After visiting Longchuan Scenic Area 4 times, I finally figured it all out!

️ Who said Jiangnan only has gardens? This thousand-year-old village hidden in Jixi absolutely took my breath away~

📍【Location Guide】
Longchuan Village, Yingzhou Town, Jixi County, Xuancheng City, Anhui Province (National 5A-level Scenic Area)
✨Tips: It's a UNESCO World Heritage extension project! A 1600-year-old boat-shaped ancient village, the living fossil of Huizhou culture.

🚌【Transportation Tips】
▪️By high-speed rail: Jixi North Station → Take Bus No.6/17 directly (40 mins, ¥6)
▪️By car: Navigate to "Longchuan Scenic Area" via Hangrui Expressway → Lining Expressway (Parking ¥5/day)
▪️For convenience: Taxi from county town ¥50, chartering is more flexible~

🗺️【One-Day Highlights Route】
8:30-10:00 Hu Clan Ancestral Hall
👉The "No.1 Ancestral Hall in Jiangnan" is no exaggeration! 20m-high ginkgo wood pillars will leave you speechless 💫
📸Must-shoot: Lotus-patterned moon beam + water street reflection spot

10:15-11:00 Yishi Shangshu Memorial Archway
🐦First reaction seeing the 7-layer stone carving "Roc Spreading Wings": Is this really stone?!

11:30-12:30 Longchuan Water Street
💦Small bridges + Huizhou-style corridors = Perfect Chinese-style photo op
🥞Must-try: Dried vegetable stuffed cake! Freshly made for just ¥5

13:00-14:00 Lingshan Nunnery
🚢Only from the top can you see the village's "boat-shaped" layout! Panoramic views are breathtaking

🌸【Seasonal Specials】
Mar-Apr: Golden rapeseed flower terraces
Sep-Nov: Vibrant autumn foliage
🚫Avoid: Heavy rain season in Jun-Jul!

📌【Hidden Gems】
▪️Free Huizhou opera performance at Hu Clan Ancestral Hall at 4pm!
▪️Hanfu outfits make perfect photos
▪️Combo tickets are more economical (Longchuan + Huihang Ancient Trail/Zhangshan Grand Canyon)

🍲【Huizhou Cuisine】
1️⃣Hu Shi Stewed Pot: Multi-layer hotpot delight! ~¥60/person
2️⃣Stinky Mandarin Fish: Smelly but delicious! Best with hairy tofu
3️⃣Stuffed Cakes: Most authentic when freshly made by grannies at scenic area entrance

🏨【Stay Amidst Scenery】
▪️Luxury: Longchuan Yingbin Hotel (¥500+/night)
Wake up to Longxu Mountain views! 4-star Huizhou experience
▪️Budget: Longchuan Huiyun Inn (~¥150/person)
Authentic ancient courtyard living~

💡【Pro Tips】
✅Wear sports shoes! ~20,000 steps/day
✅Bring mosquito repellent + offline maps
✅Buy souvenirs outside scenic area

Nearby Attractions 🚗:
▪️Zhangshan Grand Canyon: Find the magical "Great Man Stone"
▪️Huihang Ancient Trail: Retrace Ming-Qing merchant routes
▪️Huizhou Ancient City: Deep dive into Huizhou culture

💎More than just scenery - it's a living Huizhou epic! Every step converses with history~