Exploring Taiji Lake in Linxia Prefecture, Gansu Province: A Fairyland on Earth

Spring is just perfect, and I discovered an absolutely stunning hidden gem in Jixi—Taiji Lake Village Scenic Area🌸 This secluded paradise in southern Anhui truly made me understand the meaning of "a lake of spring water and a city of flowers"!

📍 Recommended Check-in Spots:
✅ Taiji Lake: The rippling blue water reflects the blue sky and white clouds, willow trees gently sway by the shore, pink cherry blossoms complement the quaint Huizhou-style architecture, and every snapshot looks like a masterpiece📸

✅ Stone Slab Ancient Path: Walking on the century-old bluestone path, you can see the authentic Huizhou village scenery, with exquisitely crafted horse-head walls and wooden carved doors and windows🏠

✅ Lotus Pond Moonlight: Although it’s not lotus season, the tender green lotus leaves in spring, combined with the delicate wooden boardwalk, make you feel like you’re walking in a landscape painting🖼️

🍵 Food Recommendations:
There are many farmhouse restaurants in the scenic area where you can try local specialties:
- Jixi Bamboo Shoot Cake (fresh, fragrant, and soft)
- Hu Shi Specialty Hotpot (said to be Hu Shi’s favorite back in the day)
- Qingming Cake (spring seasonal special)

📌 Practical Tips:
1. The best time for photos is early morning and evening when the light is especially gentle
2. The lakeside trail is about 3 km long; comfortable flat shoes are recommended
3. Remember to bring sunscreen! Although the temperature in spring is not high, UV rays are still strong
4. Some old houses in the scenic area are free to visit; don’t forget to look up and admire the exquisite carved beams

Address: Taiji Lake Village, Jixi County, Xuancheng City, Anhui Province
Opening Hours: May to October 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM; November to April 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM