Hongcun in Huizhou, a village so beautiful it seems unreal, like a painting in ink wash

🌧️ Drenched in misty rain, the three streets and ninety-nine lanes, I have finally stepped into this breathtaking ink painting—Hongcun in Huizhou. With its black tiles and grey walls, horse head walls, small bridges over flowing water, and households, every spot is filled with poetic and picturesque charm. 📍 Located in Yi County of Huangshan City, Anhui Province, Hongcun is known as the 'village in Chinese paintings'. The scenery here is picturesque, making visitors linger and forget to return. 🌄 Recommended touring route: South Lake → South Lake Academy → Jingde Hall → Yuezhao (Moon Pond) → Lexu Hall → Chengzhi Hall. The views of South Lake and Moon Pond are particularly enchanting in the early morning or evening. If it rains, the misty rain turns everything into a surreal azure beauty. 📸 Photo spots: 1️⃣ The painted bridge over South Lake, a favorite spot for many sketch artists, is also the classic scene where Li Mubai leads his horse in the movie 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon'. 2️⃣ Standing at South Lake Academy, one can feel the elegance and wisdom of ancient Huizhou, while capturing the tranquility and beauty. 3️⃣ Yuezhao with its wind-swept lotuses is an excellent spot to watch the sunset, with the tranquil and beautiful Moon Pond under the setting sun. 🍲 Food recommendations: Crab shell yellow cakes, dried plum vegetable and cured meat cakes, stinky mandarin fish, dried bamboo shoot roasted meat, etc., each dish is full of Huizhou characteristics, especially the stinky mandarin fish, which is unforgettable. 🏠 Accommodation suggestion: It is recommended to stay within the Hongcun scenic area to personally experience the centuries-old Huizhou-style houses and feel the simplicity and tranquility. 🚗 Nearby attractions: Chengkan, Xidi, the ancient Huizhou-Hangzhou trail, etc., are all worth visiting for their ancient villages and hiking trails. 💖 Hongcun, a place that captivates the heart. With its blue tiles and white walls, one falls in love with Huizhou. I am willing to stay here forever, to feel this tranquility and beauty.