#Super complete tour guide for ancient villages in southern Anhui (latest verification in August 2026) The ancient villages in southern Anhui are represented by ** Xidi and Hongcun ** as the core (listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2000, a national 5A-level scenic spot), scattered with dozens of Huizhou ancient villages such as Chengkan, Tangmo, Nanping, Xixi Nan, etc. The white walls and tiles, horse head walls, and three carving arts (brick/wood carving/stone carving) are iconic features. The spring and autumn seasons (March-April rapeseed flowers, October-November autumn scenery) are the best time to play. In summer (August), Hongcun also has a new night tour performance, which is full of experience. --- ##1. Core must-play ancient village (recommended by sub-route) ###🔹 classic clock in the west line (preferred for the first time, mature matching) ** Route: Hongcun → Tachuan → Xidi → Nanping ** 1. ** Hongcun ("Village in Chinese Paintings", must visit) ** - Core highlights: Nanhu Painting Bridge (the filming location of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", the reflection is excellent before 8 am), Moon Marsh (half-moon-shaped pond, landmark in the center of the village), Chengzhi Hall ("Folk Forbidden City", peak of three carving craftsmanship), thousand-year-old tree at the entrance of the village - New way to play in the summer of 2026: Immersive night tour "Tsing Song", including fish lamp parade and night bamboo raft interpretation, there are performances every night, and the atmosphere is full - Tickets: It is more cost-effective to buy online in advance, valid for 3 days and can enter and exit repeatedly - Accommodation recommendation (2026 B & B in the measured scenic spot): - Chasing the garden landscape and choosing "Hongcun Wenshe": 3100 square meters Huizhou garden, close to Yuemuma South Lake, pushing the window is ink painting - Pets/Young people choose "Hongcun is like your hospital": there is a swimming pool in the courtyard, and the backstreet is quiet - Chasing word-of-mouth and choosing "Hongcun Xiyun Yingyue": 4.9 points high score, close to the Internet celebrity forest restaurant, easy to eat and take pictures 2. ** Tachuan **: One of the four major autumn colors in China, the red leaves are full of mountains in mid-to-late November, suitable for connecting with Hongcun, only 2 kilometers away, and the autumn trekking is super healing 3. ** Xidi ("People in Peach Blossom Land", more quiet than Hongcun) ** - Core highlights: Hu Wenguang Prefect's Archway (a model of Huizhou stone carving), Jingai Hall/Zhimu Hall (to experience Huizhou clan culture), Marquee (red lanterns with ancient buildings), criss-crossing bluestone ancient alleys - Advantages: low degree of commercialization, many aborigines, enough fireworks, suitable for slow shopping, Hanfu photography, sketching - Tickets: 94 yuan for adults, valid for 3 days, only a 20-minute drive from Hongcun. It is recommended to buy a joint ticket for the two villages. It is more cost-effective 4. ** Nanping **: The filming site of "Ju Dou" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", the ancient ancestral hall group is well preserved, and there are very few tourists, suitable for friends who like quiet ###🔹 niche culture east line (preferred to avoid crowds, cost-effective) ** Route: Xixi South (free) → Chengkan → Tang Mo → Huizhou Ancient City (free) ** 1. ** Xixi South **: Free and open! Known as the "Wizard of Oz", there is a large maple poplar forest at the entrance of the village, and the stream is gurgling, which is suitable for summer summer, taking pictures, and there are few people and beautiful scenery 2. ** Chengkan ("Bagua Village") **: According to the layout of Yin and Yang Bagua, it has rare Song and Yuan buildings and three-story "high-rise buildings" in the Ming Dynasty. The core attraction is ** Luodongshu Temple (the first temple in the south of the Yangtze River) **. The four golden silk nanmu pillars have been intact for hundreds of years, and the cornices of Baolun Pavilion are very shocking. There are often intangible cultural heritage fish lamp performances in the evening, which is better than the experience of less people in Hongcun 3. ** Tang Mo **: Water Street has a strong style, with a thousand-year-old camphor and a compatriot Hanlin Square, which is suitable for walking slowly and commercialization is extremely low 4. ** Huizhou Ancient City **: Free entry, one of the four ancient cities in China, you can feel the history of Huizhou Government Office, it is very suitable to stop by before returning --- ##2. Itinerary arrangement reference ###✅ 1-day compact version (suitable for short-distance tourists) - Arrive in Hongcun before 8:00 am: visit Nanhu → Moon Marsh → Chengzhitang → Ancient Trees, and eat farmhouse dishes in the village at noon - In the afternoon, go to Xidi: visit Hu Wenguang Archway → Dear Love Hall → take a horse tower → walk in ancient alleys, and return in the evening - Tips: Enter the park before 9 o'clock to avoid tour groups. It is very convenient to carpool/take a taxi between the two villages. You don't need to take a sightseeing car, but walk to deeply experience the charm of the ancient village ###✅ 2-3 days in-depth version (recommended) - D1: Arrive in Hongcun, live in the scenic spot, visit the ancient village in the afternoon, watch "Tage Song" night tour + fish lamp cruise in the evening - D2: Shoot the morning fog in Hongcun in the early morning, then go to Tachuan for hiking (see the red leaves in autumn), go to Xidi in the afternoon, and live in Xidi to experience the night view of the ancient village - D3: Go to Xidi Ancient Lane in the morning, and choose Nanping/Chengkan in the afternoon. If you have enough time before returning, you can go to Tunxi Old Street to buy souvenirs. ###✅ niche slow travel version (like quiet friends) Choose 1-2 niche villages (such as Xixi South + Chengkan) to stay for 2 days, without having to rush to the scenic spots: watch the villagers wash clothes and smoke rise by the stream in the morning, visit ancient buildings during the day, walk on the ridge during the day, watch the sunset dye the yellow walls in the evening, eat the villagers' farm dishes, and immerse yourself in the slow life. --- ##3. Traffic Guide 1. ** Self-driving (most recommended) **: - Navigation directly searches for the corresponding ancient village scenic spot. Each village has a large parking lot, which is convenient for parking and charges are affordable. - 30 minutes from Huangshan City to Xidi/Hongcun; 2.5 hours from Hefei; 2-3 hours from Hangzhou/Nanjing, the scenery of the landscape villages along the way is super healing 2. ** Public transportation **: - High-speed rail to "Huangshan North Station", and there are tourist buses directly to Xidi and Hongcun. The frequency is sufficient and it can be reached in about 1 hour. - You can also go to the county seat of Yixian County first, transfer to urban and rural buses to each village, which is cost-effective and suitable for student parties 3. ** Inter-village transportation **: Xidi-Hongcun is a 20-minute drive, carpooling/taxi between villages is very convenient, and the price is not expensive --- ##4. Must-eat food & souvenirs 🍜 local specialties - Hard dishes: stinky mandarin fish (the tighter the meat, the more fragrant it is), dried bamboo shoots and roasted meat (fresh bamboo shoots are integrated into the meat aroma, fat but not greasy), stewed local chicken soup (the soup is bright and fragrant) - Snacks: Mao Tofu (fried until the outside is burnt and the inside is tender and dipped in hot sauce), Huangshan biscuits, Huizhou rice cakes, Huizhou fried rice (the more chewy the more fragrant the grains are) - Tips: Priority is given to the small restaurants opened by the villagers. The homely shops with clear prices have the most authentic taste. There is no need to look for luxuriously decorated restaurants. ###🎁 souvenir Huangshan biscuits, Huimo crisps, Huizhou crisps, light and easy to carry, Tunxi Old Street or regular shops in the village can buy, do not blindly stock up. --- ##5. Practical pit avoidance tips 1. Tickets: Popular villages recommend buying tickets online in advance. Joint tickets are more cost-effective than single purchases. Most tickets are valid for 3 days and can be entered and exited repeatedly; the elderly and students can enjoy half price/free tickets with their documents. 2. Wear: The ancient village is full of bluestone roads, so be sure to wear comfortable and non-slip flat shoes; wear plain/Hanfu to take pictures and white walls. 3. Best time to visit: Early morning (before 8 o'clock) and evening have the best light, few tourists, and the ancient village under the morning fog/sunset has the most charm, avoiding the hot noon sun 4. Essential items: sunscreen, sun hat, umbrella (the weather in the mountains is changeable), power bank, mosquito repellent (there are many plants and trees in summer) 5. Experience suggestion: Visit the ancient ancestral hall/mansion can be combined with a docent to understand the clan culture and architectural allusions behind it, and it is more meaningful to play; without rushing the itinerary, you can often encounter the most life-like fireworks scenes by walking around the alleys at will 6. Fish lantern performance: If you want to see a large-scale priority selection, there are also fixed performances in the summer Hongcun night tour. Before going, you can ask the homestay owner in advance about the performance time of the day.