Wuhu Three-Day Two-Night Travel Guide (Including Food + Attractions + Tips to Avoid Traps)
Itinerary Planning
Day 1: Theme Carnival + Riverside Sunset
⏰10:00-17:00 | Fantawild Dream Kingdom
✅ Must-try Attractions:
- Jungle Flying Dragon (Wooden Roller Coaster)
- Flooding Jinshan Mountain (Live Water Screen Theater)
- Night Fireworks Show (19:30, Summer/Holiday Limited)
Tickets: 280 yuan (Save 30 by booking 1 day in advance on a certain platform)
⚠️ Tips to Avoid Pitfalls:
- Renting a mobility scooter for 120/hour is not worth it, the park is small enough to walk
- Don’t buy raincoats at the entrance! Rent them at attractions for 5 yuan including shoe covers
⏰18:30-20:00 | Riverside Park
Activities:
- Take Republic of China-style photos at the Old Customs House Clock Tower
- Take the “Yangtze River Ferry” (5 yuan) to watch the sunset at the Second Bridge
Dinner:
- Geng Fuxing (Shrimp Noodles 15 + Soup Dumplings 22)
Day 2: Ancient City Food Tour + Artistic Check-in
⏰09:00-12:00 | Wuhu Ancient City
Highlights:
- Free! Bluestone slab road + Huizhou-style courtyard houses (must-see photo spot at the Yamen front square)
- Climb Changhong Gate Observation Deck (20 yuan) to overlook the panoramic view
Street food tour:
- Xiao Gao Rice Noodles (chicken diced rice noodles 15)
- Zhang’s Plum Blossom Cakes (red bean paste filling 3)
⏰14:00-17:00|Choose one of two cultural activities
Option 1: Wuhu Museum
- Free! See the “First Ship Crossing the River” exhibition (closed on Mondays)
- 4D Cinema “Jiu Zhi Spring and Autumn” (20)
Option 2: Yugeng Mountain Cultural Park
- Old English-style church + wine cellar creative market (free)
- Take European-style photos at the Western-style architectural complex
⏰19:00|Xinglong International Snack Street
Late-night snack list:
- Lao Pu Liangfen (cold bean jelly) (6, with peanut crumbs)
- Xiao Qin Malatang (spicy hot pot) (sweet and spicy sauce soup base 20)
Day3: Mountain and Water Leisure / Ancient Town Wandering
⛰️Option 1: Maren Qi Peak
- Glass Skywalk + Forest Slide (160 combo ticket)
- Challenge the “Flying Dragon Glass Bridge” (the first in the country with special effects)
Transportation: Wuhu Station → Fanchang West Station high-speed rail 12 (transfer to direct bus)
Option 2: Xihe Ancient Town
- Free! 600-year-old pristine water town (no commercial development)
- Bamboo raft ride on Qingyi River (30/person)
Must-eat:
- Wang’s Cured Meat (duck feet bun 5/each)
- Qingyi River Small Fish Pot Sticker 25
Wuhu Must-Eat Food List (with prices & shop comparison)
Food |
Recommended Shop |
Price |
Highlights/Tips |
Shrimp Roe Noodles |
Geng Fuxing vs Liuchaoju |
15-18 yuan |
Geng Fuxing has a fresh broth, Liuchaoju has chewier noodles |
Red Skin Duck |
Lan Yixing Roast Duck |
28 yuan/jin |
Crispy skin and tender meat, the dipping sauce has a perfect balance of sweet and savory |
Steamed Rice with Minced Pork |
Xiao Gao Steamed Rice with Minced Pork |
13 yuan |
Glutinous rice + pork belly, the ultimate breakfast |
Lotus Root Congee |
Second Sister Red Bean |
7 yuan |
The lotus root starch creates strings, served with red beans and osmanthus |
Wuhu Malatang |
Xiao Qin vs Life Malatang |
20 yuan |
Xiao Qin has a sweet and spicy fragrant sauce, Life has more self-serve options |
⚠️ 6 Major Tips to Avoid Pitfalls
- ❌ Fangte Spending:
- Cartoon headbands cost 35 in the park, only 8 if bought online in advance
- “Fast Pass” is unnecessary to buy on non-holidays
- ❌ Ferry Tricks:
- Binjiang Park’s “50 yuan night cruise” is just a regular ferry, stops operating after 7 PM
- ✅ Transportation Tips:
- Light Rail Lines 1/2 cover main attractions (get transit code on Alipay)
- Use ride-hailing services for taxis! Regular taxis might take longer routes
- Red-skinned Duck:
- Look for the time-honored “Lan Yixing” brand, shorter lines when sales start at 3 PM
- Vacuum packaging costs an extra 5 yuan, shelf life is only 2 days
- Accommodation Recommendations:
- Apartment-style hotels near Fangte cost 150 yuan (walking distance from night events)
- In the city center, choose Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street for convenient late-night snacks
- ️ Rainy Day Backup Plans:
- Jiuzi Ancient Town (Huizhou Merchant Culture Museum, 60 yuan)
- Wuhu Science and Technology Museum (free admission, many interactive exhibits)
3-Day Expense Breakdown
- Tickets: Fantawild 280 + Marenqifeng 160 = 440 yuan
- Accommodation: 120 yuan/night × 2 = 240 yuan
- Food and drinks: 70 yuan/day × 3 = 210 yuan
- Transportation: 60 yuan (light rail + taxi)
Total budget: 600-900 yuan/person
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