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Hidden in the southern Anhui|A stunningly beautiful mountain road for self-driving from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, leaping into the spring light||It's about to warm up The 'Heavenly Road' of southern Anhui for self-driving enthusiasts will also welcome a small surprise of beautiful spring scenery Drive your beloved car to the top of the pristine mountains Along the way, you'll see green hills and clear waters, steep cliffs and pass through countless thrilling bends Winding along the mountain ridge Jump into the most romantic spring scenery of 2024 · 🍃｜Entrance Qinglong Township of Ningguo City (the eastern entrance of the southern Anhui Sichuan-Tibet route) Caicun Town of Jing County (the western entrance of the southern Anhui Sichuan-Tibet route) · 🌈｜Suggested Route Chujia Beach → Qinglong Bay → Taxodium Wetland Park → Lao Man·Thirty-Three Gullies → Taoling Six-Path Bay → Ink Tingxi January Moon Bay → Chaji Ancient Town · 🌳｜Essential Scenic Spots 📍Chujia Beach: In the early morning, take a bamboo raft through the mist on the lake, with layers of mountains and ink-wash Hui-style architecture on both sides, to experience the 'thousands of boats have passed, layers of mountains'. 📍Qinglong Bay: Overlooking like a green dragon winding on the lake surface, the water is clear, standing on the viewing platform to see the peaks undulating between the mountains. 📍Taxodium Wetland Park: Known as the 'Kanas on Water', a large area of fir forest in the water, with an excellent aerial view, rowing on the lake in the early morning is like a fairyland. 📍Six-Path Bay: The essence of the southern Anhui Sichuan-Tibet route, the mountain road is winding and twisting, with a viewing platform overlooking the mountains, the scenery is spectacular, this is definitely a paradise for 'Mount Akina racing gods'. 📍Chaji Ancient Town: A group of ancient villages with a history of a thousand years, primitive and simple, very comfortable. ·

Jiangnan is known for its numerous water towns, and Zhaji Ancient Town also possesses the gentle characteristics of a southern ancient town, with small bridges over flowing water. Taking a leisurely stroll on the village paths is a moment of tranquility away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Taohua Tan, the Peach Blossom Pool, is the very one from Li Bai's poem 'A Farewell to Secretary Wang on My Way to Huazhou,' where he wrote 'Though the Peach Blossom Pool is a thousand feet deep, it can't compare to Wang's kindness in seeing me off.' Surrounded by green mountains, clear waters, ancient architecture, and the vast blue sky, it forms a unique landscape painting.

In the cold winter, I chose the new homestay 'Maolin Xiuzhu Rural Resort' in Jing County, Xuancheng, Anhui as my winter vacation spot. Not only does it have a warm homestay design, but also the surrounding natural beauty and rich cultural activities, which made me spend an unforgettable holiday. The first impression of staying in Maolin Xiuzhu is its exquisite courtyard design. Each room is full of strong rural flavor and incorporates modern comfort. I especially like the window that opens to the courtyard. When I wake up in the morning, the first ray of sunlight falls on the bed, warm and comfortable. The environment here is quiet and pleasant, surrounded by greenery, as if in a natural oxygen bar. Every night, I would relax in the small courtyard pool of the homestay, look up at the starry sky, and feel the tranquility away from the hustle and bustle. During my stay, I happened to catch the activities during the Spring Festival. I took my family to participate in parent-child paper cutting and DIY small dragon lanterns, as well as parent-child lion dance and dumpling making. These activities not only made our family of three happy, but also made us deeply feel the charm of traditional culture. Especially the experience of writing couplets and sparklers, it is really an unforgettable memory. The surrounding attractions are rich, Taohuatan Scenic Area, Chaji Ancient Town, Fobao Temple, etc. are all within self-driving range. I chose to go to Taohuatan Scenic Area and Chaji Ancient Town for a walk, strolling through the antique streets, feeling the accumulation of history and the traces of time. In general, 'Maolin Xiuzhu Rural Resort' is a very satisfactory accommodation experience for me. Whether it's design, environment or service, I can feel the host's intentions. If you are also tired of the hustle and bustle of the city and want to find a quiet and comfortable vacation spot, this place is definitely worth a visit.

Zhaji, an ancient town that truly can be visited countless times.|| The balance between commerce and local atmosphere is perfect, without being overly commercialized. The arrangement and density of restaurants, distilleries, and inns by the stream are just right, sufficiently authentic. The local customs are simple and the people are warm and friendly. During the May Day holiday, there are slightly more people, but it doesn't make the town particularly noisy, and there's always a quiet presence deep in the streets.

| Quiet and Beautiful, Stunning Your Travel Time.🎈Perhaps you have visited many popular tourist spots, but these places are often overcrowded, diminishing your travel experience. Today, I want to recommend 10 lesser-known domestic travel destinations, where the beauty is quiet and each place is more stunning than the last, allowing you to truly enjoy the pleasure of travel!🎉 📍Juyanhai Located in the northern part of Ejina Banner, Alxa League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, it is long and curved like a crescent moon. Here you can find legends of Laozi becoming immortal, the footsteps of Huo Qubing's northern campaigns, the figure of Zhang Qian on his diplomatic missions, and the sound of Su Wu herding sheep. At sunrise, the sky is ablaze with color, the reeds sway, and the beauty is incomparable.🌅 📍Zhenyuan Ancient Town A national key historical and cultural city with a history of 2000 years, known as the 'Eastern Stronghold of Guizhou' and 'Ancient City of the Miao People'. The residential buildings in the ancient town are simple in style, with flying eaves and reflections on the water. Walking here is like traveling through time, entering a thousand years of history.🏯 📍Nianhu A name full of romance, a place that inspires endless imagination! Here you'll find clear rivers, enchanting ponds, blue skies, and warm sunshine, as well as flocks of graceful black-necked cranes. At sunset, standing on the shore watching the red sun slowly disappear, tinting the clouds, the golden-red glow casts shadows on the lake, creating a mystical scene.🌄 📍Qingmuchuan Located at the junction of Shaanxi, Gansu, and Sichuan provinces, it is a historic town full of legendary stories. Named after an ancient Qingmu tree at the southern end of the street, the town is stretched long by the 'Huilongchang' ancient street, resembling a bent bow. Strolling along the old street, the uneven scenery on both sides is like a painting, with houses, eaves, shops, and taverns, each step telling an endless story.🏘️ 📍Yucha Grand Canyon Extremely similar to the Antelope Canyon in the United States, experts call it the 'Natural Earth Crack Wonder of the Loess Plateau'. It originated from a strong earthquake millions of years ago that cut the earth's surface into cracks, and over millions of years of torrential floods, it slowly formed this unique canyon landscape. The canyon walls are undulating, with graceful lines, everything appears so simple, harmonious, and natural. The sunlight through the narrow cracks reflects the enchanting 'light of the angels' on the rock walls, from bright orange to dazzling red, both fantastical and elegant.🌈 📍Chaji Ancient Town It is the last ancient village at the foot of Mount Huangshan and the largest existing ancient village from the Ming and Qing dynasties in China. It is a Chinese historical and cultural village, known as the 'Number One Village for Sketching in China'. A large number of ancient Ming and Qing residential buildings are located along the Chaji River, stretching for 10 li. Here, with small bridges over flowing water, riverside houses, solemn ancestral halls, and elegant pavilions, the old village houses all tell the past of Chaji.🏞️ 📍Aoluguya It is a tribe inhabited by the Ewenki people, the farthest and most mysterious branch of the Ewenki. Aoluguya Ewenki is China's last hunting tribe and the only minority in China that raises reindeer. Take a ride on a reindeer sleigh, wander through the forest, and become a pure and free naturalist!🦌 📍Linjiangtun Located on the southern bank of the Erguna River, the border river between China and Russia, the row of wooden houses retains a rich Russian style and customs. The people here are simple and hospitable, guarding the most primitive life and customs from generation to generation, enjoying a peaceful and leisurely time... Linjiangtun is a great place to watch the sunrise and sunset, with the south mountain suitable for sunset and the north mountain for sunrise.🌅 📍Bipenggou Known for its beautiful natural scenery, perfect natural ecological landscape, and excellent ecological environment. Inside the valley, there are steep peaks, deep canyons, crisscrossing glaciers, and cascading waterfalls, with a wide variety of wild animals and plants. The primitive natural scenery, ancient ecological environment, and bizarre cliff and peak formations make Bipenggou a paradise for hikers.🏔️ 📍Badain Jaran Desert The Badain Jaran Desert in Alxa League is the fourth largest desert in the world and one of the three largest deserts in China. It has been rated by 'China National Geography' magazine as 'China's Most Beautiful Desert' and by 'Global Traveler' as 'One of the 50 Places Most Worth Visiting for Foreigners'. The towering sand mountains, the mysterious singing sands, the tranquil lakes, and wetlands form the unique and charming landscape of the Badain Jaran Desert.🏜️ 💕Go to these lesser-known places and enjoy leisure time that belongs only to you! You will definitely fall in love with them!💖

Xuancheng📍A prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Anhui Province, formerly known as Xuanzhou and Wanling, is a city in the central area of the Yangtze River Delta. Xuancheng's historical representative culture is the Wanjiang culture and Huizhou culture. Xuancheng City is the only city in China that represents the four treasures of the study, and the art of making Xuan paper has been listed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. About the itinerary and transportation🚗 Public transportation here is not very convenient, it is recommended to reach Xuancheng/Jing County by major transportation, ❗self-driving❗ for sightseeing, 2 days and 1 night if time is tight, 3 days and 2 nights if time is sufficient... About accommodation🏠 1️⃣If you are in Xuanzhou District, it is recommended to stay in Jingtingshan Scenic Area for convenience of sightseeing 2️⃣In Jing County, it is recommended to find a homestay in Taohuatan or Chaji ①It is recommended to stay in a homestay on the east bank of Taohuatan, you can stroll around Hagu Street at night 🗓Itinerary: Day1️⃣: Xuanzhou District 1️⃣Jingtingshan (Poetry Mountain of Jiangnan) "Looking at each other is not boring, only Jingtingshan", the initial impression of Jingtingshan comes from this poem by Li Bai, Jingtingshan, known as "the first poetry mountain in Jiangnan", is really fascinating! Sightseeing and check-in: East Gate Archway, Taibai Tower, Sky Pavilion Ticket: 50 2️⃣Longquan Cave Scenic Area (Millennium Karst Cave) The strange rocks in the cave are strange, and the temperature is kept at 18°℃ all year round. Under the colorful and brilliant light and shadow, the natural stalactites are particularly crystal and gorgeous Ticket: 55 3️⃣Shuidong Old Street (Huizhou Ancient Rhyme) The street is about 1500m long and retains the architectural style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Every brick and tile exudes historical vicissitudes Ticket: Free Day2️⃣: Jing County 1️⃣Taohuatan (Fairyland on Earth) Taohuatan is divided into east and west banks. When you get up early, there is a layer of light mist and fog, and the hazy mountains and waters and buildings are like a ink painting, elegant and beautiful. The degree of commercialization is low, and you can see a strong life atmosphere on the road, the stream is gurgling, and there is a poetic joy between the mountains and the wild. There are many historical ancient buildings, ancestral halls, etc. in the scenic area, and there is a small pavilion where Li Bai and Wang Lun drank together. Those who are interested in human history can take a look. It takes a few minutes to get from the east bank to the west bank by ferry Ticket: 60 2️⃣Chaji Ancient Village (Ink Painting of Jiangnan) A small village that is not inferior to Hongcun and other ancient villages! Nestled in the mountains and waters, simple and elegant. Well-preserved Ming and Qing ancient villages, white walls and black tiles of Huizhou architecture, it is suitable to stroll on the bluestone road in the village. Looking at the original residents living here, looking at the curling cooking smoke rising in the evening. It really makes people have the impulse to live in seclusion here Sightseeing route: Honglou Bridge→Honggong Ancestral Hall→Degong Hall→Baogong Ancestral Hall→Zoumalou→Ming Dynasty Siheyuan Ticket: 55 3️⃣Xuan Paper Culture Park It is a museum built by China Xuan Paper Co., Ltd. A particularly good place to take pictures. The stacked white buildings and the green mountains in the distance form a painting with thick ink. In addition to admiring the architecture, you can also experience papermaking, and you will really be touched by the wisdom of the ancestors Ticket: 60 ✨✨In addition to the above attractions, there are also Longchuan Scenic Area in Jixi and Huihang Ancient Road worth visiting. 📝Note tips: ❗❗ The attractions in Xuancheng are relatively scattered, the main attractions are in Xuanzhou District, Jing County and Jixi County, and buddies can prepare two to three days to enjoy Xuancheng. 1. Jing County is a region with relatively many attractions. If you like ancient villages and don't climb mountains, you can mainly play in Jing County, 【Taohuatan-Chaji Ancient Town-Ink Tingxi】 and so on. 2. If you like climbing mountains and experiencing the culture of Huihang Ancient Road, you can choose to play mainly in Jixi, climb the Huihang Ancient Road, and take a look at the Hu's Ancestral Hall. Huihang Ancient Road is also very suitable for team building. 3. Xuancheng also has the famous 【Wannan Sichuan-Tibet Line】, which runs through Qinglong Township, Ningguo City and Jing County, Xuancheng City, and has the essence of Wannan's mountains and rivers. Every scene matches its poetic and picturesque name. Xuancheng Food Recommendation🍲 The special food in Xuancheng is also very good, Huizhou cake, hairy tofu, spicy vermicelli, Jixi vermicelli, Jixi fried vermicelli, flower pork field chicken, each one is worth a try! ♥In general, Xuancheng is very beautiful, but the attractions are relatively scattered, and self-driving is more convenient!!

After the rain, Chajijie is like an ink painting, making people linger. Chajijie Ancient Town in Jing County, Xuancheng, Anhui, a place unknown to many but as beautiful as a poem or painting. After the rain, Chajijie is like an ink painting, making people linger. Even with the original camera of the iPhone, you can capture that pure beauty. The holiday is coming, why not choose a different destination? Chajijie Ancient Town, waiting for your exploration and discovery. If you are interested in other niche tourist attractions, why not bravely explore those beautiful corners that have not been discovered by the public, and make travel a unique experience.

Everyone knows about the beauty of Southern Anhui🏖️, but where can you find beautiful scenery without the crowds? I've visited many ancient villages🏠, such as Xidi, Hongcun, Wuzhen, Zhouzhuang, and so on, but if you're looking for something special, it's the recently well-known🔰 Chaji! The reason for the fewer people here might be due to the inconvenient transportation. Once you arrive at Chaji Village, you'll notice its irregular layout. Only after wandering around aimlessly will you start to understand the pattern: it turns out the village was built around the stream?! · 🏠【History·What is Chaji?】 Chaji, surrounded by mountains and water, first caught the eye of 😐Cha Wenxi during the Southern Dynasties. He often passed by this place and settled here after retiring from military service, captivated by the land he had long yearned for. 'Cha' is the surname, and 'Ji' refers to Jiyang, which was also Cha Wenxi's hometown. Hence, the village got its name. It is said that during its heyday (the Ming Dynasty), there were 108 stone bridges, 108 ancestral halls, and 108 temples. However, with the changes in the political situation and natural disasters such as floods and droughts, the already secluded Chaji Village gradually declined. But it is precisely this low profile and depth that has preserved the largest scale of ancient Ming and Qing villages to this day. · 🏟【Highlights·Not to be Missed】 1️⃣ Ancestral Halls: Erjia Ancestral Hall (⭐Must-see!), Baogong Ancestral Hall, Honggong Ke; 2️⃣ Stone Bridges: Honglou Bridge (⭐Must-see!), Caishen Bridge, Tianshen Bridge, Linzhi Bridge; 3️⃣ Architecture: Zouma Building; Xuritang; Renrangfang; · 🌈【Culture·Ancient Poems about Chaji】 1️⃣ Ten miles of Chaji Village, nine miles of mist, three streams converge among ten thousand households. Temples, pavilions, and pagoda shadows, little bridges, flowing water, apricot blossom skies. 2️⃣ In the depths of Wuling, whose home is it? Across the river, two banks form one Chaji, Not afraid of the fisherman leaking the news, next year we'll still meet to see the peach blossoms. 3️⃣ Why do I choose to live in the green mountains? I smile without answering, my heart at ease. Peach blossoms and flowing water fade into the distance, a world apart, not of this human realm. · 🍛【Travel Tips·What You Need to Know】 🎫Ticket: 63 RMB/person 📍Address: Chaji Village, Taohuatanzhen, Jixian County, Xuancheng City, Anhui Province 🚙Transportation: Mostly self-driving, close to the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions, about 3 hours drive from Nanjing, and about 1.5 hours drive from Xuancheng. 🍚Dining: We ate outside the ancient town, which is relatively cheaper than inside. The food is mostly Hui cuisine, with similar prices, but the freshness is a plus.

Check in at the Chaji ancient architectural complex Route🚗: I went there by self-driving, just drove straight there. Accommodation🏠: I stayed inside the scenic area, at Dongli Yashuo, the guesthouse is very characteristic, but my room didn't have blackout curtains, and with the tourists setting off firecrackers all night during the May Day holiday, I barely slept that night. Tickets🎫: I bought a ticket to enter, but actually, the village is open, and there should be a way to get in without a ticket. Dining🍚: When I arrived, I had a meal outside the scenic area, the roast chicken tasted good! Clothing👔: I think Hanfu, Qipao, and Chinese style all match well for taking photos.

I always thought that Jiangnan was in places like Suzhou and Yangzhou. But after I truly stepped into Southern Anhui, I deeply felt the Chinese aesthetics of Jiangnan ink paintings. This journey not only let me experience Li Bai's "Peach Blossom Pool is a thousand feet deep" but also the unique Hui-style architecture with its grey tiles and horse-head walls. "In a place of sheer madness, one dreams not of Huizhou." The idea of seclusion in life ultimately took root in Southern Anhui. I've summarized this 2-day and 1-night self-driving strategy and am sharing the ink-painting-like Southern Anhui as I see it. 🚗Route Overview Day1: Xuancheng/Jing County—Baosheng Temple—China Xuan Paper Cultural Park—Fobao Temple—Maolin Town·Maolin Xiuzhu Homestay Day2: Maolin Xiuzhu Homestay—Peach Blossom Pool—Chaji—Jing County 📷Must-visit Spots ✅Baosheng Temple Ticket: Free A very quiet temple, mainly to visit the Daguan Tower and Xiaofang Tower, both with nearly 1000 years of history, the towers are quite far apart, about a 30-minute walk ✅Xuan Paper Cultural Park Ticket: 60 RMB A particularly photogenic place. The cascading white buildings and the distant green mountains form a picturesque scene. Besides admiring the architecture, you can also experience paper-making, which really touches you with the wisdom of our ancestors ✅Peach Blossom Pool Ticket: 65 RMB This place is relatively less commercialized, and Peach Blossom Pool under the morning mist feels even more serene. The visit takes about 3-4 hours ✅Chaji Ticket: 60 RMB A lesser-known village that is not inferior to famous ancient villages like Hongcun! Nestled by mountains and water, simple and elegant. A well-preserved ancient village from the Ming and Qing dynasties, with Hui-style architecture of white walls and black tiles, it's so suitable to stroll on the village's bluestone paths. Watching the locals live their lives, watching the evening smoke rise, really makes one feel the urge to seclude oneself here! 🚗About Transportation Public transportation here is not very convenient, it is more recommended to drive yourself after arriving in Xuancheng/Jing County. If you are short on time, a 2-day and 1-night trip is enough, but if you have more time, a 3-day and 2-night trip is possible, with the option to visit nearby Huangshan and Chengkan. 🏨About Accommodation We chose to transfer in Maolin Town, which is also very quaint. The water dam at the entrance of the village is worth checking out. This time we experienced the newly opened Maolin Xiuzhu Rural Resort, and found it to be an excellent choice for seclusion! The 7 independent courtyards can meet the choices of different groups of people. We stayed in Courtyard No. 1, which can accommodate up to 8 adults and 3 children～ I super like the natural enjoyment this place brings, the homestay retains the elements of the original rural houses, blending with the mountains and nature, a great place to breathe deeply and empty out for a few days～ 📍Xikou Village, Xunkeng Group, Maolin Town, Jing County, Xuancheng City, Anhui Province After a trip to Southern Anhui, I really feel that this place is so suitable for seclusion～ I will always be moved by the Chinese aesthetics of the ink-washed Jiangnan!

XuanchengJingtingMountain 1. Yancheng Binhai County, Picture 1 to Picture 4 There are not as many people here as in the urban area of Yancheng, and there are not many attractions, but it is super suitable for self-driving tours. You can see the sea. Although it is a muddy beach, not a sandy beach, there is a lighthouse and a place for BBQ, which is very suitable for self-driving tours. The sunset view is really amazing. Then there is a famous pig's trotter wonton shop on the old street of Binhai, which is very delicious. Huaiyang Tower is also pretty good. 2. Xuancheng, Anhui, Picture 5 to Picture 9 I went there during the National Day holiday, and there were not too many people. You can spend two days in Chaji Ancient Town. The homestay I booked there is very beautiful. The ancient town is not big, but the scenery is amazing. It is very suitable for photo shoots and strolling. Chaji paste is a specialty, you can try it. There is a restaurant called Chaji Renjia which is quite delicious. The Shen Yin Coffee Shop is also a good place to sit. But Chaji Ancient Town is quite far from the station. I didn't plan my trip well, so I ended up taking a taxi for more than 100 kilometers. You can also go to Taohuatan, but I didn't go, so I won't comment. Jingting Mountain is quite low, you can climb up to see the sunrise. It takes half an hour to an hour to climb up, but you need to make a reservation in advance. There will be many elderly people climbing the mountain to exercise, and it's quite interesting to climb with them. The scenery is also quite beautiful.