Scenic spot introduction:
Jiangsu Huai'an Government Office is the largest ancient government office scenic spot in the country. It is one of the only two remaining government offices in the country, and its main hall is the largest in the country. There are more than 50 buildings and more than 600 houses preserved in the government office. The living and living quarters of the six subjects and the prefect in ancient times have been completely preserved, which is a symbol and testimony of Huai'an's historical status. Guan Hanqing's masterpiece "The Injustice of Dou E" is based on Huai'an House. Written for the theme. Huai'an is not only an important military center in the past dynasties, but also the hometown of Premier Zhou Enlai, which naturally attracts thousands of tourists.Attractions distribution:
Huai'an Government Office is located on Dongmen Street in downtown Huai'an, adjacent to the Governor's Water Transport Department. The government office covers an area of more than 50,000 square meters and has more than 600 houses. It is divided into three roads: east, middle and west. The middle road is divided into the front section and the back section, including the main hall, the second hall, and the six departments' rooms; the east road is The places for welcoming guests and banquets include the ancient stage, Fenghou Temple, Baohan Hall, Tenghua Hall, Jixian Hall and the back garden; the west road is the military capture hall, which has the main gate, Yimen, main hall, second hall, upper room and Third class room, warehouse, postal department, inn, etc. Relevant physical exhibits are displayed in each hall, allowing visitors to fully understand the system and various aspects of culture at that time, making the tour extremely fulfilling and connotative.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spotScenic spot features:
Tours, historical tours, architectural tours, monuments, architectureScenic spot map:
travelling guideline:
1. Visitors to Huai'an must not miss the Zhou Enlai Memorial Hall and former residence to appreciate the beauty of the great man's hometown.
2. Classic route:
Highlight one-day tour: Hongze Lake Embankment → Mingzu Mausoleum
Leisure two-day tour: D1 Tieshan Temple National Forest Park, D2 Hongze Zehu Embankment → Mingzu Mausoleum.
In-depth three-day tour: D1 Zhou Enlai Memorial Hall → China Water Transport Museum → Zhou Enlai’s Former Residence → Wu Chengen’s Former Residence → Huai’an Government Office, D2 Ancient Huaihe River Cultural Ecological Scenic Spot (Ancient Huai Tower, China Journey to the West Expo, Chinese Huaiyang Cuisine Cultural Museum, Chinese Urbanization History Museum) → City Museum → Mingzu Mausoleum → First Mountain National Forest Park → Hongze Laozi Mountain Hot Spring Resort, D3 Tieshan Temple National Forest Park.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
(Specialties) Xuyi lobster, Jinhu rice, Huai'an red pepper, Huai'an black pig.
(Gourmet food) Xuyi crayfish, Pingqiao tofu, Hongze Lake hairy crabs, Zhuqiao soft-shell turtle, soft pocket long fish, Huai'an Wenlou soup dumplings, Huai'an tea dumplings.
Scenic spot map:
Scenic spot location:
China > Jiangsu Province > Huai'an City > Huai'an District
How to get there:
Huai'an: Tourists from all over the world can arrive in Huai'an by plane or train.
Bus route: Take buses 1, 7, 12, and 52 at Huai'an Station and transfer, take buses 28 and 38 at Huai'an South Station, or take bus 69 in the city and get off at Shangban Street.
Self-driving route:
1. Xuzhou direction: take Xusu Expressway → Suhuai Expressway → Ninglian Expressway, turn right towards Huaian City/Xiangyu Avenue/Chuzhou/Yangzhou direction. Just drive along Xiangyu Avenue → Beimen Street → Dongmen Street.
2. Nanjing direction: Take Ninglian Expressway → Ninglian Highway, turn right towards Huaian City/Xiangyu Avenue/Chuzhou/Yangzhou, and drive along Xiangyu Avenue → Beimen Street → Dongmen Street That’s it.
Scenic area map:
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Ticket prices for Huai'an Government Office:
60 yuan/person
Children under 1.2 meters tall, elderly people over 70 years old, disabled people, and military personnel are free of charge with valid ID.
20 yuan for primary school students; 30 yuan for junior high school students, high school students, and college students (all require valid IDs).
Scenic area opening hours:
08:30-17:30