Ma'anshan
Ma'anshan (马鞍山, Mǎ'ānshān) is a beautiful modern city in the downstream of the Yangtze River. It ranks among the wealthiest cities in Anhui Province. The city only gained town status in 1956, but is now home to over 2.2 million people.
Ma'anshan crosses the Yangtze River and borders Nanjing. It was once the prefecture of the Six Dynasties and the capital of the tenth dynasty. It has been known as the "Jinling Barrier and the Key to Jiankang" since ancient times. As early as the Six Dynasties, many famous officials, nobles, and sages stopped in Ma'anshan, leaving behind many historical sites and cultural relics.
Ma'anshan has successively won the title of National Civilized City, a core city in the Nanjing Metropolitan Area, a member city of the Yangtze River Delta City Cluster, a city along the Yangtze River Economic Belt, a gateway city for the industrial transfer demonstration zone in the Wanjiang City Belt, a national pilot city for the standardization of public cultural services, and a national science and technology It has been honored as a pilot city for city development, an international tourism and culture demonstration zone in southern Anhui, and one of the first batch of national information consumption demonstration cities.
Ma'anshan is one of the top ten steel bases in China, where Maanshan Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. is located. Ma'anshan Port is one of the top ten ports on the Yangtze River and the first port on the Wanjiang River. It is an important steel circulation base in China. Ma'anshan Zhengpu Port follows the two deep-water ports of Shanghai and Nanjing. Later, it was the last 10,000-ton deepwater shoreline terminal on the Yangtze River.
Understand
It was once famous for Ma Steel, and is now developing into a port city. The economy is relies half on industry and half on agriculture. The farmlands surrounding the city offer beautiful scenery. The city is adjacent to Nanjing in the east, Wuhu in the west, Hefei and Chuzhou in the north, and Xuancheng in the south, with a total area of 4,049 square kilometers. Osmanthus is the city flower of Maanshan City and is widely planted in Maanshan. With more rainfall and a mild climate, Maanshan is suitable for the growth of osmanthus, which is usually in full bloom from mid-September to National Day. Balsam camphor is the city tree of Maanshan. The Balsam camphor tree is loved by Maanshan residents, who often regard it as a landscape tree, or geomancy tree, which means protection from evil, longevity, and good luck.
History
During the Western Zhou Dynasty, Ma'anshan belonged to the state of Wu. The Yangtze River culture has a long history, and about 300,000 years ago, the Hexian ape-man was here to reproduce. Successive generations of writers and artists have lingered in the land of Maanshan, and left behind many masterpieces of the world.
Ma'anshan City has a long history, and the city's name comes from history. According to legend, during the Chu-Han War, the Chu Overlord Xiang Yu was trapped in Gaixia and was surrounded by enemies. He retreated to the Wujiang River in He County. He asked a fisherman to ferry his beloved horse Wuzui Horse to the other side. Later, he felt shameless. Seeing Jiangdong's elders, he committed suicide and died. The black horse missed its master, rolled over and killed itself. The saddle fell to the ground and turned into a mountain. Ma'anshan got its name from this. Among the existing local historical materials in Ma'anshan City, the earliest record of the name of Ma'anshan is in the Ming Dynasty's "Taiping Fuzhi·Yu Di Zhi": Ma'anshan is at the port of Cihu in the northwest of Fucheng. The old shrine was built in the second year of Chiwu.
- People
As of the end of 2022, Maanshan City had a resident population of 2.186 million. It is a city of scattered ethnic minorities, with 43 ethnic minorities in the city's resident population, including about 13,000 Hui, accounting for 65 per cent of the total ethnic minority population.
- Climate
It has a subtropical humid monsoon climate with four distinct seasons, warm and humid.
Get in
- By bus-It is just next to Nanjing and it takes just over an hour by bus to get from Maanshan to downtown Nanjing.
Get around
Take high-speed railway - Nanjing can be arrived in about 15 minutes, Shanghai and Hangzhou in 1.5 hours and Beijing in about 4 hours.
See
- 🌍 Ma'anshan Museum (马鞍山市博物馆), 1-2006 Taibai Avenue, Yushan District (雨山区太白大道2006-1号) (bus nos. 106, 118, 122, 126, 127, 130, 138, and 202; the Ma'anshan-Jiangxin bus also stops nearby), ☏ +86 555 8355979, +86 555, masbwg@126.com. 09:00-17:00, no tickets issued after 16:00, normally closed on Monday unless Monday is a public holiday. Entry is free but visitors are expected to collect a free ticket from the ticket office before entering the museum.
- 🌍 Daqing mountain Li Bai Cultural Tourism Area (大青山李白文化旅游区), Dangtu District. belongs to the national scenic spot , within the territory of the National Civilised Village, National Agricultural Tourism Demonstration Site, Anhui Province, the first batch of livable villages - Peach Blossom Village, the national key cultural relics protection unit - Li Bai Cemetery.
- 🌍 PUTANG (马鞍山濮塘自然风景区), Huashan District. The environment is quiet and elegant, and it is a resort for leisure and holiday. Bamboo area, ancient trees, clear springs, bells and drums and known as the Pu Tong "four characteristics", the mountain has 18,000 acres of forests, 5,000 acres of bamboo forests, 350 acres of tea gardens, a variety of plants more than 300 species.
- 🌍 Lingjiatan Site (凌家滩遗址), Tongzha Town, Hanshan District. is a large-scale Neolithic settlement site dating back to 5800-5300 years ago. In 1998, the Lingjiatan site was named one of the country's top ten new archaeological discoveries; in 2001, it was approved by the State Council of China as a national key cultural relics protection unit; and in 2006, it was included as one of the 100 major sites in the national master plan for the protection of large sites.
- 🌍 Taihu Mount National Forest Park (太湖山国家森林公园) (Southwestern part of Henshan District). There are more than 300 species of woody plants from 70 families, more than 500 species of medicinal plants and more than 100 species of wild animals.
Do
Xiangquan Hot Spring Resort
Xiangquan Hot Spring Resort is located in Xiangquan Town, He County, Ma'anshan City, Anhui Province. It is "an ancient hot spring with graceful egrets inhabiting it." The hot spring has a long history. It is located in the egret habitat area. It combines precious resources with the ecological environment. Good place". Xiangquan Hot Spring is a four-star hot spring tourist resort integrating hot spring health care, catering and accommodation, business conferences, health care, leisure and entertainment. Xiangquan Hot Spring enjoys the reputation of "the most fragrant spring". Xiangquan Hot Spring is named after the aroma of chicken. It is a radon-containing calcium sulfate type hot spring. The water quality is clear and crystal clear, and the water temperature is 47°C-50°C all year round.
Tickets: start at 120 Open: 9:00-23:00 Contact number: 0555-5523777
Daqingshan Wildlife World
Daqingshan Wildlife World is located in Daqingshan Scenic Area, Dangtu County, Ma'anshan City, the second hometown of Shixian Taibai. It is designed and built using the forest landforms of Daqingshan and introducing international advanced concepts. The park covers an area of more than 1,020 square meters and introduces There are more than 200 species and more than 3,000 animals from all over the world. It will become a comprehensive tourism project integrating wildlife viewing, science education, leisure and entertainment, human-animal interaction, cultural tourism and sports.
Tickets: starting from 88 Open: 9:00-18:00 Contact number: 0555-6588888
Zhengpugang Shengxiang Ice and Snow World
Snow Cube Ice and Snow World is a sports and leisure themed venue that mainly builds a large-scale indoor ski resort and is equipped with entertainment, conferences, expansion training, ski sports schools and other facilities.
In addition to beginner ski trails, intermediate and advanced leisure ski trails and teaching ski trails, the ski resort also has specially built snow play facilities such as the Dream Ice and Snow Fairy City for children, ice slides, ice and snow mazes, and ice and snow-shaped buildings. It feels like you are in "Ice and Snow" The world of "Romance" satisfies children's whims about the world of ice and snow.
In addition, TusQiaobo Ice and Snow World in Zhengpugang New District also has a ski school, which draws on advanced foreign skiing systems, theories and methods, and hires outstanding ski instructors certified by relevant national institutions, allowing citizens to master skiing skills in the shortest time. The endless fun of leading the way on skis. In the ski hall, there are also supporting facilities such as an ice and snow food court, a VR game experience area, an ice and snow exhibition hall, etc., so that every visitor to the "Ice and Snow World" can enjoy all the ice and snow in a "one-stop" way.
The ski resort has introduced the internationally advanced "Magic Carpet" towing capacity equipment, and adopted internationally advanced snow-making and refrigeration equipment and technology. The venue is maintained at about minus 2 degrees Celsius throughout the year. The nearly half-meter-thick snow track is open all year round, and the leisurely falling snowflakes and The landscape of the ski pavilion merges into a spectacular "forest and snowfield", allowing you to enjoy the excitement of skiing and the fun of playing in the snow even in the scorching sun.
Open from Monday to Friday 09:00-19:00 (no entry at 16:00) Open from Saturday to Sunday 09:00-21:00 (no entry at 18:00) Contact number:0555-8880699
The Yangtze River Evernight City
The Yangtze River Evernight City project integrates the development vitality and cultural characteristics of the Yangtze River Delta, and combines the unique landscape, humanistic history, folk customs and intangible cultural heritage elements of the Ma'anshan Cai Shi Alum Ecological Tourism Zone in a "point-line-surface" distribution in the neighborhood, through scene art Performing arts are revitalized and created. The Yangtze Evernight City stands on the bank of the Yangtze River in Ma'anshan, Anhui Province. The scenic area covers an area of 134 acres, with a total area of 89,332m and a total block length of 1,100 meters. It integrates exquisite national trend scenes, light art interaction, performance art interpretation, technology experience, special food, and Internet celebrities. It is a comprehensive leisure tourism resort that integrates check-in, water views, naked-eye 3D holography, and immersive parade performances.
The Yangtze Evernight City project uses a new development of thinking and models to present the urban culture, natural scenery, and historical heritage of the 11 provinces in the Yangtze River Basin in a three-dimensional way. Through the overall layout of one street, one volume, one paradise and four squares, it provides a scene-based immersive experience. Create an innovative scene space model to create a scene and entertainment every step of the way. Fully activate the night-time economy. Let Ma'anshan, the "city that never sleeps on the Yangtze River," the pearl, bloom and dazzle.
free Open Monday to Friday 17:00-22:00 Open Saturday-Sunday 11:00-22:00
Lanhai Bathing and Steaming Hot Spring
This is a leisure place with Internet cafes, leisure halls, foot massages, luxury cinemas, swimming pools, children's playgrounds, billiards, and book bars.
Open: all day Contact number:0555-6068888
Ma'anshan Municipal Museum
Ma'anshan Municipal Museum is located in the cultural center of the beautiful Municipal Park, integrated with the library and grand theater. Its exquisite architectural design blends with the ecological environment and is shaded by green shadows. The museum was established in 1989. It is a local comprehensive museum integrating collection, research and exhibition. The new museum started construction in 2006 and opened for operation on October 1, 2008. The building area is nearly 11,000 square meters, including 3,000 square meters of exhibition area, 400 square meters of film and television hall, and 3,000 square meters of leisure auxiliary building. The collection contains nearly 10,000 pieces (sets) of various cultural relics. In September 2018, the China Museum Association decided to approve Ma'anshan Museum as a national second-level museum. April 1st - December 31st
Open: Tuesday-Friday, Sunday 09:00-17:00 Open: Saturday 09:00-20:00 annual Closed: on Monday Contact number:0555-8355979
Buy
Ma'anshan has many commercial districts with local characteristics, such as old streets with historical and cultural atmosphere, modern shopping malls and traditional markets, making the shopping experience more diverse. Because of its geographical location and cultural background, it has unique local products, such as handicrafts with regional characteristics, local agricultural and sideline products, etc. These products usually reflect the local traditional culture and customs. Ma'anshan has a number of modern shopping malls and department stores, offering international and local brands of goods, including clothing, home furnishings, electronic products and other products to suit the needs of different consumers. Shopping areas usually have a unique atmosphere where you can experience local lifestyle and cultural characteristics. Some shopping areas also regularly hold events, performances or festivals to add to the fun and entertainment of shopping. Compared with some big cities, Ma'anshan's commodity prices may be more affordable, attracting many tourists from surrounding areas to come shopping. Sesame oil is a specialty industry in Hanshan County. Since the 1960s, a busy scene has appeared in Qimen Village, Huanfeng Town, where "tens of miles of sesame oil is fragrant and thousands of people are busy selling oil." Sesame oil has also made Qimen a city with a thousand-year history The historic little market town is famous everywhere. In the Tongzha and Baoshan areas of the county, folk paper-cutting craftsmanship is more common. Use a piece of tissue paper and a pair of scissors to skillfully cut out various flowers, birds, animals, fish and shrimps, as well as costume characters, fat dolls and other graphic decorative arts to beautify life and are deeply loved by the working people.
Shopping mall
- Ma'anshan Yushan Wanda Plaza
- Golden Eagle International Shopping Center
- Light industrial electrical appliances mall
- Andley Shopping Center
Eat
Ma'anshan, a city located in Anhui Province, China, has a rich history of food culture. Ma'anshan has an advantageous geographical location, located on the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, with a suitable climate and rich products, providing unique conditions for the formation of gourmet culture. The history of Ma'anshan cuisine can be traced back to ancient times. During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, this place belonged to the junction of Wu and Chu. Its unique geographical location made it the intersection of various cultures. For thousands of years, Ma'anshan cuisine has absorbed the characteristics of Anhui cuisine, Jiangsu cuisine, Sichuan cuisine and other major cuisines, forming a unique taste. Ma'anshan cuisine is characterized by unique cooking techniques and local materials, focusing on the perfect combination of color, aroma, taste, shape and utensils. Among them, fish heads from Xuejiawa, dried tea from Caishiji, egg pancakes from the train station, wild duck vegetable rice from Zhujiajiao, etc. are all representatives of Ma'anshan delicacies.
Restaurant areas
Gu Street, located in Hong Kong City, is a household name in Ma On Shan. It can be regarded as the "master of food streets". Hidden in this street are many delicious restaurants that feed the souls of Ma On Shan people. Any one of them can satisfy your heart and stomach.
Caishiji dried tea
Origin and history: Caishiji dried tea originated during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty. It was one of the tributes made by the Qing Dynasty and has a history of more than 200 years. Materials and production: Caishiji dried tea is mainly made of dried beans, with chicken juice, star anise, cinnamon, licorice, fennel, osmanthus, sugar, monosodium glutamate, potassium sorbate and other seasonings. The soybean slurry is first filtered and then used It is pressed by traditional methods and refined by modern craftsmanship. Characteristics and taste: Caishiji dried tea is red in color, hard and delicate in texture, full of toughness in the mouth, fragrant and mellow in the mouth, and becomes more flavorful the more you chew it. It is a snack with local characteristics and unique flavor of soy products.
Other specialties
- Tealeaves have long been famous. Within the county, mountains such as Changshan, Zhaoguan, and Cangshan are shrouded in clouds and mist, surrounded by streams, abundant rainfall, moderate sunlight, and fertile soil.
- Red melon seeds:Deep red in color, uniform in size, with thin shells and thick flesh, and unique fragrance, it is an important export product in the county and is loved by consumers.
- Roast Duckis famous for more than 100 years. Ingredients: One live duck weighing more than 2 kilograms, 100 grams each of sesame oil and white sugar, and 150 grams of sweet sauce.
- Deer antleris also divided into sika antler and red deer antler. Sika velvet antler, also known as yellow velvet antler and flower antler, mostly has 1 to 2 branches; red deer antler, also known as green velvet antler, is thicker and has more branches.
- Lao goose soup,The famous Lao Goose Soup Food Village at the foot of Taihu Mountain
- Huangchi picklesare produced in Huangchi Town, Dangtu County.
- "Guxi River" hairy crabshas obvious characteristics of golden claw color and brown-red foot hair, large body, tender meat, full of fat and fat, delicious and unique meat taste
Drink
Ma'anshan is located in the central part of Anhui Province and is one of the famous liquor-producing areas in the country. Ma'anshan liquor has a long history, with a brewing tradition as early as the Han Dynasty. There are two main types of pit mud: Jinshan pit mud and rock tea pit mud. The liquor produced in Jinshan Jiao Ni usually has a mellow taste and becomes even more perfect after aging; while the Yancha Jiao Ni is famous for its rich aroma, which is endlessly memorable.
Bahan Jiuwu Zhi Baijiu, as a Yanghe brand liquor, originates from Jiangsu. This production area has a long brewing tradition and rich brewing resources. Jiangsu Green Spring Winery is the winery that produces this wine, and is famous for its exquisite brewing technology and excellent quality. Liquor is not only a beverage, but also a representative of culture. Brand and origin are one of the factors that users pay great attention to when choosing drinks.
Bahan Jiuwu Zhi Baijiu is loved by people for its rich aroma and soft taste. Every sip of wine seems to lead people to a fragrant resort, the aroma is permeating and intoxicating. The richness of the wine gives it a calm texture, making you want to drink it all in one gulp. Whether it is tasting or tasting, Bahan Jiuwu Zhi Baijiu can bring users an unprecedented taste experience.
The price of Bahan Jiuwu Zhi Baijiu is very affordable, only 59.00 yuan per bottle. It is a very attractive choice for many people who like to taste wine. This white wine is suitable for every occasion, whether it is paired with Chinese food, given as a gift, or enjoyed on festive occasions, it can display its unique flavor and charm. It can not only meet users' needs for high-quality liquor, but also satisfy users' pursuit of affordable prices.
Places to drink
- Cowboy Bar
Address:No. 1-16, Peony Garden, Chongyang Road, Huashan District, Ma'anshan City
Open:19:00-02:30
- ATLANTIS CLUB
Address:Building 53, Maker Cultural Park, No. 1599 Hudong Road, Huashan District, Ma'anshan City, Anhui Province
Open:20:00-04:00
- Let love end at sunrise
Address:Room 109, Building 81098, Huashan District Pedestrian Street, Ma'anshan City, Anhui Province
Open:18:00-02:30
- Midu Bar
Address:No. 1, Building 14-1, Pingshan New Village, Caimu Road
Open:18:30-01:00
- Helens
Address：Room 407, 4th Floor, Building 3, Dahua International Plaza, No. 1599 Hubei East Road, Huashan District, Ma'anshan City, Anhui Province
Open:summer:18:30-02:30 Winter:18:00-02:30
Sleep
Finding tranquility amidst the bustle has become a continuation of the travel experience for business guests, protecting a peaceful home for you who are rushing around in the busy city. There are many clear bars and high-end restaurants in the hotel, and the surrounding areas are crowded with people to eat, drink and have fun. The hotel rooms are exquisite and equipped with self-service laundry rooms, bars, fancy coffees, etc. In the hotel, experience the infinite possibilities of life and ignite the unique splendor of life. Integrating localized features into the design and experience naturally combines business travel and travel attributes. You can feel the charm of this city from the well-designed lobby, the details of the corridors, and the scenery outside the room window. While satisfying the quality accommodation experience, it allows you to create your own unique city memory in every small detail. Add a touch of color to your journey with each city's characteristic architecture and local cultural experiences. Let you always look forward to the next city. Modern equipment such as the human body sensing system, intelligent voice guest control, and the "Huazhanggui" self-service all-in-one machine with "30-second check-in, 0-second check-out" also add a sense of technology and luxury to the residence. The hotel restaurant buffet features both Chinese and Western food, especially the customized Ma'anshan specialties, bringing guests a personalized service experience of "one city, one taste". Each functional area is independent but not closed, which not only increases the comfort but also improves the quality of the space. All guest rooms are in relaxed and bright colors. The hotel also provides guests with free parking, exquisite breakfast, bar, various handmade coffees, laundry rooms, conference rooms, etc. After work, you can rest and enjoy tea in the leisure area, which will bring you physical and mental benefits. Vacation-like enjoyment, everything is just for guests to achieve a perfect and fashionable journey.
Places to sleep
- Thankyou Hotel
Address:No. 606, Hunan Road, Yushan District, Ma'anshan City, Anhui Province
- Starway Hotel
Address:Building 8, No. 25 Hunan Road, Yushan District, Ma'anshan City, Anhui Province
- Home Inns
Address:No. 555-2, Hongqi Middle Road, Yushan District, Ma'anshan City, Anhui Province
- GreenTree Inn
Address:No. 300, Yushan East Road, Huashan District, Ma'anshan City, Anhui Province
- Elan Hotel
Address:No. 88, Wudanggang Road, Huashan District, Ma'anshan City, Anhui Province
- Vienna hotel
Address:No. 589 Park Road, Huashan District, Ma'anshan City, Anhui Province
Connect
Phone
China's country code is 86. Ma'anshan's area code is 0555.
Go next
China's high-speed railroad is developing very well. It's easy to travel to nearby cities by high-speed rail. For example, the same provincial capital city Hefei. It takes 2 and a half hours by high-speed train and more than one hundred RMB.
- Sanhe Ancient Town Scenic Area（三河古镇）is located in the south end of Feixi County, Hefei City, Anhui Province. Built-in the Tang Dynasty, it was once an important military town in Anhui.Walking into Sanhe Ancient Town, feel the classical flavor unique to the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The ancient roads, paved with green stones, are permeated with a strong historical flavor everywhere. A number of ancient cities with a long history are preserved in the ancient city, which is the best preserved ancient city in China. This ancient town also has a unique countryside cuisine that keeps many tourists coming back for more. And not only can you see the beautiful scenery and enjoy the local food, but there are also many traditional customs to learn about and participate in unique festivals.