I thought Wuzhen was beautiful enough... until I discovered this hidden small town in Anhui

Wuzhen is beautiful enough, until I came here... (a super niche secret spot nobody knows 🤫)

📝Reverse travel during National Day, an absolutely amazing place near Nanjing! I found this treasure small town Jingxian in Xuancheng, Anhui~ Southern Anhui is truly breathtaking!! 😭

Chaji Ancient Town
📍Address: Chaji Village, Taohuatan Town, Jingxian County, Xuancheng City, Anhui Province
🎫Ticket: 65 RMB
⏰Opening hours: 8:00-17:00
👉The largest existing Ming and Qing dynasty ancient village in China!
✨In the early morning mist, it feels like traveling back to ancient times! Super poetic~
On the village paths, you can often see students sketching, villagers washing vegetables under small bridges, children playing in the water. This lively atmosphere is so, so, so healing~ 📸Every casual shot looks like a masterpiece, posting on social media will get 99+ likes in minutes!

Taohuatan Scenic Area
📍Address: Taohuatan Town, Jingxian County, Xuancheng City, Anhui Province
🎫Ticket: 60 RMB
⏰Opening hours: 8:00-17:00
✨Li Bai wrote the timeless poem "The water of Taohuatan is a thousand feet deep" for this place!
When peach blossoms bloom on both banks (the most beautiful in March-April), it’s simply breathtaking! 💖 The 458-year-old Wenchang Pavilion is a must-visit!

Xuan Paper Museum
📍Address: No.1 Zha Paper Road, Jingxian County, Xuancheng City, Anhui Province
🎫Ticket: 60 RMB
⏰Opening hours: 8:30-17:00
✨"Red Jingxian, hometown of Xuan paper" is truly well-deserved!
You can not only see the papermaking craft passed down for thousands of years but also personally experience making Xuan paper! Really super fun~ A must-go with kids! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Self-driving blind pick 👉 Southern Anhui Sichuan-Tibet route!
🚗The scenery along the way is indescribably beautiful! Recommended to go in autumn, the colorful forests are amazing! Remember to bring a drone! The aerial shots are stunning~ ✈️

Little tips:
1️⃣ Staying at a Chaji guesthouse is super great! Perfect for photos in the early morning!
2️⃣ Taohuatan is most beautiful in March-April, but it’s also more crowded then
3️⃣ Book the Xuan paper experience in advance!