"Following Li Bai's Footsteps in Xuancheng! A 3-Day 2-Night Off-the-Beaten-Path Travel Guide to Unlock This Poetic Southern Anhui Town"
by ADRIAN KELLEY
Jul 26, 2025
Xuancheng, Anhui: A hidden treasure of "Poetic and Picturesque Southern Anhui," more niche and healing than Huangshan
Looking for uncrowded Southern Anhui scenery? Xuancheng, Anhui is a must-visit! This is the "Poetic Land of Jiangnan" praised by Li Bai and Xie Tiao, where the mountains and waters hold endless gentle charm.
Be sure to visit "Jingting Mountain." Walk along the trail upward through layers of bamboo forests, with the rustling sound of bamboo leaves in the wind. From the summit, you can overlook the cityscape of Xuancheng—no wonder Li Bai said, "We never tire of looking at each other." The autumn scenery of "Tachuan" is stunning, with Chinese tallow trees dyed red and yellow, white walls and black tiles hidden among colorful forests. Every photo you take captures the essence of Huizhou style.
Don’t miss "Taohuatan" (Peach Blossom Pool). Take a bamboo raft on the lake, watch the clear water reflecting the green mountains, and you can almost hear the song Wang Lun sang to Li Bai back then. After a day of sightseeing, enjoy a bowl of Xuancheng fried noodles paired with Shuiyang dried tofu, so fresh you can taste the local life. This place is free from over-commercialization, offering only mountains, waters, and poetry—perfect for slowing down and truly savoring the moment!
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