Zhouzhuang, Wuzhen, Nanxun Ancient Town, Hongcun Ancient Village in Huizhou, and full immersion in Huangshan
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32 attraction(s) |
total distance 134
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Day1: Jiaxing
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Dongzha is a treasure among Jiangnan ancient towns, retaining its original water town style and cultural heritage accumulated over thousands of years. Its architecture, consisting of streets formed by rivers and connected by bridges, houses built along the river, and a water town style integrated with buildings, embodies the humanistic idea of harmony in classical Chinese residential architecture. Vibrant handicraft workshops and traditional shops each have their unique features, and the exhibits in specialty exhibition halls are also diverse. In addition to attractions such as shadow puppet theaters, Sanbai wine workshops, Xiu zhen temples, and Mao Dun's former residence, Dongzha also hosts performances such as martial arts and pole boat shows. Although smaller in scale compared to Xizha, Dongzha is compact yet powerful, making it suitable for busy tourists to take a moment to appreciate the beauty of the ancient town.
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There are many types of dishes, authentic rural specialty dishes, the place is not big but clean and unique, the speed of serving is fast, the service is enthusiastic and thoughtful, the fragrance is rich, the portions are ample, the prices are affordable, and the cost performance is high.
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The West Village Bookstore in Wuzhen is located on West Street, near the historic Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. It is situated at the intersection of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai. The bookstore is surrounded by towering ancient trees, creating a beautiful and lush environment. Wuzhen has a long history of enjoying various folk arts such as Suzhou Pingtan, Jiangsu Pingshu, Huzhou Tanhuang, and Tongxiang Quanshu. It is known as a place for "listening to books" and is particularly fond of "Liantai Shu" performances. The older generation of "book lovers" still remember and love to sing or perform famous works such as Jiang Yuequan's "Bao Yu Night Exploration," Zhang Jianting's "Battle of Changsha," and Wang Xiongfei's "Three Kingdoms." They also have a deep understanding of the Xu style of Xuli Xian and the Jiang style of Jiang Yuexian. However, with the continuous diversification of cultural and entertainment forms, this slower-paced art form of folk arts has gradually faded from people's view. Nonetheless, Wuzhen's folk bookstore has become a tourism project that highlights the local culture and traditions.
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The Caomu Bense Dyeing Workshop, located in Xizhang Scenic Area, covers an area of 2500 square meters and adopts the traditional bluegrass dyeing technique to create blue printed fabrics, as well as a unique colored-baking process to produce rich, beautiful colors. The workshop's large sun-drying area is paved with blue bricks, and features high poles and stepped cloth drying racks, creating a magnificent scene with rows of printed fabrics dancing in the wind, becoming an ideal location for photography and a major attraction for tourists.
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Fresh and minimalistic decoration style, one of the most popular local eateries. The waiters are skilled in their service, and the owner is warm and considerate. The environment is clean and tidy. The white water fish is an authentic dish worth tasting in Wuzhen. The Dongpo pork is tender and succulent, with a perfect balance of fat and lean meat. The beef is firm and chewy, and the pickled radish is sweet and refreshing.
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Very beautiful hotel, very close to the scenic area, there is a car to pick up and drop off at the south gate of the scenic area, very convenient! Very clean, comes with two bottles of mineral water, slippers, hairdryer, toothbrush, shower gel, shampoo are all provided.
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· Wuzhen is divided by a cross-shaped river network into four areas: East, South, West, and North, which are balanced and beautiful.
· The town here has fully retained the characteristics of a water town from the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China, and is known as the "silk capital and land of fish and rice."
· Exploring the night view of the West Scenic Area, taking a rowing boat to cruise through the water alleys, and enjoying the local folk customs are all must-try experiences when visiting Wuzhen.
· In order to fully enjoy, it is recommended to visit the East Scenic Area in the morning, visit the West Scenic Area at noon, and enjoy the night view of the West Scenic Area in the evening.
Day2: Huzhou
7 attraction(s) ·
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Jianzhen Town in Nanxun has a history of more than 750 years, with a deep cultural heritage and rich cultural accumulation. With its unique historical position and human landscape, it has been awarded honors such as "China's Top Ten Charm Towns" and "China's Historical and Cultural Famous Towns". There are many famous historical sites in the town, such as Xiaolian Village, Jiaye Hall, Baijianlou, Zhang Shiming's former residence, etc. The harmonious unity of natural scenery and cultural heritage is full of historical and cultural spirit, and also showcases the unique artistic charm of the Jiangnan water town.
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It is rumored that Baijianlou was built over 400 years ago by Dong Fen, the Minister of Rites in the Ming Dynasty, for his family's caretakers.
The architecture here features a fresh and natural style, with characteristics such as blue tiles and white walls, riverside pavilions, and willow trees providing shade. It does not resemble the uniformity of the storefronts in commercial areas and still retains its original residential features.
The row houses in Baijianlou are densely packed with adjoining side walls, with the most concentrated part located along the east bank of the river from Lianhua Bridge to Chang Bridge.
Today, Baijianlou remains a residence for locals in Nanxun, and although the houses have a sense of age, they still emit a unique charm.
Baijianlou is one of the attractions worth visiting in Nanxun, showcasing typical Jiangnan water town scenery.
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"Liu Zhuang", also known as "Liu Yuan", in Nanxun, is one of the famous "Four Elephants" of Nanxun in the late Qing Dynasty, belonging to Liu Yong's private garden, and it is also one of the five famous gardens in Nanxun. This small lotus mansion was built by the Liu family over more than 40 years, and consists of architecture, gardens, ancestral temples, and charity organizations. The garden is divided into outer and inner areas, with long corridors, curved bridges, pavilions, and terraces layered around, comparable to Suzhou gardens.
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Zhang Shiming's old residence, also known as Yide Hall, was built by Zhang Junheng, the grandson of Zhang Songxian, one of the "Four Elephants" in Nanxun. The building is a blend of Chinese and Western styles, with a magnificent structure and unique style, and is known as the "number one mansion in Jiangnan". The courtyard faces the ancient Xunxi River to the front and eastward, and consists of 150 buildings of various Chinese and Western styles in a layout of five sections and four courtyards.
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Ancient town delicacies, featuring fresh fish. Recommended dishes: Nanxun Embroidered Flower Tapestry (a must-try dish that can only be found in Nanxun, it tastes a bit like baby bok choy, with a fragrant and tender texture), Xun Hoof (a special dish of Nanxun, with flavorful sauce, a mix of lean and fatty meat, soft and silky, with an excellent taste), Steamed White Fish, and Stir-Fried Screw Shells in Soy Sauce.
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Nanxun Hetang Moonlight Inn is located on Xiatang East Street, close to Zhang Jingjiang's former residence and Baijianlou, providing convenient access for travelers. The inn features unique room decorations and offers local seasonal food and tea. The mattresses and pillows used are custom-made with latex, and the bedding follows a strict one guest, one change policy. Your comfort is our goal, allowing you to fully experience the local culture. "Not a wasted trip" is the ideal of the inn.
Day3: Huangshan
3 attraction(s) ·
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The ecological environment on both sides of the Xin'an River landscape gallery is very beautiful. From March to April, the rapeseed flowers are in full bloom, which is even more stunning.
Tourists can choose to take a boat tour and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the green mountains and Huizhou villages on both sides. The whole journey follows the highway and country roads, and there is no need to climb hills. The difficulty is not high. It is best to arrange two days.
In Jiuli Lake, tourists can enjoy ice sculptures. In Zhangtan, you can admire a thousand-year-old camphor tree that takes 10 people to surround it. There is also a Red Dressing Museum that collects hundreds of wedding items.
In summer, you can taste Suntan loquat in Yezitan, Zhangtan, and Miantan, or taste Sankou honey pomelo in Zhengkou, Xinxikou, and Jiekou. If you happen to see local villagers selling them, don't hesitate to try them!
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The Xin'an River Landscape Gallery Scenic Area presents a three-dimensional ecological pattern of high mountain forests, tea in the mountains, fruits in the low mountains, and fish in the water. The ancient villages with pink walls and black tiles hidden among them, as well as ancient dwellings, complement each other, forming a beautiful landscape painting of green mountains and countryside in the water. Along the river, there are nine ancient villages, Xinyang residences, ancient workshops, Longmen Waterfall, Dachuan Island, Fenghuang Island, and agritainment spots.
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Recommended dishes: Anhui-style grilled perch with bamboo shoots and roasted pork on an iron plate, and tofu with edamame beans.
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Day4: Huangshan
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Huangshan is known as the "Number One Odd Mountain in the World" and is famous for its four wonders: the Odd Pine, Strange Rock, Sea of Clouds, and Hot Springs. It is regarded as the crown of China's famous mountains. Additionally, the rime, snow scenery, and sunrise in the scenic area are also must-see attractions for tourists. The Book of Songs once praised it as "Not seeing mountains when returning from Yueyang, not seeing Yueyang when returning from Huangshan." The Huangshan scenic area is divided into two main parts: the front mountain and the back mountain. The front mountain is the area from Ciguang Pavilion to Guangmingding, including hot springs, Yupinglou, and Tianhai scenic area, with numerous attractions such as Yingke Pine, Half-Mountain Temple, Yupinglou, Yixiantian, and Aoyu Peak. The back mountain is the area from Yungu Temple to Guangmingding, including Beihai and Xihai scenic areas, with main attractions such as Shixin Peak, Paiyun Pavilion, Xihai Grand Canyon, Feilai Stone, and Songgu An. Among these beautiful sights, the Three Oddities and Five Wonders are what make people unforgettable. Most visitors will choose to enter from the South Gate, which has entrances to both the front and back mountains and is close to Tangkou Town at the foot of the mountain.
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Tian Du Peak is located to the south of Yu Ping Peak and is one of the three main peaks of Huangshan, as well as the steepest peak. There is a stone inscription of "reaching the pinnacle of perfection" on the top of the mountain, which offers a magnificent view of Huangshan. Ji Yu Back is a one-meter-wide section at the top of the peak, with high cliffs on both sides, making it one of the most dangerous landscapes in Huangshan. In addition, you can enjoy many other landscapes along the way from the mountainside to the mountaintop, such as Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder, Squirrel Jumps to Heaven, Heavenly Jade Screen, Child Worships Guanyin, Rooster Calls Tianmen, and Two Monks Worship Buddha. From the top of the peak, you can also see the undulating mountains, deep rivers, and on good weather days, beautiful sea of clouds. You can plan your itinerary to see the sunrise or sunset.
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On the left side of Yupinglou stands a famous welcoming pine tree. Its posture is like a hospitable host welcoming tourists from all over the world to visit Huangshan. As a representative of Huangshan pine trees, the welcoming pine is a national treasure. A huge iron painting called "Welcoming Pine" displayed in the Anhui hall of the Beijing Great Hall of the People was made based on its image. There is a rumor that says "if you do not climb the welcoming pine, you have come for nothing", so only when you reach the welcoming pine can you truly say you have arrived at Huangshan.
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Guangmingding is not the martial arts scenic spot described in the novel "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber", but a place located on the second highest peak of Huangshan, with an altitude of 1860 meters. The name "Guangming" comes from its vast and sunny view. From here, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the East Sea, the peaks of the West Sea, as well as famous peaks like Tiandu, Lianhua, and Aoyu. The Huangshan Meteorological Station is also located here, which is the best observation point for watching the sunrise and sea of clouds in Huangshan, and also the highest-altitude meteorological station in East China. Although Guangmingding is not included in the 36 peaks of Huangshan, ancient people regarded it as the crown of the peaks, and thus included it above the 36 peaks.
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Xihai Grand Canyon Scenic Area, also known as Xihai Dreamland Scenic Area, is located at the foot of Danxia Peak. The attractions here are concentrated and known for their beauty. Unlike the towering and steep mountains in the front, the mountain here is like huge stacked blocks of broken peaks, giving people a feeling of instability. Looking out from here, there are picturesque scenes everywhere, and every step will make you feel like you are walking into a painting, leaving you amazed. Xihai Grand Canyon, as the main attraction, is magnificent and becomes more dreamlike due to the clouds and mist. The famous Feilai Stone is also located in Xihai Dreamland Scenic Area.
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Recommended dishes: Grilled fish with bamboo shoot tips, roasted pork with crispy skin, braised chicken with black fungus in a pot.
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Of course, it's still cost-effective to stay at the All Seasons hotel.
Day5: Huangshan
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Hongcun Village is the most representative village in the Huizhou-style residential houses, known as the "rural scenery in Chinese paintings". The movie "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was filmed here, which became a major highlight of the village. Nanhu Bridge was built for the scene where Li Mubai led his horse in the movie, and Yuezhao is the location where Jade Fox draws water. The entire village is shaped like a cow, and the water channel is jokingly called "cow intestines" due to its winding and slender shape. Nanhu is called "cow stomach", and Yuezhao is called "cow tail". These three landscapes are very distinctive. There are also many corners in the village where you can quietly sketch or paint, or discover the most beautiful moments on the path, or sit by Nanhu and enjoy the beautiful scenery of weeping willows, as if you are in a painting.
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Located in the center of Hongcun Village, there is a semicircular lake called "Yue Tang", which is always emerald green and serene like a mirror. The surrounding area is paved with bluestone roads and orderly houses with pink walls and blue tiles. It is the filming location of many classic movies. When night falls, a row of lanterns are lit by the lake, creating a unique atmosphere. The reflection of the Huizhou-style buildings in the lake also makes many photography enthusiasts linger.
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Recommended dishes: Traditional braised stinky mandarin fish and wood ear mushroom stewed free-range chicken soup. Stir-fried eggs with Eucommia ulmoides bark.
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Nanhu Academy is an ancient academy designed in the traditional Hui-style architecture. It consists of six parts: the Zhi Dao Tang, Wen Chang Ge, Qi Meng Ge, Kai Ming Ge, Wang Hu Lou, and Zhi Yuan. Zhi Dao Tang is where knowledge is taught, Wen Chang Ge is where Confucius is worshipped, Qi Meng Ge is where students read the Four Books and Five Classics, Kai Ming Ge is where readers are enlightened, Wang Hu Lou is a place for enjoying scenery and relaxing, and Zhi Yuan is an internal garden. In front of Nanhu Academy is a blue lake, while behind it is a row of connected buildings with pink walls and light blue tiles, shining brightly with the surrounding blue water and blue sky.
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- During the Ming Dynasty, Nanhu was located at the southern end of Hongcun, with a wide and arched body of water. The painted bridge crosses the lake and appeared in a scene in the movie "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" where Li Mu Bai rides his horse over it.
- The early morning mist and summer lotus make Nanhu even more beautiful. Many tourists take stunning photos here.
- Nanhu Academy on the north shore of Nanhu was merged from six private schools during the Qing Dynasty, making it particularly spacious.
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Recommended dishes: Stinky mandarin fish with fresh bamboo shoots, stir-fried pork, and chicken soup.
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Jiujv Hongcun Qiyue Boutique Inn has two courtyards, No.1 and No.2. No.1 courtyard is located on the main street of Hongcun, next to the old oil factory. When you step out of the door and go straight, you will reach the Hongcun Creative Commercial Market. From the window, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Huizhou, including the architecture. Sometimes, flocks of wild pigeons fly by, which is quite interesting. The rooms are decorated in a simple and comfortable style, with a blend of modern and traditional Huizhou styles. No.2 courtyard is located opposite the Xinhua Bookstore next to Yuezhao in Hongcun, about 2 minutes away. It is a traditional Huizhou old house that has been transformed into an inn, with a taste of Huizhou life. It has high walls, flying eaves, and inner courtyards.
Day6: Huangshan
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Here is known as the Wannan Bamboo Sea, a tourist and leisure area connecting Huangshan and Hongcun. The photography work "Green Bamboo Piled Up" was filmed here and won an international gold award. The area produces a large quantity of giant bamboo, forming a vast sea of bamboo covering dozens of kilometers. In addition, dozens of white-walled and black-tiled Huizhou-style buildings add to the beauty of the scenic area. Surrounded by lush bamboo forests, the scenic area is known as the Six Valleys Ten Sceneries, and because of its beautiful scenery shaped by dripping water, it is also known as "Dripping Green Valley".
