2025 She County Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

I strongly recommend you to visit the ancient city of Huizhou in Huangshan, Anhui. It is full of life and doesn't feel like a scenic spot at all! 📍Location: Huizhou Ancient City, She County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province This is the most well-preserved ancient city in China After years of sedimentation Every brick and tile tells a story of history During the Spring Festival, the ancient city is decorated with lights and colors, Red lanterns are hung high and everywhere is filled with a strong New Year atmosphere

Driving through She County in Southern Anhui I accidentally discovered this ancient village hidden in the mountains. Compared with the crowded Huangshan and Hongcun, this place really amazed me. Seeing the layers of earthen houses built on the mountain, it seemed like I came to the city in the sky. There are not many tourists here and there is no over-commercialization. 📍Location: She County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province • Yangchan Tulou 🚗Transportation: It is recommended to drive by yourself and drive to the parking lot at the foot of the mountain. The one-way road up the mountain is very narrow and there is a shuttle bus into the village. 🎫Tickets: Free ✅ "Game guide" ✔️It is recommended to stay for one night. In the early morning, there will be a spectacular sea of ​​clouds here, and the whole village will look like a city in the sky. There is an observation deck near "Wangyunju" where you can see the sea of ​​clouds. ✔️Hundred-step Cloud Ladder, a landmark check-in spot, the camera is just below "Wangyunju" ✔️There is a pavilion at the top of the village, and a sun-drying platform for viewing Sunset, overlooking the entire Yangchan Tulou ✔️You can see the stars here after 10 o'clock in the evening⭐️⭐️The starry sky is very bright, it really feels like the countryside time of childhood. 🕍「Accommodation Guide」 There are many homestays in the earthen buildings, but the wooden buildings are basically not soundproofed.

#2024TravelReview Anhui #Huizhou Ancient City, Yunnan #Lijiang Ancient City, Shanxi #Pingyao Ancient City, Sichuan #Langzhong Ancient City are collectively known as the four major ancient cities of China. This time we visited an ancient city in Anhui not far from Huangshan. Anhui Ancient City is located in She County, Anhui Province. It is a historical city full of humanities and literature. Hui studies originated here. Therefore, the most special thing about visiting Huizhou Ancient City is that each scenic spot records the different connotations of ancient Huizhou culture. Experience. Since the ancient city of Huizhou has a long history and a large hinterland, the city is divided into inner city and outer city, with four gates in the east, west, south and north. In addition, the urn city, city gates, ancient streets and alleys are also preserved. We spent about 1-2 hours walking around, and the weather in late autumn was quite comfortable for walking. Famous landmarks around the ancient city include the largest water conservancy project in She County, the "Yuliang Ancient Dam", the "Wenfeng Bridge", and the "Dousan Street". The famous restaurant and shopping district "Tunxi Old Street" is also not far away, where you can buy some souvenirs and taste local snacks. #AnhuiTravel #Four Ancient Cities #Shexian

The beauty of southern Anhui was so impressive that I went to Anhui again and experienced the charm of ancient Huizhou in the "Ancient City of Huizhou" in She County, Huangshan. As a 5A scenic spot and one of the four ancient cities in China, Huizhou Ancient City does not require tickets. There are also national key cultural relics such as Xuguo Stone Archway and Yuliang Dam. Strolling in Doushan Street and Zhongshan Lane, you can see real ancient archways, ancient houses, ancient wells... For National Day travel, I suggest you follow my route to experience the quaint and primitive ancient city of Huizhou: Tour route of Huizhou Ancient City Nanqian Tower→Huizhou Government Office→Xuguo Stone Archway→Bell Tower→Dousan Street→Yuliang Ancient Town Must-visit recommendation: Xuguo Stone Workshop The only existing "Eight-legged Archway" in China was built by Xu Guo, the Minister of Rites in the Ming Dynasty. The stone archway is extremely exquisitely carved with 12 lions entrenched. It is known as the "Arc de Triomphe of the East" and is also a national cultural relic protection. It is definitely worth a visit! Dousan Street When you come to Huizhou Ancient City, avoid the commercial streets and stroll around the sparsely populated and quaint Dousan Street. Dousan Street, which is more than 300 meters long, is home to the Yang Family Courtyard, an ancient private school, the Millennium Toad Well, etc. It is a truly living ancient street. Nanqian Building The ancient gate tower built in the Sui Dynasty has been rebuilt in later generations and now retains the architectural style of the Qing Dynasty. Yuliang Ancient Town Yuliang Street, with a history of more than 1,200 years, is known as the source of Huizhou merchants. Today, it still retains its original and intact ancient houses, ancestral halls and other buildings. The thousand-year-old Yuliang Dam is a national key cultural relic protection site. It is very pleasant to stand by the river and enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the river. 5Huizhou Government Office Huizhou Government Office is located in the core area of ​​the ancient city. It was built in the late Yuan Dynasty and early Ming Dynasty. It can be seen that the layout of the ancient government office is extremely symmetrical and regular. 6Bell Tower The best place to take photos in the entire ancient city, the corner is very distinctive About Transportation & Accommodation Huizhou Ancient City is located in She County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province. You can take the high-speed rail to "She County North Station". It is recommended to stay near Huizhou Ancient City. The transportation is convenient and there are many restaurants around. Stinky mandarin fish and hairy tofu are must-try delicacies. Spend half a day strolling around the ancient city of Huizhou, looking at the Huizhou-style buildings and old streets, and instantly teleport to the Jiangnan area thousands of years ago. This slow-paced trip is really enjoyable.

Huizhou Ancient City, located in Huizhou District, Huangshan City, Anhui Province, is one of the four best-preserved ancient cities in China and an important representative of Huizhou architecture. It has Hui-style buildings with white walls and black tiles, a long history and culture, and rich food and snacks. It is a very suitable place for tourism. ⛺【Local must-visit】: 1. Dousan Street: This is an ancient street with a history of one hundred years. The buildings on both sides of the street are from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, which are very distinctive. 2. Xuguo Stone Archway: This is a Ming Dynasty archway and one of the landmark buildings of the ancient city of Huizhou. 3. Huizhou Government Office: This is an official building from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, which displays the history and culture of Huizhou. 4. Yuliang Dam: This is an ancient water conservancy project, known as the first water street in Jiangnan. 🚌【Traffic Guide】: 1. Airplane: You can take a plane to Huangshan Tunxi International Airport, and then take a taxi or bus to Huizhou Ancient City. 2. Train: You can take the train to Huangshan Station, and then take a taxi or bus to Huizhou Ancient City. 3. Self-driving: You can drive to Huizhou Ancient City by yourself. There is a parking lot in the scenic area. 🛬【Game guide】: 1. Recommended travel time: 2-3 days. 2. Number of days to visit: On the first day, you can visit the main attractions of Huizhou Ancient City, such as Doushan Street, Xuguo Stone Archway, Huizhou Government Office, etc. On the second day, you can visit surrounding attractions, such as Chengkan, Yangchan Tulou, etc. 3. Tour order and itinerary: You can arrange it according to your own interests and time. 🏨【Accommodation Guide】: There are many homestays and inns in Huizhou Ancient City, and you can choose suitable accommodation according to your needs. 🧡【tips】： 1. Pay attention to the weather: The climate in Huizhou Ancient City is changeable. Please pay attention to the weather forecast at any time and take measures to protect yourself from the sun and rain. 2. Pay attention to food hygiene: When tasting food in the ancient city of Huizhou, be sure to choose a clean and hygienic restaurant. 3. Pay attention to civilized tourism: During the tour, pay attention to protecting the environment and travel in a civilized manner.

🏞️Speaking of Anhui tourism, 🏔️The first thing that comes to mind is Huangshan Hongcun. ❇️I went there a few years ago. 👍It is indeed beautiful with outstanding people and beautiful scenery. · 🆚But compared to Huangshan Hongcun, ☁️I love this ancient village hidden above the sea of ​​clouds in southern Anhui even more. 🏠Here are Huizhou folk houses and mountains full of flowers. ☁️In the morning, there are mountains and sea of ​​clouds. ✨At midnight, there is a vast sky full of stars. 📸This is a well-deserved paradise for photographers. · 🔖Tips for playing: 🏡You must stay here for a night to watch the stars at night and the sea of ​​clouds in the morning; 🚗Just drive to the village before dark, and try not to drive at night. There are homestays at the entrance of the village and on the mountain, and the accommodation conditions are just so so; ✨You can take photos of the starry sky at night when visibility is good. If you want to see the sea of ​​clouds, it is recommended to go to bed early and get up early; Set off half an hour before sunrise on the 2nd day, 🧭 Navigate to "Xiatai Village Observation Deck", the mountain road is narrow and rugged, and the slope is steep, so drive carefully; 👀There is a 270-degree ultra-wide-angle view here. The sunrise in the east is very beautiful, and the sea of ​​clouds in the west has a strong sense of layering; 🔁Go down the mountain towards Beishanling (the loop route does not go back), there are relatively fewer people over there; 🏡After breakfast in the village, take a leisurely stroll around this ancient village that has been infected by time and is surrounded by the sea of ​​clouds; 🏰The narrow streets and the manual razors of the masters in the century-old barbershops🪒 tell the vicissitudes of history; 🕍There are two well-preserved ancient ancestral halls in the village. Among them, "Xulun Hall" was built during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty, with a history of more than 400 years. There are hundreds of beams in the hall, known as the "Hundred Beams Hall", which is a unique ancient building in China. · ❤️Intimate Tips: 1️⃣The temperature difference between day and night is huge here. You must wear thick and warm clothes to watch the stars at night or the sea of ​​clouds in the morning. 2️⃣ If you catch up with the season, there are mountains of sunflowers and rapeseed flowers. 3️⃣The Xiatai Observation Deck is not very big, and there are many people taking photos, so you must pay attention to safety; · 💈Shitan Village 📍Located in Xiakeng Town, She County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province 🚄55 kilometers from Huangshan North Station, 🚗about 1 hour and 10 minutes by car · 🐰Just tell me to “cheer up”! ♎️A little brother from Sichuan and Chongqing who loves to play and have fun.

‼️ 📍Location: Yangchan Tulou, Shexian County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province 🚗Transportation: It is recommended to drive by yourself, park at the parking lot at the foot of the mountain🅿️, the uphill road is a single line and very narrow, there is a shuttle bus into the village. 🎫Ticket: Free . 📷'Travel Guide' 1⃣️You can watch the sunrise and sea of clouds🌄 in autumn and winter, it is recommended to stay overnight, there will be a spectacle of sea of clouds in the early morning here in autumn and winter, the whole village is like a city in the sky. There is a viewing platform near 'Wangyun Residence' where you can see the sea of clouds. 2⃣️Bai Bu Yun Ti, a symbolic check-in point, the machine position is a little below 'Wangyun Residence' 3⃣️There is a pavilion at the top of the village, and a sun-drying platform, pictures ④⑧⑨ can watch the sunset, overlooking the entire Yangchan Tulou 4⃣️You can see stars✨ after 10 o'clock in the evening here, the starry sky is very bright, it really looks like the rural time in childhood. . 🏨'Accommodation Guide' There are many homestays in the earth building, but the wooden buildings basically have no sound insulation. . 🏷'Nearby Tourist Attractions' ✅Huizhou Ancient City A 5A scenic spot with no tickets, it is very large and suitable for a slow stroll. ✅Chengkan There are beautiful lotus flowers in summer, but it is also very hot! The scenery is slightly inferior this season, and the lotus leaves are withered. ✅ Xixi South The village is not big, it can be strolled in 1 hour, the stream and wetland at the entrance of the village are popular check-in points

#日常片段PLOG Visit She County again and visit Shehu😊 Xiaogao rice noodles are very delicious👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻The rice noodles are just the right softness and the soup is delicious👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻Now that I think about it, I want to eat another bowl Many stores in Sheyan City have closed down. I went there twice, on weekdays and holidays, and no one went there. #Huangshan #Shexian #Anhui #Mainland customs clearance #Food #Mainland travel

Yang means facing sunlight Chan refers to creep. This special village is beautifully nestled in the Anhui mountains and is famous for its earning houses in a yellow/brown colour. The views are spectacular and if you want to escape from the noise of the city this is THE place to go. It is one of the best places I have aver been in China! Getting There - Easiest way is by taxi from ShiXian 歙县. There is almost nobody who speaks English in the area. At the entrance (photo 19) you have to buy the bus ticket up the hill RMB 30 return as cars are not allowed (photo 20) however the entrance to the village is free! Attractions - View Hiking Local food Relax Earthen houses (photo 4) Hotels - 1. Yun Qi Shi Guesthouse (photo 14&14) 2. Mountain Top Coffee Inn (Photo 17&18) same owner as Xier Cafe Food & Restaurants - 1. Hao zai lai Nong jia le 好再来农家乐 where we had lunch (photo 8&9) 2. DWR cafe 德味儿咖啡店 with a beautiful view (photo 10-12) 3. Xier Cafe (photo 15&16) The owner also designs clothes and her husband makes craft beer Shopping - There is a shop which sells delicious sweet Rice wine #china #tripblazers #summervacation

We were lucky that we could see the different light fishes for decoration in the streets (photo 1&2). At night all the sights are beautifully illuminated (photos 1-6) and there are no tourists. There is no entrance fee to the attractions! Just stroll through the streets and discover the hidden gems. If you come here that almost nobody speaks English and that you probably are the only foreigner! Getting There - By highspeed train to Shixian and then a 10minutes taxi ride or by bus Attractions - 1. City wall 2. Horse Head Wall 3. Three carvings 4. Arch 5. Ancestral Hall Hotels - 1. IBIS 2. Shixian Hotel where we stayed Restaurants - 1 . Cao Jia 曹家 （photos 16-20）try grilled fish 烤鱼 （photo 20) and Huangshan Shaobing 黄山烧饼 （photo 17） 2， Above the entrance (photo 6) there is a cute cafe that serves a kind of coconut capucino called laoyekafei 老椰咖啡 which is very delicious 3. Next that entrance there is a a small restaurant called Eang yi tiao hun tun汪一挑馄饨 which serves all kind of local specialities (photos 8&9) food- Must try hairy doufu 毛豆腐 (photo 10) #tripblazers #urbanexplorer ##china

It’s a beautiful place to visit in Anhui province of China. It can be included in Huangshan Trip. In the northeast part of Huangshan City, under the foot of the renowned Huangshan Mountain - Yellow Mountain, locates a famous historical and cultural city – Shexian County. Surrounded by green mountains and crystal water, it is rich in cultural relics, residences, memorial temples, and memorial arches. It is an art museum of classical architecture. The beautiful scenery and exquisite architecture win it the fame of water town, mountain town and bridge town. #beautifuldestinations #travelinspiration #travelphotography

#historicplaces Xin’an River Landscape Gallery is such a beautiful 🤩 place to visit. I was at Shexian and surprisingly, I didn’t know that taking a ferry ⛴ can take me to this wonderful place. It was such an interesting ferry ride with I think 3-4 different stops. With uniqueness of beauty in different stop, I truly enjoyed the ride. At one stop, you can watch a local performances of the locals featuring their traditional way of fishing etc. You will be amazed with amazing beautiful natural scenery. Locals are nice , you can buy local products and try some local food around too. I love the fact that there is an activity like this for tourist or anyone who would like to explore this county and learn it’s culture and customs #tripblazers #tripaway

A well-preserved Huizhou-style earthen buildings with over 300 years’ history in East China. Yangchan village of Shexian County, Anhui is a place to visit. A good place to relax, breathe and enjoy the nature. You’ll be amazed with the culture, nature and architecture. With super friendly and welcoming people at the mountain top. Moreover,with delicious and fresh local dishes (affordable). If you love 💕 taking photos, for Instagram or any other app, this is a place to see and explore. There are so many shops to look at, to buy some traditional products (food/drinks/clothes) We are looking forward to come back for sure #christmasgiveaway #christmaslights #mountaintop #

Bishan Bookstore is located in Bishan Village, Yi County, Anhui Province, in Qitai Hall, a 200-year-old ancestral hall. The weathered colors and buildings highlight the profound sense of history and cultural heritage. I never thought that in today's declining bookstores, there would be a bookstore like this, and a bookstore whose purpose is not to make money. Walking along the wall, there is indeed a sign of Bishan Bookstore hanging on the gate of a temple. The wooden sign is as mottled and covered with moss as the temple. Although it was only hung in the past two years, it seems to be as old as the temple. #2021Exhibition

Rapeseed flowers-Huizhou They are as graceful as a watercolor painting, reflecting the typical spring atmosphere in the area. Early spring is still chilly with cold breezes and showers, and the rapeseed flowers are like the ushers bringing the warm spring.The best time is Mid-March to April.The best thing about this adventure is that you can view this whilist in a boat along the river.Nothing beats this feeling.I highly recommend this place

Yangcai Tulou - different Huizhou architecture used to see the Huizhou architecture of Hongcun, Xidi white wall and black tile, may wish to go to Yangcai to see this earth building that is not known to the world. Village. This cottage built on the mountain, the house is dominated by the earth building, the earth building group is its biggest feature, full of a local beauty. Yangyang is famous for its autumn season. After the fall, the farmers will harvest corn, soybeans, mung beans and red peppers in the autumn, in front of the earthen building, on the platform and window sill, and the colorful crops will be handed over to the quaint earth building. In response, it adds color to the Yang products, making it more full, rich and more attractive. The yang production building is hidden in a beautiful mountain. In the depth of the town, a local car is packed into the village. The mountain road is eighteen bends, and the driver flies in the mountains. The image of the mountain forest is flying like a kaleidoscope. This is a dynamic landscape gallery with speed. Appreciation requires enough passion. is also the mountain road that is difficult to do. The village forest is still primitive, the folk customs are still simple, not commercialized, but there are already one or two creative studios, and I want to come to the artist who is avoiding the world. Fairyland source.

The ancient city of Huizhou is the epitome of modern people's imagination of ancient Huizhou life. It cannot be said that the cultural meaning of ancient Huizhou is much stronger than other places. Walking in the streets, the ancient buildings that have been preserved are telling the history of Huizhou.

I have never been a dream, I have no dreams to Huizhou. This is a thousand years of singer. For thousands of years, countless people have a deep love for Huizhou. She is like a black and white ink painting. She is exquisite and simple, it seems that every building They are telling the story of the ancient Huizhou people. Dream back to Huizhou.

The most beautiful fish lantern guide is here! A super comprehensive experience summary after multiple visits—each location is breathtakingly gorgeous! 🏮【Wangmantian Fish Lantern Festival】The Wildest Romance in Huizhou 📍Wangmantian Village, She County, Huangshan City ⏰Lantern Festival Night (check official schedule) ✨ 4 Reasons You Must Go: 1. The whole village participates! Spectacular fish lantern parade✨ 2. Fireworks lighting up the sky + shimmering river reflections—so beautiful it'll make you cry😭 3. Completely free! Authentic Chinese romance at no cost 4. Super convenient for self-driving—arrive 1 hour early to secure the best spot 📸Must-Capture Shot: Riverside reflection spot! Fireworks and fish lanterns in one frame🎆 🐟【Zhanqi Fish Lantern】A Visual Feast Spanning Millennia 📍Zhanqi Village, She County, Huangshan City ⏰Spring Festival to Lantern Festival (main parade at night!) 💫 Preserved since the Song Dynasty! Entire village joins in~ 🌟Must-Experience: - Giant "fish" swimming through ancient alleys—poetic scenes come to life! - Make your own fish lantern, and if lucky, join the lantern dance! 🚗Transport: High-speed rail to Shexian North Station + 20-min taxi 🎫Ticket: Free! 🌿【Xixinan Fish Lantern Night Tour】Enchanted Fairy Tale Night 📍Xixinan Village, Huizhou District, Huangshan City ⏰Regular events (upcoming dates: 7.26/8.2/8.9 evenings) 🎊Popular Activities: 1. Breathtaking bamboo raft rides—giant fish emerging from lantern-lit waters🚣 Wear Hanfu to unlock hidden floating lantern bonus! 2. River lantern blessing ceremony: Hundreds of lanterns illuminating the stream✨ 3. Interactive fish lantern parade—play along the riverside~ 🏠Recommended Stays: - Wangshan Life·Diaoxue Garden - Silili·Weiyan Mansion (Stay guests receive exclusive lantern team experience packages!) 🎑【Chengkan Fish Lantern】The Poetic World from Xin Qiji's Verses 📍Chengkan Village, Huizhou District, Huangshan City ⏰Nightly 18:30-19:30 (cancelled in extreme weather) 📸Photo Tips: - Best lighting at the Sunning Square starting point - Prime viewing spots on the two bridges 🎫Ticket: Yongxing Lake ¥65 / Ancient Village Combo ¥107 💡Travel Tips: 👗Outfit: Hanfu/New Chinese style for stunning photos! (Hanfu rentals available in Xixinan) 📱Gear: Drone for panoramas + tripod for fireworks ⏳Timing: Visit the first two during Spring/Lantern Festivals, the latter two anytime!

🌻 Huizhou Fairyland! Sunflower fields dominate the entire summer! Here comes the ultimate guide to Poshang's breathtaking sea of clouds! Poshang Village's summer highlight! Sunflowers + sea of clouds with double buff beauty that'll make you cry! 💛 📍Address: Poshang Village, Qizili Town, She County, Huangshan City 🚗Transport tip: Self-driving recommended. Navigate to "Poshang Village" - many mountain roads require caution 1️⃣ Viewing Platform ➡️ Sunflower Field Viewing Platform: Prime spot for sea of clouds! Best from 5-7am when flowing clouds seem within reach Sunflower Field: Summer-exclusive golden waves, perfectly paired with Huizhou-style horse-head walls 📸Tips: Light-colored dresses photograph best! Use pathways between flowers for creative angles 2️⃣ Ancient Village Alleys ➡️ Farmhouse Rooftops Ancient Alleys: Stone-paved paths + weathered earthen walls, occasional encounters with sketching artists Farmhouse Rooftops: Hidden photo spots! ¥10 for unlimited tea and shooting, overlooking terraced fields 💥Must-visit spots: Sea of Clouds Photography Base: Use telephoto lens to capture "flowing silk" Ancient Tree Platform: Swing under 300-year-old ginkgo tree 🍲 Food Recommendations Bamboo Shoot Pork: Farmhouse wok-cooked dish bursting with aroma Qingming Guo: Wild mugwort-scented rice cakes Hairy Tofu: Fermented delicacy featured on "A Bite of China" ⚠️ Pro Tips: • Sea of clouds depends on weather - humidity >80% increases chances • Don't trample flowers when photographing - farmers may charge ¥5 maintenance fee • Mountain roads challenging for passing vehicles - beginners drive cautiously Who can tell me what's planted here in autumn/winter? Waiting for your answers in comments! 👇

This three-story inn features a charming rooftop garden where I stayed for several days—perfect for drying clothes too! Two adorable pets are super friendly yet maintain just the right boundaries—classic cat attitude lol 😄 The ground floor has a cozy restaurant serving authentic, delicious local dishes. The chef 🧑‍🍳 constantly experiments with new recipes—I was lucky to try their stinky tofu and cheese fusion, creating an unexpectedly delightful fried texture...yep, totally my taste! Across the street is a cultural boutique called "Fish is Coming"—and "boutique" is no exaggeration! The owner's impeccable taste blends Eastern and Western styles seamlessly, with historically inspired selections that stand out. I instantly fell for an exquisite accessory—meant as a brooch but makes a stunning bag charm. Love it! Next visit for the fish lantern festival? Definitely staying here again.

After multiple visits to She County, Wild Jun discovered this gem of a hotel ✨ Located right in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site! The perfect choice for both study trips and vacations 💯 Check out this detailed stay experience below 👇 🏯【Aesthetic Perfection】 • Brand-new Huizhou-style architecture × Jiangnan garden scenery • Every shot is Instagram-worthy 📸 Architectural beauty at its finest • Feels like stepping into a grand private residence from the Tang or Song dynasty • The epitome of luxury and elegance ‼️ 🌟【Royal-Level Amenities】 • Expansive resort area ⛩️ with top-notch facilities • Courtyard-style quadrangle design 🏡 offering ultimate privacy • Staff are all smiling angels 😊 • VIP treatment from check-in to check-out 🛏️【Room Details That Impress】 • Spacious 40㎡+ rooms! Perfect for lounging in comfort • Minimalist neo-Chinese style ✨ with excellent natural light and ventilation • Tested bedding 💤 ensures maximum sleep quality • Separate wet and dry bathroom 🚿 with instant hot water 🚗【Prime Location】 • 2-minute walk to the main gate of Bao's Family Garden • 5-minute drive to Tangyue Memorial Archway Complex 🏛️ • 20-minute taxi ride to She County North Station 🚄 • Buses/ride-hailing available anytime 🚖 💡Tips: Recommend staying for at least 3 days! Explore the World Heritage Site by day 🏮 Return to the hotel at night for a starlit soak ✨ Now that’s what we call a real vacation~

When the weather gets too hot, we all crave cool retreats; popular holiday spots get overcrowded, ruining the experience—that's why choosing a scenic yet less crowded destination is key! This summer paradise, far more enjoyable than Huangshan, is Guizhou's Wujiang Village! ♥ Getting There From Guiyang, take a high-speed train to Zunyi South (just 1.5 hours), then a short 10-minute taxi ride to the scenic area! ♥ Wujiang Village vs. Huangshan 1. Huizhou Ancient City ✅ Perfect for photos with its Hui-style architecture ❌ Overly commercialized! Many buildings look newly constructed, and crowds are overwhelming. ✨ Wujiang’s ancient stilted houses are equally photogenic, with fewer tourists for a better experience! 2. Xin'an River ✅ Known as the "Oriental Danube," linking famous attractions ❌ Long queues for boats! Fixed itineraries feel rigid and uninspiring. ✨ Wujiang’s rowing boats with breakfast are serene, and private charters offer flexibility and fun! 3. Chengkan Ancient Town ✅ A cultural gem nestled between mountains and water ❌ Requires self-guided exploration; without a guide, the rich history is hard to grasp. ✨ Wujiang immerses you in intangible cultural heritage—explore the Tea Horse Trail, Wuzhi Paper Workshop, and join activities like flower-field singing or the "Young Lord’s Bouquet Toss" for deeper cultural insights. ♥ How to Enjoy Wujiang Village? 📸 Best Photo Spots Morning: Rowboat rides capture stunning reflections of stilted houses. Afternoon: Peace Dye Workshop’s indigo-dyed fabrics make perfect portrait backdrops! Evening: Head to the hillside viewpoint for a panoramic nightscape. 🎉 Vibrant Nightlife Nightly activities range from ethnic performances and the "Eight Banquets" to bonfire parties, drone shows, and fireworks—far livelier than Huangshan’s quiet nights! 🏨 Stay Recommendation: Sanlang Inn Sleep in authentic stilted houses with breathtaking night views! ✅ Prime location by the dock, steps from the core scenic area! ✅ Unique decor with private courtyards for tea and views! ✅ Diverse room types, all picture-perfect with landscape backdrops!

After four visits to Tangyue Memorial Archways, this veteran traveler has finally mastered it! This heartfelt guide is a must-save! 📍Open-air museum of Huizhou culture📚700-year epic of loyalty and filial piety of the Bao family✨ 🚦Transportation Guide: 🚄For high-speed rail travelers: Arrive at Shexian North Station/Shexian Station → Take Bus No. 2 directly to "Memorial Archways Station" (last bus at 18:00), arriving in just 30min Taxi is also super affordable💰20 yuan for a 15-minute direct ride 🚗For self-drivers: Navigate to "Tangyue Memorial Archways East Parking Lot"❗️Avoid the peak hours of 3-5 PM when tour buses arrive～ 💎Hidden perk: Stay at Bao's Garden Hotel for free shuttle service (reservation required 1 day in advance) ⛩️Must-visit spots: 【Memorial Archways】Recommended time: 2h ✔️The seven consecutive arches are awe-inspiring! - 3 from the Ming Dynasty (mortise and tenon structure) + 4 from the Qing Dynasty (reinforced with iron nails) - Must-see 👉 The Filial Piety Arch (the touching story of father and son sacrificing for each other😭) - Easter egg: The stone base has thousand-year-old water ripple marks💧Ming Dynasty coins can be found in the eastern cracks (use your phone flashlight🔦!) 【Bao's Garden】Recommended time: 2h ✨The prized "Southern Charm" ancient banyan bonsai is worth 6 million❗️ 💯Secret photo spots: Huifeng Garden → Qinfen Pavilion → "Beautiful Country" bonsai (the water reflection is stunning📸) 🍂In November, the thousand-year-old ginkgo tree turns golden—you can slip prayer notes into its crevices～ ‼️Pitfall avoidance guide: ❌Skip the electronic audio guide! Hire a blue-hatted local guide for just 15 yuan/person—their stories are vivid ✅Must-bring: Telephoto lens (perfect for stone carvings), Hanfu (enhances photo vibes) 🍜Food recommendations: 1️⃣Wang Yitiao Wontons: Add chili sauce for an unforgettable taste👣 2️⃣Cellar-aged Stinky Mandarin Fish: Exclusive to Bao's Garden Hotel! The soul of Huizhou cuisine🐟 3️⃣Tangyue Fermented Glutinous Rice: Perfectly paired with osmanthus honey using ancient wooden barrel fermentation💯 🏨Accommodation picks: 💎Luxury option: Bao's Garden Hotel → 5-minute walk to the arches + free Qiyun Mountain tickets for two 💰Budget option: "Huizhou Memories" B&B in Shexian → 100+ yuan per person to stay in a Ming-Qing era house 🌈Nearby attractions: ➡️Huizhou Ancient City (20min drive): Xu Guo Stone Arch + Huizhou Government Office for a Ming-Qing time travel ➡️Xin'an River Landscape Gallery (40min drive): Stunning rapeseed flower fields in March-April ➡️Yuliang Dam (15min drive): "Jiangnan Dujiangyan" for sunset fishing boats🌅 💡Pro tips: ✔️Best seasons: April (rapeseed flowers + ancient arches) or November (ginkgo season) ✔️Wear comfortable shoes! Expect to walk at least 20,000 steps😵

The Lanxin Hotel in She County, Huangshan is absolutely amazing! 😍 Located right next to the Huizhou Ancient City Tourist Center on Chengxu Road, it's just a 5-minute walk to the ancient city - super convenient location! 📍Unbeatable location! Adjacent to the 5A-rated Huizhou Ancient City attraction 🏯 Morning visits to locals' favorite Xinjitang Steamed Bun Shop Stunning night views of the ancient city at night 🌙 Surrounded by restaurants and convenience stores - couldn't be more convenient! 🏮Living in an ink painting Rooms filled with Huizhou cultural elements The ink painting curtains brought me to tears 😭 Ultra-comfortable bedding Scenic windows overlooking distant green mountains and ancient city rooftops My social media posts from here got flooded with questions! 📸 🧡Exceptionally thoughtful service Front desk staff recommended many hidden gem attractions Yuliang Dam at dawn with no crowds - had the whole scenic view to ourselves The light show at Huizhou Government Office gave me goosebumps 💥 Even helped us reserve seats at that super hard-to-book restaurant! Easily deserves five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🚶‍♀️Must-visit nearby spots: 1️⃣ Huizhou Government Office - 10 min walk 2️⃣ Yuliang Ancient Dam - 2km drive (highly recommended!) 3️⃣ Tangyue Memorial Archway Cluster - 20 min drive 🍚Foodie's paradise! The hotel restaurant's "stinky mandarin fish" is to die for 🐟 Could devour 3 of their breakfast rice cakes! Hu Shi's Premium Pot generously loaded with ingredients Paired with local rice wine 🍶 This trip was worth every moment!

Recommended to drive! Drive! Drive!!! Day 1: Drive directly from Suzhou to Zhangshan Grand Canyon 🎫: 54/person 🕒 Suggested duration: 3h (including shuttle bus waiting time) ✔️ Zhangshan Grand Canyon ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Holidays are perfect for oxygenating in the mountains! Enter from the west gate, and you'll soon see streams after a short walk. It's been a while since I've seen such clear mountain spring water! The first stream spot is crowded, so I recommend starting from the second one for closer water play. It takes about 2h to walk the entire route, and it's not too tiring. ❗️❗️ Wear long pants and bring a pair of slippers. Day 2: Longchuan Scenic Area — Renli Scenic Area — Huizhou Ancient City ✔️ Longchuan Scenic Area ⭐️⭐️⭐️ No need to buy tickets. About 2km from the scenic area, there's a small wooden bridge. Park by the roadside and walk down to enjoy the stunning Huizhou-style architecture nestled among rolling mountains! ✔️ Renli Scenic Area ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Free admission. Experience the original ancient village and slow down the pace. ✔️ Huizhou Ancient City ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Just a 50-minute drive from Jixi. Since the first two spots took little time, we drove directly to She County. Recommend the fermented rice cakes and tangyuan from Lingshan Fermented Rice Shop—delicious! Also try Huangshan sesame cakes. Day 3: Wan-Zhe Sky Road ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🚗 Route: Jiapen Village — Kantou Village — Meiganling Viewing Platform — Shang Village — Lovers' Waterfall — Yunshanling Viewing Platform — Little Jiuhua (Famous Chinese Mountain) — Dizang Grand Canyon — Zhuchuan Village 🏠 Accommodation: Hanting Hotel Jixi 🥢 Dining: Recommend small local restaurants. Huizhou Cuisine Museum is just okay—not worth the long wait. We tried Crazy BBQ and Jianhui Restaurant, both decent. Crazy BBQ is the top pick—their Three Delicacies Soup and chicken gizzards were so good we still crave them!

Nestled in the folds of Huizhou's landscape lies the ancient village of Yingkeng. Unlike the tourist-packed memorial archways of She County or the bustling old residences of Tangyue, this hidden gem offers rare tranquility that reveals Huizhou's most authentic essence. Passing through the sacred feng shui woods at the village entrance, time seems to slow down. A picturesque covered bridge spans the stream like a framed painting amidst emerald mountains—this is Yingkeng's most iconic heritage site, Yong'an Bridge. Originally built during the Ming Dynasty and later restored in the Qing Dynasty while preserving its original character, locals affectionately call it the "Bench Bridge" for its three main beams resembling a farmer's stool. Beneath ancient trees, intricate swastika carvings (symbolizing infinite blessings) still adorn the weathered wooden pillars. Village elders say Huizhou merchants would always stop here to tidy their appearance and wash away travel weariness in the stream below before returning home. Further along the flagstone path lie more surprises. Thirty-six Ming-Qing era dwellings cascade down the mountain hollow, their horse-head gables tracing a skyline like a frozen Huizhou folk song. Don't miss the brick carvings on House No. 18's gate tower—the "Five Bats Holding Longevity" motif remains vivid after four centuries. In afternoons, villagers spread freshly picked chrysanthemums across the ancestral hall's drying yard, creating golden oceans against white walls and black tiles—a scene straight from an ink painter's palette. My childhood friend showed us his ancestral home, where sunlight turned courtyard moss into jade. "See these mortise-tenon joints?" he pointed at the beam framework. "No nails, yet survived three earthquakes." Upstairs held family heirlooms—pearwood carving molds and tin pots that elsewhere would be museum pieces, but here remain part of daily life. When woodfire cooking aromas wafted through, I finally understood the saying: "Where chimney smoke curls, nostalgia stirs." At dusk, villagers gather on the bridge sharing tales. Eighty-year-old Granny Huang fanned herself while recounting: "Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang rested here during his conquest!" Though unverified, such oral histories feel more alive than textbooks. As night falls, the bridge's century-old red lantern illuminates, its reflection in the stream pulsing like a heartbeat. If Huizhou is a weighty tome, Yingkeng is its yellowed poetry page. No itinerary needed—just observant eyes for the plantains growing stubbornly in stone cracks, the tabby cats sunbathing by walls, or the polished flagstone pedestals before ancestral halls. While urbanites queue at trendy spots, come listen to stories whispered by the stones in this living ancient village.

Xia Zhiguang shares his Anhui hometown travel tips, detailing the highlights of the journey. He recommends watching the sunset over the sea of clouds at Huangshan's Bright Summit to experience nature's grandeur; exploring Hongcun Village to admire the unique charm of Huizhou architecture; and immersing in the intangible cultural heritage of Huizhou Ancient City to deeply understand local history. Additionally, he mentions his childhood favorite dish "steamed pork wrapped in rice flour" and lists a series of famous Anhui snacks. Come to Anhui and follow Xia Zhiguang's footsteps to embark on a journey filled with culture and culinary delights!