滁州市

Why this place

Chuzhou's Zuiweng Pavilion is the subject of one of the most famous essays in Chinese literature — Ouyang Xiu's 'Zuiweng Ting Ji', which every Chinese student reads. The pavilion and the forested hill it stands on are the reason to visit.

What to see

• The Zuiweng Pavilion on Langya Mountain, in oak and plum forest
• Langya Temple and the springs and inscriptions on the same hill
• The Ming-dynasty city wall and the old town of Fengyang, nearby

What to eat

• Anhui country cooking — braised pork, bamboo and preserved vegetables
• Chuzhou chrysanthemum tea and the local medicinal herbs

Best time

April–May and October–November