Hongcun Village

When it comes to Hui-style architecture, many people might think of Hongcun Village. Hongcun is surrounded by mountains on three sides, and through clever use of its geographical location and spatial layout, a village of Hui-style architecture has been built here. The houses in the village are well-arranged, and the interior and exterior decorations have distinctive local cultural characteristics. With curiosity about Hui-style architecture, I came here by reputation. Shortly after entering the scenic area, I saw many students sketching by the river, with rows of Hui-style houses reflected on the river surface. From time to time, a breeze blew, causing ripples on the river, creating a rhythmic and very comfortable scene. Along the river, across the arch bridge, following the crowd, I entered the ancient charm of Hongcun. The blue brick and black tile horse head walls are characteristics of Hui-style architecture. The houses are often decorated with red lanterns, and the connected houses outline the streets. The streets crisscross along the water flow, forming the overall outline of Hongcun. Walking in the streets, it's like opening a scroll of time. Chengzhitang was once home to wealthy merchants, the sound of reading echoed in Nanhu Academy, and various folk art pieces were treasured in Shuren Hall. These marks of time allow every visitor to understand the history of Hongcun. Unconsciously, I arrived at the central area of Hongcun - Moon Marsh. Moon Marsh is a crescent-shaped pond, reflecting the surrounding buildings. In Moon Marsh, quietly waiting for the moon to rise, watching the lights come on, enjoying the tranquility and beauty of this moment. With the arrival of nightfall, my journey in Hongcun also came to an end. If you, like me, want to see Hui-style architecture, why not take a walk in Hongcun~ 📍Location: Hongcun Scenic Area, Hongcun Town, Yi County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province 💰Ticket: 94 yuan/person ⏰Opening hours: all day ⏳Tour duration: about half a day to a day 【Recommendations】 🌟The temperature difference is large in the morning and evening, it is recommended to prepare warm clothes 🌟Food and accommodation are provided in the scenic area, you can choose as needed 🌟The scenic area is large and the walking distance is long, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes 🌟Taking photos at Moon Marsh is very photogenic, but there are many people, pay attention to safety when taking photos, and take care of your belongings

🚫🚫Hongcun Pitfall Guide🚫🚫 ❗️Go in the off-season!! During the peak season, there are too many tour groups, and the streets of Hongcun are narrow, making it difficult to move around, which is not worth the 104 yuan ticket. ❗️Go on rainy days!! Don't go in winter and on sunny days!! The beauty of Hongcun lies in the fusion of Hui-style architecture and ink painting landscapes. Only after the rain can you see the misty clouds enveloping the village. On sunny days, Hongcun is no different from an ordinary village. In winter, the leaves fall, and everything looks desolate, the scenery is not even as good as on a sunny summer day. ❗️If you have enough budget and time, try to stay overnight? Nanhu Lake is beautiful to photograph in the early morning and evening, and Yuezhao is charming to see at night ❗️Explore deeper into the village The southern part of the village is the entrance to the scenic area, where some well-known spots are located, so it is very crowded. The northern part of the village has many century-old houses, which are very well preserved and worth seeing! Many old houses have been turned into guesthouses. ✅✅Recommended Check-in Spots✅✅ ☑️Tachuan: Tachuan's autumn scenery is known as 'the most beautiful autumn in Jiangnan', with the red leaves of Chinese tallow trees in autumn reflecting the horse-head walls of Hui-style architecture, which is extremely beautiful. The photo spot is on the outer road around the village, marked as 'Huangshan Top 100 Photography Spots' ☑️Lucun: The morning mist, smoke from cooking fires, white walls with black tiles, and red maple of Chinese tallow trees here condense the autumn of Jiangnan into a painting. The photo spot can be directly navigated to 'Lucun Viewing Platform' ☑️Hongcun: A typical representative of ink-washed Huizhou. If you want to see the autumn colors, you don't need to enter the Hongcun scenic area. The vast fields outside the village are the most beautiful landscape.

If you long to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and find a place where tranquility and history blend, then Hongcun is definitely your first choice. It is known as the 'village in the painting', where every brick and tile exudes the profound cultural heritage of Huizhou. 🚘 There are a variety of transportation options for getting there, whether it's the freedom of driving yourself or the convenience of high-speed rail, both can easily bring you here. If you take a plane to Huangshan, don't forget to enjoy a half-price ticket discount with your boarding pass! 🎫 There are a variety of ticket discounts, remember to check third-party software in advance, or confirm whether accommodation includes tickets, which can save you a lot on your trip. 🗺 The tour routes are carefully planned, from Nanhu to Yuezhao, from Jingde Hall to Chengzhi Hall, each spot is carefully selected, making every step you take full of surprises. 🌟 Of course, there are recommended check-in spots, such as visiting a teahouse, wandering around Nanhu Academy, visiting Chengzhi Hall, and the not-to-be-missed 'Aju of Hongcun' live stage drama, all of which are excellent ways to deeply understand the culture of Hongcun. 📷 For photography enthusiasts, Nanhu and Yuezhao are must-visit shooting spots, whether it's the ink painting atmosphere on a rainy day or the semi-circular shape of the lake, both can fill your camera's memory card to the brim. 🍜 The local specialty foods are also a highlight of the trip, with stinky tofu, baked buns, and rice wine, each bite is an ultimate temptation for your taste buds. 🏨 Accommodation choices are also key, whether it's the convenience and economy outside the scenic area or the tranquility and atmosphere inside the scenic area, both can make your travel experience more perfect. 📓 Nearby attractions such as Chengkan and Bishan Bookstore also make your trip more colorful.

Visiting Huangshan in Anhui, Hongcun is also a must-see, although it has been completely commercialized, it does not affect its beauty. Before entering the village, you will pass by a lake, where in summer, water lilies and lotuses are scattered across the lake. Viewing Hongcun from the opposite side of the lake, with its white walls and black tiles reflected on the water surface, it resembles an oil painting. In fact, this place is also a gathering spot for many art students to sketch. Only after crossing the bridge do you officially enter the village. There's no need to plan your route; just slow down and appreciate every brick and tile. The core area of the village is near the central lake, which is a must-visit spot for taking beautiful photos. Remember to take some pictures. It is recommended to spend at least half a day here, as it is a place to be enjoyed slowly. Students sketching can be seen everywhere in the village, and in my eyes, they are also part of the scenery.

Hongcun, known as the 'village in Chinese painting', is quiet, peaceful, and beautiful, a typical example of Huizhou architecture. ~ Beautiful natural scenery: Hongcun is surrounded by water systems, such as Nanhu and Yuezhao, making it a village like in a painting. You can stroll in the ancient village, enjoy the natural scenery of Hongcun, and enjoy the quiet rural atmosphere. ~ Local gourmet food: Hongcun also offers a rich food experience. You can taste local Huizhou cuisine and special snacks, such as Huizhou stewed pigeon, Yi County tripe, Huizhou beef soup, etc. These delicacies will add more wonderful memories to your trip. ~ Tour suggestions Nanhu>Nanhu Academy>Yuezhao>Chengzhitang>Shurentang>Two ancient trees>Nanhu Nanhu>Huabridge>Nanhu Academy>Jingdetang>Yuezhao>Wang's Ancestral Hall>Lexutang>Jingxiutang>Chengzhitang>De Yitang>Shurentang>Taoyuan Residence>Ancient tree>Nanhu ~ Transportation information ①Huangshan North Station—Hongcun, 30 yuan ②Huangshan Scenic Area—Hongcun, 25 yuan

Anhui Hongcun is one of the most influential ancient villages in our country, not only with a long history and stories but also with beautiful scenery, hence it is known as the 'village in the national painting'! It is very comfortable to hike in Hongcun in the early summer. During the tour, you can enjoy the scenery of national painting level, which can heal all negative energy physically and mentally. The mountain and wild gentleman shares the practical play strategy of Hongcun with you all, hoping it will be useful to everyone! 1. Ticket information: The ticket for Hongcun scenic area is 104 yuan, 94 yuan for online booking. Recently, the scenic area is having a promotion, free admission on every Wednesday until the end of June 2024 for students nationwide, just need to book in advance. 2. Transportation information: There is a tourist direct bus from Huangshan High-speed Railway North Station to the west gate parking lot of Hongcun, 30 yuan per person, and the journey takes about 80 minutes. There is also a tourist direct bus to Hongcun from Yixian East Station of the high-speed railway, but it is not as convenient as Huangshan North Station. 3. Accommodation information: There are many homestays and hotels inside and outside the Hongcun scenic area to choose from. It is recommended to stay in homestays run by locals because most homestays can provide catering services, where you can eat authentic Hui cuisine, and the consumption price is reasonable. On non-holidays, the average price of homestays is about 160 yuan, and the average meal consumption is about 70 yuan per person. 4. Recommended nearby scenic spots: There are many scenic spots near Hongcun scenic area that can be visited together, such as Lucun Wood Carving Building, Tachuan Village, Mukeng Bamboo Sea, Qishu Lake Scenic Area, and about 10 kilometers away there is Xidi, and 30 kilometers away there are Huangshan Scenic Area, Taiping Lake, and Huangshan Scenic Area. Anyway, the area around Hongcun treasures the most beautiful scenic spots in Jiangsu, Anhui, and Zhejiang, and it is very worth a deep visit. 5. Recommended visiting time: The Hongcun scenic area is not big, but there are many healing sceneries, it is recommended to play in Hongcun for 1 whole day, if it is a deep visit plus surrounding tours, you can arrange 3-5 days.

🌟 Hey, buddies, I've discovered a super mysterious treasure land, right in Hongcun, Anhui! This place is simply an ancient and quaint paradise, making you travel back to ancient times in a second! 🏞️ Hongcun is nestled in the mountains and by the water, with green tiles and white walls, it's simply picturesque. The scenery here is so beautiful that people linger and forget to return, and there are also many funny elements waiting for you to discover! For example, the legendary 'smiling tile', every time it rains and water accumulates, it will laugh even more happily! 📸 The night view of Hongcun is even more stunning, as if the whole village is covered with a mysterious veil. If you love photography, this is definitely your paradise! 🍜 Of course, as a foodie, I must mention the special delicacies of Hongcun. The stinky tofu, hairy tofu, sweet and sour ribs... oh my, it's simply mouth-watering! 🚆 Transportation is also very convenient! From Huangshan, it only takes half an hour by high-speed train to reach Hongcun. And Hongcun also has various characteristic homestays, making your stay comfortable and cozy! 😄 In short, Hongcun is really a great place that makes you laugh out loud and have fun! Next time I'm going to bring my best girlfriends to check in here, you guys should join us quickly too!

"You say 'spring is not late', and I have arrived at the true Jiangnan" - only after arriving at Hongcun in Huangshan did I understand what the true beauty of Jiangnan is. I really wish I could visit every year... Sisters who want to go, hurry up 🐎 and stay, here's the guide I've summarized after several visits!! ✔️ Recommended spots ▪️Nanhu Academy (Experience the style of ancient Huizhou-style academies) ▪️Yuezhao (The center of the ancient village, where you can take incredibly beautiful mirror-like pictures!!) ▪️Chengzhitang (The residence of a large salt merchant from the late Qing Dynasty, grand and imposing, you can appreciate the unique Huizhou architecture at a glance) ✔️ Food recommendations ▪️Stinky mandarin fish (As one of the eight major cuisines in China, Huizhou cuisine, you must try the most famous stinky mandarin fish when you're here; it smells stinky but tastes delicious, oily and savory, you'll fall in love with it after one bite!) ▪️Hairy tofu (A local delicacy, a delight on the tip of the tongue) ▪️There are also many other local specialties: chestnut-braised chicken, bamboo shoot braised pork, Huangshan's unique dishes, stone ear scrambled eggs... each dish is worth trying ✔️ Accommodation recommendations It's recommended to stay in a guesthouse in Hongcun, you can look it up online in advance and call to ask about the location, Hongcun at night has a different flavor, and watching the night view from the guesthouse is also a pleasure~

🌸 First encounter: Stepping into Hongcun is like entering a world within a painting, experiencing the beauty of an ink-painting landscape Stepping into Hongcun is like walking into an ink painting. The bluestone paths, white walls, and black tiles of the residences are fresh and simple, giving a peaceful and serene feeling. 🌳 Wander in the countryside: Stroll through the quiet countryside, feeling the gifts of nature Walking through the fields of Hongcun, one feels the gifts of nature. The green trees provide shade, and the rice fields are like mirrors, creating a peaceful and vibrant scene that soothes the soul and forgets worldly troubles. 🏞️ Explore the ancient village: Explore the ancient village of Hongcun and appreciate the charm of rural culture Exploring the ancient village of Hongcun, one appreciates the charm of rural culture. Centuries-old trees and traditional residences, each place is filled with the vicissitudes of history and stories, immersing visitors in the flow of time. 🎨 Artistic experience: Admire the ink paintings of Hongcun and feel the charm of art Admiring the ink paintings of Hongcun, one feels the charm of art. The village's galleries and art museums display various beautiful ink paintings, immersing visitors in the ocean of art. 🍃 Rural cuisine: Taste the authentic rural cuisine and enjoy a simple journey of taste buds Tasting the authentic rural cuisine of Hongcun, one enjoys a simple journey of taste buds. The farmhouse dishes and rural snacks have authentic flavors that are memorable, as if tasting the flavor of home. 🌿 Nature roaming: Hike to explore the surrounding natural landscapes and feel the wonders of nature Hiking to explore the natural landscapes around Hongcun, one feels the wonders of nature. Canyons, streams, and forests, each place shows the unique beauty of nature, inspiring awe. 🛍️ Specialty shopping: Purchase handicrafts from the countryside and bring back wonderful souvenirs Visiting the specialty handicraft shops of Hongcun, one selects exquisite souvenirs. Bamboo weaving and wood carving crafts are unique rural souvenirs, leaving beautiful memories. 🌅 Sunset beauty: Enjoy the beauty of the setting sun and enjoy a peaceful night Standing on the high ground of Hongcun, one admires the beauty of the setting sun. The sunset reflected on the water creates a beautiful scene, refreshing the mind and feeling the magical charm of nature. 🌌 Starry night: Look up at the stars and enjoy a peaceful starry night As night falls, one looks up at the starry sky. Far from the hustle and bustle of the city, immersed in the tranquility under the stars, one feels the mystery and wonder of nature. Hongcun, with its ink-painting-like rural scenery, awaits your exploration! 🌟

🌧️ Drenched in misty rain, the three streets and ninety-nine lanes, I have finally stepped into this breathtaking ink painting—Hongcun in Huizhou. With its black tiles and grey walls, horse head walls, small bridges over flowing water, and households, every spot is filled with poetic and picturesque charm. 📍 Located in Yi County of Huangshan City, Anhui Province, Hongcun is known as the 'village in Chinese paintings'. The scenery here is picturesque, making visitors linger and forget to return. 🌄 Recommended touring route: South Lake → South Lake Academy → Jingde Hall → Yuezhao (Moon Pond) → Lexu Hall → Chengzhi Hall. The views of South Lake and Moon Pond are particularly enchanting in the early morning or evening. If it rains, the misty rain turns everything into a surreal azure beauty. 📸 Photo spots: 1️⃣ The painted bridge over South Lake, a favorite spot for many sketch artists, is also the classic scene where Li Mubai leads his horse in the movie 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon'. 2️⃣ Standing at South Lake Academy, one can feel the elegance and wisdom of ancient Huizhou, while capturing the tranquility and beauty. 3️⃣ Yuezhao with its wind-swept lotuses is an excellent spot to watch the sunset, with the tranquil and beautiful Moon Pond under the setting sun. 🍲 Food recommendations: Crab shell yellow cakes, dried plum vegetable and cured meat cakes, stinky mandarin fish, dried bamboo shoot roasted meat, etc., each dish is full of Huizhou characteristics, especially the stinky mandarin fish, which is unforgettable. 🏠 Accommodation suggestion: It is recommended to stay within the Hongcun scenic area to personally experience the centuries-old Huizhou-style houses and feel the simplicity and tranquility. 🚗 Nearby attractions: Chengkan, Xidi, the ancient Huizhou-Hangzhou trail, etc., are all worth visiting for their ancient villages and hiking trails. 💖 Hongcun, a place that captivates the heart. With its blue tiles and white walls, one falls in love with Huizhou. I am willing to stay here forever, to feel this tranquility and beauty.

Hongcun, established during the Southern Song Dynasty, is a place where the Wang clan gathered to live. The village is built by the mountains and near the water, and after nearly nine hundred years, generations have continuously paved roads, built houses, dug channels, and repaired ponds. The clan has thrived and preserved its heritage to this day. Approaching Hongcun, the first thing you feel is the beauty of the ancient village's water. Since the Ming Dynasty, the Wang clan, following Feng Shui principles, built dams to block rivers and dug canals to divert water. Then they paved roads along the canals and built houses along the roads, Hongcun's past thrived because of water. Later, they constructed Yuezhao and excavated Nanhu. With clear water and green ponds, small bridges over flowing water, Hongcun's present is beautiful because of water. With the nourishment of water, Hongcun exudes a unique charm. The flowing streams are the breath of the ancient village; the rippling blue waves are the village's spirit. The tranquil water surface is gentle and graceful, and the picturesque reflections are calm and serene. If water is the soft soul of Hongcun, then the more than one hundred ancestral halls and residences from different periods are the solid body of Hongcun. These buildings, with their simple and majestic exteriors and exquisitely detailed interiors, are representative works of Hui-style architecture. Well-preserved Hongcun, with its layered horse-head walls standing in rows, is orderly and harmonious; the outer walls are mottled with gray and white, thick and full of vicissitudes; the gatehouses with their flying eaves and upturned corners are simple and spirited; the courtyards with their carved beams and painted rafters are lively and delicate. Simplicity and refinement, style and charm, Hui-style ancient buildings are certainly the indestructible body of Hongcun. Hongcun's winding stone alleys, through the changes of time, villagers never cease to wander and work; the meandering clear streams, regardless of the changing winds and clouds, generations keep flowing; the ancient towering trees, accompanying the old village, following the seasons, leaves green and yellow, grow freely. Day after day, this constructs the village's millennia of unceasing time. Hongcun, Yi County

Today, I strongly recommend you to enjoy the autumn in Hongcun and Tachuan in Huizhou. In addition to the pink walls, black tiles, and horse-head walls, there are golden ginkgo, red maple leaves, and bright red persimmons. A rich autumn scene, like nature has overturned the palette, everywhere is a scene, everywhere is a painting, endless art students come here to find inspiration, capture the fusion of Chinese traditional ink painting elegance and Western Van Gogh impressionist's unrestrained. Follow me to take a look, if you like it, please like and collect it. ▲Hongcun Introduction: Hongcun, known as the 'village in the painting'. It is a thousand-year-old village built during the Shaoxing period of the Southern Song Dynasty, with an area of 188.95 square kilometers, and it is the best-preserved ancient village in Huizhou. The Hui-style architectural group in the village is an outstanding representative of Hui-style architecture, which is mutually set off with distant mountains, lakes, and small bridges, and gradually unfolds a natural ink painting scroll in front of tourists. The village has a unique ancient water system, with a clean and clear water surface, surrounding the ancient village, adding a lot of aura to the village. The lake in front of the village is called Nanhu, and the Huaqiao on Nanhu is the place where Li Mubai, with the Qingming Sword, led the horse in the movie 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon'. In the early morning, put down the hustle and bustle and obsession in the city, take a walk by Nanhu, enjoy the lake and mountain scenery and the ancient village, watch the teenagers who are concentrating on sketching by the lake, taste a period of Li Mubai and Yu Jiaolong's rivers and lakes, and you will find the return of the soul and the place to go. ▲ Tachuan Introduction: Also known as Tashang, it is 2 kilometers away from Hongcun. Tachuan is built against the mountain. In the autumn of Tachuan, from the head of the village to the end of the village, from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain, the wujiu trees are colorful and the autumn colors are layered. The smoke from the small mountain village with white walls and black tiles in the field is curling up, and it is known as one of the 'Four Great Autumns in China'. ◆Recommended tour route: ●Day 1: Visit Hongcun (Nanhu——Nanhu Academy——Jingdetang——Yuezhe——Lexutang——Jingxiutang——Chengzhitang——Deyitang——Taoyuan Residence——Red and White Ancient Trees), it is recommended for one day. ●Day 2: Visit Tachuan, it is recommended for half a day. ◆Recommended food: Crab shell yellow baked bun, pickled vegetable bacon baked bun, stinky mandarin fish, dried bamboo shoots stewed pork, tiger skin tofu, pen holder meat, chicken fort and hibiscus cake, you must try it. Especially the stinky mandarin fish, which is a famous local delicacy. ◆Recommended tea: Try Huangshan Maofeng in a teahouse. ◆Recommended accommodation: It is recommended to choose accommodation in the Hongcun scenic area, so you can experience the Hui-style old house with a history of hundreds of years and feel the simple atmosphere that has been precipitated for a hundred years. There are also farmhouses and homestays in Tachuan Village, which are affordable. ◆ Recommended nearby: There are many ancient villages nearby, such as Chengkan and Xidi (Huizhou villages that are as famous as Hongcun), as well as Huihang Ancient Road, Qishu Lake, Baibu Sanqiao, ●Ticket price: Hongcun 94 yuan, Tachuan 40 yuan, cheaper online. ●Address: Hongcun Town, Yi County, Huangshan City, Anhui ●Transportation: Take the high-speed train to Huangshan Station, there is a direct bus from the high-speed rail station to Hongcun. ●Best time to enjoy autumn: Late October-Mid November Rush to Hongcun and Tachuan to enjoy a feast of autumn! Believe me, it satisfies all your imaginations about Huizhou and autumn.