Treasure Travel Destinations in Southern Anhui in April–May

I. Classic Route Recommendations 1. Yixian Ancient Village Tour Highlights: Must-visit destinations include Xidi and Hongcun (World Cultural Heritage sites), combined with niche villages such as Bishan and Nanping to experience Huizhou-style architecture and idyllic scenery. Self-driving suggestions: Connect Tachuan and Lucun. The autumn red leaves and rape flower season (March–April) are particularly stunning.1 2. Southern Anhui Tea Region Tour (Huangshan, Xuancheng) Itinerary: Day 1: Qihong Town tea tasting → Qiyun Mountain to watch the iron flower show at night Day 2: Daling Mountain Resort → Aerial Tea Garden tea picking experience Day 3: Xinhe Resort pine forest camping, suitable for families and nature lovers 3. Southern Anhui Landscape and Cultural Tour (Xuancheng, Chizhou) Features: Jingxian Waterfall Coffee, Peach Blossom Pool day tea and night wine, Jiuhua Tianchi health retreat, integrating youthful experiences with traditional culture. II. Ecological Landscape Loop Covered attractions: Huangshan, Guniujiang, Shengjin Lake, Shuimo Tingxi, etc., connecting 9 natural reserves, which can be driven or hiked in sections. Recommended season: Spring and summer (May–October) are the best for landscapes, and autumn (November) is the most beautiful for Tachuan autumn colors. III. Niche In-depth Gameplay 1. Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience Learn ancient brewing methods at Tongling Yongquan Soy Sauce Workshop, forge iron paintings in Zhongming Town, and experience traditional crafts. 2. Secret Realm Exploration Qingtan Canyon Trail: The 4.8 km route includes the ancient copper transportation road of the Song Dynasty and the wild dogwood forest. 3. Taste Challenge Tingzhou stinky mandarin fish with kudzu root noodles, Zhongming pig-killing soup (limited to early morning), experience the dark cuisine of southern Anhui. IV. Practical Tips 1. Transportation: The Southern Anhui-Sichuan-Tibet Line (Xuancheng Section) is suitable for self-driving, but pay attention to the many mountain roads; high-speed rail can reach Huangshan North Station, and transfer to buses to various scenic spots. 2. Accommodation: Hongcun Homestay (night tour of Moon Pond), Qiyun Mountain Xiangfurui Hotel (stargazing), Jiangnan Chaiyuan Ming and Qing Dynasty old house (immersive ancient style). 3. Tickets: Some niche villages are free, and 5A scenic spots (such as Huangshan and Hongcun) are recommended to book in advance. Choose a route according to your interests, or combine different themes to flexibly arrange a 3–5 day tour. It is now the end of the May Day holiday, and the experience of staggered peak travel is better!