[Huaian Free Travel] How to enjoy a 2-day and 1-night Huai'an tour, a comprehensive itinerary planning guide!

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Jun 18, 2025

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Huaian itinerary planning overview
Huai'an Day 1
- Huaian West Amusement Park
- Huaian Li Canal Cultural Corridor
Huaian Day 2
- Shen Kun's Mansion
- Wu Cheng'en's Former Residence
- Huai'an Prefecture Office
- China Canal Museum
- Fat Cat Island
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This guide carefully plans a perfect 2-day and 1-night trip in Huai'an for you. Covering local attractions, authentic food and popular shopping areas, you can easily travel around Huai'an and enjoy a worry-free holiday. Whether it is an in-depth exploration of history and culture or a fashionable check-in in a modern metropolis, this guide can meet your needs. Come and start your wonderful journey in Huai'an!

We rode the roller coaster and watched the water curtain show at Journey to the West Park, and took a boat ride on the Inner Canal to eat crayfish. It was a great day of fun and delicious meals.

Explore the carved building in the No. 1 scholar’s residence, visit Wu Chengen’s study, wear official uniforms to attend court, see the model of the canal granary, and end with a healing moment on the cat island.

date	journey
Day 1	Huaian West Amusement Park->Huai'an Liyun Canal Cultural Corridor
Day 2	Shen Kun Zhuangyuan Mansion->Wu Chengen's Former Residence->Huai'an Prefecture Office->China Canal Transport Museum->Fat Cat Island

Huai'an Journey to the West Park is the first comprehensive theme park themed after Journey to the West in China and abroad. It is divided into 9 areas, corresponding to the four continents, four masters and apprentices, and the author Wu Chengen in Journey to the West. The project leverages the rich entertainment elements contained in "Journey to the West", combines modern amusement equipment and viewing experience, and carefully designs and creates 42 amusement projects, as well as 46-atmosphere interpretation projects such as float parades and closing shows. It uses new technologies to present old scenes such as Huaguo Mountain, Gao Laozhuang, and Leiyin Temple in multiple dimensions, and builds a theme park that integrates "entertainment, experience, and technology".

Address: No. 6 Xiyou Avenue, Economic and Technological Development Zone, Huai'an City, Jiangsu Province

Business hours: Open from 10:00 to 21:00 tomorrow

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Journey to the West is a casual game based on ancient Chinese mythology. In the game, players can play classic characters such as Sun Wukong and Tang Monk, and experience various adventure missions and challenges. I like the design concept and gameplay of this game very much. First of all, the game has beautiful graphics, vivid characters, and rich scene designs. In particular, the image design of Sun Wukong has both the traditional Monkey King temperament and a modern feel, which is eye-catching. Secondly, the game's plot is compact and interesting, full of adventures and challenges. At the same time, the sound effects of the game are also very good, which can create a good atmosphere for the game. In general, Journey to the West is a very recommended casual game. Whether it is from the game's design concept, gameplay, graphics, sound effects, etc., it shows a very high standard. For players who like ancient Chinese mythology, this game is undoubtedly a good choice.

The Huai'an Li Canal Cultural Corridor Scenic Area currently refers to the section from Zhongzhou Island to Yuexiu Bridge. There are green belts along the river. Along the way, there are both ancient houses and emerging urban high-rise buildings, as well as some exhibition halls to visit. It is a good sightseeing route. Take a stroll along the river or take a boat trip on the canal, and perhaps you will get to know more about this city that once achieved glory due to water transport history.

Address: Huai'an Canal Museum, Yuehe Street, Qingjiangpu District, Huai'an City, Jiangsu Province

Opening hours: 24 hours a day, all year round

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After the hit of "Go North", Huai'an, where the story takes place, has attracted widespread attention. It used to be the seat of the Governor's Office of the Canal and was also the busiest and most lively city on the canal. Now the Li Canal Cultural Scenic Belt has become Huai'an's most famous scenic spot. The more than 60-meter-high National Master Tower is the most eye-catching attraction here and the city symbol of Huai'an. It was built for a famous court monk in Huai'an. This section of the cultural and creative street coming out of "Flower Street" is particularly lively, with a wide variety of teahouses, restaurants, and snack shops, creating a great atmosphere. Opposite is the red Qingjiangpu Tower, and there are many attractions nearby, such as the Confucian Temple, Guanyin Temple, and the cruise ship pier.

Shen Kun Zhuangyuan Mansion is located in the core area of Hexia Ancient Town, the hometown of Zhou Enlai, Huai'an City, Jiangsu Province, close to the ancient Grand Canal. It consists of two parts: the old house and the garden of Shen Kun, the number one scholar during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty. Shen Kun Zhuangyuan Mansion is an important cultural landscape in Hexia Ancient Town. Zhuangyuan Mansion consists of six parts: the Zhuangyuan Building, the old house area, the martial arts area, etc. These six units have their characteristics and complement each other.

Address: No. 39, Zhuxiang Street, Hexia Ancient Town, Huai'an District, Huai'an City

Business hours: Open from 08:30-17:00 tomorrow

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🌈I have passed by here many times, but this is the first time I come in because this place was built later. After learning about the history, I discovered that Shen Kun was the top scholar during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty and the first top scholar in the history of Huai'an. Served as an official in Nanjing. Later, because his mother was seriously ill, he returned to Huai'an. Japanese pirates were rampant, so he sold his property and recruited local soldiers to fight against the pirates. However, he was framed by Huai'an Prefect Fan Qi and Imperial Censor Hu Yingjia and was arrested by Emperor Jiajing and imprisoned, where he died. There is a story about him in the Zhuangyuan Mansion, and it is such a tragic ending. There are many districts in Zhuangyuan Mansion, such as the house where Shen Kun lived in the past. Martial arts area? To school districts, garden areas, memorial areas, etc. It's nice to take a walk around.

Wu Cheng'en's former residence is located in the Hexia Ancient Town in the north of Huai'an Old City. It is a group of Ming Dynasty-style garden buildings. There are many pavilions, towers, rockery and ponds in the former residence, which is elegant and simple. Here, you can learn about the life of Wu Cheng'en, the author of Journey to the West, and see some related cultural relics. Liu Xiaolingtong, who played the role of Sun Wukong in the CCTV version of the TV series Journey to the West, made many contributions to the former residence, and displays related to Liu Xiaolingtong can also be seen in the former residence. As you enter the main gate made of blue bricks, the first thing that catches your eye is a bamboo forest, green and lovely. After passing the sedan chair hall, you will come to the main living room of the former residence. Next to the living room is the study "Sheyang Pavilion", where "Journey to the West" was written. Then you can visit Wu Chengen's residence, kitchen, and a series of exhibition halls in sequence. After a winding route, you can reach the back garden "Wu Garden" behind the main building. Wu Garden has typical garden scenery with beautiful views. There is also the Lu Xiu Ling Tong Studio deep in the garden. Several exhibition halls connect the tour routes of the former residence. In the exhibition hall of Wu Cheng'en's life, you can see the cultural relics unearthed from Wu Cheng'en's tomb, the epitaph written, inscribed and inscribed by Wu Cheng'en for the parents of the top scholar Shen Kun, and the calligraphy and painting works created by calligraphers and painters across the country in memory of Wu Cheng'en. The Xuanzang Memorial Hall houses precious items related to Xuanzang donated by Liu Xiao Ling Tong. In front of the Monkey King Family Art Museum stands the Yuan Dynasty stone sculpture "Three Kings Stone". The museum introduces the family of Liu Xiao Ling Tong. Several generations of his family are very good at playing the Monkey King. Other exhibition halls in the former residence include: a collection hall displaying artworks related to "Journey to the West" and monkeys, a monkey show hall displaying props and costumes related to monkey shows, and a "Journey to the West" and Huai'an Culture Exhibition Hall.

Address: No. 12, Datong Lane, Hexia Ancient Town, Huai'an District, Huai'an City, Jiangsu Province

Business hours: Open from 08:30 to 17:30 tomorrow (no admission at 17:00)

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🌈 I have long wanted to visit the former residence of Wu Chengen in Huai'an. It is located in the Hexia Ancient Town and is also a national 4A scenic spot. In 1982, the Huai'an Municipal People's Government rebuilt Wu Cheng'en's former residence on the old site, restored Wu Garden in 1998, built the Monkey King Family Art Museum in 2004, built the Wu Cheng'en Life Exhibition Hall in 2005, and built the Liu Xiao Ling Tong Studio in 2010. It is still very large and there are many things to see inside. There are seven parts inside: the main body of Wu Chengen's former residence, the Xuanzang Memorial Hall, the Monkey King Family Art Museum, the Wu Chengen Life Exhibition Hall, the Liu Xiaolingtong Studio, the Xu Peichen Art Museum, and the Folk Museum. You can come and see the restored image of Wu Chengen's childhood life, and learn a lot about Journey to the West. You can also buy a cute refrigerator magnet for only 12 yuan. It is worth seeing when you come to Huai'an.

Huai'an Prefecture Office is located in Huai'an City, Jiangsu Province, a national historical and cultural city. It is divided into three routes: east, middle and west. The front section of the middle part is the office organization, mainly including the ceremonial gate, stone archway, main hall, six departments, second hall, etc.; the back section of the middle road is the residence of the prefect and his family, mainly including upper house, east and west wing rooms, Qingyu Hall, etc.; the east road is the place for welcoming guests and banquets, mainly including stage, Yinghou Temple, Baohan Hall, Tenghua Hall, Jixian Hall, back garden, etc.; the west road is the military and police office, mainly including main gate, ceremonial gate, main hall, second hall, upper house and third shift room, warehouse, post office, post station and other buildings.

Address: No. 38 Dongmen Street, Huai'an District, Huai'an City, Jiangsu Province

Business hours: Open from 08:30 to 17:30 tomorrow (no admission at 17:00)

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🌈 I have heard of the Huai'an Prefecture Office before. The normal ticket price is 60 yuan, and it is a national 4A-level scenic spot. Came here especially to see it. Historically, the Huai'an Prefecture Office has undergone many repairs and reconstructions and now looks very good. It is divided into three routes: east, middle and west. The east road is for welcoming guests and entertaining guests; the middle road is the lobby, second hall and other office buildings, and the back is the living place of the prefect and his family; the west road is the military and police office. There are ceremonial gate, stone archway, main hall, second hall, etc. It is said that the Huai'an Prefecture Office also tried the "Li Yuchang Disaster Relief Case", one of the four major strange cases in the Qing Dynasty, which is related to the creative background of famous dramas such as "The Injustice of Dou E" and "The Case of Judge Shi". There are also free drama performances inside, which talk about this. It is very interesting to listen to. There are also displays of various ancient criminal laws, which are quite shocking, as well as introductions to the functions of various ancient ministries and some of the history of Huai'an. If you come to Huai'an, you must come and see it.

The China Canal Museum is located near the ruins of the Canal Governor's Office in Canal Square, Chuzhou District, Huai'an City, Jiangsu Province. Huai'an, known as the "Canal Capital", plans to build the China Canal Museum to showcase the canal culture. The Grand Canal Museum is integrated with the site of the Grand Canal Governor's Office to fully display the ancient relics and history of the Grand Canal to the world. The canal transport was the main artery of my country's economy during the Ming and Qing dynasties and the main form of transportation, material circulation and economic exchanges at that time. At that time, the Grain Transport Governor's Office, which was responsible for managing the country's grain transport, was located in today's Chuzhou District.

Address: Caoyun Square, Huai'an District, Huai'an City (near the ruins of the Caoyun Governor's Office)

Business hours: Open from 08:30 to 17:30 tomorrow

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The canal transport, which lasted for more than 2,500 years, is an economy, politics, history, legend, system, and life. It is worth visiting to understand this period of history and the rise and fall of canal transport...

China Huai'an Fat Cat Island is the first public welfare-themed island in China centred on the rescue of stray cats. It is located in the Baima Lake Tourist Resort in Huai'an City, Jiangsu Province. As the core attraction of the "Three Islands Adventure", there are more than 150 sterilized and vaccinated stray cats living here. They used to be wanderers in the city, but now they live freely on the island and have become "healing messengers" in the eyes of tourists. The most eye-catching thing on the island is the 30-meter-long and 8.7-meter-high "Green Giant Cat" sculpture. There is an art exhibition hall inside, which regularly hosts theme exhibitions such as "Celebrities and Cats". Visitors can arrive by taking a 10-minute boat ride, interact with the docile cats, take part in the feeding experience, or stroll through the special landscapes such as the Bamboo Prayer Corridor and the Twelve Zodiac Cat Nests. The scenic spot is operated through the "theme park + charity" model. Part of the income is used to rescue stray cats. At the same time, it carries out life education and popular science to convey awe for nature. The ideal time to visit is spring and autumn, and it is recommended to avoid winter. You can also visit Guinea Pig Island and White Horse Island in the surrounding area to form a complete ecological healing journey.

Address: Hongze District, Huai'an City

Business hours: Open from 09:00 to 17:30 tomorrow

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Fat Cat Island is a park with stray cats as its theme. Cat lovers can go there for a visit. In summer, there are also lavender, sunflower and other themes. The scenery is still very photogenic.

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