If you only have one day

and want to understand the past and present of Huai'an, the Canal Capital,

then this Huai'an day tour route

is definitely your best choice.

Next, let's explore Huai'an together.

Stop 1:

China Caoyun (Grain Transport) Museum.

The China Caoyun (Grain Transport) Museum

is located in the center of the ancient city of Huai'an, Jiangsu.

The Grain Transport Governor's Office Ruins to its south was

one of China's major archaeological discoveries in 2002.

The China Caoyun (Grain Transport) Museum, combined with the Grain Transport Governor's Office Ruins,

presents the complete thousand-year history of water transport to us.

Stop 2:

Huai'an Prefecture Government Office.

The Huai'an Prefecture Government Office was first built in the third year of the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty,

over 650 years ago.

It is one of only two surviving prefectural offices in China.

Covering 50,000 square meters,

it was built strictly according to Ming and Qing

local government regulations,

adopting a central axis

symmetrical layout with the front hall for official business and the rear for living quarters.

The complex is divided into

three routes: east, central, and west.

Stop 3:

Hexia Ancient Town.

Hexia Ancient Town, also known as Beichen Town,

is a typical

thousand-year-old town that rose and declined with the canal.

It has a history of 2,500 years.

During the Ming and Qing dynasties,

it produced 67 jinshi,

123 juren,

and 12 hanlin academicians,

earning it the reputation of having "all three top ranks."

Hexia Ancient Town is located right at

the center of north-south exchanges,

which gave rise to

a unique food culture here.

We recommend having lunch in Hexia Ancient Town.

Try the soft-pocket eel.

"Changyu" is the local name for eel in Huai'an, Funing, and other places.

You can order it as a dish

or enjoy it with eel noodles.

Stop 4:

Li Canal Cultural Corridor.

The Li Canal Cultural Corridor

stretches 32 kilometers.

It is a classic space for canal culture and international exchange,

integrating high-end forums,

cultural tourism,

ecological wellness,

business leisure,

and themed amusement parks.

Located in Qingjiangpu District, Huai'an,

we recommend taking a taxi or a Li Canal cruise boat from Hexia Ancient Town.

Stop 5:

Huai'an Banzha Culture Experience Center.

The Huai'an Banzha Culture Experience Center is the core component of the Grand Canal

Banzha Ruins Park.

It is an underground venue

featuring seven themed exhibition halls:

Youjian Banzha,

Spring and Autumn History,

Ancient Lock Chronicles,

Huaishang Pass,

Fengli Legend,

A Moment is Eternity,

and Yizhi Mizong.

After the tour, head back above ground.

Around the Huai'an Banzha Culture Experience Center,

there are many authentic Huai'an flavors hidden away.

Our top recommendation is Banzha Gangzi Noodles.

Banzha Gangzi Noodles are a traditional noodle dish unique to Huai'an,

originating from Hebei Village, Banzha Town, Huai'an District.

Unlike hand-rolled or machine-made noodles,

Banzha Gangzi Noodles are made entirely by pressing dough with a wooden pole,

giving them a chewy and smooth texture.

Locals even say,

"One bowl of Banzha Gangzi Noodles

makes every guest in Jianghuai drool."

Huai'an,

a city known as the Canal Capital,

is worth spending a day exploring slowly and savoring carefully.