High-speed rail direct! An underrated gem in southern Anhui, a quaint hot spring town

After the misty rain enters the Jiangnan region, the town is built against the mountains, with small bridges over flowing water, streams babbling endlessly, and a cup of tea amidst the mountains to enjoy the tranquility; natural hot springs to soak away the fatigue of the year... Bonfire parties, Jiangnan flavors, the festive atmosphere of southern Anhui is really strong... Compared to the crowded Huizhou and Wuyuan, I prefer this less-known treasure of a hot spring town... 🧭Location: Yongquan Town, Tongling, Anhui 🚄High-speed rail: Direct to Tongling North or Tongling Station, just 2 hours from Hangzhou, 1 hour from Nanjing 🅿️Huge parking lot at the entrance, free for guests, free high-speed rail shuttle service (don't forget to register in advance) ✅An exciting winter hot spring guide is here: 🏃Itinerary: 1️⃣Day one: Arrive at the town at noon, so fragrant! ➡️ First go to the hot spring hotel to drop off luggage ➡️ Check out the unique New Year's customs performance, don't blink! 🐲➡️ Roll and crawl to Jiubao Hot Spring, so comfortable! ♨️➡️ Taste the flavors of Jiangnan to your heart's content 🥢➕ Stroll through the night market, dazzling 🏮➕ Bonfire party, a visual feast 🔥➡️ Go for a private hot spring date~ 2️⃣Day two: Enjoy the morning buffet feast, hurry up! ➡️ Play with the tides at 'Memories of Jiangnan's 12 Scenic Spots' ➡️ Climb to the top of Wangjiang Pavilion for a grand view ➡️ Slide back to the world on a glass slide ➡️ Take a leisurely walk around the town (coffee ☕, big goose 🦢, more New Year's customs performances) ➡️ Enjoy a buffet lunch ✅The festive atmosphere of southern Anhui: Lanterns fill the alleys 🏮, dragons dance 🐲. With an ancient charm and Anhui's melody, the festive spirit here is so thick it can't be dissolved. Writing spring couplets, sunning New Year goods, watching Huangmei opera, the people are so happy they forget to go home. Don't miss the bamboo horse performance, it'll take you back to childhood in a second. As night falls, stars twinkle, and in the land of tenderness, that's where the real excitement begins. ✅Memories of Jiangnan's 12 Scenic Spots: Truly the highlight of the trip. Here, the misty rain is enchanting, like a fairyland on earth. Every step reveals a scene, with underwater wonders, ancient battle castles, and the legendary Guanyin who grants children, all unspeakably beautiful. ✅Jiangnan flavors: In the afternoon, try the 'panties honey tea' at the coffee shop; as night falls, with a few coins in hand, savor life on the historic streets, chewing on the local flavors of the town. ✅Jiubao Hot Spring: Soak in a real hot spring, experiencing the mineral-rich waters that surge from 2000 meters underground, warming your soul frozen by winter. 🏨Accommodation recommendation: Choose a hot spring hotel, lock in a private bath, and soak away all the fatigue of the day. 🧒Family-friendly spot: Choose from a variety of family suites with entertainment facilities, let the kids have a blast, ensuring you get both leisure and family fun.