Day 1 Nanjing → Shitan → Xiatai
07:15
07:15-07:30 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
We came to a local farmer's house and had a meal first, which was authentic local food.
13:00
Arriving at Shitan Ancient Village, we transferred to a small bus to our accommodation. Along the way, the scent of chrysanthemums filled the air, and golden and white Huizhou chrysanthemums bloomed in the mountains, creating a perfect filming location.
Passing by several observation decks, the white-walled, black-tiled Huizhou-style village houses nestled amidst the vibrant autumn colors of the forests was a breathtaking sight.
After arranging your accommodation, you're free to explore the surrounding area, play some games, or simply relax.
In the evening, you'll reach the Xiatai Observation Deck, where a group photo is a must. From this vantage point, you'll see the distant mountains and ancient villages, and the Changyuan River flowing eastward. You can also wait for the sunset here.
6:00 PM
After dinner, it's time for some fun. Those who can't sleep can gaze up at the stars and chat.
After or before dinner, enjoy a special "roasted sweet potato" or "roasted potato" experience. Freshly harvested sweet potatoes, grilled over a charcoal fire, are a delicacy only found in the mountains. Experience authentic rural life in southern Anhui with us and share the joy of a good harvest with the locals.
2nd Tianxiatai → Foot of the Mountain → Yangchan Tulou → Nanjing
07:00
Students who are diligent in the morning can go to the observation deck to take pictures of the sunrise. If you are lucky, you can experience the glorious sunrise and the magnificent sea of clouds over Shitan.
08:00
After breakfast, we set out in a timely manner to go down the mountain and head to the Yangchan Tulou. The Tulou is surrounded by mountains. More than 400 years ago, people from Zhengzhou, Henan moved here during the war.
11:00
Today, Xin'an Tulou boasts over 300 buildings, each row upon row, each showcasing a diverse range of styles, a rational layout, and a well-organized, staggered layout. These buildings embody the harmonious harmony of man and nature, imbued with the rich architectural characteristics of southern Anhui's mountainous regions, creating a magical, quaint, magnificent, and beautiful landscape. In the golden autumn, drying crops in the sun becomes a vibrant part of the landscape. This practice is a symbol of local custom. Dozens of ancient Hui-style dwellings are scattered across the valleys, where the drop reaches hundreds of meters. Each home features windows for natural light and stands for drying produce. Villagers use their windows as canvases, their stands as brushes, and their drying boards as palettes. In spring, they dry bamboo shoots and ferns; in autumn, they dry red peppers, rice, and soybeans. This creates a series of masterpieces of folk culture, a continuous and orderly procession year-round, brimming with the joy of a bountiful harvest.
13:00
We arranged an AA dinner, then strolled around the ancient village, met up with the bus and returned.
5:00 PM
Arriving at the departure point in Nanjing, everyone was reluctant to leave and kissed goodbye with tears in their eyes!!!
