Discovering Southern Anhui: Beyond Huangshan and Hongcun ✨

#anhuitravel #southerncharm When it comes to Anhui, many people only know about Huangshan and Hongcun. In fact, the charm of southern Anhui is more than that. The region boasts white walls and daiwa, reminiscent of the Wizard of Oz, and the ancient city of Huizhou with a long history. Qiyun Mountain adds to the allure, offering a life of infatuation and a dreamy escape into the beauty of Huizhou. 👁️ Anhui's May Day tourism strategy recommends taking a high-speed rail to Huangshan North station, where taxis and self-driving options make visiting attractions very convenient. 1️⃣ Hongcun is often compared to Kan, a quiet gem that surpasses the former in tranquility. Every summer, a flock of big white geese play in the lotus flowers, creating a scene that feels almost unreal. 2️⃣ Xixi in southern Anhui is like a local version of the "Wizard of Oz." Walking along the tree-lined stone piers and wooden plank roads feels like stepping into a forest fairyland. The beauty of the forest here is so captivating that it naturally slows down your pace. 3️⃣ Huizhou Ancient City is known for its white walls and black tiles, ancestral halls, and cultural heritage. It has been praised by "National Geographic" as one of China's most charming ancient cities. The entrance guarded by Xu Guozhu adds to its solemnity. 4️⃣ Yangchan Tulou, a thousand-year-old village hidden in the mountains, amazed me. The khaki-colored houses built on the mountainside, layered and bathed in sunlight, evoke a sense of childhood warmth. 5️⃣ Qiyun Mountain offers a hiking experience that rivals Huangshan but is more cost-effective and suitable for beginners. With ancient cliff villages, steep hiking trails, Danxia landforms, and Moyan stone carvings, the mountain has much to offer. When it comes to food in Anhui, don't miss the smelly mandarin fish 🐟, Huizhou hairy tofu, steamed alectoris, Huangshan sesame seed cake, Huainan beef soup, and more.