An optional destination for tourists

Bozhou is Caocao’s hometown. The troop-transporting tunnel was constructed by Cao Cao in the hope of defending Bozhou. According to the records of Three Kingdom, Cao Cao had victories several times because of tunnel. So if you are interested in something about Three Kingdom and Cao Cao, you can consider Bozhou for your China tour deals . The following introduce you the featured attractions in Bozhou

Cao Cao Troop-Transporting Tunnel
The Troop-Transporting Tunnel is located under the old district of Bozhou. Da Yu Shou is the center of the tunnel, and is extends in all directions to the outside of the town. The tunnel functions as an underground path through which a few number of soldiers were sent outside. Afterwards, these soldiers returned back to the city. The repeat of the back-and-forth trick is to trick enemies and win victory. Intertwining three-dimension, the tunnel is over 4,000 meters in length. Estimates state that this is the earliest and largest underground military installation in history. The tunnel is praised as ‘Underground Great Wall’. Walking in the tunnel, tourists are definitely convinced by Cao Cao with his military ingenuity. Inside the tunnel have enemy-trapped apparatuses, such as wall, stumbling boards, traps, and also annexes, including shell holes, bunkers, speaking apertures, light niches and airs vents. These facilities embody Cao Cao’s outstanding and astonishing maneuver.

Tombs of Cao Cao’s Clans
More than a hometown, ancient Bozhou (an optional destination for China Educational tours ) is a place where Cao Cao gained fame and fortune. Here are a great number of remains of Cao Cao’s clans that become a representative of Bozhou.

Tombs of Cao Cao’s clans is about 12 kilometers in width. Currently, No.2 Stone Tomb of Dongyuan and No.1 Stone Tomb of Zhangyuan have been excavated.

According to archaeological findings, the former is the tomb of Cao Teng, Cao Cao’s grandfather, while the latter that of Cao Song, his father. The attraction is included in the top 10 architectures of Bozhou.Stone tomb of Dongyuan Cun lies in southeast Dongyuan Cun, Bozhou. Unfortunately, mortuary objects have been almost stole and burned down. The leftovers now are Jade garments knitted with fine cooper wire, jade pillows, metal pigs, copper talons and ceramic wafers. Metal pigs are particularly worthy of being mentioned because of its resemblance to Berkshire nowadays. They both have well-sloped shoulders blade, round body, short legs, slightly forward-leaning ears and protruded lips.

Remains of Yuchi Temple

It is said that the temple is memorial place of Yu Chi Gong, a senior General in Tang Dynasty, who stationed troops here. Afterwards, Yu Chi Gong was worshiped as the Door God among the public. In 2002, Yuchi Temple is well-known all over the world for its surprising archaeological findings. Now it is recognized as one site of remains of civilization in ancient times.

Wan Fo Tower

Wan Fo Tower is an octagonal brick tower. It has thirteen floors in total and reaches 42.6 meters in height. ‘Wan Fo’ means ‘Ten Thousands of Buddha’ and the name derives from the body of tower, within and without, is inlaid with about ten thousand Buddha of coloured glass. As an architecture combing southern and northern techniques, the tower is constructed in Song style, which refers to a small-scale tower with a beautiful exterior and diverse structure. The tower is generally regarded as an important and well-preserved relic of the Song Dynasty.

So when you visit Anhui for your China Photo Tour, you should consider Bozhou