Day 1 Huanglong Sports Center → Jiapeng Township → Jingkan Ancient Road → Kantou Ancient Village → Huanglong Sports Center
07:00
Check in and meet at Exit F of Huanglong Sports Center
07:30
Depart for Jingzhou Township, Anhui
10:00
Arrive at the starting point of the Jingkan Ancient Trail, warm up, and begin your hike! After ascending a rural cement road, you'll reach the stone-paved Jiapeng section of the ancient trail. The Jingkan Ancient Trail is a pristine mountain path connecting Kantou Village in Jiapeng Township, Jixi, and Jingzhou Township. Built along a stream, the stone path resembles the Huihang Ancient Trail and was a vital route for the ancient Huizhou people to reach the outside world. With over a thousand years of history, this ancient trail offers a quaint and charming experience, connecting the starting and ending points of the modern Anhui-Zhejiang Sky Road. Shade is limited along the trail, so it's recommended to bring an umbrella and sun protection, and plenty of water.
12:00
Please bring your own lunch for the trip, as we'll have lunch at a convenient time on the mountain. We'll reach the riverbed, where the exposed riverbed is covered in a dazzling array of natural fluorite: purple, white, green, and yellow. We'll choose whether to descend from the riverbed depending on the conditions. The climb down the riverbed requires climbing over rocks, which is quite challenging, so bring gloves. The surface is slippery, so please be sure to wear non-slip shoes!
3:00 PM
We wandered through the terraced fields and arrived at the Meiganling Observation Deck, where we reflected on the ancient path we had walked, the rapeseed terraces beneath the peaks, and the beautiful scenery of the villages of southern Anhui. We descended the trail and passed through Kantou Village. The rice fields turn yellow around mid-to-late September or early October.
Kantou Ancient Village in Jiapeng Township is a famous spot for photographing rapeseed blossoms in southern Anhui. In spring, rapeseed blossoms bloom in March and April, followed by azaleas in May. In autumn, rice paddies bloom in September and October, and in late November, the mountains are dotted with yellow and red leaves. September 7th marks the White Dew Festival, the day when residents of Jiapeng and Jingzhou Townships gather to pick walnuts. For a week or so before and after, you can see the entire township undergo a power outage to celebrate the walnut-picking extravaganza. This walnut-picking tradition is a spectator activity and is not for participation. Please do not pick up walnuts!
4:00 PM
Tourists returning to Jiapeng Township can meet up there to enjoy the delicious Anhui cuisine. Noodle shops, stinky mandarin fish, hairy tofu, and local chicken soup—all kinds of Huizhou delicacies are mouth-watering. Be aware that Anhui cuisine can be quite salty. To savor the flavors, return early to enjoy the hike. Finally, there's a viewing platform in the township, located opposite the Meiganling Viewing Platform, offering views of the terraced fields on the other side. If you have the energy, feel free to visit on your own!
5:30 PM
Everyone can replenish their supplies in Jiapengxiang, and we will set off for Hangzhou
8:30 PM
Back to Huanglong Sports Center
