Bengbu, China: Serenity in the Mountains and Lake
If you want a quiet, reflective time, visit Bengbu, China. Located in the northern part of Anhui province, note that this city’s pomegranates are famous in the province, so go ahead and buy some if they are available. Also, patronize restaurants that serve crabs, they are the fattest and juiciest you will ever taste. From any major city in China, connect to the local Bengbu Airport, buses and taxi services can take you directly to the city center next.
Best Time to Visit
Visit during cool winter or autumn months, because the summers can get exceedingly hot (up to 40 degrees Celsius). During autumn, the city is livened up by the lunar festival. In July, the annual Chinese Festival of Flower Drum Lanterns Dance and Song takes place. For the best Bengbu, China hotel deals, visit just at the start or towards the end of the off season.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Most visitors head to Milky Spring, located in the area of Mount Jin. They also troop to see the ancient gingko tree from the Tang Dynasty, which is more than a thousand years old. This tree sits in the area of the Longzihu Lake Scenery Zone. In this place, there are areas where you can rest, relax and drink some herbal tea while admiring the mountainous scenery. Get to visit the Bengbu Workers Cultural Palace and take pictures. Locals recommend the James Joyce Coffetel (Bengbu Intime City) because it is surrounded by a shopping mall, where you get all sorts of souviners there to take home to friends. If you are doing business, Wanda Realm Bengbu is a good option, though the Holiday Inn Express Bengbu Downtown is also a great option.
