2026 Nanping Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in July)

Transportation Guide - Driving, Bus, High-speed Rail Local attractions - Nanping Scenic Area, Nanping Village Ancient Buildings Hotel-GreenTree Inn, Yixian Qitang Concept Hotel Food and restaurants - Lachun Hotel, Deyilou, Xunyang Hotel Shopping Guide - Yingzi Clothing, Fuchang Supermarket

Social anxiety? Nanping ancient village is a hidden gem! Avoid the crowds and fully experience the ink-wash Huizhou atmosphere Opening highlights Tired of the crowds at Hongcun and Xidi? Just 15 minutes by car from Hongcun, Nanping is the authentic, secluded ancient village of Huizhou! With 72 maze-like alleys, 8 Ming and Qing dynasty ancestral halls, and the original filming location of Zhang Yimou’s “Ju Dou,” it’s barely commercialized, has no crowded tour groups, offers half-price tickets, and is full of local life. Perfect for photography, culture lovers, and those seeking a quiet, slow-paced visit. 📌 Basic travel info ▫️ Address: Nanping Village, Biyang Town, Yi County, Huangshan City ▫️ Hours: 7:30 AM–5:30 PM. Ticket check ends at 5 PM ▫️ Visit duration: 2.5 hours for a quick visit, half a day recommended for a deep, slow tour ▫️ Tickets: 43 yuan offline | 38 yuan online on Trip.com, valid for 3 days with multiple entries ▫️ Discounts: Full-time students and seniors 60+ pay half price at 21 yuan; children under 1.2 m and seniors 65+ with ID enter free ▫️ Tips: Pick up a free paper guide map at the entrance. Random ticket checks inside ancestral halls. Do not skip ticketing 🚗 Three transportation options (tested and reliable) 1. High-speed rail (best for out-of-town visitors) Arrive at Yi County East Station → take the No. 9 scenic shuttle bus directly to the village entrance. Departure times: 7:00 AM, 10:40 AM, 2:00 PM, 4:40 PM. Fare 3 yuan. 30-minute ride. Limited schedule, plan carefully. 2. County transfer From Yi County bus station, take the Xibu urban-rural bus, 2 yuan per person, departs every 20 minutes, 25 minutes direct to village entrance. Last return at 4:30 PM. 3. Self-drive or combined trip (on the way to Hongcun/Xidi) Search “Nanping Village parking lot” for free outdoor parking. Carpool or taxi from Hongcun costs 20–30 yuan, 15 minutes direct. Easily visit Hongcun, Lucun, and Nanping in one day. 🏯 Five must-visit core spots (in recommended order) 1. Xuzhitang (Ye family ancestral hall | core filming location of “Ju Dou”) The largest Ming dynasty ancestral hall in Nanping, with 80 massive wooden pillars creating a grand atmosphere. It fully preserves the old Yang family dye workshop and cloth drying racks from the film. The second-floor corridor is a hidden exclusive spot for overhead shots of the courtyard’s cloth-dyeing vibe. A plaque personally inscribed by Empress Dowager Cixi hangs on the beam. The wood and stone carvings are among Huizhou’s top three masterpieces. 2. Kuiguangtang (the first clan hall in southern Anhui) Filming location of “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” featuring century-old nanmu wood beams and intricately carved decorations throughout. It houses an ancient private school with old desks and chairs fully preserved. The courtyard’s feng shui layout is worth a close look. Few visitors make it a peaceful, immersive experience of Huizhou architecture craftsmanship. 3. 72 maze-like alleys (the village’s soul) The village has 72 deep alleys running north-south and east-west, with high walls and narrow lanes. Bluestone slabs are covered with moss from years of rain. Recommended alleys to visit include Bubugao Sheng Alley, Caiyuan Alley, and Sanyuan Well Alley. The light and shadow layers inside the alleys are excellent. On rainy days, the misty atmosphere is perfect for shooting ancient-style photos without people. 4. Bingling Pavilion + Xiaosi Building A Ming dynasty-style residence. Bingling Pavilion is named for the icicles hanging under the eaves in winter. The wooden corridor is built by the water. The second-floor window offers stunning reflections of white walls. From Xiaosi Building, you can climb up to overlook the entire village’s horse-head wall panorama. 5. Wansonglin Water Entrance Garden + Sanyuan Ancient Well At the village entrance is a cluster of century-old trees. The Wansong Stone Bridge is the best spot for panoramic village photos. Inside the village are 36 ancient wells. The well rim of Sanyuan Well is polished smooth from a century of water drawing. Villagers washing clothes and vegetables are common scenes, perfect for authentic local life shots. 🗺️ Best one-day route without backtracking 8:00 AM Enter village from parking lot, shoot village panorama at Wansonglin Stone Bridge 8:40 AM Visit Xuzhitang and the “Ju Dou” dye workshop, take photos from the second-floor spot 10. 00 AM Admire wood carvings and ancient private school at Kuiguangtang 11. 30 AM Wander through 72 alleys, visit Sanyuan Well and less crowded lanes 12. 30 PM Eat authentic Huizhou cuisine at a local farmhouse restaurant 2. 00 PM Visit Bingling Pavilion and climb Xiaosi Building for views 3. 30 PM Experience bamboo weaving and plant dyeing workshops in the alleys 4. 30 PM Stroll through rice fields at the village entrance, wait for soft sunset light 5. 30 PM Return or stay overnight at a village guesthouse to watch the stars 🏡 Two types of accommodation recommendations 1. Affordable village homestays (for a day trip transition) Locally owned guesthouses with windows facing ancient alleys, 2-minute walk to ancestral halls. Prices range from 120 to 220 yuan per person. Hosts can help book transportation and explain village history. 2. High-end aesthetic guesthouses (for a slow vacation) Pigsty Bar and Qingyuan ancient house guesthouses are renovated century-old Huizhou homes with terrace views of rice fields and private dining. Ideal for photography and slow travel. Prices start at 350 yuan per person. 🍲 Authentic Huizhou food tips to avoid tourist traps Avoid the popular street restaurants near the northwest gate. Head deeper into the alleys to local eateries. ✅ Must-try dishes: stinky mandarin fish, fermented tofu, bamboo shoot skin braised pork, stone ear mushroom stewed chicken ✅ Street snacks: grandma’s preserved vegetable flatbread at village entrance, 3 yuan each, mugwort rice cake ✅ Specialty afternoon tea: tea houses in the alleys with stove-brewed tea, sit quietly and enjoy views of distant mountains and rice fields 📸 Best photo times and outfit guide ▫️ Morning 6:40–9:00 AM: soft misty light, almost no visitors in the village ▫️ Evening 4:00–6:00 PM: warm golden backlight, strong contrast with white walls and black tiles ▫️ Outfit: light-colored cotton and linen, modern Chinese qipao, Hanfu, all suit the ink-wash ancient village vibe ▫️ Seasonal highlights: rapeseed flowers surround the village in March, full autumn drying in November, atmosphere at its peak ⚠️ Local insider tips to avoid pitfalls 1. Tour groups gather at the two main ancestral halls from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Enter at 8 AM to enjoy the entire ancient buildings alone. 2. For self-driving, don’t search for the main scenic gate. The roads are narrow and hard for passing. Use the free village parking lot. 3. The village’s stone paths are often mossy and slippery when wet. Avoid high heels and slippers. Non-slip shoes are a must. 4. Do not touch the wood carvings and cultural relics in the ancestral halls. Do not enter residents’ homes in the alleys without permission. 5. Large temperature differences between day and night. Bring a light jacket in spring and summer. Mosquitoes are common in the mountains, carry insect repellent. 6. Taxi service is limited for the return trip. You can ask your guesthouse host to book a driver in advance. ✨ Final recommendation Compared to heavily commercialized popular ancient villages, Nanping preserves the simplest, most authentic Huizhou style. The maze-like alleys are full of traces of time, the ancient ancestral halls tell stories of Huizhou merchants’ past. There’s no noisy hawking, only streams, ancient trees, and slow-moving villagers. Perfect for a short day trip or a two-night slow stay. Don’t miss this film maze village when visiting Yi County! Platform hashtags (copy directly from the end)

Bring your family to stay at Guanshan · Liangjing Aesthetic Resort Guesthouse in Huangshan for an amazing experience that’s perfect for family travel! 👨‍👩‍👧 Great for the whole family: Total price just over 700 for 3 people, so only about 200 per person. The space is large, the lawn at the entrance lets kids run freely, and they can even pick fresh vegetables—kids love it. 📍 Convenient location: Close to Nanping, Hongcun, and other attractions. Just a 10–15 minute drive. Free parking with charging stations for electric cars makes self-driving hassle-free. ✨ Perfect experience: A century-old house renovated to blend ancient Huizhou charm with modern comforts. Features Dyson hairdryers and smart toilets. Thoughtful host service and delicious Huizhou cuisine cooked by the hostess—every meal is finished completely. It’s the perfect place to stay with family over the May Day holiday.

Staying at Guanshan · Liangjing Aesthetic Resort Homestay near Hongcun and Xidi is incredibly comfortable. It’s a little-known treasure homestay hidden just outside the Hongcun scenic area! 🏯 Unique design: A 300-year-old Hui-style house renovated to keep half the traditional architecture with Hui charm and half modern comfort, perfectly blended. Every corner is picture-perfect, and you can even wear Hanfu for free photos. 📍 Convenient travel: Only about 10 minutes by car to Nanping, Hongcun, and Xidi. Very easy for self-driving, with free parking and charging stations at the door. ✨ Perfect experience: Thoughtful butler service with attention to detail. Facilities are all top brand, including Dyson hairdryer and smart toilet. The auntie’s Hui cuisine is delicious—bamboo shoot skin with pork and stinky mandarin fish are must-tries. Total cost over 500 for two people, just over 200 per person, more comfortable than many star-rated hotels.

This time in southern Anhui, I stayed at Guanshan · Liangjing Aesthetic Vacation Guesthouse, which completely changed my perception of guesthouses. It’s incredibly comfortable! 🎨 Thoughtful design: A century-old Huizhou-style house transformed, preserving the authentic historical charm of the ancient building. The new building features modern, comfortable design. The concept of "two realms" is truly poetic, with every corner carefully designed—perfect for photos. 📍 Convenient location: Just outside Hongcun Scenic Area, close to Nanping, Xidi, and Bishan. Super convenient for self-driving trips, with free parking and charging stations right at the door. 💡 Attentive service: The host’s care is exceptional, helping plan the trip even before check-in. They offer welcome fruit and gifts. The auntie’s home-cooked meals are delicious, made with fresh ingredients and authentic flavors. Staying here means you don’t even need to eat out—so hassle-free.

Getting lost in the alleys of Nanping is inevitable. This village has 72 ancient alleys, 36 wells, and over 300 Ming and Qing dynasty buildings. I wandered inside for two hours without finding my way out. But honestly, getting lost is the right way to discover Nanping. Compared to Hongcun, Nanping has almost no tour groups, the entrance fee is 43 yuan, and the tourist density is ridiculously low. I entered at 2 PM, and I was the only person on the entire Wansong Road. 🏛️ Nanping (A seriously underrated treasure trove of Huizhou architecture) This village historically produced many wealthy merchants, so the building standards are much higher than typical villages. The Ye Clan Ancestral Hall is comparable in scale to the Confucius Temple, with eight ginkgo wood pillars over one meter in diameter. Families able to use such timber during the Ming and Qing dynasties were obviously very wealthy. Both "Ju Dou" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" filmed scenes in Nanping. The Ye Clan branch ancestral hall was the prototype for the dyeing workshop in "Ju Dou." Movie stills hang inside the hall, but the architecture itself is the real star. 🏘️ Pingshan (Free, zero tourists) A 10-minute drive east from Nanping brings you to Pingshan Village, which has no entrance fee. This village is built along a river and features a nine-arched stone bridge. Standing on the bridge, looking at the white walls and black tiles on both banks and the distant green mountains, you get a classic Chinese landscape painting composition. At the village entrance stands a 500-year-old camphor tree, under which elderly men play chess. I chatted with them for half an hour. One grandpa used to be the village barefoot doctor and shared half an hour of Pingshan’s gossip and history, far more interesting than any tour guide script. 🌿 Bishan (The spiritual home for artsy youth) Bishan has no entrance fee and is a 20-minute drive from Hongcun. Here you’ll find Bishan Bookstore—a rural branch of the avant-garde Xianfeng Bookstore—housed in an old ancestral hall. The second floor has a terrace where you can order a coffee and watch the fields, perfect for spending an entire afternoon. The Gongxiaoshe shop is also worth visiting. It’s a small store that turns traditional handicrafts into contemporary designs. The items aren’t cheap but are aesthetically pleasing. Last time at Bishan Bookstore, I bought a rare Huizhou architecture atlas for over 300 yuan. My boyfriend said I was a sucker, but later seeing the same wood carving patterns from the book at Hongcun’s Chengzhi Hall gave me an indescribable sense of connection. 🔧 Practical Comparison Table Village Entrance Fee Visit Duration Crowd Type Hongcun 104 yuan 3-4 hours Must-visit first time Nanping 43 yuan 2-3 hours Ancient architecture lovers Pingshan Free 1-2 hours Daydreamers Bishan Free Half day Artsy crowd Lucun 50 yuan 1.5 hours Wood carving enthusiasts 📌 Transportation Tips → Distances between villages in Yixian County are short; taxis cost 10-30 yuan, but return rides may be hard to get → Renting an electric scooter is highly recommended, 80 yuan per day, very comfortable riding on country roads → In 2026, Yixian launched a tourist loop bus connecting Hongcun, Xidi, Nanping, and Bishan, with 40-minute intervals → Summer daytime temperatures in Yixian reach 32-35°C; prepare for heat but evenings are cool and comfortable Accommodation 🏨 Banyan Tree Huangshan, Yixian A top-tier resort in the rice fields, featuring standalone Huizhou-style villas with private pools, butlers on call, and a restaurant serving stinky mandarin fish far better than local eateries 🏨 Shilili Hongcun Wenqu Mountain Villa, Yixian Independent courtyard cluster next to Hongcun, each room is a private courtyard with osmanthus trees and stone tables, falling asleep to the sound of insects at night 🏨 Pigsty Bar Country Inn (Bishan, Yixian) Renovated century-old Huizhou residence, each room with a unique style, the hostess’s handmade fabric crafts are the soul of the place, located in the middle of Bishan’s fields, feeling completely isolated from the world 🏨 Qishu Wonderland Zhongkun International Hotel, Yixian Large resort hotel by Qishu Lake, lake view rooms with wide views, full facilities, suitable for travelers who prefer standardized services over homestays

The summer in Yixian smells like steamed rice leaves. This trip, I barely entered the Hongcun scenic area and didn’t even buy a ticket. Because last time I had already seen enough of Yue Zhao and Nanhu, this time I wanted to explore the villages around Hongcun that few people visit. After five days, I lost two pounds (from hiking), got a bit tanned (from the sun), but my spirit felt fully recharged. This article is written with the theme of "escaping the crowds," and all the recommended places share one feature: few people. 📍 Bishan Village — The spiritual hometown for literary youth A 20-minute drive from Hongcun. No entrance fee, no ticket check, not even a clear "scenic area entrance." Bishan Bookstore is a must-visit, located inside an old ancestral hall, operated by Vanguard Bookstore, with the same excellent taste in book selection as always. I sat there for two hours, finished reading a guide on Huizhou architecture, and bought two books to take home. Next to the bookstore is a cooperative shop selling local handmade crafts and agricultural products; the bamboo baskets are beautiful but hard to carry. At the village entrance stands the Yunmen Tower, a Ming Dynasty brick tower. You can’t climb it, but it’s enough to admire it from below. The rice fields in front of the tower are green in July, waving like waves in the wind. There’s a café next to Bishan Bookstore in the village, serving American coffee for 28 yuan. Drinking an Americano by the rice fields somehow feels strangely harmonious. 📍 Nanping — A more original Huizhou-style village than Hongcun Tickets cost 43 yuan (free for students in summer 2026), a 15-minute taxi ride from Hongcun. Nanping has 72 ancient alleys, interconnected like a maze. I got lost the first time I went. But this kind of getting lost is a good thing — turning a corner and suddenly seeing light shining through the courtyard of an old house, then another corner where a cat naps on a stone pillar. The Ye Family Ancestral Hall is the core building of Nanping. Both "Ju Dou" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" filmed scenes here. The hall is huge, with pillars so thick no one can hug them. I spent three hours wandering the village and met fewer than 10 tourists in total. 📍 Lucun — Worth a special trip for the wood-carved building Only 2 kilometers from Hongcun, reachable by shared bike. Tickets cost 35 yuan (free for students in summer). Lucun’s main attraction is the wood-carved building. I spent 40 minutes admiring the carvings on Zhicheng Hall; the expressions on the figures are so delicate they seem alive, with seven or eight layers of carving depth on each floor. I hired a guide to learn that the carvings tell the story of "Nine Generations Living Together," with over a hundred characters, none sharing the same expression. Lucun is much smaller than Hongcun and can be explored in 1-2 hours, but that one wood-carved building alone is worth the ticket price. 📍 Tachuan — Worth visiting even outside autumn Tachuan is most famous for its autumn colors, but summer has its own charm. Tickets cost 35 yuan (free for students in summer). The whole village is surrounded by big trees, with a stream running through the middle. Sitting by the stream in summer feels cooler than an air-conditioned room. I met an elderly painter who set up an easel by the stream, painting the old houses and trees opposite. The beauty of Tachuan is that you don’t have to have a "must-see" mindset — just stroll, stop, look at the water, look at the trees. 📍 Qishu Lake — A hidden water surface near Hongcun A few kilometers east of Hongcun, no entrance fee. The lake is small but surrounded by mountains and trees, with especially clear reflections. Early morning is best, with mist. I saw a couple taking wedding photos there; the bride in a white gown stood by the lake with green mountains in the background — truly beautiful. 🚶 Cycling routes around Hongcun In 2026, Yixian built many cycling greenways. From Hongcun, there are dedicated bike paths to Lucun and Tachuan. Rent a shared bike or electric bike, and you can visit all the places mentioned in one day. Electric bikes can be rented near the Hongcun Tourist Center for 50 yuan a day. ⚠️ Useful information for summer In summer 2026 (June 10 - August 31), students taking the high school and college entrance exams and recent graduates get free admission to Hongcun, Xidi, Mukeng Bamboo Sea, Tachuan, Lucun, Pingshan, and Nanping with ID + exam admission ticket or graduation certificate. Hongcun tickets cost 104 yuan, 94 yuan online, valid for three days with multiple entries. Free admission on Wednesdays requires advance booking. The shuttle bus from Huangshan North Station to Hongcun takes 1 hour; from Yixian East Station to Hongcun takes 30 minutes. There are three parking lots (South Gate, West Gate, East Mountain Base), free for 30 minutes, 3 yuan per hour after, capped at 40 yuan per day. The Huizhou architecture guidebook I bought at Bishan Bookstore, I’ve flipped through three times since returning. Every time I look at it, I remember the light streaming into the ancestral hall that afternoon. Some travel aftereffects come slowly. Accommodation 🏨 Hongcun Zuoxian Art Micro Hotel A few minutes’ walk to Nanhu, rated 4.9. The communal area’s tea ceremony by the fireplace is perfect for sitting and daydreaming about the day after a walk in Hongcun. 🏨 Pigsty Bar Country Inn (Yixian Bishan Branch) An old Ming Dynasty farmhouse in Bishan Village, managed by a poet couple who have lived there for twenty years. The hostess hand-sews unique bedding, and the food is homemade by the owner. 🏨 Hongcun Xiyun Yingyue · Selected Smart High-End Designer B&B A lakeside B&B inside the Hongcun scenic area, with a light show outside the window. The housekeeper helps plan your itinerary. Rated 4.9 for a reason, perfect for those who want to use Hongcun as a vacation base without thinking too much. 🏨 Huangshan Pigsty Bar Country Inn Old Oil Factory Branch An abandoned oil factory in the Bishan fields converted into an inn. Japanese design master Kenya Hara has visited twice. Earthen walls, old trees, vast fields — the highest form of "anti-luxury," understood by those who have stayed there.

Ink Wash Huizhou — Southern Anhui Family Road Trip Guide (see last image for details) Attached is a complete 4-day, 3-night family itinerary — see last image 🚗【Itinerary Planning】and Check-in Spots Along the Way Day❶: Xijin Ferry (Chujia Beach) — Jing County Day❷: Chaji Ancient Village — Around Taiping Lake Day❸: Hongcun / Xidi — Xixinan Day❹: Chengkan — Xin’an River Landscape Gallery 📌Recommended Family Check-in Spots: 📍Xijin Ferry (Chujia Beach): Free 🆓, morning mist drifts, fairy-like atmosphere, kids feel like they’ve stepped into a wonderland 📍Bald Cypress Viewing Platform: The red cypress forest in late autumn is the most beautiful, like walking into a painting 🎨, great for telling kids autumn stories 📍Taoling Liudaowan: Narrow and winding roads, beginners be cautious, but the driving experience is top-notch and the scenery is stunning (prone to traffic jams on holidays) 📍Moon Bay: Clear water and fine sand, great for camping, water fights, and splashing around in summer 💦, kids love playing in the water 📍Chaji Ancient Village: Large scale, online tickets 60+, good for teaching kids about Huizhou architecture 📍Taohua Pond: Online tickets 60+ (west bank free), stunning with morning mist, great for telling kids the story of Li Bai gifting Wang Lun 📍Taiping Lake: Many stops along the shore, beautiful lake and mountain scenery, very comfortable for walking with kids 📍Lucun Viewing Platform: Free 🆓, best spot to photograph Lucun, spectacular when rapeseed flowers bloom, village entry ticket 40+ 📍Hongcun: Famous, Nanhu Moon Pond is very photogenic, quite commercialized but still worth a visit, tickets 90+, kids can feed fish 📍Xidi: As famous as Hongcun, fewer crowds and less commercialized, relatively quiet, great for photographing ancient buildings, tickets 80+ 📍Nanping Ancient Village: Filming location for many movies like "Ju Dou" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," known as "China’s Film Village," tickets around 40 💡Tip: Nearby Nanping are free ancient villages — Guanlu and Bishan 📍Qiyun Mountain: One of the four famous Taoist mountains, worth visiting if interested 📍Xixinan: Free 🆓, shaded by green trees, a must-see for green lovers, kids can play by the creek 📍Chengkan: Known as one of the "Three Giants" of Huizhou ancient villages along with Hongcun and Xidi, famous for fish lanterns, kids love watching them 📍Xucun: Rich in history and culture, many archways in the village, tickets 40+ 📍Xin’an River Landscape Gallery: Located in Shendu Town, has a boat dock, most beautiful during rapeseed flower season (photo spot navigation: Wufushan Farmhouse) 💡Tip: The route is long with many check-in spots, adjust according to your actual itinerary, slow down the pace when traveling with kids 📸Family Photo Tips: 🔹Light colors match well with mountain and water backgrounds, kids look better in bright colors 🔹Chinese qipao or hanfu fit the ancient village atmosphere perfectly, great for family photos 🔹Soft light in early morning and late afternoon, best to shoot 1 hour before sunrise or sunset 🔹Early morning is the most beautiful, with mist like ink wash paintings, recommend waking up early (best between 5-7 AM) 🚘Self-Driving Practical Info: 👉Road conditions: Mostly paved roads, regular family cars are fine, slow down on the winding Taoling section ⛽Fuel and Charging: Recommend filling up before departure, few gas stations/charging stations in the mountains 💰Accommodation: Flexible budget, try to stay close to check-in spots, need to get up early to enjoy Southern Anhui scenery 🍜Food Recommendations: Huizhou stinky mandarin fish, Mao tofu, sauce duck; kids may prefer sauce duck 💡Useful Tips: ▪️Mountain weather has large temperature differences between day and night, bring a light jacket ▪️Mountain roads are rugged, take motion sickness medicine in advance, especially for kids ▪️Check vehicle condition before departure, especially brakes and tires Accommodation 🏨Mosu | Hongcun Xiangju・Wild Luxury Designer Vacation Homestay A wild luxury aesthetic space hidden in the secret realm of Huangshan, nestled on the golden axis between Huangshan Scenic Area and Hongcun / Tachuan, container industrial style + white walls and black tiles Huizhou aesthetics 🏨Huangshan Yixian・TANHOUSE Hot Spring Resort Hotel A resort hotel between the traditional villages of Hongcun and Xidi, converted from a historic old granary station, blending new Chinese and new Huizhou architectural styles with a fresh perspective 🏨Huangshan Wuming Chuyin World Hotel A hidden hotel in the mid-mountain secret area on the southern foot of Huangshan, reconstructing traditional residences with "Huizhou minimalist aesthetics," uniquely offering a "five-sense healing system," convenient transportation 🏨Hongcun Zuoxian Art Micro Hotel A boutique art hotel outside Hongcun Scenic Area, excellent 4.9 rating, selected smart high-end designer homestay at Xiyun Yingyue Resort, quiet grass hut courtyard

A four-day, three-night immersive trip to Huizhou with kids, deeply experiencing Huizhou culture. The poetic misty rain of Jiangnan leaves you reluctant to leave. 🍃DAY 1 Arrival in Yixian Arrive at noon and first head to Xiaoye Restaurant to taste authentic Huizhou cuisine. The plum sauce ribs are a must-order, loved by all the kids. In the afternoon, check into a homestay in Fengwu Village. A heavy rain coincides perfectly, and the misty beauty of southern Anhui instantly heals all fatigue. Spend time with the kids reading, picking tea, and reflecting quietly in the village, enjoying the slow pace of life. 🍃DAY 2 Nanping → Bishan → Xidi In the morning, visit Nanping Scenic Area, a paradise for sketching. Watch artists paint with your kids to cultivate their artistic sense; every snapshot looks like a Huizhou painting. In the afternoon, go to Bishan Village, a trendy village with real depth. Read at Bishan Bookstore, make handmade fish lanterns at Yule Handmade, and enjoy coffee at Another Thing Café—an enriching day. At dusk, visit Xidi. The scenic area offers free luggage storage, so thoughtful. Stroll slowly through the ancient village with your kids, then have dinner at Huiniang Private Kitchen, where the rice wine is superb. The hotel you stay at feels like the Emerald City, with stunning window views that block out noise. The cured duck hotpot is unforgettable, and they even give you a coffee voucher. 🍃DAY 3 Xixinan → Chengkan In the morning, Xixinan is shrouded in mist like a fairyland. Walk around the village with your kids and buy fish lantern fridge magnets as souvenirs. In the afternoon, head to Chengkan. Although the fish lantern show was canceled due to heavy rain, the rain adds a special charm to Chengkan. Wander through the ancient alleys with your kids, where white walls and black tiles stand by the water, creating a gentle and intoxicating scene. Hide from the rain at Huayinxixi Courtyard Café and enjoy coffee. After the rain clears, you’ll see the village’s stunning scenery. At night, stay at Weiyan Mansion, a renovated ancient Huizhou building. The courtyard is a perfect photo spot, full of ancient charm. The soundproofing is average, but enjoying the charm of old architecture means accepting some imperfections. 🍃DAY 4 Return In the morning, stroll Xixinan again, relax at Kudukou Café, then head home. 💡Family Tips: Bring rain gear as Huizhou is rainy; wear comfortable shoes because of many stone slab roads in ancient villages; dress kids in Hanfu for amazing photos. Accommodation 🏨Xidi Mo・Ke Homestay A designer homestay in the heart of Xidi Scenic Area, blending Huizhou courtyard aesthetics with modern living elements. Rockeries, ponds, and clear springs create a secluded path just for you. 🏨Huiju・Mobaoli Homestay A boutique homestay inside Xidi Scenic Area with an open-air balcony overlooking the entire ancient village. Rated 4.9, it ranks top among local Xidi hotels. 🏨Xidi Homestay near Hu Wenguang Cishi Archway A homestay next to the archway in Xidi ancient village. Just a few minutes’ walk to step onto the bluestone alleys and leisurely watch the horse-head walls in the morning mist. Offers pick-up service from Yixian Station. 🏨Huangshan Yixian Family Vacation Villa An authentic Huizhou-style courtyard hotel, 15 minutes by car from Hongcun. Stay in a whole building with your family, play mahjong in the living room, drink tea in the courtyard, with dedicated butler service.

In the early morning, stepping into Nanping feels like wandering into a thousand-year-old maze. Unlike the bustling crowds of Hongcun, here even the wind carries the scent of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Seventy-two alleys crisscross, with narrow bluestone paths barely wide enough for one person. High walls and deep courtyards slice the sky into narrow strips. Turn a corner, and an orange cat naps on a doorstep; turn another, and an elderly person trims flowers in a courtyard. The most wonderful are the ancestral halls—Ye Clan Ancestral Hall, Xuzhi Hall—where beneath the solemn "Imperially Approved" plaques, light filters through wood carvings, scattering delicate gold patterns on the ground. Here, getting lost is a pleasure. At the end of every dead-end alley, you might find an ancient well or a horse-head wall covered in green vines. Practical Information: Tickets cost around 40 RMB, open from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. There are shuttle buses from Huangshan North Station to Yixian County, then transfer by bus or taxi; driving is the most convenient, with parking available at the village entrance. It is recommended to stay overnight, as Nanping is most enchanting in the early morning mist.

During a few days in Yi County, southern Anhui, I discovered this hidden gem village, Fengwu Village🏡 If Bishan Village is the utopia for artistic youth, then this place is the real-life version of "Go to the Windy Place"🎐 When I visited on the second day of the lunar new year, there were only a few tourists in the whole village. A creek runs through the village🌊, and life feels like it's running at half speed. It's perfect for those wanting to escape the city to daydream and relax! 🚗 Transportation Tips: Best to drive yourself! You can also check out Bishan, Guanlu, and Nanping (All these places are in Yi County, within 20 minutes by car) 🌸 Must-Visit Spots 🌸 1️⃣ Rural Memory Museum A surprisingly hidden treasure❗ Old radios📻, sewing machines, black-and-white TVs... Touching fragments of the childhood memories of the post-90s generation💫 Afternoon sunlight shines on the elderly playing cards at the door, and grandpa napping on the stone bench nearby makes time feel peaceful and gentle. 2️⃣ Chuanshangji Café "Come in, coffee with peanuts and sunflower seeds all you want!" The owner is unbelievably warm and friendly🤣 Order a cup of coffee and watch the fields and distant mountains outside the window⛰️ Finally understand what "the life you long for" really means... 3️⃣ Puman Farm A paradise for kids! Huge lawn to run wild on👶 Lying on the grass in the sun and zoning out is so healing (If I had more time, I’d really want to stay forever) 4️⃣ Mountain Convenience Store Right across from the museum🏪 Buy a soda and watch ants moving their home🐜 Simple happiness and stress relief~ The mural on the wall says "Yangzhanyang Nongyi Guang" Under the blue sky and white clouds, it feels especially poetic☁️ 💭 There are no trendy check-in spots here, but what you will find are: Memories sealed in the museum, Time flowing in the café, Laughter drifting from the farm, Soda slowly finished at the convenience store... Wasting time here is the real deal!

At the foot of Huangshan Mountain, I stumbled upon this hidden Huizhou-style ancient residence homestay, over 200 years old. The moment I pushed open the carved wooden door, it felt like stepping into an ink painting—courtyards with black tiles and white walls, pavilions and towers harmonizing with small bridges and flowing water, even the light and shadows under the covered corridors carry a poetic filter. 🔑 Stay Experience: The 40㎡ room perfectly blends ancient charm with modern comfort: mortise and tenon carved window frames open to rolling green mountains outside, and the room comes standard with a Dyson hairdryer and L’Occitane toiletries. The most stunning feature is the courtyard tea room—watch raindrops hang from the eaves on rainy days, and enjoy shifting light spots on sunny days. Every corner hides thoughtful design details. 🍲 Huizhou Flavors: You must try the signature stinky mandarin fish! The perfectly fermented fresh aroma paired with bamboo shoots completely changed my perception of "stinky" dishes. Breakfast features preserved mustard greens flatbread and freshly ground soy milk, accompanied by birdsong in the courtyard—a taste of authentic local life you won’t find in the city. 🎋 Special Activities: ▪️ Hanfu Experience: Choose from the owner’s collection of Ming dynasty-style Hanfu (free!) ▪️ Botanical Dyeing Workshop: Use indigo root to dye a unique tea towel as a keepsake ▪️ Cycling Adventure: Rent a bike to explore Shiting Village, with rice fields and ancient bridges perfect for photos 🚗 Nearby Attractions: A 10-minute walk takes you to the bamboo sea filming location of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" at Xieli. The host thoughtfully provides hand-drawn maps of nearby ancient villages, making it easy to unlock hidden gems like Nanping and Guanlu.

It used to feel like the saying "A lifetime of obsession, no dreams of Huizhou" was an exaggeration, until I saw Huizhou’s rapeseed flowers and realized—some places are truly worth a lifetime of longing.✨ 🌼 Huizhou in March is like a place kissed by spring! The golden rapeseed flower sea spreads wildly along the mountains and waters, like a spilled palette of colors. Ancient villages with white walls and black tiles dot the landscape, resembling a breathing landscape painting. Every snap is a masterpiece!📸 · —————————————— 【3 Days 2 Nights Spring Viewing Guide · A Must-Save】👇 · —————————————— ✨Day 1 Xidi Ancient Village: Compared to the bustling Hongcun, Xidi feels more serene and elegant~ Wandering through the cobblestone alleys, seeing rapeseed flowers crowding the horse-head walls is simply healing! 🌟Must-Visit Spots: ✔️ Huizhou-style Architecture × Rapeseed Flowers | The ancient village lies in a golden ocean, as beautiful as a fairyland ✔️ Embroidery Tower Check-in | Imagine Huizhou women leaning on the railing, gazing at flowers in old-time romance💕 ✔️ Viewing Pavilion Overlook | The mid-mountain scenery is stunning! A panoramic photo spot you can’t miss ✔️ Cultural & Creative Shops | Super charming artistic stores to take home memories unique to Huizhou · —————————————— ✨Day 2 Nanping + Hongcun ① Nanping Ancient Village | The same style as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"! Seventy-two alleys intersect like a maze; turning into any alley brings surprises~ Few people, beautiful scenery, perfect for photos! ② Hongcun | "A Village in a Chinese Painting" The reflection on South Lake, the morning mist over Moon Pond... still a timeless classic~ Recommended to shoot the mirror-like reflection early in the morning! · —————————————— 📌 Practical Tips: · Flower Bloom Forecast: Mid-March to early April (the golden peak bloom period!) · Outfit Suggestions: Light colors photograph better! White/cream/light blue all good✔️ Avoid yellow❌ · Food Recommendations: Stinky mandarin fish, Mao tofu, bamboo shoot braised pork... all super authentic😋 · Comfort Must-Have: The cobblestone roads are uneven, so wear comfortable shoes! · —————————————— Some scenery can only be truly understood by seeing it with your own eyes... This spring, come explore the painted world of Huizhou with us!🌼

National Geographic didn’t lie! Unlocking Huizhou’s Xidi Ancient Village with kids, here’s a spring family flower-viewing guide you need to save I used to think the saying “A lifetime of obsession, no dream reaches Huizhou” was exaggerated, until I saw the rapeseed flowers in Huizhou with my kids and realized—some places are truly worth a lifetime of longing. In March, this place is ignited by a grand wave of flowers. The rapeseed flower sea stretches along the mountains and rivers, like spilled paint layered in waves. It perfectly complements the white walls and black tiles of Huizhou villages, like a flowing landscape painting. Walking into this painting with your kids, you can immerse yourself in the springtime beauty of Huizhou. 【Huizhou Family Spring Flower-Viewing 3-Day Itinerary】 Day 1: Xidi Ancient Village Compared to Hongcun, Xidi is quieter and has a deeper cultural heritage. Take the kids to enjoy the flowers or wander through the cobblestone alleys. Stroll under the high walls, feeling relaxed and free, and tell your kids stories about Huizhou architecture—fun and educational. ‼Top spots for family photos ✔️ Rapeseed flower fields + ancient village: When Huizhou architecture meets rapeseed flower seas, it’s the ultimate romantic scene in southern Anhui. The ancient village nestled in the flower sea looks like a fairyland from a painting—perfect for family photos that stand out. ✔️ Embroidery Tower: A typical two-story wooden Huizhou-style pavilion. Great for kids to learn about ancient Huizhou architecture and ideal for traditional-style family photos. ✔️ Viewing Pavilion: Located halfway up the mountain, this pavilion offers a panoramic view of the entire ancient village. Bring the kids to see the flower sea and village panorama—truly breathtaking. ✔️ Riverside Cultural and Creative Street: This area doesn’t sell expensive souvenirs, only Huizhou memories you can take home. It’s fun to explore and great for photos, plus you can pick small gifts for the kids. Day 2: Nanping and Hongcun ① Nanping One of the filming locations for “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” Nanping’s seventy-two alleys intertwine like a maze. There are fewer tourists here, and the rapeseed flowers complement the ancient buildings naturally. Stroll the old alleys and admire the architecture with your kids—less crowded and very comfortable. ② Hongcun Known as “the village in a Chinese painting,” Hongcun’s South Lake and Moon Pond remain endlessly charming. Walk along the lake with your kids and feel the gentle charm of Huizhou’s water towns. 📒 Family Travel Tips · The peak bloom of rapeseed flowers is usually from mid to late March through early April. To capture the golden flower seas with your kids, plan for this period. · The cobblestone roads are uneven; it’s recommended to have your kids wear comfortable flat shoes to avoid twisting ankles. · Recommended outfit colors are light tones for family matching—white, beige, and light blue work well. Avoid yellow, as it blends in with the flowers. · The village has many small eateries serving authentic local dishes like stinky mandarin fish, Mao tofu, and bamboo shoot braised pork, plus mild farmhouse dishes suitable for kids. Accommodation 🏨 Huiniang Boutique Guesthouse A century-old Huizhou-style guesthouse inside Xidi Ancient Village, featuring family courtyards and intangible cultural heritage experiences. Open the window to see white walls and black tiles, immersing you in Huizhou life. 🏨 Shudetang Su Village Guesthouse Top luxury wild-style guesthouse in Huizhou, built by the water with views of lotus ponds and flower seas. Offers family rooms and Huizhou pastry-making experiences. 🏨 No.3 Town Artist Guesthouse An artsy family guesthouse near Xidi Ancient Village, with a large courtyard and children’s play area. Experience Huizhou ink gold painting and tie-dye crafts. 🏨 Shilili Qingmei Society Hot Spring Hotel A half-mountain Huizhou-style hot spring hotel near Hongcun, featuring an infinity pool and private hot spring baths. Fully equipped family rooms make it perfect for a family vacation with kids.

Since then, I’ve been telling everyone how stunning southern Anhui is in March! In March, southern Anhui is soaked in spring colors, with golden rapeseed flowers complementing the white walls and black tiles of Huizhou architecture, creating scenes that look like they belong in a painting. Take your kids to this springtime rendezvous and immerse yourselves in the poetic charm and lively atmosphere of Huizhou! Day 1: Leisurely Family Tour in Xidi Stroll with your kids along the cobblestone alleys and check in at the Hu Wenguang Cishi Archway, the most complete Ming Dynasty archway remaining in Huizhou, featuring intricate carvings and grand style. Help your kids learn about Huizhou’s ancient architectural culture. Savor the ancient charm inside Jing’ai Hall, and pause to admire the “Filial Piety” plaque above the hall’s entrance, sharing traditional family values stories with your children. Walk along the alley to the Zhui Mu Hall, where the courtyard’s light and shadow are stunning—perfect for capturing beautiful family photos. Don’t forget to visit the viewing pavilion at the village entrance to overlook the entire ancient village. The rapeseed flower fields spread across the distant mountains, with white walls and black tiles scattered throughout—every snapshot looks like a postcard. Day 2: Family Fun in Nanping, Lucun & Hongcun Nanping: Here, the rapeseed flower fields stretch out in a golden sea. Walk with your kids along the ridges outside the village; standing in the flower sea with rolling green mountains and white walls with black tiles in the background makes for great photos. Check in at the small Western-style mansion blending Chinese and Western elements; the arched windows on the second floor are a perfect photo spot. The Ye Family Ancestral Hall is grand in scale, with lifelike wood carvings on the lintel. Take your kids to observe carefully and learn about Huizhou ancestral hall culture. The large rapeseed flower fields at the village entrance are an excellent spot for family photos. Lucun & Hongcun: These two villages are adjacent and can be visited together. Lucun’s viewing platform is a fantastic photo spot, framing vast rapeseed fields, ancient villages, and distant mountains. The light and shadows at dawn and dusk are especially beautiful and breathtaking. Hongcun is a classic picturesque village. Visit the Nanhu Painted Bridge, where the arch bridge reflects in the water, creating a poetic scene rain or shine. The Moon Pond reflects the white walls and black tiles, the most iconic image of Hongcun. Take your kids to explore Nanhu Academy to feel the cultural heritage of Huizhou. The winding alleys in the village hide countless surprises, and every snapshot is poetic. Right now, the rapeseed flowers in southern Anhui are at their peak bloom. The golden fields against the white walls and black tiles won’t come again for another year. Don’t miss this springtime rendezvous with your kids! Accommodations 🏨Hongcun Village Fangtang Resort Hotel A high-end resort hotel inside Hongcun Scenic Area, transformed from a Huizhou ancient residence, featuring a children’s play area for an immersive experience of Huizhou’s ancient charm. 🏨Xidi Moshang Resident Inn A boutique guesthouse inside Xidi Scenic Area, renovated from a century-old Huizhou ancient residence, with spacious family rooms and super convenient access to the ancient village. 🏨Shilili Qingmei Society Hot Spring Hotel A mid-mountain hot spring hotel near Hongcun, styled with Huizhou garden architecture, featuring a large outdoor pool and family hot springs—perfect for both relaxing and family fun. 🏨Nanping Qingyuan Guesthouse A Huizhou-style guesthouse inside Nanping Ancient Village, renovated from a century-old ancestral hall, offering strong privacy and the chance to experience Huizhou intangible cultural heritage activities, maximizing family interactive experiences.

Spring in Huizhou is absolutely stunning! The rapeseed flowers in southern Anhui are in full bloom, unlocking the classic white walls and black tiles paired with endless golden fields in this ink-wash Jiangnan scenery. With fewer crowds and beautiful views perfect for photos, this spring you must take your kids to Huizhou! Here’s a 2-day, 1-night family travel guide—just copy it! 🚗【Huizhou 2-Day 1-Night Easy Family Itinerary】 Day 1: Xidi - Nanping Day 2: Lucun - Hongcun 1️⃣ High-speed trains go directly to Yixian East Station, with shuttle buses to various attractions. You can also choose to drive; all attractions have parking lots, making traveling with kids more flexible and convenient. 2️⃣ Rapeseed flowers are now blooming extensively, with the flowering period lasting until early April—perfect timing for family flower viewing and outings. 🌼【Huizhou Family Must-Visit Attractions Guide】 1️⃣ Xidi A thousand-year-old ancient village hidden among the green mountains of southern Anhui, with white walls and black tiles built along the water. The long bluestone paths are etched with the marks of time, and the rustic archways and exquisite wood carvings hold centuries of Huizhou history. Smoke curls from chimneys, streams babble gently—no noise or crowds, only tranquility and warmth. Step in with your kids and it feels like walking into an ink-wash painting. 📸 Best family photo spots: ❶ Rapeseed flower fields and the mountain viewing pavilion ❷ The moon gate in the Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum, featured in "Joy of Life" ❸ The Doctor’s Residence ❹ Hu Wenguang Archway and the Ink Workshop from "The Legend of Zhen Niang" ❺ Ancient village streets and alleys 2️⃣ Nanping In spring, Nanping Village is gently embraced by golden rapeseed flowers. Walk along the bluestone paths and past century-old ancestral halls, with white walls and black tiles reflecting the wild yellow flowers. The ancient alleys are deep and quiet, smoke drifts lightly—immerse your kids in the authentic village atmosphere. 📸 Best family photo spot: The S-shaped rapeseed flower fields near Nanping North Gate 3️⃣ Lucun From the Lucun viewing platform, terraced rapeseed fields spread out like golden waves. Morning mist drifts among the mountains, white walls and black tiles scattered throughout, distant hills like ink strokes outlining a gentle ink-wash scene. The breathtaking sea of flowers is a must-see for kids. 📸 Best family photo spot: Panoramic view from the viewing platform 4️⃣ Hongcun A picturesque village nestled among mountains and water, with Moon Pond reflecting the white walls and black tiles like a mirror. The spring dawn bridge over South Lake gently sways, every step reveals poetic ink-wash Huizhou scenery. Let your kids fully experience the unique charm of this ancient Jiangnan village. 📸 Best family photo spots: By Moon Pond / South Lake Accommodation 🏨Tree Huangshan A top luxury resort beside Hongcun, facing Huangshan Mountain and Huizhou ancient villages. Features a huge kids’ playground and family activities—perfect for a family vacation. 🏨Street Moye Huangshan Inn A trendy homestay in the core area of Yixian, renovated from a century-old Huizhou residence. Offers family intangible cultural heritage experiences for an immersive Huizhou cultural journey. 🏨No.3 Town Homestay A wild luxury homestay near Xidi scenic area, hidden among flower fields and farmland. Comes with a family play area and hands-on workshops—super convenient for traveling with kids. 🏨Shiting Huayi Village Hotel A Huizhou-style garden hotel near Hongcun, with white walls, black tiles, small bridges, and flowing water. Equipped with a family pool and study activities for an immersive Huizhou experience. ---

Who can resist Huizhou in spring! The rapeseed flowers in southern Anhui are in full bloom, unlocking a traditional ink painting scene of white walls and black tiles paired with endless golden yellow fields. Fewer crowds, more flowers, and beautiful scenery—this spring, you must take your kids to Huizhou! Here’s a 2-day, 1-night Huizhou family travel guide for you~ 🚗【Huizhou 2-Day 1-Night Family Travel Guide】 Day 1: Xidi - Nanping Day 2: Lucun - Hongcun 1️⃣ Take the high-speed train to Yixian East Station. The “Yi Travel” shuttle bus goes directly to various attractions, or you can drive yourself. All attractions have parking lots, making it more convenient for traveling with kids. 2️⃣ The rapeseed flowers are now blooming extensively, and the flowering period lasts until early April. Don’t miss the best viewing time when traveling with kids. 🌼【Huizhou Family Attractions Guide】 1️⃣ Xidi Xidi is hidden among the green mountains of southern Anhui, with white walls and black tiles built along the water. The long bluestone paths bear the marks of time, and the ancient archways and exquisite wood carvings tell stories of old Huizhou. Smoke curls from chimneys, streams babble quietly—no noise, only peace and gentleness. Stepping in feels like entering an ink painting. 📸 Family photo spots: ❶ Rapeseed flower fields and the hilltop viewing pavilion ❷ The “Joy of Life” Moon Gate in the Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum ❸ The Doctor’s Residence ❹ Hu Wenguang Archway and the “Zhen Niang Zhuan” Ink Workshop ❺ Streets and alleys 2️⃣ Nanping In spring, Nanping Village is gently embraced by golden rapeseed flowers. Walk along the bluestone paths and old ancestral halls, with white walls and black tiles reflecting the wild yellow flowers. The ancient alleys are deep and quiet, smoke drifts lightly—immerse your kids in the authentic village atmosphere. 📸 Family photo spot: Rapeseed flower fields near the north gate of Nanping, shaped like an “S” 3️⃣ Lucun From the Lucun viewing platform, terraced rapeseed fields spread out like golden waves. Morning mist drifts lightly, white walls and black tiles scattered among them, distant mountains like ink sketches outline a gentle silhouette. Take your kids to overlook this stunning sea of flowers. 📸 Family photo spot: Viewing platform overlook 4️⃣ Hongcun Hongcun is nestled among mountains and water, like a village in a painting. The Moon Pond is like a mirror reflecting white walls and black tiles, the South Lake in spring dawn, bridge shadows gently sway—let your kids experience the unique charm of ink-wash Huizhou. 📸 Family photo spots: By Moon Pond / South Lake Accommodation 🏨Shudetang Hotel A top luxury homestay in an ancient Huizhou village, surrounded by lotus ponds in a traditional Huizhou-style old house, offering an immersive Huizhou cultural experience with complete family facilities. 🏨Shilili Weiyanfu Hot Spring Hotel A luxurious hotel renovated from a century-old Huizhou-style residence, featuring hot springs and a children’s playground, thoughtful family services, and an immersive Jiangnan vacation experience. 🏨Tachuan Academy Wild Luxury Resort Hotel A wild luxury hotel near Hongcun, designed in Huizhou garden style, with mountain, water, and flower views right outside the window, offering family farming experiences. 🏨Moshangju Homestay A well-known homestay inside the Xidi scenic area, renovated from traditional Huizhou architecture, quiet yet close to all the main spots, super convenient for families with kids.

You must take your kids to Huizhou once in spring! The springtime in Yixian’s Xidi, Nanping, and Hongcun villages, with white walls and black tiles paired with golden flower seas, looks like a real-life ink painting. We've gathered the best spots for family trips! ✨Xidi Ancient Village - A must-visit for family outings ✅ Rapeseed Flower Sea A vast field of rapeseed flowers beside Mingjing Lake, with a boardwalk winding through. The foreground is a sea of golden flowers, and the background features traditional Huizhou architecture with white walls and black tiles. The Chinese-style atmosphere is perfect for taking ancient-style family photos. ✅ Mid-mountain Viewing Pavilion Located halfway up the mountain opposite the rapeseed fields, easily reachable on foot with kids. Overlooks the entire Xidi Ancient Village, perfect for panoramic shots. Along the way, peach blossoms and rapeseed flowers blend like a natural painter’s palette. ✅ Huimo Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience Hall The filming location of "Zhen Niang Zhuan," where kids can personally experience the process of making Huizhou ink, touching a thousand-year-old intangible cultural heritage while playing and learning traditional culture. ✅ Ancient Street Embroidered Building On the second floor of the Doctor’s Residence embroidered building, unlock stunning photo spots combining ancient architecture and street views. The stone and wood carvings in the East and West Gardens hold Huizhou’s historical essence. The fish lanterns in the ancient street shops add a rich atmosphere for family photos. ✨Nanping Village - A must-visit for family outings ✅ Ancient Village Viewing Small Western-style Building The second-floor window frames the ancient village street scene, and the rooftop offers a panoramic view of Nanping Village and the distant rapeseed fields. The panoramic view is breathtaking. ✅ Film Shooting Locations Check in at the filming sites of "Ju Dou" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon." The ancient streets and alleys of Kuiguang Hall and Ju Dou’s pharmacy let kids experience the Huizhou charm seen in movies. ✅ Wansong Bridge Flower Sea Photo Spot Stand on Wansong Bridge to capture rapeseed flower seas paired with Huizhou-style ancient buildings, unlocking the unique poetic springtime of Huizhou. ✨Hongcun - A must-visit for family outings ✅ Moon Pond The core check-in spot of Hongcun, where you can capture stunning reflections of ancient buildings by the pond. The doorway of the Old Time Café offers a full panoramic reflection of the Wang family ancestral hall, creating a rich atmosphere. ✅ Ancient Village Panoramic Rooftop The wooden painting terrace overlooks the entire Hongcun ancient village. Family photos taken here are effortlessly beautiful. ✅ South Lake The blue hour at South Lake is stunning. From South Lake Academy to South Lake Painted Bridge, with fish lanterns decorating the scene, it feels like stepping into an ink painting. This spring, take your kids to Huizhou and experience the unique spring romance of traditional Chinese ancient villages! Accommodation 🏨Hongcun Shilili Fan Honeymoon · Qingmei Academy A mid-mountain hot spring hotel near Hongcun, featuring Huizhou garden style, with its own hot springs and children’s playground. Family facilities are complete, and the window view opens to ancient village green hills. 🏨Xidi No.3 Town Artist Homestay An art-themed homestay near Xidi Ancient Village, offering rich family activities and intangible cultural heritage handicraft experiences, immersing guests in Huizhou culture. 🏨Nanping Bu She Wen Yue Homestay A countryside homestay inside Nanping Ancient Village, surrounded by rice paddies and flower seas. Spacious family rooms and a quiet environment let you enjoy the slow life of the ancient village with your kids. 🏨Yurun Hanyuelou Hotel A top luxury Huizhou-style villa hotel at the foot of Huangshan, with private standalone courtyards, its own children’s playground and swimming pool, perfect for family vacations.

It used to seem that the saying "A lifetime of obsession, no dreams of Huizhou" was too absolute, until I saw the rapeseed flowers in Huizhou 🌸 and realized—some places are truly worth a lifetime of longing. In March, this place is ignited by a grand wave of blossoms. The sea of rapeseed flowers lies by the mountains and water, like spilled paint, layered and spreading. It sets off the white walls and black tiles of Huizhou villages, like a flowing landscape painting. 【Huizhou Spring Viewing Route 🚗】 Day 1 Xidi Ancient Village Compared to Hongcun, Xidi feels quieter and has a deeper cultural heritage. Whether admiring flowers or wandering through the bluestone alleys, strolling under the high walls is both pleasant and free-spirited~ ‼️Some photo spots ✔️Rapeseed flower fields + ancient village: When Huizhou architecture meets the sea of rapeseed flowers, it’s the ultimate romance of southern Anhui. The ancient village lies within the flower sea, like a fairyland stepping out of a painting. ✔️Embroidered Building: A typical two-story wooden Huizhou pavilion. In the past, Huizhou women would lean on this railing, watching the rapeseed flowers bloom over the ridges in spring. ✔️Viewing Pavilion: Located halfway up the mountain, this pavilion offers a panoramic view of the entire ancient village. ✔️Riverside Cultural Shop: This place doesn’t sell expensive souvenirs, only Huizhou memories you can take away. It’s great for browsing and photography. Day 2 Nanping and Hongcun ① Nanping This is one of the filming locations for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," with seventy-two alleys intersecting like a maze. Nanping has fewer tourists, and the rapeseed flowers complement the ancient buildings, making it feel even more natural. ② Hongcun Known as the "village in a Chinese painting," Hongcun’s South Lake and Moon Pond remain endlessly charming scenery. 📒Travel Tips · The peak bloom of rapeseed flowers is generally from mid to late March to early April. To capture the golden flower sea, plan your visit around this time. · The bluestone paths are uneven; comfortable shoes are recommended. · Wear light-colored clothes—white, beige, or light blue are good choices. Avoid yellow, as it blends with the flowers. · The village has many small eateries serving authentic local dishes like stinky mandarin fish, Mao tofu, and bamboo shoot braised pork.

Hidden in the mountains and wilderness of southern Anhui, this new Chinese-style white wall and black tile villa opens to layers of green mountains and lush greenery, with the breeze carrying the scent of tea🍃 The panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows bring the forest, tea gardens, and village scenes inside. You can watch the clouds roll by while lying in bed, and the mountain mist on rainy days creates an even more atmospheric vibe. The Hui-style architecture with black tiles and white walls combined with minimalist modern interiors, a spiral staircase, and cozy bookshelf corners make for great photo spots. The guesthouse also offers Hanfu costumes for dressing up and taking pictures. Conveniently located, it’s a 10-minute walk to the Hongcun Scenic Area, with Nanping and Tachuan nearby for additional sightseeing. No noisy crowds, only birdsong and mountain breezes—perfect for daydreaming, reading, and soaking up the sun. It’s truly an ideal escape from the city. 📍 Huishan Villa Guesthouse (Hongcun Scenic Area Branch) 💡 Recommended stay: 2 days and 1 night to leisurely explore the surrounding ancient villages. In spring, you might even catch the hillsides covered in yellow flowers~

🌼 Yixian Rapeseed Flowers · 2026 Flower Viewing Guide (Updated 3.23) Best Blooming Period: Mid-March to early April (peak around March 20, currently the golden period) 📍 Must-Visit Spots (ranked by photo opportunities/experience) 1. Kecun (Free, highly recommended) · The largest basin flower sea in southern Anhui, Maoshanling viewing platform overlooks tens of thousands of acres of golden flowers + sea of clouds + Huizhou villages, aerial shots are stunning · From March 21: Kecun Rapeseed Flower Festival (flower field train, intangible cultural heritage experiences, night fish lantern/flower lantern parade) · Transportation: Drive and navigate to "Kecun Town"; on weekends, transfer at the foot of the mountain for 15 RMB/person 2. Lucun (Entrance fee 50 RMB) · Terraced flower sea + wood carving buildings, Lucun viewing platform overlooks the flower sea + ancient village, morning mist atmosphere is perfect · Only 12 minutes from Hongcun, great for combined visits 3. Hongcun/Xidi (World Heritage Sites) · Hongcun: Flower fields beside South Lake and Moon Pond, white walls and black tiles with golden rapeseed, classic Huizhou oil painting vibe · Xidi: Flower sea by Mingjing Lake, viewing pavilion overlooks the panorama, best light between 3-4 pm 4. Bishan/Nanping (Less crowded and peaceful) · Bishan: Open fields without walls, Yunmen Tower + flower fields in one frame; Bishan Bookstore second floor offers an artistic view · Nanping: Flower sea at the village entrance with ten thousand pine trees, wide-angle shots of ancient village + flower sea are amazing 🚗 Transportation and Routes · Best by car: Exit at Yixian East/Huangshan North on the highway, take the loop route: Lucun → Hongcun → Kecun → Xidi → Bishan (about 80 km) · Public transport: High-speed train to Yixian East/Huangshan North → taxi/carpool to villages; county buses 5-10 RMB/person · Parking: Free at Kecun Maoshanling; free at Lucun viewing platform; 15 RMB per time at Hongcun 📸 Photo & Travel Tips · Best times: Early morning 6:00-8:00 (morning mist + soft light), 1 hour before sunset; arrive before 7 am on weekends to avoid crowds · Outfit: Light colors (white/cream/light blue) are more photogenic; wear non-slip shoes, fields are dewy · Gear: Sun hat, windbreaker; drone shots for panoramic views are more spectacular · Costs: 90% of flower fields are free; ancient villages and transfers have separate fees 📅 2 Days 1 Night Essential Route (Recommended for photography/family trips) · Day 1: Lucun morning mist → Hongcun food and stroll → Kecun Maoshanling sunset → stay in Hongcun · Day 2: Xidi flower sea → Bishan Bookstore → return trip

Hi, I'm yy Who can resist spring? The rapeseed flowers in Southern Anhui Huizhou are blooming. Go to Xidi to see the vast fields of golden rapeseed flowers, Behind them are white walls and black tiles, small bridges, and homes. Few people, great for photos, many flowers, beautiful scenery. You must visit Huizhou this spring! Here is a 2-day 1-night Huizhou travel guide for you~ 🚗【Huizhou Guide 2 Days 1 Night】 Day 1: Xidi - Nanping Day 2: Lucun - Hongcun 1️⃣ Take the high-speed train to Yixian East Station. There are shuttle buses to various attractions on the "Yi Travel" app, or you can drive directly; all places have parking lots. 2️⃣ Rapeseed flowers are now blooming extensively and will last until early April. 🌼【Huizhou Attractions Guide】 1️⃣ Xidi Xidi is hidden among the green mountains of Southern Anhui, with white walls and black tiles, built by the water. The long bluestone paths bear the marks of time, with ancient archways and exquisite wood carvings that hold the stories of old Huizhou. Smoke curls from chimneys, streams babble, no noise, only peace and gentleness. Step in, and it feels like entering an ink painting. 📸 Photo spots: Rapeseed flower fields and the mountain viewing pavilion The "Joy of Life" Moon Gate in the Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum The Doctor’s Residence Hu Wenguang Archway and the Ink Workshop from "The Legend of Zhen Niang" Streets and alleys 2️⃣ Nanping In spring, Nanping Village is gently embraced by golden rapeseed flowers. Walk along the bluestone paths and old ancestral halls, with white walls and black tiles reflecting the wild yellow flowers. The ancient alleys are deep, and smoke lightly curls. 📸 Photo spots: The S-shaped rapeseed flower fields near Nanping North Gate 3️⃣ Lucun Standing on the Lucun viewing platform, the terraced rapeseed fields spread out like golden waves. Morning mist drifts lightly, white walls and black tiles scattered among them, distant mountains like ink outlines, sketching a gentle silhouette. 📸 Photo spots: View from the viewing platform 4️⃣ Hongcun Hongcun is nestled among mountains and water, like a village in a painting. The Moon Pond is like a mirror, reflecting white walls and black tiles. South Lake in spring dawn, with bridge shadows gently swaying. 📸 Photo spots: By Moon Pond / South Lake Huangshan Travel | Huizhou Travel | Hongcun Travel | Hongcun Xidi Huizhou Architecture | Southern Anhui Spring | Southern Anhui Travel | Yixian Travel

"My life's deepest longing is for Huizhou, a place I never dreamed of visiting." Who understands?! Spring in Huizhou is truly the ultimate travel destination for children! While the north is still shrouded in the chill of early spring, here, the mountains and fields are already awakened by fields of rapeseed flowers. White walls and black tiles are nestled amidst golden seas of flowers and verdant mountains and waters. Every snapshot is a masterpiece of healing beauty. A two-day trip with the kids will effortlessly unlock all the romance of spring in Jiangnan. 🌼【Huizhou Spring: A Two-Day Slow-Paced Family Trip Guide】 Centered on Yixian County, this itinerary offers a relaxed and immersive experience of Huizhou's beauty, without rushing or focusing on sightseeing. Day 1: Hongcun – A Springtime Exploration in a “Village in a Chinese Painting” Morning: Arrive in Hongcun and first explore the iconic South Lake and Moon Pond. Let the kids admire the stunning reflections of white walls and black tiles in the water, and enjoy the picturesque scenery of weeping willows and rapeseed flowers along the lake. Tell the kids stories about this ancient Huizhou village as you stroll – a fun and educational experience. Afternoon: A leisurely exploration of the ancient village. No need to rush; simply stroll through the cobblestone alleys, admire the exquisite three-dimensional carvings, check out the popular alleyways, and when you get tired, find a small shop to enjoy some local Huizhou snacks. Kids will have a great time, and adults won't feel exhausted either. Day 2 Xidi—Nanping—From Ancient Village Hidden Gems to Movie Scenes 1️⃣ Xidi Compared to Hongcun, Xidi is more tranquil and less crowded. The Hu Wenguang Prefectural Governor Archway at the village entrance, combined with the surrounding rapeseed fields, offers countless photo opportunities. Taking children to explore the ancient village and ancestral halls allows them to learn about Huizhou culture without crowds, providing a fantastic experience. 2️⃣ Nanping The filming location for *Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon*, its 72 ancient alleys are like a maze, perfect for children to explore. The rapeseed fields and ancient villages blend perfectly, without excessive commercialization, allowing children to immerse themselves in the original ecology of the ancient villages. ✨Family Travel Tips ▪️There are direct buses between the villages, making it convenient to travel with children without a car. ▫️When taking photos in the rapeseed fields, walk along the ridges. Please be mindful of the flowers and plants and avoid trampling on them. ▪️The ancient village has many stone-paved paths; please dress your child in comfortable, non-slip walking shoes. ▪️The village offers many Huizhou-style delicacies; you can communicate with the vendors in advance to adjust the flavors to suit your child's taste. Accommodation: 🏨Luxury guesthouse near Hongcun Scenic Area, featuring a Huizhou-style courtyard with interactive spaces for families, including a traditional Huizhou ink-making activity. 🏨Boutique guesthouse converted from a century-old Huizhou-style house, offering privacy with a private courtyard surrounded by pastoral scenery, perfect for family trips. 🏨Designer guesthouse within Xidi Scenic Area, combining Huizhou aesthetics with modern comfort, offering complete family-friendly rooms with scenic views. 🏨High-end guesthouse in Nanping Ancient Village, converted from a Qing Dynasty residence, featuring a courtyard tea break area, allowing you and your child to slowly enjoy the tranquility of the ancient village.

"A lifetime of enchantment, yet no dreams of Huizhou." Don't blame me for telling everyone, Huizhou's spring is God's overturned palette. While the north is still slumbering in the biting cold of early spring, the mountains and waters here have been awakened by a grand floral event. Layers of rapeseed flowers bloom along the mountains and rivers, and Huizhou-style villages with white walls and black tiles, like ancient seals, are carefully stamped by nature onto this flowing spring scroll painting, perfectly suited for kids to experience the Jiangnan spring scenery immersively. 🌼【Huizhou Spring · 2-Day Family Trip Guide】 Centered around Yixian County, take your kids to explore at a leisurely pace, no rushing, easily unlocking the beauty of Huizhou's spring. D1 Xidi – Listen to the rain and admire flowers in "The Peach Blossom Spring Village" Morning: Arrive and explore. Compared to Hongcun, Xidi is quieter and has a deeper cultural heritage. The Hu Wenguang Memorial Archway at the village entrance is an iconic landmark, appearing even more majestic against the backdrop of the surrounding rapeseed fields, perfect for giving kids a lively introductory lesson on ancient architecture. Afternoon: Stroll through the ancient village. No need to deliberately follow a route; just wander slowly through the bluestone alleys. Take your kids to admire the exquisite wood carvings and stone carvings, and listen to stories of the ancient village's past prosperity under the tall firewalls, easy on the legs. D2 Nanping—Hongcun – Step from a movie scene into a painting. 1️⃣Nanping This is a filming location for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon." The labyrinthine seventy-two alleys are perfect for a treasure hunt with kids. There are relatively fewer tourists, and the rapeseed flowers blend more naturally with the ancient architecture, making for great photos without the crowds. 2️⃣Hongcun As "the village in a Chinese painting," Hongcun's Nanhu Lake and Moon Pond are must-visit scenic spots. The artists sketching by Nanhu Lake are a scenic view in themselves, and the reflections of the ancient village in Moon Pond never get old, no matter how many times you photograph them. Let your kids experience the gentle charm of this water town. ✨Family Travel Tips ▪️There are buses between the villages, so you don't need to transfer frequently when traveling with kids. ▫️Appreciate the flowers responsibly; do not step on the flower fields. Set a good example for your children. ▪️The bluestone paths are uneven, so have your kids wear comfortable, non-slip shoes. ▫️Both breakfast and dinner in the villages offer Huizhou specialties. You can choose milder options to suit children's tastes. Accommodation 🏨Shili Lili Pan Honey Moon · Qingmei Academy A semi-mountainous luxury hotel in Hongcun, featuring Huizhou-style courtyards with an infinity pool. Open the window to see bamboo forests and tea mountains. Fully equipped for families. 🏨Tachuan Academy A wild luxury guesthouse in an ancient Huizhou village, with private Huizhou-style buildings and a pastoral landscape. Kids can experience farm activities. 🏨Moshangju A high-end guesthouse within the Xidi scenic area, a renovated century-old Huizhou mansion that preserves the essence of ancient architecture. Family rooms are spacious and comfortable. 🏨Qingyuan Guesthouse A boutique guesthouse within the Nanping scenic area, a renovated Qing Dynasty ancient residence. The courtyard is quiet and elegant, allowing kids to immerse themselves in the slow pace of ancient village life.

Beishan Courtyard|Shishan Community|Yeli Island & Sun and Moon Shell|No Backtracking ✨Itinerary Overview ✅Beishan Courtyard (Lingnan Ancient Village + Artsy Trendy Shops) ✅Shishan Community (Old Xiangzhou Life + Retro Photo Spots) ✅Yeli Island + Sun and Moon Shell (Sea Views + Sunset + Night Scenery) Free Admission|Convenient Transportation|Photo Heaven 🏯Beishan Courtyard|Artistic Moments Among Blue Bricks and Black Tiles 📍Beishan Village, Nanping Town, Xiangzhou District|Free All Day|No Reservation Needed ✅Must-Visit: Yang Family Ancestral Hall (Lingnan Ancient Architectural Aesthetics) Beishan Theater Old Warehouse (Retro CCD/Great for Vintage Props) Graffiti Walls + Creative Shops + Courtyard Cafes 🍜Food: Banxin Ramen, Yellow Ginkgo Sweet Soup, Old House Private Dishes 📸Photo Spots: Theater Corner, European-style Fountain, Neon Sign Wall 🏘️Shishan Community|Healing Streets Hidden in the Old Town 📍Shishan Road/Guangming Street, Xiangzhou District|Free to Stroll ✅Must-Visit: Firecracker Flower Wall/Bougainvillea Alley (Seasonal Bloom Explosion) No. 106 Café (Red and White Arch + European Town Vibe) Chunfang Barber Shop (Filming Location of Shaolin Soccer, Old Zhuhai Memories) Pocket Park + Lion Dance Installation + Red Brick Alley ☕Afternoon Tea: Shanxiang Youcha, Lekaihua Courtyard 📸Photo Spots: Flower Walls, Retro Arcade, Starlight Walkway 🌊Yeli Island & Sun and Moon Shell|Day and Night of the Sea Shell 📍Mingting Park, Qilving Middle Road|Free Entry ✅Must Experience: Yeli Island Circular Walk/Bike Ride (Approx. 3km, Coconut Trees and Sea Breeze) Sun and Moon Shell Grand Theater (China’s Only Island Opera House) Deyue Boat, Haiyan Bridge, Distant View of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Chase the Orange Sea Sunset at Dusk, See the Night Lights After 7 PM 📸Top Photo Spots: Haiyun City 2nd Floor Viewing Platform (Panoramic Shell View) Starbucks Rooftop (Hello Zhuhai Check-in) Island Curve + Lawn Upward Shots (Avoid Crowds) 🚗Transportation Tips Beishan → Shishan: Taxi about 20 min Shishan → Yeli Island: Taxi about 10 min / Bus No. 9 or 99 Wear Comfortable Shoes for the Whole Trip, No Pressure for Walking 💡Tips 1. Best light and shadow in Beishan Courtyard in the afternoon, Shishan is great for slow strolling 2. Visit Yeli Island at dusk to catch both sunset and night views 3. Bring sunscreen and a light jacket, it’s windy by the sea

. Who says winter is not suitable for travel? Winter in Yixian County is like a living ink painting. The ink is the mountains, the white is the snow, and that little bit of red— is the lanterns, the spring couplets, the glossy cured meat hanging under the eaves, and the warm festive breeze drifting through the alleys 🎐. . 🔖 Highlights of the itinerary: ✅ Stay in a Huizhou-style garden hotel in Xidi, a World Heritage site ✅ Write spring couplets, cut paper window decorations, make food peach, and weave bamboo strips by hand ✅ Eat pig-killing feast, Xigezi tea, and cured meat knife board sausage ✅ Watch the bench dragon, light show, and soak in warm winter soup ✅ Explore Xidi, Nanping, Hongcun, and Mukeng Bamboo Sea . 📅 How to spend three days and two nights: |Stay in the painting-like Xidi ▪️ Arrive at noon and check in at Xidi Boxinyunshe ▪️ In the afternoon, follow the guide to tour winter Xidi—amid the black, white, and gray ink tones, the red lanterns, cured meat, and spring couplets shine brightly ▪️ Drink a cup of Xigezi tea in a Ming Dynasty old house, sitting warmly by the fire bucket ▪️ Dinner with steaming hot pig-killing feast ▪️ At night, watch the light show and bench dragon parade; the ancient village is lively, not quiet at all . |Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience Day ▪️ After breakfast, go to Nanping, walk through seventy-two alleys, and see the ancestral hall’s light and shadow ▪️ Write a pair of spring couplets by hand in the ancestral hall and bring blessings home ▪️ Visit a farmer’s house to make and steam food peach, and eat lunch cooked on a wood stove ▪️ In the afternoon, head to Hongcun, where the Moon Pond looks like an inkstone, South Lake like ink, and red lanterns reflect in the water ▪️ Learn paper cutting from an intangible cultural heritage teacher and cut your own festive window decorations ▪️ Dinner with a Huizhou banquet (stinky mandarin fish is a must-try!) ▪️ After dinner, soak in the hot springs at Qishu Lake to relieve the day’s fatigue . |Farewell in the Bamboo Sea ▪️ After breakfast, head to Mukeng Bamboo Sea ▪️ Walk in the bamboo sea listening to the wind like waves and watch snow shaking on bamboo tips ▪️ Learn bamboo weaving from a master craftsman and make a handmade souvenir ▪️ Lunch with farmhouse food cooked in bamboo tubes, mountain delicacies and free-range chicken so fresh it’ll blow your mind ▪️ Return home satisfied in the afternoon . ▫️ The aroma of cured meat in Xidi really fills the alleys; every photo looks like a movie scene ▫️ Writing spring couplets in Nanping’s ancestral hall feels very ceremonial, with the scent of ink mixed with wood ▫️ The lantern reflections by Hongcun’s Moon Pond are stunning at dusk during the blue hour ▫️ The moment you open the bamboo tube rice, the fragrance... I still miss it now 🍚 . A three-day Huizhou New Year journey is not just a trip, but more like a ritual returning to tradition. Bring home your handmade window decorations, spring couplets, and bamboo weaving, along with the aroma of cured meat and the warmth of hot springs. This winter, I was truly healed ❄️. . 📌 Tips: ▪️ Yixian is cold in the early morning and evening in winter, remember to wear a thick coat ▪️ Some experiences require advance booking; it’s recommended to contact the hotel for arrangements ▪️ Wear plain or red clothes for better photos

Taizhou’s autumn takes “layers of colorful forests” to the extreme. These 4 hiking routes hide the most healing autumn scenery—you’ll want to revisit again and again... 🍁 Nanhuang Ancient Trail · Red Maple Secret Realm ✅ Highlights: Arguably the ultimate maple viewing ancient trail. In mid to late November, the maple leaves turn bright red, the forests blaze like fire, with ancient bridges and pavilions nestled among the red leaves, naturally giving an ancient aesthetic filter. ✅ Route Details: 15 km total (difficulty ⭐⭐), starting from Nanping Township in Tiantai to Huangtan Township in Linhai, takes 5-6 hours, passing terraced fields and streams. ✅ Transport & Tips: Take a bus from Tiantai Station to Nanping Township (1 hour), wear light-colored clothes for great photos, bring trekking poles to assist on downhill sections. 🌾 Chaliao Ancient Trail · Ancient Trees’ Autumn Charm ✅ Highlights: Remnant of a Song Dynasty official road, with over 200 century-old trees (mainly maples and camphor trees). In November, the colors are mottled, with smoke from ancient village kitchens blending with red leaves, peaceful and healing. ✅ Route Details: 8 km total (difficulty ⭐), starting from Chaliao Village, Yongfeng Town, Linhai, a loop hike taking 3-4 hours, with well-preserved stone paths. ✅ Transport & Tips: Taxi from Linhai Station to Chaliao Village (1 hour), climb to the top for panoramic views of the ancient village, recommended to start early morning to avoid crowds. 🖼️ Xiake Ancient Trail · Tang Poetry Autumn Walk ✅ Highlights: The place where Xu Xiake traveled three times. From late November to mid-December, red maples and yellow leaves intertwine, connecting Guoqing Temple and Gaoming Lecture Temple, walking the essence of the “Tang Poetry Road.” ✅ Route Details: Recommended 13 km Guoqing Temple loop (difficulty ⭐⭐), takes 5 hours, cobblestone paths with ancient famous trees, full of Zen atmosphere. ✅ Transport & Tips: Take a bus from Tiantai Station to Guoqing Scenic Area (30 minutes), download offline maps in advance (some sections have weak signal). 🍂 Yichengling Ancient Trail · Off-the-Beaten-Path Autumn Search ✅ Highlights: Connecting Huangyan and Linhai, quiet and less crowded. In November, red maples, yellow leaves, and green bamboo intertwine, with the leaf-covered ancient trail naturally exuding a rustic atmosphere. ✅ Route Details: 10 km total (difficulty ⭐⭐), starting from Jin Village at the foot of Youxiling, Linhai, can return the same way or do a loop, takes 4-5 hours. ✅ Transport & Tips: Taxi from Linhai city center to Jin Village at Youxiling (40 minutes), bring plenty of drinking water, you may encounter wild fruits along the way (consume cautiously). 💡 Autumn Viewing Tips ✅ Best Viewing Period: Mid to late November to mid-December (peak red maple season) ✅ Outfit Suggestions: Wear light-colored clothes (contrast with autumn colors for great photos), layer with thin jackets (mountain areas have big temperature differences). ✅ Notes: Some routes have weak signals, download offline maps in advance; bring trash bags, practice leave-no-trace hiking to protect the environment. ✅ Gear Recommendations: Non-slip hiking shoes + knee pads, bring plenty of drinking water. ✅ Photography Tips: Use ancient trail stone steps and ancient tree silhouettes for composition, shoot red leaves against backlight for better photos.

Following the previous Huangshan guide, on Sunday we finally decided to visit Xidi and Nanping after much consideration. P2-9 Xidi retains more of the original rustic charm and lively atmosphere, half commercial and half cultural, blending just perfectly overall. P10-15 Nanping is a village where ordinary people live, giving you the feeling of walking into someone’s home, hahaha. 🎫|Tickets: Xidi 104 RMB/person, Nanping 38 RMB/person (valid for three days; generally, tickets for Huangshan scenic spots are valid for three days) 🚌|Transportation: There are tourist shuttles directly from Huangshan North Station/Yixian East Station. For faster arrival, you can carpool. 👚|Outfit Suggestions: Light-colored or highly saturated clothes stand out better in front of Huizhou-style architecture. 📝|Best Time to Visit: Autumn when the rice fields turn golden or the Chinese tallow trees become colorful is ideal. Usually, 2-3 hours per village is enough. You can visit three villages in one day, so it’s best to buy a combined ticket. Xidi and Nanping are less commercialized than Hongcun, with fewer tourists, making them better for quietly experiencing the charm of ancient Huizhou villages. You’ll find delicately decorated small shops run by locals everywhere, students sketching on the spot, children swinging, and dogs and cats napping anywhere, full of authentic everyday life vibes 🐱. After returning home, I kept seeing videos of Chengkan’s fish lanterns and fireworks 🎆. I really regret not staying overnight in Chengkan! I will definitely go back next time. This trip, I didn’t find any particularly great restaurants to recommend. The only one I want to suggest is Atang Noodle House in Tangkou Town. As someone from Northeast China with a Northeastern palate, I can wholeheartedly recommend it!