Huai’an Travel Guide

Basic information Area code: 0531 Travel complaints: 0531-66608777 Medical treatment Huai’an First People Hospital Address: No. 6, Beijing West Road, Huaiyin District, Huai’an City, Jiangsu Province Arrival method: Take the 16th, 19th, 39th, 89th, 116th, and 213th buses. Tel: 0517-84907166 […]

Basic information

Area code: 0531
Travel complaints: 0531-66608777

Medical treatment

Huai’an First People Hospital
Address: No. 6, Beijing West Road, Huaiyin District, Huai’an City, Jiangsu Province
Arrival method: Take the 16th, 19th, 39th, 89th, 116th, and 213th buses.
Tel: 0517-84907166
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Destination overview

Destination sketch

Huai’an, referring to “Everlasting Peace of Huai River” in Mandarin, is a city with its mythology on the ability of flood control techniques in the ancient Chinese history, in which a legendary emperor, the Great Yu, was once taming the Huai River.
Like its Jiangsu neighbors, Huai’an has a civilization history tracking back to the Xia Dynasty. Archaeologists have found early human activities in this land, which is now called Huai’an, tracking back to the New Stone Age, about 5,000 to 6,000 years ago. Along with the opening of the Imperial Canal, the Grand Canal, the town experienced a boom in economy and trade during the 6th and 7th century.

Culture

Huai Opera

Huai Opera is a local drama originating from the Jianghuai region of Jiangsu Province, China. It is mainly popular in Yancheng, Huaian, Taizhou and Yangzhou.

Huaihai Opera

The old name “Huaihai drama” is one of the local operas in Jiangsu Province.

Best Travel season

Spring and autumn are the best time to the area. Visitors can escape from the winter chillness and summer heat as well as the rainy season.

Consumption level

The consumption level in Huai’an is not high. The prices of more than 600 hotels in the city are mostly below 200 yuan per night. The restaurant consumption is also below 50 yuan per capita.

Practical information

Huaihai Plaza Post Office
Address: Huaihai North Road, Qinghe District, Huai’an City, Jiangsu Province, China
Tel: 0517-83933283

West Jiefang Road Postal Bureau
Address: No.208 Jiefang West Road, Qingpu District, Huai’an City, Jiangsu Province
Tel: 0517-83964944

Intercity traffic

Aircraft

Huaian Airport, HIA
Address: No. 1, Konggang Road, Yishui County, Huai’an City
Arrival method: Airport Express Bus City ride location is located in Wanda Plaza Huai’an Airport Ticket Center. The airport’s return terminal is Wanda Realm Hotel. The departure time is 5:30, 8:00, 9:50, 10:40, 17:00, 20:00
Tel: 0517-81666666
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Train

Huaian Station
Address: No.28 Zhuhai Road, Huaiyin District, Huai’an City
Arrival method: Take Bus 5, 7, 11, 39, 52 to reach
Tel: 0517-83344218

Long-distance bus

Huai’an Bus Terminal
Address: No. 67 Huaihai North Road, Huai’an City
Arrival method: Take bus 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 15, 16
Tel: 0517-83902872

Huai’an South Bus Station
Address: No. 296 Huai Hai Road, Huai’an City
Arrival method: Take the No. 1, 6, 9, 11, 12, 20, 21, 27 bus to arrive
Tel: 0517-83786528

Huaidong Station
Address: No.2, Huaxi Road, Huai’an District, Huai’an City
Arrival method: Take the 10th, 52nd, 65th, 67th, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd buses to reach
Tel: 0517-85902999

Huai’an North Bus Station
Address: No. 167, Zhujiang Road, Huaiyin District, Huai’an City
Arrival method: Take the No.1, No.7, No.11, No.12, No.39, No.52 bus to arrive
Tel: 0517-89082666

Traffic in the city

Bus

There are many bus lines in Huai’an city. There are two types of buses: ordinary cars and air-conditioned cars. The price is 1-2 yuan, and the price is based on mileage.

Taxis

The starting price for taxis in Huai’an City is 6 yuan, including 3 kilometers, followed by 1.6 yuan/km within 6 kilometers, and 2.4 yuan/km after 6 km. And attach 1 yuan fuel fee.

Attractions

Zhenhuai Building (old city gate)

The Zhenhuai Building was originally configured during the 12th century as a libation hall for the Jin army. In the 19th century, the building was rebuilt and given its present name, which literally means ‘building that controls the Huai River’, reflecting the fact that Flooding of the river was a serious issue at the time. There is a small museum in the building.
Address: Huai’en Road, Chuzhou District, Huai’an City, located in the heart of Chuzhou District
Arrival method: Take the 10, 60, 61, 62, 63, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 616 buses to reach
Opening hours: 7:30-18:30
Tickets: Free; 5 yuan
Tel: 0517-85912991

Huai’an Government House

This is one of the very very few surviving examples in China of a prefecture-level yamen. The complex was first built in 1370 and was restored several times after being rendered by fires.
Address: North side of Yiyun Square, Chuzhou District, Huai’an City
How to get there: Take the 65 and 69 bus to arrive
Opening hours: 8:30-17:30
Tickets: 60 yuan
Tel: 0516-85690228, 0517-85131181
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Zhou Enlai’s Hometown

Zhou Enlai’s Hometown is located in Huai’an City, northeast Jiangsu Province. With a total of 3.2 square kilometers (1.2 square miles), Zhou Enlai Hometown Tourism Area has various heritages and memorial buildings about Zhou, and other ancient structures. Mainly consists of Zhou’s Former Residence, Zhou’s Memorial Hall, Hexia Ancient Town and Fuma Alley.
Address: No.7 Hummer Lane, Chuzhou District, Huai’an City
Arrival method: Take bus 8 and 62 to arrive
Opening hours: 8:00-16:00, closed on Mondays
Tickets: Free
Tel: 0517-85940328, 0517-85913032
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Wu Cheng’en’s former residence

Wu Cheng’en, the acclaimed author of Journey to the West, lived here during the Ming Dynasty.
Address: At the end of Datong Road, Hexia Town, Huabei City, Huai’an City
Arrival method: Take the No.61 and No.60 buses to the lower reaches of the river, Wu Chengen’s former residence.
Opening hours: Summer 8:30-18:00, Winter 8:30-17:30
Tickets: 40 yuan
Phone: 0517-85181895
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Huai’an Li Canal Cultural Gallery

The Li Canal is a section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal.
Address: Lunhu Road, at the junction of Qinghe District and Qingpu District
Arrival method: Take No.11, No.26, No.31 and get off at Ciyun Temple Station, walk north along Chengde South Road for 80 meters to Lunhu Road, then walk northeast for 200 meters to the Grand Canal Cruise Terminal.
Opening hours: open all day
Tickets: Free
Tel: 0517-83798310

China Water Transport Museum

Huai’an has long been important port on the Grand Canal. This museum tells the story of Huai’an’s role in the transportation of grain to the imperial capital.
Address: Huai’an Huai’an District Yunyun Square
Arrival method: Take the 69 bus to arrive
Opening hours: 8:30-12:00, 13:30-17:30; closed on Mondays
Tickets: 100 yuan
Tel: 0517-85839097
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Huai’an Zoo

This zoo was originally established in 1958 and moved to the present location in 2012. It contains both imported animals and native animals.
Address: No. 198, Health West Road, Qinghe District, Huai’an City
Arrival method: Take the 3, 20, 22, 48 bus to arrive
Opening hours: Summer 8:00-18:00, Summer 8:00-17:00
Tickets: 30 yuan
Phone: 0517-83963924
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Ancient Huaihe River Cultural Ecological Scenic Area

The scenic spot is an ecologically beautiful and beautifully landscaped scenic spot. There are Chinese Huaiyang Cuisine Culture Museum, China Journey to the West Expo Museum, China Urbanization History Museum, and Huai’an International Photography Art Museum.
Address: No. 1 River Road, Qinghe District, Huai’an City
Arrival method: Take the 23 bus to arrive
Opening hours: 8:30-11:30, 14:00-17:30
Tickets: 50 yuan
Tel: 0517-83797601

Tieshansi National Forest Park

It is the most well preserved and largest kingdom for wildlife in Jiangsu. The 9-square-kilometer Tianquan Lake and the Xuyi Station of Purple Mountain Observatory are situated in the park. In addition, accommodation is available in the park.Of the the park Is a perfect destination not only for holidays, but also for ecological and astronomical observations.
Address: Tieshan Temple National Forest Park, Lisu County, Jiangsu Province
Arrival method: Huaian bus to the scenic area, every Saturday and Sunday, starting at 6:00 in the morning, around 9:00 to the scenic spot; departing at the Huai’an long-distance bus station, returning at 3:00 pm, parking spot in the scenic parking lot; The scenic shuttle bus stops next to the Yingying Theatre, which runs every half an hour and takes 70 minutes to reach Tieshan Temple.
Tickets: Tieshan Temple Park Forest Ticket 50 yuan; Tianquan Lake ticket is 30 yuan
Opening hours: 8:30-17:30
Tel: 0517-88762808, 0517-88762806

Food

Huai’an is one of the birthplaces of the Eight Cuisines in China, Huaiyang Cuisine (also Jiangsu Cuisine). For visitors to there, local dishes and snacks are something indispensable to their journey.

Activity

Hot springs

Huaiyu Mingzhu Hot Spring Resort
Address: No. 1, Hubin Road, Laozzi Town, Hongze County, Huai’an County (near Anhuai Temple)
Arrival method: When you arrive, you will then transfer to the bus in Laozishan Town. You can choose to take a taxi or walk to the hot springs in the town. The taxi costs about RMB 30.
Opening hours: 12:00-0:00
Tickets: 158 yuan
Tel: 400-0517-339, 0517-87312345
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Laozishan Hot Spring
Address: No. 108 Hubin Road, Laozishan, Hongze County, Huai’an City, Jiangsu Province (Laozishan Scenic Area)
Arrival method: After arriving at the bus station and then transfer to Laozishan town bus, to the town bus station can choose to walk or chartered
Opening hours: 12:30-0:00 Tickets: 128 yuan
Phone: 0517-87215000
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Accommodation

There are more than 600 hotels in Huai’an city, and there are many family inn. Travelers have a lot of choices.

Shopping

Cha San: a kind of snack usually served at tea time, Typha latifolia (Pu Cai, vegetable)

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