[She County] The millennial time code is hidden here.

Yuliang was an important waterway wharf for hundreds of years during the prosperity of Huizhou merchants. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, Huizhou merchants, who were once glorious, set off from here to Qiantang and Yangzhou. It can be called the "place where dreams begin" for Huizhou merchants. Besides business trips, it was also a must-pass for government officials, known as the "source of Huizhou merchants." 🌈Highlights: Here lies a nearly 1,400-year-old time code, still preserving the original appearance of ancient streets, water ports, and wharves. Walking into the old street, which stretches for over a kilometer with twists and turns, you'll find more than 10 alleys branching out. The winding and simple bluestone roads, the mottled and time-worn white walls and black tiles, the shops and houses with ancient charm, and the rows of old houses all bear witness to the past prosperity of this water transport port. ✅Must-visit 1: Yuliang Old Street | A living time machine of Huizhou merchants The first wharf of Huizhou merchants, the starting point of the Ming and Qing "Huizhou Merchants' Golden Waterway," a street that supports half of Jiangnan's commercial history. Zhu Xi and Hu Shi have both walked on these bluestone roads. Yao's Ancient Residence: The most impressive "slanted door" in Huizhou (the slanted door frame symbolizes "wealth does not flow out," and it's super stunning to take photos with a wide-angle lens!) Ba Weizuyuan Former Residence: The private residence of the seal carving master hides a "Huizhou-style anti-theft system"—a cobblestone array under the patio! ✅Must-visit 2: Yuliang Dam | A textbook-level water conservancy miracle Built in the Tang Dynasty and reconstructed with Ming Dynasty "black technology," it is the only existing ancient dam with a mortise and tenon structure in China. Each boulder weighs tons, yet it has stood for thousands of years without mortar, earning it the reputation of "Dujiangyan of Jiangnan." 🌈Unlocking the Fun: Walk on the dam crest during the dry season: Touch the concave and convex stone locks. Take a bamboo raft during the flood season: Shuttle through the "Huizhou version of Dujiangyan" and enjoy the scenery on both sides. 📸Recommended photo spots: ✔️Overlooking the S-shaped ancient street from the "Lion Bridge" at the entrance. ✔️Morning mist limited scenery: Rush to the dam crest before 6:30 for a chance to see the sculling boat slowly passing through the dam in the mist, like a real-life ink painting. ✔️Sunset at the wharf: The light and shadow are stunning after 5 o'clock! 🎫Ticket Information: Visiting the ancient town and Yuliang Dam is free. The boat tour costs CNY 20. 🚗Address & Transportation: ✅A ten-minute walk from Huizhou Ancient City. Take Shexian Bus No. 1 to Yuliang Scenic Area Station. ✅From Huangshan North Railway Station, take Tourist Bus No. 1 to Huizhou Ancient City, 9:00-19:40, approximately every hour.