Hongcun, rated by 'National Geographic' as the most beautiful ancient village in Southern Anhui, is truly exceptional

"A place of sheer devotion in life, where dreams reach Huizhou without slumber." If you're tired of the city's hustle and bustle, why not take a stroll in Huizhou? The tranquility of Hongcun in Anhui is like the calm waters of Nanhu Lake, a landscape painting shrouded in morning mist, and a poetic human world. This is the true Jiangnan in my heart! 🌟Recommended Route Scenic entrance - Nanhu Lake - Nanhu Academy - Jingde Hall - Yuezhao - Lexu Hall - Jingxiu Hall - Chengzhi Hall - Shuren Hall - Taoyuan Residence - Ancient Red and White Trees 🚗How to get to Hongcun 1️⃣Self-driving from the surrounding areas of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai is more convenient. 2️⃣Take a taxi from Yixian High-speed Railway Station, there are also buses 🍃Best season to visit Hongcun 🌸Spring and summer seasons have the typical misty rain feeling of Jiangnan, and in March-April, the rapeseed flowers in Hongcun also bloom, adding a touch of color to the ancient town. 🍂In autumn, the leaves turn yellow and fall, and there are relatively fewer tourists. ❄️After the snow in winter, Hongcun is shrouded in rain and fog, which is quite different from the spring and summer seasons. 🌈What to do in Hongcun ✅Visit Nanhu Academy to experience the elegance and wisdom of ancient Huizhou culture. ✅Find a teahouse in the village and taste the local Huangshan Maofeng tea. ✅Stroll around Chengzhi Hall, known as the 'Folk Forbidden City'. ✅Watch the famous local live stage drama 'Hongcun Aju'. ✅Taste various Huizhou cuisines in Hongcun. 📷How to take photos in Hongcun ‼️Good photo spots are at Nanhu and Yuezhao ▪️Nanhu is the classic panoramic shooting spot for Hongcun, with a misty rain and fog rising on rainy days, giving the feeling of a Jiangnan landscape painting. ▪️The small bridge on Nanhu Lake was where Li Mubai led his horse in the movie 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon', and it later became a favorite spot for many artists who came to Hongcun to sketch. ▪️Yuezhao is famous for its half-moon-shaped lake, hailed as the 'Sky Realm' in the ancient village. 🍜What to eat in Hongcun ▪️You must try the local specialty stinky mandarin fish, which smells bad but tastes delicious. ▪️The locally famous Mao tofu is a must-try ▪️Huangshan baked cakes, dried vegetable and bacon baked cakes, osmanthus rice wine, etc. 🏨Where to stay in Hongcun ▪️Stay in homestays outside the scenic area: close to the scenic area, more convenient, and cheaper in price ▪️Stay in homestays inside the scenic area: exempt from Hongcun ticket, and you can also experience living in a century-old Huizhou building, with Hongcun in the morning mist like a fairyland on earth. ⛰️What's nearby Hongcun Chengkan, Bishan Bookstore, Tunxi Old Street, Xidi, Tachuan, and others are nearby and can be visited together.