[Xuzhou Free Travel] How to enjoy Xuzhou travel for 3 days and 2 nights, a comprehensive itinerary planning guide!

Trip Travellers MagiciansSep 18, 2025

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Xuzhou itinerary planning overview
Xuzhou Day 1
- Guishan Han Tomb
- Po Lin Monastery
- Tobu Mountain
- Huilongwo Historical and Cultural District, Xuzhou
Day 2 in Xuzhou
- Xuzhou Museum
- Yunlong Lake Tourist Area
Xuzhou Day 3
- Xuzhou Han Culture Scenic Area

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This guide carefully plans a perfect 3-day and 2-night trip to Xuzhou for you. Covering local attractions, authentic food and popular shopping areas, you can easily travel around Xuzhou and enjoy a worry-free holiday. Whether it is an in-depth exploration of history and culture or a fashionable check-in in a modern city, this guide can meet your needs. Come and start your wonderful trip to Xuzhou!

Destination

Xuzhou

China

Hong KongXuzhou

2026-07-20

$202.3

Explore the Chu and Han tombs at Guishan Han Tomb, eat vegetarian noodles at Po Lin Temple, visit the ancient houses at Hubu Mountain, check in at the red wall at Huilongwo, and travel through a thousand years in one day.
See pottery figurines and jade clothes in the museum, go boating and mountain climbing in Yunlong Lake, wear Hanfu in the Han Culture Scenic Area, and experience the panoramic view of the Han Dynasty and the lake and mountains.

date	journey
Day 1	Guishan Han Tomb->Baolin Temple->Hubu Mountain->Huilongwo Historical and Cultural District, Xuzhou City
Day 2	Xuzhou Museum->Yunlong Lake Scenic Area
Day 3	Xuzhou Han Culture Scenic Area

Guishan Han Tomb is one of the main attractions of Xuzhou Guishan Scenic Area. It is the joint burial tomb of Liu Zhu, the sixth King Xiang of Chu in the Western Han Dynasty, and his wife. It consists of two artificially excavated tomb passages and fifteen burial chambers. This tomb is huge and majestic, and it is truly rare. In particular, the four major mysteries that have not yet been solved have attracted countless tourists from home and abroad to explore.

Address: No. 3 Xiangwang North Road, Gulou District, Xuzhou City

Business hours: Standard time 08:30-17:00, summer time 08:30-17:30

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Ctrip saves 10 yuan by booking tickets one day in advance. There are three combined tickets for Guishan Han Tomb, Dianshi Garden, and Imperial Edict Museum. The latter two seem to have been donated by private entrepreneurs based on their personal hobbies.

It's not far from the city center, and overall the experience was quite good. It really felt like tomb raiding. The ticket also includes the Stone Garden and the Imperial Edict Museum inside the park, so you can easily spend half a day there. I highly recommend it.

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Baolian Monastery is located on Yunlong Mountain in Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province. It is a Buddhist temple full of history and culture. The environment around the temple is quiet, suitable for tourists to relax. The architectural style is simple and ancient, and the Buddha statues and exquisite carvings enshrined in the temple attract many believers and tourists. The murals and sculptures in the Main Hall showcase the rich historical culture and are worth careful appreciation.

From the height of the temple, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Xuzhou city and the surrounding natural landscape. The scenery is particularly beautiful in the early morning or evening. The walking trails near the temple offer opportunities for hikers to explore.

Keeping quiet and respecting local religious customs are etiquette that tourists should pay attention to when visiting. Po Lin Monastery is not only a religious site, but also an ideal place to relax and appreciate the natural beauty. It is very suitable for family tourists and cultural lovers to experience.

Address: No. 5 Baolian Temple Road, Jinshanqiao Economic Development Zone

Business hours: Open from 07:00 to 17:00 tomorrow

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Xuzhou Baolian Temple is located at the foot of Pantao Mountain in Xuzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone, Jiangsu Province, covering an area of more than 1,100 acres. It was first built during the Yongchu period of Liu Song during the Southern and Northern Dynasties and the Yongxing period of the Northern Wei Dynasty. It was originally the first Indian-style temple in China. Its founder, Master Faxian, was also the first eminent monk in history to return from the journey to the West to seek Buddhist scriptures. Among the buildings, the Seven Buddha Hall is the largest main hall in China, with a construction area of 2,377 square meters; the hall contains a 37.5-meter-long and 9.5-meter-high mural of Nanhai Worshiping Guanyin, which is the largest single-body Buddhist mural in China; the Tongtian Pavilion is 59.88 meters high and is the highest Buddhist pavilion in China. It enshrines the real body of Maitreya Bodhisattva - Tianguan Maitreya; the Buddha statue is 39.88 meters high and is also the largest indoor forged bronze Buddha statue in China.

Tongtian Pavilion is magnificent; vegetarian noodles are 15 yuan, it's up to you. Upon entering, I was awestruck by the grandeur of the complex. Each hall along the central axis is more imposing than the last, especially Tongtian Pavilion, which makes you quicken your pace just looking at it. Inside, the enormous indoor Buddha statue is truly breathtaking; it's said to be the tallest indoor Buddha statue in China. I craned my neck for a while, my neck ached, but I couldn't bear to look away. The entire space is solemn and dignified, with light streaming down from above, creating a sense of tranquility. The temple is very well maintained, with exquisite architectural details. The red walls and golden tiles against the blue sky and white clouds make for beautiful photos. Many angles make for stunning shots, especially the plaza in front of Tongtian Pavilion, where the contrast between people and architecture is striking. You can take a picture from any angle. The temple also offers vegetarian food, reasonably priced and with a light, clean flavor. It's very comforting to sit down and have a bowl of vegetarian noodles after a long day of walking. The souvenir shop also has nice souvenirs; I bought a bracelet, which is exquisitely crafted and reasonably priced. The entire temple tour takes about one and a half to two hours. The paths are flat and require minimal physical exertion, perfect for a leisurely stroll. The staff are very friendly and patiently answer any questions without pushing incense or other items. As for drawbacks, parking can be difficult on holidays, so it's recommended to arrive early or take a taxi. Also, the square gets quite sunny at midday with limited shade, so be sure to bring sunscreen. Given its free admission and comprehensive experience, Baolian Temple is definitely worth the trip. If you're only visiting one temple in Xuzhou, this is the one you won't regret.

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Hubu Mountain is located in the south of the ancient city of Xuzhou and is also known as Nanshan. Hubu Mountain has been famous for a long time. As far as architecture is concerned, the buildings on Hubu Mountain include Xiang Yu's Ximatai, the courtyards of officials, gentry and wealthy families, the courtyards of the urban middle class and the large courtyards of ordinary people. Among them, Li Pan's Mansion as the Number One Scholar, Cui Tao's Mansion as the Hanlin Academy, and Zhai's Courtyard are more famous and relatively well preserved. These courtyards and ancient houses record the vicissitudes of Xuzhou City for thousands of years. They are a microcosm of Xuzhou's politics, economy, and culture during the Ming, Qing and Republic of China eras. More importantly, they are the remains of the ancient city of Xuzhou.

Address: No. 2 Cuijia Lane, Pengcheng Street, Yunlong District, Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province

Business hours: Open from 09:00 to 17:00 tomorrow (ticket sales stop at 16:30; admission stops at 16:30)

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Xuzhou Hubu Mountain, formerly known as Nanshan, was named after the fact that the Hubu Division Office was moved to the mountain during the Ming Dynasty. It is a typical north-south fusion of buildings. It belongs to the most core area of Qili, Pengcheng. The earliest history can be traced back to when Xiang Yu built the Ximatai here to train his troops. There was a moonlight market recently and I saw many small stalls when I first went there.

Hubu Mountain in Xuzhou, along with Pengcheng Square next to it, should be the largest tourist hub in Xuzhou. Add to that the several food streets nearby, and if you're visiting Xuzhou, you can stay here. One advantage is that if you come to Hubu Mountain around noon, after a morning of exploring, you can take a bath at one of the old-style public bathhouses. There's also a large hall with beds where you can rest for a while.

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Huilongwo Historical and Cultural District in Xuzhou City is an old street with antique buildings, many snacks and a strong commercial atmosphere.

Address: No. 8 Jiefang Road, Yunlong District, Xuzhou City

Opening hours: 24 hours a day, all year round

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Huilongwo Historical and Cultural Block is located in the prime area south of Qingnian Road, east of Pengcheng Road, north of Jianguo Road, and west of Jiefang Road, with a total construction area of 23,000 square meters. It is surrounded by cultural relics such as the ruins of the ancient city wall of Xuzhou and Kuaizai Pavilion. The architectural style is typical of Xuzhou's traditional old residential buildings. [1] The project is a key urban construction project of Xuzhou City in 2015 and a core project in the Old Xuzhou Historical and Cultural Area. [1] Huilongwo Street District was built in the Qing Dynasty, and the oldest house is more than 200 years old. Huilongwo is located south of Qingnian Road, east of Pengcheng Road, north of Kuihe River, and west of Jiefang Road. Huilongwo is a settlement that continued from the Qing Dynasty. Surrounding it are cultural relics such as the ruins of the ancient city wall of Xuzhou and Kuaizai Pavilion. The architectural pattern is a typical Xuzhou traditional residential old building

Xuzhou Huilongwo Historical and Cultural District

4.7/5

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A Time Capsule Hidden in the Heart of Xuzhou Stepping out of Xuzhou Station, the wind that hits you carries the lingering warmth of dust and coal ash. The sky is a faded, yellowish-brown, like an old, impressionistic painting, weathered by the smoke and fire of time. The buildings lining the streets aren't tall, but they possess a stubborn solidity, exuding an unyielding "we've always been this way." A sudden jolt goes through me; this is Xuzhou, a city that seems to have just crawled out of the blankets of history, a city yet to be properly cleansed. It's undeniably ancient, and its backwardness isn't necessarily a bad thing, like a distinguished retired veteran, adorned with medals, yet his steps are somewhat faltering. After dinner, I strolled aimlessly and stumbled upon Huilongwo. This stumble felt like falling into a crack in time. The outside world was yellowish and noisy, but here the air suddenly became still, as if I had entered a different realm. This isn't a tourist attraction; it's more like an old leather suitcase carefully hidden away, the lock rusted, but inside, it's exactly as it was decades ago. The alley is narrow, the bluestone slabs worn smooth by footsteps. The old houses on either side have foundations built of thick bluestone, the walls mottled with blue bricks, a few specks of moss growing in the cracks—not very green, just dark patches, like age spots on an old person's face, telling you that time has not been wasted here. The name "Huilongwo" (Returning Dragon's Nest) is brilliant; it's said that even the emperor himself had to navigate several turns to get out. Now, thinking back, it's not just because of the low-lying terrain; it's clearly because time has swirled here, unwilling to leave. A walk through Huilongwo will make you understand a principle: the depth of a city often lies not in how many skyscrapers it has, but in whether it still reserves a place for these "useless" old things. It's like a time capsule left behind in the bustling city; unless you step inside, you'll never know the tranquil serenity hidden within. Outside, Xuzhou remains the same slightly worn-out Xuzhou, but in my heart, it's no longer the same as when I first entered. After all, a city that can accommodate such an "old nest" is, at its core, elegant.

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Xuzhou Museum is located at the northern foot of Yunlong Mountain. The original site was the palace of Emperor Qianlong during his southern tour in 1757. To the southwest of the museum are the remains of a Western Han Dynasty quarry, to the southeast are Qianlong's palace and stele garden, and to the north is the Tushan Han Tomb of the Eastern Han Dynasty. The museum is the core of this museum. It is said that "the culture of the Han Dynasty can be seen in Xuzhou", and the cultural relics unearthed from various Han tombs in Xuzhou are gathered in the Xuzhou Museum. The mere fact that you can see the gold-thread jade burial suit, silver-thread jade burial suit and bronze-thread jade burial suit at one time is enough to make cultural relic lovers ecstatic.

Address: No. 118, Heping Road, Yunlong District, Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province

Business hours: Open from 09:00 to 17:00 tomorrow (admission ends at 16:00)

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The Xuzhou Museum is open to the public free of charge and has convenient transportation. It houses a rich collection, especially the museum's treasure, the Gold-Threaded Jade Burial Suit, which is a representative of the Han Dynasty's jade treasures. There are also many Han Dynasty jade, gold and other cultural relics. Here, visitors can gain an in-depth understanding of Xuzhou's long history and profound cultural heritage through each exhibit, as if traveling through time and space and having a conversation with ancient civilization. It is an important window for understanding Xuzhou's history and culture.

Xuzhou Museum

4.6/5

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Stepping into the "Heavenly Craftsmanship of Han Jade" exhibition hall, the dim lighting made it feel as if I had stepped into a Han Dynasty tomb. I went straight to the jade burial suit—it lay there, over 4,000 jade pieces strung together with gold thread, as smooth and new as ever. Looking closely through the glass, the jade pieces on the chest were wide, the joints intricately detailed like scales, perfectly conforming to the curves of the human body. But the thought that it had once encased a corpse, that the Chu king two thousand years ago had used jade to imprison the soul and seek immortality, sent a chill down my spine. Turning around, an S-shaped jade dragon caught my eye. Soaring and leaping, its lines both powerful and graceful, its body engraved with swirling cloud patterns, it seemed ready to burst through the wall at any moment. This dragon-shaped jade pendant, unearthed from the Chu king's tomb, was full of the romantic tension of Chu culture, a stark contrast to the serene jade burial suit—one imprisoning the soul, the other yearning for ascension. At the far end of the exhibition hall, the deep red lacquered coffin inlaid with jade made me stop in my tracks. The coffin was densely inlaid with diamond-shaped jade pieces, resembling dragon scales or a star map; the inner walls were coated with cinnabar, the red and white shimmering, a splendor bordering on the eerie. Imagine: the King of Chu, clad in a jade burial suit, lying in this "jade house," attempting to ascend to the celestial realm. From shrouding the body to carrying the soul, these three jade artifacts strung together a complete logic of ascension. Stepping out of the museum, the sunlight was blinding. I remembered that the tomb had ultimately been robbed, the gold threads pulled out, the jade pieces scattered. But the grand dream of the Han Dynasty remains firmly locked within these jade stones.

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Yunlong Lake is located in the city center. The scenic area has vast lake waves and lush mountains. It has attracted many travelers throughout the ages. Su Shi, a writer in the Northern Song Dynasty, fell in love with this lake when he was the prefect of Xuzhou. Today, the Yunlong Lake's East Lake Scenic Area focuses on water activities and sightseeing, the West Lake Scenic Area focuses on recuperation and vacation, and the Hunan Lake Scenic Area focuses on entertainment and hotels. There are also children's water parks, beach bathing areas, 10,000-person swimming pools, etc., which are suitable for the whole family to come here for a leisure vacation.

Address: Huzhong Road, Quanshan District, Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province

Opening hours: 24 hours a day, all year round

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As a 5A-level scenic spot, Yunlong Lake has charming scenery with mountains and water, and beautiful views to be enjoyed in all four seasons. There are no traces of excessive artificial carving here, and the natural atmosphere is strong. Visitors can stroll along the lake, enjoy the beautiful scenery and feel the leisurely and comfortable feeling; they can also experience boat trips and other activities to add to the fun of the trip. The surrounding supporting facilities are complete, Yunlong Lake is an excellent choice whether for a leisurely walk or a vacation.

Xuzhou Yunlong Lake Tourist Area

4.7/5

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# Natural scenery# Boat tour# Night view

Cycling around Yunlong Lake was a great experience. I visited here 10 years ago, in 2016, and this time it was truly wonderful. The difference is striking. Some scenic areas absolutely forbid shared electric bikes; they profit from the cost of bicycles. But here, there's a whole row of shared electric bikes available at the entrance, accessible by scanning a QR code. Compare that to the large scenic areas connected to the lakes in Huaibei. It's truly remarkable.

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The Xuzhou Han Culture Scenic Area is located on Ma Terracotta Road, Yunlong District, Xuzhou. It is mainly composed of two parts: the core area and the extended area. The core area consists of classic attractions related to the Han culture such as the Lion Mountain Chu King's Mausoleum, the Han Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, and the Underwater Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. The extended area includes the Han Culture Square, chess and tea garden, archaeological simulation base, grass skiing field and other entertainment and leisure projects.

Address: No. 1, Terracotta Warriors Road, Yunlong District, Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province

Business hours: 08:30-17:00 in winter (ticket sales stop at 16:30), 08:30-17:30 in summer (ticket sales stop at 17:00)

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The scenic area integrates historical culture, natural scenery and tourism and leisure. There is the Han Culture Museum which displays a large number of Han Dynasty cultural relics, Han Dynasty terracotta warriors and horses of various shapes, ruins showing the iron smelting technology of the Han Dynasty, and a shooting experience area where tourists can experience the fun of ancient archery. Wandering in the scenic area, you can not only explore historical relics and feel the charm of Han culture, but also taste Xuzhou's special food and enjoy a leisurely travel time. It is an ideal place to experience Han culture.