I've been to Hongcun Village in May, and I really don't recommend going then.
by David Foster
Apr 19, 2025
 The autumn colors of Southern Anhui are like God's spilled palette! 🎨  
Who would understand! As soon as autumn arrives, Southern Anhui transforms directly into a fairyland on earth! They say "one leaf knows autumn," but here, one glance is enough to be breathlessly captivated by the full screen of autumn colors! 🤩
✨Must-visit spots:  
📍 Tachuan Ancient Village (Tachuan Village, Hongcun Town, Yi County, Huangshan City)  
Best viewing period: Late October to mid-November  
This place is simply synonymous with autumn! The 300-year-old maple tree at the village entrance is as red as a flame🔥, sunlight filters through the branches casting mottled shadows on the bluestone slabs, so beautiful it feels unreal! Walking along the creek path, your feet step on a thick golden carpet of fallen leaves, and looking up you see layers of colorful forests—every snap is wallpaper-worthy!
📍 Hongcun (Hongcun Town, Yi County, Huangshan City)  
Opening hours: 07:30-17:30  
Ticket: 104 RMB  
The Moon Pond reflects red maples and white walls, villagers row small boats slowly out of the painting 🚣, this scene is truly breathtaking! Sitting by the Nanhu Academy at dusk, watching the sunset dye the layered mountains orange, time seems to stand still ⏳
✨Hidden gems off the beaten path:  
📍 Xieli (Xieli, Hongcun Town, Yi County, Huangshan City)  
50% fewer people than Tachuan! But the scenery is wilder and more beautiful!  
The ginkgo trees on the mountains shine dazzlingly yellow, mountain streams babble through the hills, and occasionally you meet elderly villagers carrying mountain goods, the hickory nuts in their bamboo baskets emit a natural fragrance 🌰
🍂 Outfit and photo tips:  
- Light-colored outfits look best in photos  
- Simple scarves add more autumn atmosphere  
- The best light is from 7 to 9 AM
🍜 Must-try foods:  
✔️ Fried Mao tofu, golden and crispy outside, tender inside  
✔️ Osmanthus rice wine, warming and sweet  
✔️ Wucheng tea tofu, very chewy
🚗 Travel advice:  
Best to drive yourself! The roads along the way are lined with golden ginkgo trees, the scenery while driving is so captivating you won’t want to look away~
Autumn in Southern Anhui is poetry hidden in everyday life, a beautiful slowing down of time. Take advantage of the perfect sunshine and rich autumn colors to quickly plan this limited-time autumn romance! 💛
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