[2024 Yi County Attraction] Travel Guide for Yi County Ancient City (Updated Nov)
Ancient Towns
Address:
Within the County, Yi County 245500, China
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
0.5-1 day
A hidden gem in Anhui, this ancient city has an amazing atmosphere.
Yixian Ancient City is located in Yixian County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province, and is a cultural city with a long history.
Not only are there many Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings here, but there are also rich Huizhou cultural features. Walking on the stone slab road, it's as if you can hear the echoes of history.
🎫 No admission fee
🅿️No parking fee
The ancient city at night, the lanterns bloom at night, the atmosphere is really amazing❗️🈵The streets are all lanterns.
⭕️ Check-in point
✅There is a lantern museum on the street, you can go in and take a look
✅P8, P9 that river, you can see the bridge and the boat
✅P12 Small arch bridge can take a lot of lanterns behind
✅P14 Old photo studio
MERRICK MONTOYA
Yi County ancient town unfolds into a world of bustling life, and when gathered, it becomes a human realm
✅Must Experience: Yi County Ancient Town
The ancient architecture within the town is renowned far and wide, surrounded by mountains, with clear streams winding back, the scenery is beautiful, and the night view is very pretty.
🍽Dining Recommendations:
- Stinky Mandarin Fish: A traditional Huizhou dish, delicious in taste.
- Hairy Tofu: Fermented by hand, the tofu's surface grows a layer of white fluff, offering a unique flavor.
🚉Travel Tips:
- High-speed Train: Yi County East opened high-speed rail service at the end of December 2022, you can take the high-speed train to Yi County East Station.
- Self-driving: The villages in Yi County are scattered and not close to each other, if not driving yourself, it is advisable to stay at a central location.
🏨Hotel Environment:
- Yi County Hotel: About an 8-minute drive from Hongcun and Xidi, and about a 35-minute drive directly to the Huangshan Scenic Area.
🌟Highlights:
If Huangshan is a natural ink painting, then Yi County ancient town is an antique touch in this painting. It is located in Yi County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province, leaning against Dongyue Mountain, and bordering the Zhang River, surrounded by mountains, with clear streams winding back, the scenery is lush.
The ancient architecture here is famous, strolling through the streets of the ancient town, it's as if you've traveled back to the Ming and Qing dynasties. You can admire the towering stone archways under the setting sun, visit the scholarly Lvfu Hall, tour attractions such as Dongyuan, Xiyuan, Taoliyuan, and experience the charm of the households in the Peach Blossom Land.
Yi County ancient town also has a rich food culture, such as stinky mandarin fish, hairy tofu, etc., allowing your taste buds to enjoy to the fullest.
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Yi County
Yi County, a national historical and cultural city, has 1590 well-preserved ancient Ming and Qing buildings within its territory. It boasts the World Cultural Heritage sites of Xidi and Hongcun, 3 national key cultural relics protection units..., and is known as the 'Museum of Ancient Chinese Ming and Qing Residential Buildings' and 'A Microcosm of Traditional Chinese Culture'. After watching the autumn scenery in Tachuan, we visit the ancient town of Yi County to explore historical sites and taste delicious food, then head to Nanping and Xidi. The ancient town is sparsely populated and tranquil, with a simple and elegant charm. Yi County Ancient City
Robbie Schmidt
【Huizhou Sky Road】A beautiful journey through ancient Huizhou towns and natural landscapes
Huizhou Sky Road refers to a scenic highway connecting Huangshan City in Anhui and the Huizhou region. The route is beautiful and winding, and is known as "the most beautiful road in Huizhou". The scenic spots along the route mainly include the following attractions:
Starting point:
● Huangshan City. Huangshan City is the birthplace of Huizhou culture, with many historical and cultural relics and scenic spots, such as Huizhou architecture, Ming and Qing ancient cities, Yi County ancient city, etc.
Yi County ancient city:
● The ancient city is well preserved and has a strong Huizhou cultural atmosphere.
World Cultural Heritage Hongcun:
● Hongcun is a typical Huizhou architectural community, which has been rated as a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.
Tachuan Scenic Area:
● Tachuan is a place with beautiful natural scenery and beautiful Huizhou pastoral scenery.
Ancient Huizhou Road:
● Along the way, you can enjoy the relics and scenery of the ancient Huizhou Road.
Xiangshan Scenic Area:
● Xiangshan is a famous mountain with a long history and brilliant culture. There are temples, pavilions, and ancient trees on the mountain.
The scenery along the Huizhou Sky Road is beautiful, integrating ancient architecture, rich historical culture, and magnificent natural landscapes. It is very suitable for self-driving tours and sightseeing trips. You can taste them one by one along the way and experience the charm of Huizhou culture firsthand.