Southern Anhui Autumn Secret Route

Southern Anhui Travel Guide: 48 Hours Entering a Painted World

Bluestone paths, horse-head walls, small bridges, and flowing water homes—every corner here looks like it stepped out of an ink painting.

I sincerely recommend sneaking into Hongcun at 6 a.m. The surface of Moon Pond is as calm as a mirror, reflecting the white walls and black tiles in the morning light. By the time the tour groups flood in at 9 a.m., I’m already sipping unlimited refills of Mao Feng tea for 15 yuan at an old teahouse at the alley entrance, watching locals pass by carrying vegetable baskets.

At noon, turn into the countryside path outside Xidi Village and suddenly meet an old lady drying autumn crops. After helping pass her two baskets of chili peppers, she handed me a freshly baked Meigan vegetable biscuit. Standing at the entrance of a century-old ancestral hall, biting into the biscuit, the happiness felt more real than any Michelin experience.

Practical Tips:

· 🚗 Transportation: Take the high-speed train to Huangshan North, renting a car for the most freedom
· 🏡 Accommodation: Tachuan Autumn Charm Inn, open the window to a painting-like autumn view
· 🍁 Secret Spots: Morning mist on Xieli Ancient Trail, reed marshes by Qishu Lake
· 💰 Cost: Farmhouse meals average 50 yuan per person, many wild scenic spots are free

When the sunset dyes the entire Huizhou-style architecture warm yellow, sitting on the stone steps of Nanhu Academy watching villagers row boats and haul nets, suddenly you understand—the most touching thing about Southern Anhui isn’t the scenery, but the vibrant, fragrant life here.

Post by PenShoeRainBook | Oct 25, 2025