Taohuatan Travel Guide

## Taohuatan Travel Guide: Encounter the Ink Painting Paradise Described by the Poet Immortal **Taohuatan**, located in Taohuatan Town, Jing County, Xuancheng City, Anhui Province, is famous for Li Bai's poem "The Taohuatan water is a thousand feet deep, yet not as deep as Wang Lun's affection for me." The Qingyi River meanders through here, and the ancient villages on both sides have white walls and black tiles, like an ink painting. This guide will take you on an in-depth tour of Taohuatan to experience the fusion of poetry and distant places. **I. Transportation Guide** * **Self-driving:** About 3 hours' drive from Hefei, about 2.5 hours from Nanjing, navigate to "Taohuatan Scenic Area". * **Public Transportation:** Take a direct bus from Jing County Bus Station to Taohuatan, which takes about 1 hour. **II. Ticket Information** * Ticket: CNY 70/person (including Taohuatan, Nanyang Ancient Town and other attractions) * Opening hours: 8:00-17:00 **III. Must-Visit Attractions** * **Taohuatan:** Take a bamboo raft to float on the pool, feel the artistic conception of "a thousand-foot deep pool", and overlook the Huaixiange Pavilion and the Tageange Pavilion. * **Nanyang Ancient Town:** A well-preserved ancient building complex of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, with bluestone roads and horse head walls, suitable for taking photos. * **Wenchang Pavilion:** Climb high to overlook the panoramic view of Taohuatan, with distant mountains like Dai and river water like training. * **China's First Ancestral Hall (Zhai Clan Ancestral Hall):** A large-scale Huizhou-style ancestral hall with exquisite carvings, showing family culture. * **Wang Lun's Tomb:** Commemorate this hero who forged a deep friendship with Li Bai. **IV. Featured Experiences** * **Bamboo Raft Drifting:** Float with the waves, admire the scenery on both sides, and feel the parting feelings of the poet immortal. * **Ancient Costume Photography:** The scenic area provides ancient costume rental, transforming into ancient people and taking poetic blockbusters. * **Taste Farmhouse Dishes:** Recommend local specialties such as "Taohuatan Fish Head" and "Jing County Braised Pork". **V. Accommodation Recommendations** * **Taohuatan Lakeside Resort Hotel:** Living by the water, you can see the scenery when you open the window and enjoy a peaceful time. * **Nanyang Ancient Town Homestay:** Stay in an ancient house and experience the life of Huizhou people. **VI. Surrounding Joint Tours** * **Zha Ji Ancient Village:** One of the largest existing ancient villages in Ming and Qing Dynasties in China, about 30 minutes' drive from Taohuatan. * **Former Site of the New Fourth Army Headquarters:** Red tourism attraction to learn about revolutionary history. **VII. Travel Tips** * Best season: Spring and autumn, avoid high temperatures in summer. * Suggested visiting time: 1–2 days. * Wear comfortable shoes, the stone road in the ancient town is slippery. **VIII. Poetic Tour Route Recommendation** **One-day tour:** Taohuatan Rafting → Huaixiange Pavilion → Tageange Pavilion → Nanyang Ancient Town Lunch → Wenchang Pavilion → Zhai Clan Ancestral Hall **Two-day tour:** * **Day1:** Same as the one-day tour route, stay overnight in the ancient town homestay. * **Day2:** Go to Zha Ji Ancient Village or the Former Site of the New Fourth Army Headquarters. **IX. Precautions** * Protect cultural relics and historic sites, and do not scribble. * Pay attention to water safety and wear life jackets. * Check the weather forecast in advance, and pay attention to slip resistance on rainy days. **X. Written at the End** The beauty of Taohuatan lies not only in its natural scenery, but also in the millennium of poetry it carries. Here, slow down and let your heart talk to the landscape, and maybe you can also encounter your own "Wang Lun". **Warm reminder:** The scenic spot information may change, it is recommended to check the official website or call for confirmation before traveling.