Xuzhou Attractions

Located in northern Jiangsu Province, Xuzhou (徐州市) is a historic city famous for its powerful Han Dynasty heritage, heroic culture, mountains, lakes, and vibrant urban life. Known as the hometown of Liu Bang, the founder of the Han Dynasty, and the former capital of Western Chu under Xiang Yu, Xuzhou preserves some of China’s most important Han cultural relics. The saying “To understand Han culture, visit Xuzhou” reflects the city’s unique historical importance.

Xuzhou’s tourism can be summarized into three major themes: Han Culture, Landscape Gardens, and Urban Heritage.

The city is one of China’s most important centers of Han Dynasty archaeology, preserving more than 500 Han cultural sites. The famous “Three Wonders of Han Culture”—Han tombs, Han terracotta warriors, and Han portrait stones—are all concentrated here. The Guishan Han Tomb (龟山汉墓), Chu King’s Mausoleum at Lion Mountain (狮子山楚王陵), and Han Terracotta Warriors Museum (汉兵马俑博物馆) provide visitors with an immersive journey into the grandeur of the Han Dynasty.

Xuzhou also combines northern China’s magnificent landscape with southern-style elegance. The Yunlong Lake Scenic Area (云龙湖旅游景区), a free national 5A scenic area, is the city’s most famous natural landmark. Visitors can enjoy cycling around the lake, boating, watching sunsets from Su Gong Pagoda, and exploring the nearby Yunlong Mountain. The former mining subsidence area Pan’an Lake National Wetland Park (潘安湖国家湿地公园) has been transformed into an ecological tourism destination, demonstrating Xuzhou’s successful environmental restoration.

The city’s modern cultural revival is represented by Pengcheng Qili (彭城七里), a historic urban renewal project connecting museums, ancient streets, cultural neighborhoods, and archaeological sites. From Xuzhou Museum to Hubu Mountain and Huilongwo Historical Block, visitors can experience layers of history beneath the modern city.

Xuzhou is also famous for its distinctive cuisine. Traditional foods such as Fuyang Festival Lamb (伏羊节羊肉), Diguo Chicken (地锅鸡), Sha Tang Soup (饣它汤), and local barbecue reflect the bold and warm character of northern Jiangsu.

Top Xuzhou Attractions Ranking

Based on historical significance, scenic value, visitor popularity, and cultural influence, the following attractions represent the best of Xuzhou tourism.

Major Xuzhou Attractions List (English-Chinese)