Xuzhou, China Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels Worldwide

Located in the northwestern part of Jiangsu Province, the city of Xuzhou was once known as Pengcheng. Today it is conveniently linked to other parts of the country by highways and railway lines, so you won't have any difficulty arriving there when you choose it as your next vacation destination. Here you will experience short summers and long winters, with temperatures in the summer and winter sometimes reaching extremes. The best time to plan your visit is during the spring or fall, when the temperatures are more moderate.

Learn a little about the history of the area with a visit to the Monument to Huaihai Campaign Martyrs. This park features highlights of the battles where many Chinese soldiers lost their lives. Yunlong Mountain, which means "dragon in the clouds" is a popular tourist attraction in Xuzhou. There are nine hills making up this mountain, making it look like a dragon. Amid the hills there are many beautiful ancient temples for you to visit.

Xuzhou is the place to visit if you want to see traditional Chinese houses and yards. The houses are open for tourists to visit and will give you a fascinating look into the lives of the ancient Chinese people. Explore artifacts dating back to the Han Dynasty when you visit the Xuzhou Museum. With eight exhibition halls and thousands of displays, a visit to this location will take some time to get through everything it has for you to see.

The No. 4 School Church is the only church in the city and is one that you will take photos of because of its strange appearance. See the rock that fell from space on display at No. 1 Middle School. This rock is on display in the schoolyard.

There are many hotels for you to choose from in Xuzhou as well as wide variety of places to dine. The food served by the street vendors is exceptional and will give you just a sample of the traditional food of this area.