The Secret of Southern Anhui | A Poetic Journey to Jixi, Xuancheng

| A Poetic Journey to Jixi, Xuancheng. Jixi, Xuancheng in Southern Anhui is home to stunning scenery that is unknown to the public. Avoid the crowds and come here to experience the unique charm of this niche travel destination. Jiapo Town—Kantou Ancient Village As the starting point of the Anhui-Zhejiang Sky Road, also known as the "Jiangnan Sky Road", this Huizhou-style village was built in the Ming Dynasty. It is free to visit and park, and you can finish your visit in 30–40 minutes. It is the settlement of the Xu family, and the ancestral hall in the village records the anecdotes of local celebrities. The water street is 700–800 meters long, with clear streams and water ducks playing in the water, making it perfect for stream tracing. The ancient village is not commercialized and is the filming location of the movie "The Story of Cheng Huan". Meiganling Viewing Platform It is close to Jiapo Town and is also open to the public for free. You can finish your visit in 30–40 minutes. The terraces here are like the fingerprints of the earth, layer upon layer. When the rapeseed flowers bloom in March and April, it is no less beautiful than Wuyuan; during the autumn harvest season, it is also as beautiful as a fairyland, with rolling wheat waves. Longchuan Scenic Area The ticket price is CNY 75. After 18:00, you can enter for free after the local ticket inspector is off duty, but you cannot visit the Hu Ancestral Hall and other memorial halls without a ticket (closed at night). It is recommended to visit for 1–2 hours. Parking is CNY 5 per time. Longchuan is the Feng Shui treasure land of the Hu family. It is a thousand-year-old village with well-preserved houses, a strong sense of life, and little commercial atmosphere. The Rainbow Blessing Bridge in the scenic area is a highlight, and it is said that Hu Xueyan once prayed here. The starry sky at night is bright and beautiful to the naked eye. 🍱Food Recommendations: The stinky mandarin fish and fermented tofu in Jixi are a must-try! There are many restaurants outside the Longchuan Scenic Area, but the restaurants run by the original residents in the scenic area are more authentic and offer accommodation. We recommend Longdaichuanshang Homestay, which is close to the Rainbow Blessing Bridge and offers great value for money. 🚗Transportation Guide: You can drive there and enjoy the scenery of Southern Anhui along the way; you can also go to Xuancheng first, and then take the local bus or charter a car to the various attractions in Jixi. If you don't want to be crowded in the scenic area, come to Jixi, Southern Anhui. It is niche and charming, giving you a different travel experience.