One of the Four Great Autumn Viewing Spots in Southern Anhui

The next destination, Southern Anhui, is definitely the pinnacle of autumn travel! White walls and black tiles shrouded in morning mist, colorful Chinese tallow trees, golden rice fields, fiery red persimmons, curling cooking smoke... it’s absolutely the most beautiful Chinese aesthetic painting, no arguments accepted! 🎨✨

【God’s Spilled Palette】
✨When ink-wash Huizhou meets forests dyed in autumn colors
✨Chinese tallow and maple leaves put on a colorful costume show
✨Poetic charm in the misty morning haze
Is this even the human world? It’s clearly a walking ink painting!

🔥2 Days 1 Night Essential Route🔥
📍DAY 1️⃣
Hongcun (free admission on Wednesdays) → Tachuan → Lucun
🏠Accommodation: Hongcun Mountain Residence Xiaoyin · He Zetang Cultural Hotel
📍DAY 2️⃣
Lucun Sunrise → Xixinan Ancient Village → Yangchan Tulou

【Top 5 Must-Visit Spots】
1️⃣ Tachuan: One of the four great autumn colors in China! The gradient from yellow to fiery red leaves is stunning!
🎫Ticket: 40 RMB
📍Address: Tachuan Village, Hongcun Town, Yi County

2️⃣ Hongcun: The pinnacle of Huizhou architecture! The reflection in Moon Pond is a masterpiece in every shot
🎫Ticket: 104 RMB (free on Wednesdays)
🧭Photo spots: South Lake Painting Bridge + Moon Pond

3️⃣ Lucun: Sunrise here feels like stepping into an ancient painting! Recommended to arrive at the viewing platform before 6 AM
🎫Ticket: 50 RMB
🌅Best photo spot: Lucun Viewing Platform

4️⃣ Xixinan: A perfect match of a thousand-year-old village and persimmon trees! Few people, beautiful scenery beyond photos
🎫Ticket: Free
🍂Best autumn viewing: Mid to late November

5️⃣ Yangchan Tulou: Tulou autumn drying + sea of clouds spectacle! Low commercialization
🎫Ticket: Free
⏰Recommended visit time: 3-4 hours

【Accommodation Recommendations】
🏡 Hongcun Mountain Residence Xiaoyin
✨200-year-old house renovation, excellent terrace views
💰Per person: 300+ RMB
📍Location: 500 meters outside the east gate of Hongcun Scenic Area
💯Must try: Stinky mandarin fish! Breakfast is exquisite!

🏡 Yangchan Yunti Inn
✨Window views of the entire Tulou, plus one-time-use toilet seat covers add points
💰Per person: 200+ RMB
🍴Dining: Farmhouse dishes, 50 RMB per person fills you up

【Food Radar】
🍢 Mao tofu: 10 RMB/serving, fermented bean curd flavor
🍶 Lingshan fermented rice wine: 8 RMB/bowl, sweet but not greasy
🍷 Hongcun rice wine: 15 RMB/bottle, perfect with skewers
🍵Tip: Dining in the guesthouse courtyard on rainy days feels amazing!

【Clothing Guide】
👗 Hanfu or plain-colored outfits look better in photos
🧥 Bring a jacket for big temperature differences between morning and night
👟 Comfortable sports shoes recommended

💡Tips
1. Be sure to get up early to avoid crowds!
2. Group tours with guides are more cost-effective (90 RMB/time)
3. Check the weather forecast in advance and choose sunny days

This autumn, why not take a “workcation” and experience the ultimate romance of ink-wash Huizhou? 🐱 The little cat sitting on the rooftop watching the sunset (p10) is waiting for you~