[2025 Yi County Stay] Travel Guide for Hongcun Tachuan Academy · daotingxi zhumeisu (Updated Apr)

🌄 Huangshan, described by Xu Xiake as "having seen Huangshan, one finds all other mountains inferior," is a landscape painting of pine trees, rocks, and seas of clouds, and a poetic embodiment of Huizhou's thousand-year-old cultural heritage. From azaleas blooming in spring, maple leaves turning crimson in autumn, to rime ice glistening in winter, each season unveils a unique beauty. This guide helps you unlock the natural and cultural wonders of Huangshan with an artistic perspective. I. 🧗🏻♀️Pre-trip Preparations  🎒 1. Pack light: Hiking boots and a windproof jacket are essential (large temperature difference on the summit); bring a raincoat or umbrella (Huangshan is often cloudy and foggy).  2.📸Photography equipment: Camera, power bank (no shared charging stations on the summit), wide-angle lens for seas of clouds, telephoto lens for capturing unique pines and rocks.  3. ID and discounts: ID card, 👩🏻🎓student ID (half-price tickets), free admission for veterans and members of the Photographers Association.  II. Transportation Guide  - 🚌External Transportation:    ✈️ Airplane: Huangshan Tunxi International Airport → transfer to the scenic area bus to Tangkou Town (1 hour, CNY 25).    🚄 High-speed Rail: Huangshan North Station → direct bus to the scenic area (CNY 30/person, 50 mins).  - City Transportation:    🚌 Scenic Area Bus: Tangkou Transfer Center → Yungu Temple/Ciguang Pavilion (CNY 19/person, 20 mins);    🚡 Cable Car: Yungu/Yuping Cable Car one-way CNY 80-90, West Sea Grand Canyon funicular CNY 100.  III. Tickets and Expenses  - Tickets: Peak season (Mar-Nov) CNY 190, off-season CNY 150; free admission for the first 10,000 visitors on Wednesdays.  - 🚡Cable Car: Yuping Cable Car CNY 90 during peak and normal seasons, CNY 75 during winter; West Sea Cable Car one-way CNY 100.  IV. Accommodation Strategies  - 🏔️Summit View:    🌟 Guangmingding Hotel: Prime spot for sunrise, sea of clouds view from your window (approx. CNY 1,680/night).    🌌 Xihai Hotel: Stargazing glass rooms, adjacent to the West Sea Grand Canyon (convenient for night tours).  - Artsy Options at the Foot of the Mountain:    🏡 Hongcun SLH Sheli Li Qingmei Study: Century-old Huizhou-style courtyard, experience wood carving workshops (CNY 500+/person).    🌿 Tachuan Academy: Zen-inspired accommodation in a bamboo forest, including tea ceremony classes (perfect for autumn foliage viewing).  V. Itinerary | Three Days of Poetic Exploration  Day 1: First Encounter with the Landscape  - Yungu Cable Car ascent → Beginning-to-Believe Peak (Museum of Unique Pines) → Black Tiger Pine → overnight stay on the summit, stargazing.  Day 2: Canyon Secrets  - Guangmingding sunrise → West Sea Grand Canyon (the popular mini-train) → Paiyun Pavilion → overnight stay in Hongcun.  Day 3: Huizhou Culture  - Sketching at Hongcun South Lake → exploring Huizhou Ancient City → enjoy a bowl of Mao Tofu before departure.  VI. Best Travel Seasons  - Spring (Apr-May): Blooming alpine azaleas, high probability of sea of clouds.  - Autumn (Oct-Nov): Maple leaves ablaze, Tachuan's autumn scenery resembles an oil painting.  - Winter (Dec-Feb): Sparkling rime ice, fewer crowds, pristine scenery.  VII. Must-See Attractions  1. West Sea Grand Canyon: Suspended walkways through the sea of clouds, the funicular ride feels like entering a fairyland.  2. Welcoming Pine: A thousand years of resilience, overlooking Tiandu Peak from Yuping Tower.  3. Hongcun Moon Pond: Reflections in an ink wash painting, the pinnacle of Huizhou architecture.  4. Mukeng Bamboo Forest: Filming location for *Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon*, enjoy digging bamboo shoots in spring.  VIII. Huizhou Cuisine  - Must-Try Flavors:    🐟 Smelly Mandarin Fish: The soul of Huizhou cuisine, recommended at "Lao Jie Fang Huicai Restaurant" on Tunxi Old Street.    🍘 Huangshan Sesame Seed Cakes: Crispy and fragrant with preserved vegetables and pork, a top choice for souvenirs.    🌱 Wenzheng Mountain Bamboo Shoots: Stir-fried spring bamboo shoots with ham, as fresh and tender as poetry.  - Artsy Eateries: Mao Tofu hot pot at "Hao Zai Lai" in Tangkou Town, paired with a cup of Keemun black tea.  Epilogue: Still Longing for the Mountain Upon Return  The beauty of Huangshan lies in the ever-changing sea of clouds, the silent thousand-year-old pines and rocks, and the Huizhou charm flowing through the white walls and black tiles. Take this guide with you, embark on a journey of landscape and culture, and let the poetry of Huangshan become the lightest treasure in your luggage.  📸 *"Having seen the Five Great Mountains, one finds all other mountains inferior; having seen Huangshan, one finds the Five Great Mountains inferior."*—Xu Xiake

I Fulfilled My "Lifelong Obsession" of a Huizhou Dream at Tachuan Shuyuan Homestay: Tachuan Shuyuan·Daoting Xizhu Beautiful Residence Address: Tachuan Village, Hongcun Town, Huangshan, Anhui Location>> The homestay is nestled in the embrace of Tachuan Village, gently surrounded by dozens of acres of terraced fields. Five independent Huizhou dwellings, with white walls and gray tiles, are scattered in an orderly manner, bringing you back to Huizhou in your dreams. Design>> The homestay's design is ingenious, perfectly blending natural beauty with humanistic feelings. With each step, the scenery changes, and the garden-like artistic conception makes people linger. It is the only homestay in Huangshan that has been listed as one of the first-class tourist homestays in the country. The 16 minimalist Japanese-style rooms are fully equipped with a small refrigerator and snacks. Brew a pot of good tea and enjoy a leisurely time. Experience>> ▪The package provides a stream tracing experience package. Play in the stream at the homestay. Stepping in the water, a cool feeling instantly penetrates the soles of your feet and goes straight to your heart. The heat of summer is instantly dispelled by this coolness~ ▪Change into Hanfu and transform into an ancient literati. Whether it is the towering ancient trees in the courtyard or the bluestone path by the stream, they complement the Hanfu, as if you are in the ancient Huizhou thousands of years ago. ▪In a corner of the academy, there is a cute pet paradise full of laughter. You have the opportunity to get close to small animals, touch rabbits, chase geese, and feel the unique fun of the countryside. Don't miss it if you bring your baby! ▪In the evening, you can also start a firefly hiking tour under the guidance of the housekeeper, holding a faint flashlight and shuttling through the quiet paths around the academy to watch the summer limited Midsummer Night's Dream. Nearby Attractions>> ▪Hongcun, a village in ink painting, 3 km away, 10 min by car ▪Lucun Wood Carving Building Scenic Area, the No. 0 Wood Carving Building in Huizhou, 5 km away, 12 min by car ▪Mukeng Bamboo Sea, also known as "Dicuigu", the filming location of the bamboo forest fighting scene in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", 6.4 km away, 12 min by car Package content>> ▪Accommodation|1 night in a twin room with a terrace bathtub ▪Food|2 breakfasts + 2 cups of coffee + 1 serving of welcome fruit ▪Enjoy|1 firefly hike + 1 stream tracing with stream tracing package + 1 cute pet interaction + 1 Hanfu experience + 1 free shuttle to the scenic spot

Hongcun Tachuan Academy, Daoting Zhumeisu is truly a paradise on earth! This high-end B&B is located in Tachuan Village, Yi County, Anhui Province. It is surrounded by lush green forests. You can listen to the birds singing in the morning and watch the clouds rolling in the evening. It is an ideal choice to escape the hustle and bustle of the city! Here you can not only experience the farming and reading culture of ancient Huizhou, but also enjoy afternoon tea on the terrace and spend wonderful time with your family. [PurpleHeart] Room Information This homestay offers a variety of room options, including suites and family rooms. The rooms are very spacious and suitable for families with children. Each room is equipped with a bathtub, refrigerator, air conditioning, as well as parent-child facilities such as baby bathtub and children's tent. It is really thoughtful! [PurpleHeart] Guide to things to do around the hotel [One] Hongcun Scenic Area: Only a 10-minute drive away, experience the Hui-style architecture that looks like an ink painting. [Two] Lu Village: It is also a representative of Huizhou-style architecture, simple and beautiful. [Three] Mukeng Bamboo Forest: Deep in the bamboo forest, the air is fresh and very suitable for hiking. [Four] Xidi: A world cultural heritage site and a well-preserved ancient village. [Five] Chengkan: An ancient Huizhou Bagua Village with a long history and profound cultural heritage. [Star] Transportation: It is recommended to drive yourself, which is convenient and flexible; if you do not drive yourself, you can contact the B&B to provide pick-up service. [Star] Seasonal recommendation: Autumn is the recommended time to visit, and the beautiful red leaves are not to be missed. [Star] Equipment: Bring comfortable walking shoes for visiting ancient villages and hiking in the bamboo sea. [Star] Photography: Bring your camera, every corner of Takamatsu is an ideal photo spot. [Star] Parent-child activities: The B&B offers a variety of parent-child activities, so it will never be boring to bring your kids here. [○]Hotel name and address Hongcun Tachuan Academy·Daotingxi Bamboo Inn [○]Address: No. 1, Hengshan Group, Tachuan Village, Hongcun Town, Yi County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province Transportation: Take a bus from Huangshan North Station to Hongcun, then take a taxi or contact the homestay for pick-up service; self-driving is more convenient.

A recent trip to Huangshan Fortunately, I stayed in a quiet and sparsely populated homestay. It has a nice name called "Tachuan Academy". There is no noisy noise here. Everything is so beautiful and healing. If you happen to travel to Huangshan, don't miss this place. B&B: Hongcun Tachuan Academy·Daotingxi Bamboo Inn Address: Hengshan Village in the Tachuan Basin, Hongcun Town, Yi County, Huangshan Location Hongcun Tachuan Academy is located in Tachuan Village, surrounded by dozens of acres of terraced fields, embracing nature at close range. The five Huizhou houses are independent of each other and surrounded by green mountains. Retreat to a holy place. The classic Hui-style buildings with white walls and green tiles are arranged in an orderly manner, making people dream back to ancient Huizhou. It is the only one in Huangshan area that is on the list of the first batch of Class A tourist homestays in the country. design The design of the homestay cleverly integrates nature and humanity, using the terrain, streams and rural landscapes to create a garden atmosphere where the scenery changes with every step and the big picture is seen from the small, allowing guests to find a rare tranquility and elegance away from the hustle and bustle. Rooms There are 16 guest rooms with simple Japanese style and various room types to meet different needs, including parent-child room, pastoral view room, courtyard mountain view room... The room is equipped with a small refrigerator and snacks. You can make tea and watch the clouds roll by in your spare time. 24-hour butler service, with earplugs, makeup remover and other temporary daily necessities, to make you feel the warmth and care of home FOOD Hundreds of acres of rice fields are irrigated by underground spring water, and the rice is fragrant, shiny and soft. The home-grown farm vegetables are fresh and visible. One of the eight major cuisines in China, enjoy the authentic Huizhou family banquet at the ancient Huizhou Huangshan. Public Area Flute, piano, guzheng, pipa and other musical instruments can be used at the B&B. There are all kinds of chess and card games, movies, karaoke and children's play areas, so adults and children can have a place to relax and have fun. Conclusion Tachuan Academy is not only a homestay, but also a space carrying rich culture. It goes beyond the meaning of simple accommodation and becomes a comprehensive space that combines tourism and cultural experience. Attractions Hongcun, a world cultural heritage 3 km from the academy, and Lucun, a woodcarving building 5 km away, showcasing the essence of Huizhou-style dwellings. Mukeng Bamboo Sea is 116 kilometers long, also known as "Dicui Valley", and is the filming location for the bamboo forest fighting scene in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"

🏡【Accommodation recommendation】🏡 Is summer too hot? We chose Tachuan Academy, which is less than 10 minutes away from the scenic area. The B&B is located between mountains and terraces, and it feels like you have traveled to the paradise described by Tao Yuanming. The entire B&B is a Hui-style building. Every blade of grass and every tree in the yard exudes a leisurely atmosphere. There is a scene at every step, which is very suitable for taking photos and checking in. My favorite is the restaurant of the B&B, which faces the terraced fields. You can have dinner with your partner while facing the sunset. It is like a landscape painting, so beautiful! 🍵【Afternoon tea time by the stream Throw the fruit drinks into the stream to cool them down, eat a piece of watermelon in the shade of the trees with your bare feet in the water and the cool breeze This mountain village is full of greenery and the mountain streams are gurgling. This is the correct way to escape the summer heat 🏞️【Hongcun is just a step away】🏞️ I have to say that Hongcun is quite friendly to Hangzhou people. You can get in at half price with your ID card. Because it was still a bit hot during the day, I chose to take a walk in Hongcun after dinner (Hongcun tickets are free to enter and exit within three days, which is great!) By chance, I ran into a Hongcun concert. I have to say that the current scenic spots are still quite creative in order to attract people. Return to the courtyard and live a peaceful and comfortable life Hidden in the town, let the original intention reunite after a long absence Accompanying the mountains, listening to the whispers of the wilderness Living in the water, open your heart to the gurgling water

It feels like traveling through a tunnel of time and arriving at a secluded fairyland surrounded by lush green forests. Listening to the babbling streams, accompanied by the chirping of birds and the gentle breeze, holding a cup of fragrant tea, this hidden paradise, Tachuan Academy's guesthouse, is next to the dreamlike water town of Hongcun, resembling an ink painting. - With blue bricks and ancient tiles, white walls and black roofs, and towering horse-head walls, I arrived at Tachuan at sunset, walking by the stream under the stone arch bridge like a local villager, exploring every corner. - Location: Hongcun Tachuan Academy·Daoting Creek Bamboo Guesthouse 🚄Transportation: Take the high-speed train to Huangshan North Station and then take the bus to Hongcun. Arrange with the guesthouse in advance for pick-up in Hongcun or take a taxi to get there. . I started to fall in love with the Huizhou-style guesthouse, 'Hongcun Tachuan Academy·Daoting Creek Bamboo Guesthouse.' Open the window to see the green bamboo and terraced fields outside. The lush greenery and fresh air greet you. In summer, listen to the croaking of frogs and the chirping of cicadas, with the shadows of trees swaying. Enjoy afternoon tea and fruits by the babbling stream, and a bowl of refreshing mung bean soup to cool off the afternoon. . With the evening glow and twinkling stars at night, the guesthouse thoughtfully prepares Huizhou cuisine, which is truly delicious. The evening breeze gently blows outside the restaurant. Breakfast is also prepared with great care and is very hearty. - ✔The guesthouse arranges a free pick-up and drop-off to Hongcun nearby, making it convenient for sightseeing. ✔Nearby attractions include Hongcun, Lucun, Mukeng Bamboo Sea, Xidi, Chengkan, Shouzhuo Garden, Pingshan, and Nanping. Tachuan in autumn is also picturesque and a must-visit for autumn scenery. ✔The guesthouse offers services in the tea room, tea pavilion, and book gallery.

| Living in an ink painting, regret coming late. Picking chrysanthemums under the eastern fence, leisurely seeing the southern mountain Truly. Traveling back to the pastoral life depicted by Tao Yuanming Or having a dream of Huizhou where you farm on sunny days and read on rainy days 🏡 Hongcun Tachuan Academy 📍 Huangshan Yixian Hongcun Town Tachuan Basin Hengshan Village 🚗 | Transportation: - 30 minutes drive from the airport - 1.5 hours drive from Huangshan North Station 🌾Environment Located in the Tachuan Basin of Hongcun, Yixian, adjacent to Hongcun and Mukeng Bamboo Sea With undulating mountains⛰ and lush green fields🌿 Classic Huizhou architecture with white walls and black tiles, reminiscent of ancient Huizhou Four courtyards surrounded by two streams, lush vegetation, ancient bridges reflecting in the water, squirrels scurrying around, the environment is indescribably wonderful 🛏Rooms 16 rooms, minimalist design, custom-made wooden furniture, L'Occitane toiletries, texture 💯 Broad vision, panoramic rural scenery Fall asleep to the sound of frogs🐸, enjoy the enchanting morning mist on the terrace in the morning🌫 ⛲️Leisure 📖 Gengdu Hall, Cultural Experience Pavilion, Agricultural Experience Area ⛲️ Listening Spring Pavilion, Moon Viewing Pavilion, Flower Sea, Outdoor Children's Playground 🎨 Nearly 6,000 square meters of ink garden, surrounded by 90 acres of terraced fields Fishing🎣, stargazing✨, tea tasting and reading🍵, Hanfu travel photography👗 Cute pets: rabbits🐇, cats🐱, little geese🥚, squirrels🐿️ 🚗Nearby Tours Hongcun Scenic Area 9min🚗🚗 Mukeng Bamboo Sea 10min🚗🚗 South Lake 7min🚗🚗 Tachuan 15walk🚶🏻‍♀️🚶

In the hot summer, I felt cool and cool in a village next to Hongcun. It was quiet and independent in the bustle. It was so comfortable. - 📍Hongcun Tachuan Academy·Daotingxi Bamboo Beauty Stay There are not many rooms in the B&B, it is quiet and quiet with few people, and the accommodation experience is excellent. There are halls and courtyards, bridges and boats, gurgling streams, and every step brings a view. Located in a mountain forest and a terraced field, with winding paths and beautiful pastoral scenery, it is full of poetry and painting, and is very suitable for self-cultivation. - The exterior of the B&B is an Hui-style building, and the interior decoration is the minimalist new Chinese style that I like. It is designed with log furniture, an oversized bathtub, and multiple balconies. When the windows are opened, the eyes are filled with greenery. - ☀In the hot summer, listen to the gurgling water in the academy and the breeze and the chirping of birds, brew a cup of famous tea, blow the mountain breeze, and choose a good book to read in the academy. 🍵In the afternoon, sit by the stream under the stone arch bridge, have an iced 🍉watermelon🍺 drink in the cool mountain spring, and have tea with friends, which is lazy and healing. 🥘I have to say that the catering of this B&B carefully prepared my hometown dish Chongqing hot pot on the first day we arrived. The taste is really unique. Watching the sunset and eating hot pot is a double enjoyment of sight and taste. .

Summer is not yet over, suddenly feel the arrival of autumn🍂 Wuyuan's autumn is a feast not to be missed, with fiery red maple and tranquil ancient villages, half of the autumn charm and half of the world, the brilliant colors depict the most poetic autumn in China If you also yearn for such a reckless autumn scene, why not come to Wuyuan, hold an oil-paper umbrella and walk in the misty rain of the south of the Yangtze River, stay in the Tachuan Academy + Mingxun Other Courtyard, and rush to an autumn fairy tale✨ ———— ⭕Golden Autumn Wuyuan·5 days and 4 nights high-end vacation ✅2 people start booking, separate groups do not spell groups ✅Comfortable private car + senior driver and guide noble service ✅Gift 24h pick-up and drop-off and pick-up courtesy ✅Selected 4 nights high-end vacation beauty stay ✅Jingdezhen pottery making experience ✅Making brushes, ink, paper and inkstone/oil-paper umbrella ✅Including scenic spot tickets + scenic spot bus + Hongcun explanation ✅Full breakfast + special Huizhou dishes + academy afternoon tea . 🏨Hotel arrangement 📍2 nights Tachuan Academy · Dao Tingxi Bamboo Beauty Stay Hidden in the ancient village, like a large ink painting garden, the white walls and black tiles, the flying eaves and corners quietly interpret the beauty of Huizhou. The room is quiet and comfortable with a great view, and it is very comfortable to take a bath facing the rice field 📍1 night Wuyuan Mingxun Other Courtyard Yunshui Ballad The homestay is transformed from a 300-year-old Huizhou ancient house, with mountains and water, quiet and comfortable, making people forget to return. Outside the door, the thousand-year-old tree reflects the river, and you can fish in it with a bamboo raft 📍1 night Jingdezhen Taoxichuan Hyatt Regency Hotel The hotel is designed by a famous British architect, with great spatial aesthetics. The guest room combines modern fashion with ceramic elements to create a comfortable residence that is both fashionable and peaceful. . 🍁Attraction introduction ✔Wuyuan Huangling: The autumn sun is strong in the hometown, the thousand-year-old tree is fragrant with red maple, like a richly colored scroll ✔Tachuan: One of China's classic autumn viewing places, where every tree is autumn and Huizhou architecture is interesting, it can be called a world of beauty ✔Anhui Hongcun: The sound of flowing water, small bridges and people, the representative Huizhou architecture with the gentleness of the south of the Yangtze River ✔Jingdezhen: A thousand-year-old porcelain city, with three sides of green mountains and one side of water, half of the city is porcelain and half of the city is kiln, and the rhyme of porcelain flows everywhere. . ✈️Itinerary D1: Jingdezhen pick-up - Taoxichuan Cultural Street D2: Jingdezhen - Ancient Kiln Folk Custom Expo Area - China Ceramic Museum - Wuyuan Shantan Village D3: Shantan Village - Wuyuan Suanling - Tachuan D4: Tachuan - Hongcun - Handmade Experience D5: Hongcun - Chengkan Village - Huangshan - Send off