When the Rain Falls: Discovering the Hidden Melancholy of Yixian Ancient Town

#discoverchina #anhui On a softly drizzling afternoon, we wandered through the ancient lanes of Yixian Ancient Town,where the rain unveiled its quietest, most poetic side. Glowing lanterns, dotted with glistening water droplets,hung like jewels above the cobblestone streets, their reflections shimmering on wet stone. The usual bustle had faded into a hush, leaving only the rhythmic patter of rain and the occasional creak of weathered wooden doors. With no crowds in sight, the black-and-white Huizhou architecture—weathered eaves, intricate carvings, mist-clad horsehead walls—felt almost suspended in time. It was a rare, intimate glimpse of the old town’s soul: melancholic yet achingly beautiful, as if we’d stepped into an ink-wash painting brushed with silver rain. Entrance ticket: Free