Thought Nanjing's autumn was beautiful, until I went to Southern Anhui

A 3.5-hour drive from Nanjing, you enter the autumn secret realm of Southern Anhui—featuring the crystal-clear waters of the "Little Jiuzhaigou," the golden waves of rice fields, and the original Huizhou-style charm of ancient towns. This "beautiful scenery with fewer people" treasure route is a must-get❗️ 🌿 The itinerary can be three days and two nights or two days and one night Day 1: Nanjing → Kushan Village, Shitai → Baishiling (first encounter with rice fields and ancient village) Day 2: Baishiling → Guniujiang ("Little Jiuzhaigou" of Southern Anhui, a mountain and water healing spot) Day 3 (optional): Guniujiang → Lixi, Qimen → Return (slow time in Huizhou-style ancient town) 📍 Practical tips to copy directly • Transportation: Best to self-drive the whole way. Nanjing → Shitai 3.5h, Shitai → Guniujiang 1h, Guniujiang → Lixi 1.5h. The mountain roads are smooth; slow down in rainy weather. • Tickets: Guniujiang 108 RMB/person (includes shuttle bus, half price for students); Kushan, Baishiling, and Lixi are all free. • Accommodation: Many homestays available, not too tight, so I won’t specifically recommend any～ This Southern Anhui self-drive trip avoids crowded popular spots but lets you gather the clear waters of "Little Jiuzhaigou," the golden rice fields, and the tranquility of ancient towns all in one go. Take advantage of the tail end of autumn for a wonderful and peaceful journey～ creator academy