【Chaohu One-Day Tour｜Escape the City Plan!】

Hot Route Highlights💥 ✅ Chaohu's version of "Little Erhai" romantic sunset ✅ 18℃ natural cave for summer cooling adventure ✅ Intangible cultural heritage handicrafts + lake fresh cuisine one-stop experience ✅ Around 200 RMB per person to unlock lake island scenery and cultural heritage Itinerary 🌞 Morning: Laoshan Island —— The Best Lake and Sky Scenery 9:00 Island Arrival Ceremony Take a speedboat (75 RMB) or a motorboat (60 RMB) from Zhongmiao Cruise Pier, 15 minutes crossing the emerald lake surface Recommended to choose the motorboat, top deck 360° panoramic lake view, the breeze through your hair is super healing 10:00 Wenfeng Tower Exploration Climb the 7-story ancient tower to overlook the "Best Lake and Sky Scenery," 108 copper bells at the tower corners ring with the wind, wear Hanfu for photos and instantly travel back a thousand years Hidden tip: The narrow stairs inside the tower only fit one person, beware of heights but the lake view from the top is absolutely stunning! 11:30 Fishing Village Time Machine The bluestone path connects century-old fishermen’s houses, experience traditional life like weaving fishing nets and drying shrimp Must-eat at "Fishing Village Restaurant" Chaohu’s three delicacies: Silverfish scrambled eggs (Chaohu silverfish are transparent, boneless, and spine-free), white rice shrimp (springy shrimp meat, fresh and juicy), lake fresh tofu pot 🌴 Afternoon: Ziwei Cave —— 18℃ Summer Cooling Secret Spot 13:30 Cave Adventure The first cave in Jiangbei with a constant temperature of 18℃, explore the "Four Wonders and Three Rarities" scenery: sky waterfall, iron chain cold bridge, underground river The mystery of 620 headless Buddha statues in Wangqiao Cave, perfect for atmospheric photos 15:00 Summer Limited Activities Every Saturday and Sunday in July and August, join the "Fish Catching Battle," catch fish with bare hands and take them home for free! Also, bamboo segment fruit rafting, natural bamboo segments carry fruits downstream, a must-play for families 16:30 Intangible Cultural Heritage Handicraft Experience Experience paper processing and He-style pottery painting in the intangible cultural heritage exhibition area within the scenic spot, take home a handmade souvenir 🌇 Evening: Lakeside Teahouse —— Hefei’s Little Erhai Sunset 17:30 Romantic Tea Break Navigate to "The Little Prince’s Sunset Tea Shop," bubble machines create a dreamy scene, wear floral dresses and spin for great photos Recommended: "Yujian Tea Studio" intangible heritage lacquer fan making, lacquer dyed with mountain and water patterns; "Sunny Day Meet" Hanfu flower pinning experience, perfect for ancient style lakeside photos 18:30 Sunset Ceremony Secure the best spot in the teahouse courtyard viewing area, watch the sunset dye the lake golden red, paired with tea snacks (recommended peony-themed desserts), extremely healing 🌃 Night: Hongshizui Park —— Orange Sea Camping 19:30 Camping Party Rent a canopy (200 RMB / unit) + egg roll table, bring your own snacks and drinks, take silhouette photos on the "Hefei Little Sanya" reef tidal flats Hidden tip: Collect shells at low tide, use your phone’s telephoto lens to shoot sailboat side profiles, compressing the lake and sky boundary for a cinematic feel 20:30 Bonfire BBQ The campsite offers barbecue grill rental (100 RMB / day), grill Chaohu white shrimp (thin shell, tender meat, super fragrant with salt and pepper) + silverfish soup (melts in your mouth, incredibly fresh) 💡 Practical Tips Transportation: Hefei Station → Chaohu East Station high-speed train 20 minutes, taxi to Zhongmiao Pier about 30 RMB; recommend chartering a car between scenic spots (200 RMB / day) Dress code: Hanfu / light-colored long dress in the morning, thin jacket for the cave in the afternoon, vintage style recommended for the teahouse in the evening Tickets: Laoshan Island boat ticket 60 RMB, Ziwei Cave 48 RMB, free for high school and college entrance exam students during summer cooling season Photography: Wenfeng Tower backlight silhouette (4 PM), teahouse bubble machine continuous shots, Hongshizui reef wide-angle composition Avoid pitfalls: Ziwei Cave is damp inside, wear non-slip shoes; lakeside teahouse requires advance reservation for lake view seats on weekends 📸 Photo Props Hanfu / straw hat (essential for Wenfeng Tower) Bubble machine / fairy wand (sunset magic at the teahouse) Picnic blanket + fresh flowers (great shots at Hongshizui camping)