gray bricks, and the inner side a rammed earth slope. The wall has four gates: east, west, south, and north. The entire city wall is remarkably well-preserved, a gem of Song Dynasty architecture.

Shou County Baoen Temple is located near the east gate of Shou County. It is a thousand-year-old temple built during the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty. The famous monk Xuanzang presided over the construction. There are two thousand-year-old ginkgo trees in the temple, which are estimated to have been planted when the temple was built.

Well, maybe I came at the wrong time of year; Slender West Lake wasn't as beautiful as I expected. While it was still nice, it felt more like a large park, and the attractions were rather scattered.

The hotel's biggest advantage is its cleanliness; the hygiene is comparable to a five-star hotel. It's very close to the scenic area, and the nearby commercial district offers convenient access to food and drinks. The bedding and facilities are relatively new and comfortable. Most importantly, the owner is very welcoming and patiently explained the mountain tour routes before I left. I will definitely choose this hotel again next time I visit Jiuhua Mountain.

We were very fortunate that our top guide today was Ms. Dong Ling. Her professional expertise was solid; she didn't just recite from memory. She eloquently explained the stories and archaeological backgrounds behind each of the museum's treasures, making dry history vivid and easy to understand. My son and I deeply experienced the thousand-year history of Nanjing. Highly recommended!