Wuhu

The Yangtze’s “River City,” known nationwide for its cluster of Fantawild theme parks, with Wuhu Ancient City, the Old Customs House and the riverfront, plus shrimp-roe noodles and xiaolongbao soup dumplings.

Wuhu lies in southeastern Anhui on the south bank of the Yangtze. Known in ancient times as Jiuzi, it is a key port city on the Anhui stretch of the river. After opening as a treaty port in 1876, it became one of the “Four Great Rice Markets of southern China,” leaving behind modern buildings such as the Old Customs House and the Catholic Church. Today it is famous nationwide for its cluster of Fantawild theme parks and is a popular family destination in East China.

There are roughly three areas to explore. First, the old town centers on Jinghu Lake, with Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street, Wuhu Ancient City, Zheshan Park and Guangji Temple all within walking distance or a short ride; along the Yangtze, Binjiang Park links Zhongjiang Pagoda, the Yugengshan Catholic Church and the Old Customs House. Second, the Fantawild parks: Fantawild Adventure is in the north of the city, while Fantawild Dreamland, Oriental Heritage and the summer-only Water Park sit side by side in Jiujiang District — allow at least a day per park. Third, the outlying counties: Wanzhi District has Dapu Rural World and Taoxin Water Town, Fanchang has Maren Peaks, and Nanling has the Yashan Stone Forest and peony fields — good for day trips by car.

Spring (Mar–May) and autumn (Sep–Nov) are the most comfortable; summers are muggy and best for the water park, and winters are damp and cold. Wuhu Station has high-speed trains to Nanjing, Shanghai, Hefei and Huangshan, and you can also fly into Wuhu Xuanzhou Airport. The city has a straddle-type monorail, and taxis between the old town and Fantawild are convenient. A typical stay is 2–3 days: 1 day for the old town and riverfront, and 1–2 days at Fantawild. Local specialties include shrimp-roe noodles, xiaolongbao soup dumplings and steamed rice with pork, and the traditional craft of Wuhu iron pictures is also worth a look. Check official sources for park ticket prices and opening hours.

Top sights

Fantawild Adventure Wuhu – One of the earliest theme parks in the Fantawild brand, with thrilling rides such as a suspended roller coaster, Extreme Flight and Dinosau…
Fantawild Dreamland Wuhu – A Fantawild park featuring the Boonie Bears animated franchise and large indoor theaters. It is family-friendly, with a mix of thrilling an…
Wuhu Old Town – A rebuilt old quarter of Wuhu, with the County Government Watchtower, the City God Temple, Changhong Gate and bluestone lanes. Explore the…
Fantawild Oriental Heritage Wuhu – A Fantawild park themed on Chinese traditional culture and intangible heritage. Large indoor theatre productions such as Nüwa Mending the S…
Fantawild Water Park Wuhu – A summer-only water park within Wuhu's Fantawild complex, with a wave pool, large water slides and a children's splash zone. It is a popula…
Former Wuhu Customs House – A witness to Wuhu's opening to foreign trade, a red-brick clock-tower building on the riverfront and the most historic landmark along the w…
Yugengshan & St. Joseph's Cathedral – St. Joseph's Cathedral, a Gothic church on a small hill by the Yangtze, with nearby old buildings converted into the Yugeng Mountain creati…
Zhongjiang Pagoda – A Ming–Qing ancient pagoda at the confluence of the Qingyi River and the Yangtze. It is a landmark of Wuhu's riverbank and a great spot to…
Wuhu Binjiang Park – A riverside promenade along the Yangtze, linking Zhongjiang Pagoda, Dock No. 8, Jihe Square and the Old Customs House. It is the first choi…
Jinghu Lake Park – A city-centre lake that, according to legend, was dug from fields donated by the Southern Song poet Zhang Xiaoxiang. Surrounded by Jiuzi Sq…
Zheshan Park – A hill park in the north of the city, with lush woodland on the Da and Xiao Zheshan hills. Climb for city views, and at the western foot is…
Guangji Temple – A Tang-dynasty temple at the southwestern foot of Zheshan, known as Little Jiuhua. Zhe Pagoda and the Dicui Pavilion, where Huang Tingjian…
Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street – Wuhu's busiest shopping street, next to Jinghu Lake, with many time-honoured local snacks such as xiaolong soup dumplings and shrimp-roe no…
Wuhu Museum – A new museum in the east of the city that tells Wuhu's story, from the Renzi Cave site to the Fanchang kilns, the rice trade and the treaty…
Wuhu Yangtze River Bridge – A road-and-rail cable-stayed bridge that opened in 2000, an important crossing of the Yangtze. The riverside park beneath it offers close-u…
Squirrel Town – A theme park built around the cartoon characters of Three Squirrels, a Wuhu snack brand. Its gentle rides suit young children.
Dapu Rural World – A rural and agricultural scenic area in Wanzhi District with flower fields, farm experiences, a petting zoo and family play facilities. It…
Taoxin Water Town – A polder water town with ten thousand mu of lotus ponds, waterways and fishing villages. In summer you can take a boat through the lotus bl…
Maren Qifeng Scenic Area – A mountain scenic area in Fanchang District with peculiar peaks and bamboo groves. Cliffside plank walks and a glass bridge are the highlig…
Yashan Scenic Area – A karst stone forest and flower scenic area in Nanling County, where Fengdan peonies bloom in great drifts in spring. It also has caves and…

Where to eat

Gengfuxing (Fenghuang Food Street Branch) – Chinese time-honored brand founded in 1888, whose shrimp-roe noodles, xiaolong tangbao and crispy shaobing are listed a…
Sijichun (Fenghuang Food Street Branch) – Chinese time-honored brand founded in 1910; its xiaolong tangbao have thin skins and rich broth, and locals say 'Sijich…

Itineraries

Southern Anhui in the Footsteps of Li Bai – From Caishiji to Jingting Mountain, Taohuatan, Mount Jiuhua, and the Qiupu River, explore the southern Anhui of Li Bai'…
Southern Anhui Landscapes & Ancient Villages Grand Loop – Depart from Hefei to loop through Mount Jiuhua, Guniujiang, Mount Huangshan, the six counties of Huizhou, and Taohuatan.