Compared to Hongcun, I prefer this ancient village that doesn't require an entrance ticket!

Driving through Shexian County in Southern Anhui I accidentally discovered this hidden ancient village in the mountains Compared to the crowded Huangshan and Hongcun This place really amazed me Passing through the narrow mountain paths Seeing the terraced earthen houses built along the mountain It's like arriving at the city in the sky Not many tourists here, no over-commercialization . 📍Location: Yangchan Tulou, Shexian County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province 🚗Transport: Self-driving is recommended, drive to the parking lot at the bottom of the mountain🅿️, the road up the mountain is a narrow one-way, there is a shuttle bus into the village. 🎫Ticket: Free . 📷'Travel Tips' 1⃣️In autumn and winter, you can watch the sunrise and sea of clouds🌄, it is recommended to stay overnight, in the early morning of autumn and winter, there will be a sea of clouds spectacle, the whole village seems like the city in the sky. There is an observation deck near 'Wangyun Residence' to see the sea of clouds. 2⃣️Baiyun Ladder, picture ①, a signature spot for checking in, the camera position is a bit below 'Wangyun Residence' 3⃣️There is a pavilion at the top of the village, and a 'Sun Drying Terrace', pictures ④⑧⑨ where you can watch the sunset, overlooking the entire Yangchan Tulou 4⃣️After 10 pm here, you can see stars✨, the starry sky is very bright, really like the childhood countryside time. . 🏨'Accommodation Tips' There are many homestays in the Tulou, but the wooden buildings basically have no soundproofing. . 🏷'Nearby Attractions' ✅Huizhou Ancient City A 5A scenic spot with no entrance fee, very large in scale, suitable for a leisurely visit. ✅Chengkan Beautiful lotus flowers in summer, but also very hot! The scenery is slightly less impressive this season, the lotus leaves have withered. ✅Xixi South The village is not big, it can be visited in 1 hour, the stream and wetland at the entrance of the village are popular spots for checking in .