Escape Reality! Step into the Ink-Washed Cultivation Paradise of Jiangnan in June

Who says the world of cultivation only exists in novels? Deep in southern Anhui lies a thousand-year-old Bagua ancient village that breathes clouds and mist! White walls and black tiles peek through the morning fog, while peach blossom streams meander past 108 stone bridges. The sight of Taoist priests drying herbs in front of ancestral halls feels like stepping into a xianxia painting that transcends time. This hidden Huizhou gem, accessible by high-speed rail, is truly the "Spiritual Recharge Station of the Yangtze River Delta"—don’t miss this immersive guide! Secret Coordinates: Zhaji Ancient Village, Xuancheng, Anhui (Key point! Not Hongcun! Not Xidi! This is the true hidden paradise for solitude.) Travel Guide Day 1: Depart from Nanjing, take a 1.5-hour high-speed rail to Jingxian Station, then a 30-minute taxi ride to this utopia. Day 2: Sketch to the sound of birds at dawn, capture the play of light and shadow on Linzhi Bridge in the afternoon, and don’t forget to bring back some specialty dried qinyu fish as souvenirs. Xianxia Photography Tips ✅ Degong Hall • Time Rift Arrive by 7 AM! Sunlight streams through Ming Dynasty carved windows, casting beams into the weathered courtyard—shoot silhouettes against the backlight for a time-tunnel effect. ✅ Linzhi Bridge • Ink-Washed Scroll Best after rain! Capture the moment a farmer leads his ox across the bridge, where reflections merge with reality, recreating the vibe of "Travelers Among Mountains and Streams." Use burst mode! ✅ Honglou Bridge • Cultivation Classroom Spot Taoists drying herbs from the *Compendium of Materia Medica*. Use macro lenses to focus on the herbs spread over stone slabs for an ancient-style cover shot. ✅ Tianshen Lane • Misty Wonderland Climb to a vantage point before sunrise and fly your drone through the clouds (stay under 150m!). Over a hundred horse-head walls emerge and vanish in the mist. Cultivation Cuisine ✅ Must-try: Tender qinyu fish steamed egg, crispy Zhaji rice crust, and thick Maolin paste. ✅ Hidden perk: Ask for a cup of "Five Elements Tea" at the Taoist temple—each herb color corresponds to an organ, blending wellness with mystery. ⚠️ Avoid: Factory-made "Ink Pastries" in tourist areas. For authentic handmade versions, visit Sanjia Tang and ask for Master Yu. Immersive Stays ✅ History buffs: "Jinshi Di" lets you sleep in a Ming Dynasty carved bed with a view of the "Goose Inscription" stele in the stream. ✅ Budget pick: "Travelers Among Streams" offers attic rooms from ¥80/person, complete with sketching kits. ✅ Hardcore experience: Stay in Taoist temple quarters—practice Ba Duan Jin at dawn and collect morning dew for full immersion! Survival Tips 👍 Early June has peak morning fog; late June brings lotus blooms but more crowds—visit off-peak for the best experience. 👍 Pack strong mosquito repellent—these bugs have "cultivated" for millennia! 👍 Wear soft-soled shoes—cobblestones may "activate" your acupressure points. 👍 Local custom: Never step on ancestral hall thresholds—always step over them. "The ink-washed landscapes are real!" When mist rises from 108 bridges after a storm, and Taoists wield water like ink on river stones, you’ll finally understand Li Bai’s romance: "Peach blossoms flow away on the water, a world apart from mortal realms." This June, elope to Jiangnan and chase your own xianxia dream!