#The Garden of Forking Paths Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Sometimes, it's necessary for one to travel alone, to approach the ancient village, and to experience the romance of solitude
Pan Village, located at the foot of Yijuguan in Huangshan City, is the core area of Wannan Huizhou culture and the birthplace of Huizhou merchants. It is only a step away from the World Heritage Site Xidi Hong Village, and is surrounded by numerous world-class natural and cultural resources. The hotel is located at the head of the ancient village, surrounded by a hundred acres of paddy fields, and can be reached by a winding path.
Design
Along this winding path, through a hundred acres of paddy fields, at the fork in the path, there are 6 buildings and courtyards transformed from the ruins. The buildings and courtyards, which are of different ages and styles, are wonderfully combined. The hotel is known for its Huizhou rural pastoral life, and is known as the 'Huizhou version of Chiang Mai Four Seasons'. On the original dilapidated and deserted residential tombs, the public areas, courtyards and houses of the homestay have been restored, including the teahouse, pottery house, Boya Hall for rest, the jujube tree restaurant for dining, and the Lei Hall and Jiaxuan for accommodation.
Rooms
There are 16 guest rooms, hidden in 4 courtyards, with views of the mountains, the wilderness, or the courtyard. Two of them are typical Qing Dynasty Huizhou houses. While protecting and repairing the original buildings, including those exquisite carvings, bright and clean modern spaces are embedded inside. In addition, there are modern style rooms to choose from.
Dining
The restaurant was transformed from the original farmhouse courtyard and named 'Jujube Tree Restaurant' because of the jujube tree in the courtyard. In addition to the elegant dining environment, most of the ingredients are locally grown and locally purchased. Some are even directly purchased from the hands of local farmers, ensuring the freshness of the ingredients. They are personally cooked by a private chef, including some rare exclusive dishes.
Activities
The ruins swimming pool is hidden in the ruins of an old Huizhou house, private and quiet, allowing people to switch to vacation mode in a second, lying down and enjoying the scenery, how comfortable. Outdoor amusement open-air afternoon tea, outdoor camping, field bonfire...
Experience
Unlock countless possibilities for vacation here, fire dancing in the sky, drinking and singing, the afterglow of the setting sun until night falls, this is the correct way to open rural life!
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The Treasure Hotel Homestay is hidden in the wild at the foot of Mount Huang in the spring day
In the core area of the ancient Huizhou cultural tourism district, within the Chengkan Bagua Village scenic area, there lies a heavenly retreat - the Shude Hall Hotel. Here, the white walls and black tiles complement the horse-head walls, while the thick beams and slender pillars along with the inner courtyards create an interesting contrast, as if traveling back to the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, making visitors linger and forget to return. Shude Hall Hotel not only retains the most original and characteristic ancient Hui-style architectural style but also ingeniously integrates it with modern elements on the basis of in-depth exploration and development, creating a resort hotel that is both quaint and traditional yet modern.
The garden of the Yi County Crossroads Path Homestay, a uniquely designed homestay inspired by Borges's 'The Garden of Forking Paths,' skillfully blends literature with architecture. The homestay is located in Pan Village at the foot of Guanlu in Yi County, surrounded by a national historical and cultural city, a world cultural heritage site, and several traditional Chinese villages, forming a beautiful Huizhou scroll. Here, every detail exudes literary and elegance, allowing you to deeply feel the charm of Huizhou culture while enjoying comfortable accommodation.
If you plan to visit Mount Huang, then Chengkan ancient town is definitely a destination not to be missed. And in this town full of historical charm, Shude Hall Hotel is undoubtedly the best place for you to stay. The hotel is surrounded by complete facilities and convenient transportation, whether it is to taste local delicacies or to tour the surrounding attractions, you can easily enjoy the trip to Mount Huang.
When you come to Yi County, how can you miss the Crossroads Path Garden? This homestay is not only your harbor of rest but also the best starting point for exploring Yi County. From the homestay, you can easily tour the surrounding ancient villages such as Xidi and Hongcun, and experience the profound and unique Huizhou culture.
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A Must-Stay at Huangshan | Encounter mountains, fields, and courtyards in an ancient Hui-style residence amidst the rice paddies
Encounter mountains, fields, and courtyards in an ancient Hui-style residence amidst the rice paddies. A secluded path leads to the front door, surrounded by hundreds of acres of rice fields
A treasure inn nestled in the wilderness at the foot of Mount Huang
Huangshan Lake Detang · A garden at the crossroads of the county
Anhui Province, Biyang Town, Guanlu Village, Pancun
Location
Situated in Pancun in Guanlu, Huangshan City, Qian County
It is the core area of southern Anhui's Huizhou culture and the birthplace of Huizhou merchants
Only a stone's throw away from the World Heritage Sites of Xidi and Hongcun
Surrounded by numerous world-class natural and cultural resources
The hotel is located at the head of an ancient village
Enveloped by hundreds of acres of rice paddies
Accessible only by a winding path
Design
Along this winding path, through hundreds of acres of rice paddies
At the fork of the path, there sit
6 buildings and courtyards transformed from ruins
Varying in age and style, yet wonderfully combined
The hotel highlights rural Huizhou pastoral life
Praised as the 'Huizhou version of the Four Seasons in Chiang Mai'
On the original dilapidated and deserted residential foundations
The public areas, courtyards, and accommodations of the guesthouse have been restored
Including a teahouse, pottery house, and Boya Hall for relaxation
The Jujube Tree Restaurant for dining
Accommodations like Leitang and Jiaxuan for staying
All Rooms
Boasting 16 rooms hidden within 4 courtyards
Some face the mountains, some the fields, some the courtyards
Two of which are typical Qing Dynasty Hui-style residences
While protecting and repairing the original buildings
Including those exquisitely carved foundations
The interiors are embedded with bright and clean modern spaces
In addition, there are modern-style rooms available for selection
Dining
The restaurant is transformed from an original farmhouse courtyard
Named 'Jujube Tree Restaurant' for preserving the jujube tree in the courtyard
Besides the elegant dining environment
Most of the ingredients are locally grown and locally sourced
Some are even purchased directly from the farmers of the village
Ensuring the freshness of the ingredients
Prepared by a dedicated private chef
Activities
The ruin pool is hidden in the ruins of an old Huizhou house
Private and quiet, it allows one to switch to vacation mode in a second, lying down to enjoy the scenery leisurely
Outdoor leisure includes open-air afternoon tea, outdoor camping, and field bonfires.
Here, you unlock countless possibilities for a vacation. Dance with fire, drink to the songs, and enjoy the sunset glow until nightfall. This is the right way to live the rural life!
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Not abroad, but in Anhui, the Huizhou version of Chiang Mai
The garden of intersecting paths has been widely acclaimed in the industry since its inception for its simple natural charm and artistic atmosphere. Themed around the pastoral life of Huizhou, it is known as the 'Huizhou version of the Four Seasons of Chiang Mai'. Located in Guanlu Village, Panchun, Yixian County, Huangshan City, Anhui, it is adjacent to world cultural heritages such as Xidi and Hongcun.
16 guest rooms are hidden within 4 courtyards, allowing guests to enjoy the beauty of mountains, fields, and gardens simultaneously. Wangchuan and Xuetang, two typical Qing Dynasty Hui-style buildings, offer a museum-like experience with their integration of bright modern design elements. Taoshe and Jiaxuan are newly built on the ruins, combining the elegance of Eastern classics with the simplicity of Western modernity, filled with Turkish flair.
A winding path runs through a hundred acres of farmland, with a sea of rapeseed flowers in spring and a world of green and yellow rice waves in summer and autumn. Surrounding the hotel are a jujube tree restaurant converted from a cattle pen, a shop gathering countryside treasures, and on the periphery, there is a Luye Starry Sky Camp and a pond. Against the backdrop of natural simplicity, the contours of the mountains and thousands of lines sketch the blend of Eastern and Western, ancient and modern architectural cultures, like an architectural museum in the midst of rice fields.
The hotel's location in Yixian County is steeped in profound historical and cultural heritage. It's only about a 20-minute drive from attractions like Hongcun and Tachuan, and Tao Yuanming's former residence, Shouzhuo Garden, is also nearby. You can ride a bicycle through the rice fields for a visit. Not only can you appreciate the style of ancient villages, but you can also experience the unique charm of Huizhou culture.
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Escape the crowd during the Spring Festival and spend the holiday in a paradise
Take your family to Yixian, Huangshan for a self-driving tour on the weekend🚗
No need to squeeze with others, a 2-day and 1-night leisure trip is very comfortable!
The homestay we stayed in this time left a deep impression,
In the ancient houses in the paradise, there is a strong cultural heritage!
The guest room we stayed in is elegantly and warmly decorated,
You can see the scenery outside🍃
Forget about time here, slow down and enjoy the rural life!
In autumn, you can see large golden rice fields,
At night, you can see the stars twinkling!
The New Year is coming soon🧨The boss said there is a strong New Year atmosphere here!
It's really suitable for family trips!
✔️On New Year's Eve, post couplets, find wild vegetables, make dumplings🥟watch the Spring Festival Gala, have a reunion dinner, set off fireworks🎆(pay New Year's greetings to the elderly in the ancient village)
✔️On the second day of the New Year——Night Fish Dragon Dance, the prosperity does not end (put fish lanterns in the rice fields🎐)
✔️On the third day of the New Year, inherit the intangible cultural heritage Huimo Su production (a kind of intangible cultural heritage snack in Huizhou)
✔️On the fifth day of the New Year, Night Fish Dragon Dance🐉The prosperity does not end
🏠Garden of the Cross Path
📍No. 5, Pan Village Group, Guanlu Village, Biyang Town