Chaji Ancient Village｜Family Exploration of the Ming and Qing Ancient Village in Southern Anhui

In autumn, Chaji Ancient Village sheds the summer hustle and bustle. Take your children into this Ming and Qing dynasty ancient village hidden deep in the mountains and valleys, as if traveling back to Jiangnan a hundred years ago, experiencing unique architectural culture and a slow pace of life! Chaji Ancient Village is the largest existing Ming and Qing ancient village in China, built along the mountains and water. It retains the unique layout of "three waters flowing through the village, three towers guarding four gates, stone bridges crossing rivers and streams, and ancient buildings on both banks." In autumn, the golden leaves contrast beautifully with the white walls and black tiles, creating a picturesque scene. 📍Address: Chaji Village, Taohuatan Town, Jing County, Xuancheng City, Anhui Province (about a half-hour drive from Taiping Lake, over 20 kilometers from Taohuatan) 🎫Tickets: 60 RMB/person (can be booked in advance on the platform) ✅Family Travel Highlights 1. **Ancient Architecture Exploration**: Start the tour with your children along the southern Xuxi stream, passing by Baogong Ancestral Hall (Dunsu Hall) rebuilt during the Tongzhi period of the Qing Dynasty, the De Gong Hall from the Yuan Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty Airi Hall (filming location of "The Deserted Village Inn," not open to the public), and the Ming Dynasty Honglou Bridge. Tell your children about the history and structure of ancient buildings, let them feel the charm of traditional architecture, and search together for exquisite carvings in the ancient village to develop their observation skills. 2. **Slow Time in the Ancient Village**: On the northern half circle, there is the Qing Dynasty Yuqing Hall, the Ming Dynasty Xiangyi Hall, and the village’s largest Erjia Ancestral Hall. Walk with your children on the bluestone paths, watch the stream flow through the village, listen to villagers’ casual conversations, and feel the leisurely atmosphere of the ancient village. On an autumn afternoon, sit with your children on the stone bridge, bask in the sun, and enjoy warm family time. 🚗Transportation Tips: Chaji Ancient Village is located at the junction of Jing County, Taiping County, and Qingyang County, with inconvenient transportation. It is recommended to drive there yourself. You can also combine your visit with Huangshan, Taiping Lake, or Jiuhua Mountain to enrich your family trip. 🏨Accommodation Recommendations: We recommend staying at **Huixiangyuan Homestay in Chaji Ancient Village**, featuring quaint Hui-style architecture that blends into the village atmosphere, ideal for families. For a wild luxury experience, choose **Poetry and Painting Landscape Hotel by Taohuatan in Jing County**, near Taohuatan with a beautiful environment.