Stunning autumn scenery of western Anhui

（People's Daily Online）  08:17, November 02, 2012

Edited and translated by Ye Xin, People's Daily Online

Known as a natural garden in China, Yuexi County in Anqing City is located in the southwest of Anhui Province.

Featuring picturesque scenery and agreeable weather, Yuexi County owns about 20 tourist areas and more than 108 scenic spots. It is also a base of traditional Chinese medicinal herbs.

The county has been focusing on the development of its traveling resources with a promising future due to its brilliant culture and historical sites.

Travel tips:

Baima Pond Tianxian River Drift

It is located between Yuexi County and Qianshan County. Jinniu Statue is said to be the place where Seventh Fairy and her husband—Dong Yong, meet each other every seventh night of July.

Admission Fee: CNY 70
Location: Changpu Town, Yuexi County, Anqing, Anhui Province


Miaodao Mountain National Forest Park

Located in the southwest of the county, the park is divided into 5 scenic areas.

Admission Fee: CNY 30
Transportation: Take shuttle bus to Miaodao Mountain

Yaoluo Platuea

Located on the main peak of Dabie Mountainand covering more than 60 high peaks, Yaoluo Platuea is regarded as the gene bank for natural species.

Dry Will Garden

Dry Will Garden has a large area of natural forests.

Yunfeng Canyon
It is largely composed of canyons and waterfalls of different sizes

Location: 50 miles from the north of the county

Residence of Wang Buwen

It is a resort for red tourism.

Location: Zifu Village, Wenquan Town, Yuexi County, Anqing, Anhui Province