Huangyao Ancient Town Travel Guide

Preparation - ID: Bring your ID card or other valid ID for ticket purchase and hotel check-in. - Clothing: Prepare clothing according to the season. Bring light and breathable clothing and rain gear in summer, and warm clothing in winter. - Items: Prepare sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, comfortable shoes, and common medicines. Transportation Guide - Self-driving: It is about 40 km from Hezhou City, about 1 hour by car. You can reach the destination soon after exiting the expressway at the Huangyao exit of the Guiwu Expressway. - Public transportation: You can go to Hezhou Station first, and then take the ancient town shuttle bus. There are four buses a day, and the one-way fare is CNY 30 per person. You can also choose to carpool, which usually costs CNY 40–50 per person. - Dailong Bridge: The largest of the 15 ancient bridges in Huangyao Ancient Town, it is also a landmark of the ancient town. It was built during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, and the movie "The Painted Veil" was filmed here. Food Recommendations - Black Bean Spare Ribs: Black beans are a specialty of Huangyao Ancient Town. The combination of black beans and spare ribs is a must-try. It was listed as a tribute to the imperial court during the Qing Dynasty. - Black Bean Noodles: There are two ways to eat it: soup noodles and chicken neck rice cakes. The soup noodles are black and shiny, and the soup is rich in black bean flavor. The chicken neck rice cakes are cold rice noodles mixed with black bean sauce, which are refreshing and delicious. Accommodation Options - Huangyao Tingquan Xiaoyuan: It has a strong ancient town style and retains the style of ancient buildings. It is fully equipped with Wi-Fi, a private bathroom, air conditioning, and 24-hour hot water. - Zhaoping Huangyao Banyuege Inn: Located next to the east gate of the scenic spot, it has a superior location and convenient parking. It is transformed from an original residential building and is simple and elegant. Travel Route Planning One-day tour: Dailong Bridge - Xianren Ancient Well - Ancient Stage - Guo Family Courtyard - Shitiao Bridge - Longzhao Banyan - Xingning Temple - Sima Di - Watchtower. Two-day tour - Day 1: Enter the ancient town in the morning and visit Dailong Bridge, Xianren Ancient Well, Ancient Stage, and other attractions to experience the history and culture of the ancient town. Go to Guo Family Courtyard and Shitiao Bridge in the afternoon to admire ancient buildings and unique bridges. Enjoy food and night views in the ancient town at night. - Day 2: Get up early to enjoy the morning view of the ancient town, and then check in at Longzhao Banyan, Xingning Temple, Sima Di, Watchtower, and other places. You can also choose to take a boat tour at the Dailong Bridge Wharf to enjoy the karst natural scenery of the ancient town from the water.