Caishiji is a port on the south bank of the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, located on the north bank of the Yangtze River in Maanshan City, Anhui Province, China. It is one of the Three Famous Rocks along the Yangtze River (the other two are Yanziji and Chenglingji), and also the battlefield of the well-known Battle of Caishi in the Southern Song Dynasty. Caishi Scenic Area is 5 kilometers away from downtown Maanshan. Tour Bus Route No.4 shuttles between Maanshan Railway Station and the scenic spot.
Where is Caishiji?
Address: No.1 Tangxian Street, Caishi Town, Yushan District, Maanshan City, Anhui Province
How to Get to Caishiji
External Transportation
Maanshan is 340 kilometers from Shanghai, 50 kilometers from Nanjing and 40 kilometers from Wuhu. It connects surrounding cities via Nanjing-Maanshan Expressway, Maanshan-Wuhu Expressway and the Yangtze River passenger port, enjoying highly convenient transportation.
Self-driving Route
Putang (Maanshan) — Penshan of Maanshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. — Caishiji (Maanshan) — Li Bai Cemetery (Maanshan)
Internal Transportation
Caishi Scenic Area is 5 kilometers from downtown Maanshan. Tour Bus Route No.4 runs between Maanshan Railway Station and the scenic area, and Bus No.26 connects the tourist bus station with the scenic spot.
One-Day Tour of Caishiji
1. Must-see Attractions
Caishiji Rock, Taibai Tower, Exiled Immortal Garden, Lin Sanzhi Art Museum, Sanyuan Cave, Yan Garden, Dream-Fulfilling Garden, Ten Thousand Bamboo Valley and Santai Pavilion
2. Recommended Tour Route
Scenic Area Main Gate → Taibai Tower & Exiled Immortal Garden → Rhinoceros Burning Pavilion → Emei Pavilion → Sanyuan Cave → Ancient Plank Road → Santai Pavilion → Guangji Temple → Lin Sanzhi Art Museum → Ten Thousand Bamboo Valley → Yan Garden → Cuiluo Bay → Main Gate
3. Accommodation for One-Day Tour
A full range of hotels from budget to luxury are available around Caishi Scenic Area. Visitors can also choose to stay in downtown Maanshan to experience local urban life.
4. Catering for One-Day Tour
Maanshan boasts a rich variety of cuisines integrating delicacies from both northern and southern China. It serves classic dishes of Sichuan, Cantonese, Shandong and other major Chinese culinary styles, while local Anhui cuisine is an absolute feast for taste buds. The Yangtze River Seafood Feast featuring fresh river fish, shrimps and crabs is a must-try for all visitors to Caishiji. In addition, Caishi dried tofu slices and Huangchi pickled vegetables are extremely popular local snacks
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