[2025 Yi County Stay] Travel Guide for Hongcun Daiqingfang Nanhub Huizhou Ancient Style Experience Homestay (Updated May)

Hongcun, a UNESCO-listed old town in China's Anhui Province, is known for its well-preserved Hui-style architecture, peaceful canals, and gorgeous moon-shaped ponds. Often referred to as "a village in Chinese paintings," its exquisite white-walled cottages, arched stone bridges, and reflecting lakes create a dreamy, timeless environment. The town offers a wonderful blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, providing a peaceful getaway to traditional rural China. Staying a night in an homestay you can enjoy the amazing architecture and the sincere hospitality of the local people. 📍Hongcun Daiqingfang Nanhub Huizhou Ancient Style Experience Homestay

Attraction Introduction Xidi Ancient Village: As a museum of Ming and Qing Dynasty residences, Xidi attracts countless visitors with its unique Hui-style architecture and rich cultural heritage. The Hu Wenguang Memorial Archway and Hu Family Ancestral Hall are must-visit spots. The village is especially breathtaking in March and April when the rapeseed flowers bloom. Hongcun: Known as "China's village in a painting," Hongcun is famous for its unique ox-shaped village layout. South Lake and Moon Pond are the two jewels of Hongcun. Whether it's the morning mist or the evening sunset, you can capture stunning photos. Food Recommendations Xidi: Don't miss the clear-stewed chicken soup and stir-fries at Huiniang's Private Kitchen, as well as specialty snacks like Fan's Baked Flatbread and Wang's Wonton. Hongcun: We recommend the stinky mandarin fish, fermented tofu, and Huangshan flatbread at Jubafang Restaurant—all authentic Hui cuisine delicacies. Accommodation Options Xidi: Consider staying in a guesthouse within the ancient village, such as Huiju Mobai Li Guesthouse, to experience the charm of ancient Huizhou. Hongcun: We recommend Hongcun Daiqing House South Lake Huizhou-style Experience Guesthouse, which offers a convenient location and the unique charm of Hui-style architecture. Transportation Guide High-speed Rail: From Shanghai Hongqiao, take a high-speed train to Huangshan North Station, then transfer to a shuttle bus to Xidi and Hongcun. Self-driving: Navigate to Xidi or Hongcun. The scenery along the way is picturesque, but be mindful of traffic conditions during holidays. Travel Tips Xidi: A recommended visit time is one morning, allowing you to slowly experience the relaxed pace of life in Huizhou. Hongcun: We suggest spending a full day here. If time permits, stay overnight—Hongcun has a special charm in the early morning and at dusk.

#discoverchina #hongcun We absolutely loved our stay at Hong Cun Daiqinfang Nanhub Huizhou Ancient style experience homestay ! To fully experience the village’s serene mornings and enchanting night views, we chose to stay inside the ancient town. Our traditional loft-style room was charming and cozy, with an incredibly comfortable bed that made us feel right at home. Initially, we were worried about navigating the old cobblestone paths with our luggage, but to our delight, the homestay staff went above and beyond—helping us carry our bags all the way to our room upon arrival and again when we departed. Their kindness truly made our stay stress-free! One important tip: Don’t forget to purchase the Hongcun entrance ticket(required even if you’re staying overnight). If you want an authentic, peaceful, and welcoming experience in Hongcun, this homestay is the perfect choice!

- Hongcun Yunyang Shanshui·Guiyun Shanfang: Rating 4.9. Less than 100 meters away in a straight line, located within the Hongcun Scenic Area. The hotel has an elegant environment, offers butler service, and some room types have charging piles. The food here is great, with 342 reviews. - Hongcun Daiqingfang·Ancient Huizhou Style Experience Homestay by Nanhu: Rating 4.8. Less than 100 meters away in a straight line, located within the Hongcun Scenic Area. The rooms have mountain views, great for photos, with 591 reviews, the latest booking was half an hour ago. - Hongcun Qiling Qilu·Hanfu Experience Homestay by Nanhu: Rating 4.9. 150 meters away in a straight line, located within the Hongcun Scenic Area. Offers charging piles and butler service, convenient surroundings, with 3048 reviews, the latest booking was 1 hour ago. - Hongcun Wenshe·Ershi Meng Huipai Private Garden Homestay: Rating 4.9. 150 meters away in a straight line from the center of Hongcun, located within the Hongcun Scenic Area. It is a Huizhou-style homestay with a good environment and 20 rooms to choose from. - Outside the Scenic Area: - Yilong Anyun Wild Luxury Resort Hotel (Hongcun Scenic Area Branch): Rating 4.8. 1.2 kilometers away in a straight line, located outside the Hongcun Scenic Area. The hotel has an elegant environment, offers shuttle service, has charging piles and mountain view rooms, with 1261 reviews, low-priced rooms are about to sell out. - Xana Hotelle (Huangshan Xidi Hongcun Branch): Located at Building 8, Taihe Plaza, Cuilin Road, Yixian, Huangshan City, Anhui Province, with an average consumption of ¥227 per person. - Yixian Qishu Wonderland International Hotel: 2.4 kilometers away in a straight line from the center of Hongcun, located outside the Hongcun Scenic Area. The hotel has a good surrounding environment and complete facilities, with an outdoor swimming pool. The fee is 28 yuan per time for children from 0.8 meters to 1.5 meters, 48 yuan per time for those above 1.5 meters and adults, and free for children below 0.8 meters (minors need to be accompanied by an adult).

Traveling to Hongcun in Huangshan, you must stay in this ink-painted Hongcun to truly experience Huizhou culture. This time, I stayed at the Daiqingfang Ancient Style Homestay in Hongcun, located by the South Lake within the Hongcun Scenic Area, about a 2-3 minute walk from the main entrance of the scenic area. Their house is over 200 years old, and as soon as you enter, you are greeted by a strong sense of history. The rooms are decorated in an ancient style, clean and tidy. The exterior of the room decorations is rustic, but the interior is elegant and grand, with all modern facilities fully equipped. The old house is very large, and the homestay offers free Hanfu (traditional Chinese clothing) for photos. Wearing beautiful Hanfu in such an ancient environment gives you a feeling of traveling back in time. However, the characteristics of Huizhou architecture, such as the high horse-head walls and the courtyard's skylight, along with the strong sense of history in the old house, can be a bit scary if you're alone at night, hahaha. It's best to travel with companions.