I would call it the "Weekend Healing Place" within reach for workers in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai.

🌄 Not a popular ancient town, but my private hidden "paradise" in southern Anhui—Yongquan Town, Tongling, Anhui. There are no repetitive commercial streets here, only a 9,000-acre landscape garden, white walls with black tiles, and the healing atmosphere unique to autumn and winter. 📍 How to get to the town 📍 Location: Zhongming Town, Yian District, Tongling City, Anhui Province. 🚄 High-speed rail: After arriving at "Tongling Station" or "Tongling North Station," take a taxi for about 30 minutes to reach the town. 🚗 Self-driving: Navigate to "Yongquan Tourism Resort," which is very close to the highway exit and very convenient. 🎫 Ticket costs The scenic area offers flexible spending options; you can buy single tickets or choose combo packages according to your budget: 🎟️ Basic ticket: Yongquan Town park ticket + Yijiangnan Twelve Views joint ticket, starting from about 70 RMB. 🎁 Special package: Combination ticket including admission + hot springs + dining offers better value, starting from about 118 RMB. 🎢 Single experiences: The "Cloud Ladder" up the mountain costs about 50 RMB, and the glass slide down costs about 30 RMB. 🍁 Must-do autumn and winter experiences 1.♨️ Soak in hot springs and enjoy the maple, a limited-time romance: Autumn and winter are the town’s peak beauty seasons! The hills are covered with red maples like glowing clouds and fire, contrasting with green bamboo and white walls to create a picturesque scene. Be sure to visit "Jiubao Hot Spring" to watch red leaves fall in the misty steam and experience the unique ambiance of "warm springs reflecting red maples." 2.🏞️ Travel through Jiangnan, hike and explore tranquility: The core scenic spot "Yijiangnan Twelve Views" is a must-visit. It’s recommended to take the cloud ladder up the mountain for an easy panoramic view of the colorful forest and check in at the Wangjiang Pavilion on the summit. After the lights come on at dusk, the night scene looks like a fairy tale forest, full of charm. 3.🍜 Exchange copper coins for food and enjoy an intangible cultural heritage feast: On the "Jiangnan Flavor" street, you can exchange ancient copper coins to buy special snacks like rice cakes and kudzu root juice, making the experience even more immersive. 4.🏡 Stay in the garden and enjoy slow time: Strongly recommend staying overnight! There are Jiangnan-style courtyards and homestays inside the scenic area, with views right outside your window. 💡 Practical Tips 🍂 Best season: From October to early December is the golden period for autumn leaf viewing and hot spring soaking. 📅 Itinerary suggestion: A 2-day, 1-night trip is the most comfortable; only without rushing can you truly enjoy the slow life. 🚶 2-day, 1-night slow travel itinerary reference 📆 Day 1: Arrive and check in at noon → stroll "Jiangnan Flavor" and use copper coins to eat snacks → visit "Yijiangnan Twelve Views" in the afternoon → soak in Jiubao Hot Spring at dusk to warm up and relax → enjoy the garden night view in the evening. 📆 Day 2: Enjoy the quiet garden alone early in the morning → try traditional oil pressing or tie-dye handicrafts (great for families) → taste the Eight Treasure Feast or Grandma’s wood stove rice → return home satisfied.