Ancient Town Hidden in Southern Anhui | Jixi Longchuan

| Jixi Longchuan In the ink painting landscape of southern Anhui lies an ancient town with a thousand years of history - Jixi Longchuan. Surrounded by mountains and waters, this ancient village is home to the Hu clan and exudes rich Hui-style charm everywhere. 🌟Hu Family Ancestral Hall: Known as the "First Ancestral Hall in Jiangnan," stepping inside feels like entering a palace of wooden carving art. The exquisite wood carvings tell stories of years past in every detail - figures, flowers, birds, and auspicious beasts are all lifelike, making visitors marvel at the superb craftsmanship of ancient artisans. It truly deserves its reputation as a "palace of national art." 🌟Yishi Shangshu Memorial Archway: An authentic Ming Dynasty stone archway that represents the pinnacle of Hui-style stone carving. The carvings on the archway are simple yet magnificent, with eight powerful characters "Yishi Gongbao" and "Yishi Shangshu" said to be calligraphy by the master Wen Zhengming. Having weathered hundreds of years of storms, it still stands tall, witnessing Longchuan's past glory. Walking along the water street, traditional houses line both banks with white walls, black tiles, and horse-head walls in a pleasing arrangement. The flowing river reflects the buildings and ancient trees on its banks, with occasional ducks creating ripples as they swim by. Here, time seems to slow down, allowing you to fully experience this tranquility and beauty. Beyond these famous attractions, Longchuan has many small surprises waiting to be discovered. From elderly residents sunbathing at street corners to small shops making traditional foods, the town is full of local life. 🚗Transportation: First arrive at Jixi North Station, then take bus route 6/601 directly to the scenic area. If driving, navigate to "Jixi Longchuan Scenic Area" - parking lots are available inside. 🎫Admission: CNY 75 offline, more affordable at around CNY 64.5 when booked online in advance. Free entry before 7:30am and after 5:00pm. ⌚️Opening Hours: 07:30 - 17:00, recommended visiting time 1.5 - 2 hours. Come to Jixi Longchuan and encounter the beauty of Hui-style architecture that spans a thousand years!