2 Days 1 Night Solo Trip to Chaji｜Encounter the Romantic Autumn Colors of a Huizhou Ancient Village

Chaji in autumn is like an ink painting personally crafted by the gods 🎨 Golden ginkgo leaves and black-tiled white walls complement each other beautifully. Walking alone here feels like traveling through a poetic time of a thousand years～ Save this super detailed guide!

✨Day 1 ✨
☀️【8:00-12:00】Chaji Ancient Architecture Complex
📍Address: Chaji Village, Taohuatan Town, Jing County, Xuancheng City, Anhui Province
- Stroll along the bluestone paths and see the horse-head walls faintly appearing in the morning mist
- Photographer’s secret spot: the alley behind "Degongting House," every shot is a masterpiece 📸
📌Tips: The core area is a 10-minute walk from the scenic entrance; wear non-slip shoes~

🍽️【12:00-14:00】Chaji Local Cuisine Restaurant
📍Address: Middle section of the main street in Chaji Village
- Must-try signature dishes: stinky mandarin fish, Mao tofu, and the boss’s homemade cured meat stir-fried with bamboo shoots
- Only about 50 RMB per person to eat until full, excellent value 💥
📌Tips: The red lantern sign is very eye-catching; avoid peak hours during the busy season

🌇【14:00-18:00】Honglou Bridge + Painter’s Village
- Century-old Honglou Bridge: a favorite spot for sketching, with a stream flowing under the bridge creating a poetic scene
- Painter’s Village surprise: unfinished oil paintings in studios have a great vibe～
📌Tips: A 15-minute walk north along the stream; some studios may be closed on weekends

🌙【Overnight】Guyuelou Inn
📍Address: Opposite Erjia Ancestral Hall, Chaji Village
- Terrace stargazing ✨, the owner also offers homemade rice wine
- About 200 RMB per person, full of antique charm
📌Tips: Book in advance; check-in after 14:00

✨Day 2 ✨
🌫️【6:00-8:00】Xuxi Morning Mist
- Best photo spot at "Guangyuan Bridge": morning mist like a fairyland, reflections breathtakingly beautiful
📌Tips: Wear Hanfu or plain-colored clothes for more poetic photos

🍲【12:00-14:00】Riverside Farmhouse Restaurant
📍Address: 50 meters downstream from Guangyuan Bridge, blue cloth sign
- Freshly caught small river fish stewed with tofu, incredibly delicious
- Dining under the shade by the stream, totally healing 💯
📌Tips: Freshly caught and cooked on order, arrive early

🛍️【15:00-16:00】Cultural and Creative Shops
- "Chaji Story": super artistic hand-painted postcards, with special ancient village postmarks
- "Zhuyu": exquisite Huizhou carved bookmarks, perfect gifts for girlfriends
📌Tips: Located near the main street exit of the scenic area, remember to bargain～

💡Travel Tips:
✅ Outfit suggestion: autumn clothes + light jacket, big temperature difference between morning and evening
✅ Transportation: High-speed train to Jing County Station, then 1-hour taxi ride (about 120 RMB)
✅ Cost reference: 500-700 RMB per person for 2 days 1 night to enjoy fully

Come and encounter this autumn-exclusive romantic ancient village! 🌟