Day 1 Nanjing → Tachuan → Hongcun
07:15
From 7:15 to 7:30, please gather and sign in at Exit 1 of Andemen Station on Nanjing Metro Line 1, where you will see the yellow China-TravelNote flag.
07:30
We boarded the bus on time and set off. We interacted with the team leader along the way and laughed all the way.
12:00
After lunch at the service area or a free-flowing meal, continue on to Tachuan, known as the "Village in a Chinese Painting." The village entrance and surrounding areas are home to many towering tallow trees. In autumn, after the frost, the trees turn from green to yellow, then red, creating a vibrant rainbow of colors. Enjoy posing and taking photos amidst this beautiful autumn scenery.
4:40 PM
Gather at the right time and head to Hongcun for accommodation and dinner.
6:00 PM
Free time at night. The night view of Hongcun is also charming. Don't get lost.
Day 2 Hongcun → Xieli → Nanjing
07:30
After a tiring day of playing, we slept until we woke up naturally. After dinner, we had some free time in Hongcun.
09:00
Our group leader will gather everyone for a 5km trek through Hongcun to Xieli, a hidden gem of autumn colors. We'll pass Qishu Lake, once tranquil and elegant, now ablaze with life.
Few people know its name, yet its scenery is breathtakingly beautiful. Formerly known as the Dongfanghong Reservoir, Qishu Lake reaches depths of dozens of meters at its deepest points. The lake and mountains, shimmering with emerald waters, are like a virgin, shrouded in mist and rain. In autumn, large patches of pink flowers gradually bloom along the lake's edge, painting the riverbank a striking hue of pink, a visual feast. During years when the reservoir's water level is low, the exposed riverbed is covered in grass and wildflowers, creating a breathtaking spectacle. Continuing on, we'll pass through several Huizhou-style villages before arriving at Xieli, a secluded and rustic village reminiscent of the paradise described by Tao Yuanming. The vibrant red, yellow, green, and purple foliage blanket the mountains, creating a striking backdrop against the snow-white horse-head walls. The curling smoke from the cooking stove makes your heart hear a distant call.
13:00
The bus is waiting for everyone and we will take it back to Nanjing.
6:00 PM
Arrived at the departure point in Nanjing and the group disbanded happily.
