Later, I told everyone that this was the most beautiful autumn I had ever seen.

Huizhou usually refers to the ancient Huizhou area centered around Huangshan, including today's Huangshan and Jixi in Anhui, and parts of Wuyuan in Jiangxi. Here is a travel guide for Huizhou:

Best Travel Time

- Spring (March-April): Rapeseed flowers bloom along Wuyuan and Xin'an River, creating picturesque scenes with white walls and black tiles.
- Autumn (October-November): The weather is crisp and clear; the autumn colors of Tachuan and the "sun-drying autumn" at Huangling are the main highlights.

Must-Visit Attractions

- Huangshan Scenic Area: Known for the saying "After visiting the Five Great Mountains, you don't look at other mountains; after visiting Huangshan, you don't look at other great mountains." Key spots include the Welcoming Pine, Bright Summit, and West Sea Grand Canyon. It is recommended to spend 1-2 days here, and if physically able, stay overnight on the mountain to watch the sunrise.
- Hongcun: A village shaped like a cow with a water system; Moon Pond and South Lake are the core highlights, highly photogenic.
- Xidi: A boat-shaped ancient village characterized by ancestral halls and memorial arches, with a richer cultural heritage.
- Huizhou Ancient City: One of China's four great ancient cities, where you can visit the Xuguo Stone Archway, Huizhou Prefecture Office, and Doushan Street to experience the lively daily life of Huizhou.
- Tangyue Memorial Archway Cluster & Bao Family Garden: Seven Ming and Qing dynasty memorial archways arranged according to "Loyalty, Filial Piety, Integrity, and Righteousness," rare nationwide; Bao Family Garden is a representative of Huizhou-style gardens.
- Huangling: Known as the "Sun-Drying Autumn Village and Ladder Cloud Village," the Sun-Drying Viewing Platform and Leixin Bridge are must-visit spots.

Itinerary Planning

- Classic 3-Day Tour: Day 1 arrive at Huangshan North Station, visit Hongcun and stay overnight; Day 2 visit Xidi in the morning, climb Huangshan in the afternoon, stay on the mountain; Day 3 watch the sunrise on Huangshan, descend and visit core attractions before returning.
- In-Depth 5-Day Tour: Day 1 visit Huizhou Ancient City and Yuliang Dam, stay in Tunxi city; Day 2 visit Tangyue Memorial Archway Cluster, tour Xin'an River Landscape Gallery, head to Yixian and stay in Hongcun; Day 3 visit Hongcun and Xidi, in autumn visit Tachuan, stay in Bishan; Day 4 visit Bishan or Nanping, head to Wuyuan and stay there; Day 5 visit Huangling in Wuyuan, then return.

Food Recommendations

- Signature Dishes: Include stinky mandarin fish, Mao tofu, Hu Shi hot pot, Huizhou knife-sliced sausage, etc.
- Snacks: Include Huangshan sesame seed cake, wrapped dumplings, Lingshan fermented rice wine, etc.

Transportation Guide

- Major Transportation: You can choose to arrive at Huangshan Tunxi International Airport or Huangshan North Station. Huangshan North Station is the main transportation hub with shuttle buses directly to Hongcun, Xidi, Huangshan Scenic Area, etc.
- Local Transportation: Attractions are quite spread out; renting a car or chartering a vehicle is recommended. You can also take tourist shuttle buses departing from Huangshan North Station or Tunxi Bus Station, but check schedules in advance.

Accommodation Suggestions

- Tunxi City: Convenient transportation and many dining options, suitable as a transit base.
- Hongcun/Xidi: Stay in Huizhou-style ancient residential inns with scenic views from the window for a strong immersive experience, but book in advance.
- Huangshan Mountain Top: Stay here to watch the sunrise and sea of clouds; prices are higher and require advance planning.