Bengbu means Oyster Wharf in Chinese, due to its previous reputation in freshwater pearl fishery. Bengbu offers you a wide scope of things to explore, from the countryside to the modern city. It’s also a great place for family bonding. Bring your children here to enjoy the nature, experience the lifestyle of both the rural and modern side of Bengbu and find some amusement in the waterpark. Read on to learn about the best things to do in Bengbu!
1. Magnificent view from the top of the hill of Zhang Gong Shan Park
Zhang Gong Shan Park is made up of Zhang Gong Mountain and Zhang Gong Lake. It is the largest park in Bengbu. From afar, it’s like a picture of mountain and water setting off each other beautifully. Pines and cypresses spreading all over the hillside; the beauty of the lake is brought out by the curves of the lakeshore and the willows standing along the lakeshore. To enjoy the scenery of the lake, you can hire a pedal boat to feel the ambience. On the top of the hill sits Wang Huai Tower where you can admire the remarkable view of Zhang Gong Shan Park. In the park, there lies a floating restaurant, a zoo and a children’s amusement park where you can make your time well-spent!
Zhang Gong Shan Park
Address: Longzihu District, Bengbu 233000, China
Website: Zhang Gong Shan Park
2. Take pleasure in sightseeing at the breathtaking, Longzi Lake
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The lake is surrounded by the city and three mountains, with Shuang Long Mountain on the east, Xue Hua Mountain and Mei Hua Mountain on the west and Nine Ditches on the south which is the origin of Long Zi Lake. With mountains reflected on the lake, they integrate into a beautiful landscape painting. A little modernisation is added into the picture with a few traffic arteries intersperse on the lake. There are tricycles available for you to shuttle through the scenic area.
Long Zi Lake
Address: Longzihu District, Bengbu 233400, China
Website: Long Zi Lake (in Chinese)
3. Feel the tranquility of spring water at White Milk Spring
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White Milk Spring was built to commemorate the 72 martyrs of Huang Hua Gang. It is well-known that when spring water from White Milk Spring is poured into a cup, the water overflows but doesn’t spill. People are also astonished by the coin floating on the spring water. It is surrounded by nature with Jing Shan Mountain at the back and Huai He River in the front. People come here for its history, nature and the strange phenomenon.
White Milk Spring
Address: Ruquan Rd, Huaiyuan Xian, Bengbu Shi, Anhui Sheng, China
4. Go through childhood all over again in Nan Shan Children Park
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Be a child for a day and be part of your children’s childhood in this heavenly place. For your information, the admission fee of this park is absolutely free. The park is full of greenery where you can catch some fresh air and soothe your mind. There are different kinds of recreational facilities like a pirate ship, flying chairs, electric aircraft and more for you to spend some time with your children. When you are done having fun, Huai He Road Shopping District is available for you to shop while taking a rest.
Nan Shan Children Park
Address: No.122 Nanshan Road, Longzihu District, Bengbu 233000, China
5. Blending in the leisure life of the Chinese in Zhu Yuan Garden
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This is where you can see the life of the old locals, seeing them playing chess or mahjong and doing exercise or Taichi, especially during the weekends. It’s free and open to everyone. Bengbu was once a fishing village where there were lots of mussels and it’s famous by its pearls, therefore they named this park Zhu Yuan (Pearl Garden). It is a great place for you to relax in nature and assimilate to the life of the Chinese. There are a few pavilions for you to sit and rest in too. At night, when the lights are up reflecting the garden on the pond, you can see a totally different side of Zhu Yuan.
Zhu Yuan Garden
Address: Longzihu District, Bengbu 233000, China
Website: Zhu Yuan Garden
6. Experience China Farming life in He Quan Collective Farm
Curious what it’s like living in a farmhouse? He Quan Collective Farm offers you a memorable farmhouse experience. Come here and you will know what it’s like waking up with a view of nature with plantations and animals just outside your window. You can choose to set up for the night in a little wooden house or a bamboo house.
To be more involved, you get to participate in picking fruits from a variety of gardens such as pomegranate garden, blueberry garden, peach garden, jujube garden, pear garden and more, which use non-chemical fertilisers and pesticides. It will be a more enhanced experience to savor a table of dishes of farm animals like chicken and little black pigs, which are fed raw grains without any growth hormones. Besides that, your children would love to see the meek deer in the deer field nearby.
He Quan Collective Farm
Address: West 100m Tushan Horticultural Field, Tushan Scenic Spot, Bengbu, China
Website: He Quan Collective Farm
7. Get lost in Bengbu city life at Huai He Cultural Square
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Entering Huai He Culture Square, you will be enclosed with impressive buildings like Bengbu Exhibition Centre, Bengbu Grand Theatre, Bengbu Science and Technology Library and all the cultural architecture of Bengbu. Pay a visit to each of them to really blend in with the city culture of Bengbu. Bengbu Exhibition Centre often holds exhibitions, investment fairs and expos. There are always different kinds of theatre performances at Bengbu Grand Theatre. And also, bury yourself in the books of knowledge from the well-equipped and innovated Bengbu Science and Technology Library.
There are also statues, a musical fountain, lighting and greenery to adorn the beautiful city of Bengbu. Every summer, people from all walks of life will perform at the cultural square, like Latin dancing, people practicing martial arts, freestyle dancing and all sorts of things.
Huai He Cultural Square
Address: Tushan E Rd, Bengshan Qu, Bengbu Shi, Anhui Sheng, China
8. Watch and learn the aquaculture in Tuo Hu Lake Nature Reserve
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Tuo Hu Lake Nature Reserve is renowned for its aquaculture, eco-tourism and scientific research. It is the habitat of fish, vascular plants, Phytoplankton, Zooplankton, and wild animals with a variety of birds including endangered birds. Some of the birds stay here permanently while some only stop here during migration.
Fishermen have opened floating restaurants on top of Tuo Hu Lake, attracting visitors from different places. There are two options, you either dine in the ship at the side of the lake or dine in the middle of the lake on a small boat while enjoying the sunset on the lake. Their speciality is the Tuo Hu crab. Living in the countryside, the people there are rustic and friendly.
Tuo Hu Lake Nature Reserve
9. Embrace nature in Zhui Zi Shan Forest Park
Zhui Zi Shan Forest Park lies in Long Zi Lake scenic area. It is covered with lush greenery and rocks features. What makes it famous is the ‘Eight Big Scenery’ including Ling Long Tower, Stone House and Gingko Trees, 'Eight Small Scenery’ including Parrot Stone, Tiger Stone and Lou Shi (Floor Stone) and last but not least the Qi Yan Si Temple, which is part of Bai Shi Shan Buddhist Culture Park where people can pray.
Zhui Zi Shan Forest Park
Address: South of Hebeng Road, Bengshan District, Bengbu 233000, China
10. Have some extreme-water-fun at Pulau Redang Water Park
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It’s a paradise for all ages, from the little ones to your grandparents. For the brave ones who yearn for stimulating adventures, there are slides and rides for you to choose from such as ‘Big Loop of the Word of 8’, 'Soaring Roundabout’, 'Slope Ramp’, 'Vertical Limit’, and 'Speed Streamer’. Each gives you a different kind of exhilaration and excitement. If you are with little children and you want to have some family fun, explore the colorful water village at the family water square, which is suitable for all ages.
The fun doesn’t end here, there is still a rainforest-themed water bay for you to experience tsunami-like, stormy waves, just like an indoor ocean. If you just want a simple swim, head to the ecological pool area which is divided into the adult pool and children’s pool. When you are exhausted by all the fun, relax at the leisure pool area where there are spa massage chairs and stone baths.
Pulau Redang Water Park
Website: Pulau Redang Water Park (in Chinese)
Create some memories with your kids
City life, country life, adventures, nature, just name it and that’s what you will get in Bengbu. Children are always adapting to new environments and experiences. Bringing them to travel broadens their vision and mindset. So let’s bring your kids to Bengbu and paint some new memories with you in their little minds.
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