Former site of Zhaoji Second-Level Pumping Station

Anhui Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units.If you are interested in Han Dynasty architecture, burial customs, ancient rituals, and archaeological sites, this is a place worth visiting. The site is not a large theme park, but rather focuses on "seeing relics and understanding history." A visit may involve walking and observing stones, remains, and inscriptions.

Anhui Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Unit

Plan 1-2 hours for your visit, which will allow you to focus on the two main exhibition halls: the "Grand Canal Heritage Hall" and the "Han Dynasty Stone Relief Hall." The lighting in these halls is usually soft, but please refrain from using flash photography to capture the artifacts.It showcases the rich connections between the Huaibei region and ancient canal transportation, porcelain production, and Han Dynasty pictorial stone tomb culture. The architecture and exhibition design blend history and modernity, integrating the industrial city background, canal civilization, and regional archaeological discoveries. Admission is free, making it ideal for a half-day trip: adding cultural depth to your itinerary without taking up too much time.The museum features thematic exhibition areas on the development of mining in Huaibei, coal mining tools, and the lives of miners.

Anhui Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units. The building is well-preserved and reflects the characteristics of Qing Dynasty ancestral hall architecture: a rigorous layout, uniform roof style, and clear inscriptions on the stone tablets. The inscriptions are original records of the year the ancestral hall was built, and are valuable for studying the migration of the Xu clan and local family history.If you are interested in clan culture, ancestral hall architecture, and traditional family history, this is a good choice. Bringing a camera is recommended: details such as the gate towers, inscriptions, and roof structures are rarely well preserved in traditional buildings. Wear comfortable shoes, as you may need to walk around the village, although it's within a village.Before visiting, it's advisable to check if the ancestral halls are open to the public (some may be privately owned by the clan/for religious purposes only) and respect local customs.

National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit.This tomb provides important material evidence for the study of ancient Han Dynasty tomb architecture, funerary practices, and pictorial brick and stone carvings.Tomb No. 1 is oriented east-west, with symmetrical sections in the front, middle, and rear. It has six burial chambers, is constructed of brick and stone, and features a truncated pyramidal roof structure. The bricks are of various sizes and are well-preserved. Tomb No. 2 has a west-facing passageway with ten stone carvings depicting various creatures, including the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, Black Tortoise, three-legged bird, elephant, pig, fish, the Kai Ming beast, and the Bixie.

If you'd like to do some exercise, let your kids play, or take an evening walk, this is a good option.