Impressions of Southern Anhui | Chengkan Ancient Town, a model of Huizhou-style architecture

|Chengkan Ancient Town is a model of Huizhou-style architecture. The beauty of Chengkan lies in its well-preserved Ming dynasty village and its rich history and culture. ❤Recommended reasons: Chengkan Village, originally known as Longxi Village, has a history of over 1,800 years. It is home to ancient buildings from the Song, Yuan, and Ming dynasties that are of great historical value. The village is known for its idyllic scenery, well-preserved village layout, exquisite Huizhou-style houses, and rich history and culture. It is known as the "village in the painting" and was praised by the famous Song dynasty philosopher Zhu Xi as "Chengkan Shuangxianli, the first village in Jiangnan." It is known as the hometown of national treasures. 🌟Highlights: [One] The village's architecture combines human and natural elements, making it a miracle in the history of ancient Chinese villages. [Two] Chengkan Village is considered a feng shui treasure of Huizhou, with a legendary culture of "visiting Chengkan and having no obstacles in life." It is like Mecca, a holy place in the eyes of many. [Three] Chengkan Village is home to many famous people. 🏨Architectural features: [One] The village is known for its white walls, black tiles, and horse-head walls. The beauty of the architecture lies in the Huizhou-style buildings with their courtyards, doorways, and halls. Everywhere you look, there are ancient Huizhou-style houses with wooden windows and horse-head walls. [Two] The courtyards are deep, the smoke is curling, the pavilions are carved, and the corridors are long. The "white walls, black tiles, horse-head walls, high walls, deep courtyards, and small windows" are so distinctive that they will be forever etched in your memory. [Three] The pavilions, towers, bridges, wells, ancestral halls, and houses of Chengkan are adorned with exquisite stone, brick, and wood carvings, showcasing the beauty of Huizhou-style architecture. The artistic beauty of ancient Huizhou architecture is fully displayed here. 📝Tips: 1. Chengkan is not very commercialized, with few restaurants (and average food), milk tea shops, and coffee shops. It is suitable for visitors who like peace and quiet. There are not many accommodation options, and the conditions are average. 2. The regular ticket price is CNY 107, but if you stay in Chengkan, it is only CNY 95. 3. The recommended place is Yongxing Lake in the center of the village. In the morning, the lake is covered with a thin layer of mist, and white swans swim on the lake, surrounded by ancient buildings, creating a beautiful picture.