A simple and comfortable shop, the specialty wine is sweet but not greasy, and the owner is warm and hospitable
Winter Travel with Kids: 4 Slow-Paced Gem Cities ⛄️ 1️⃣ Hebei Province - Zhengding Ancient City 💰Budget Reference: 800 RMB/2 days for 2 adults and 1 child 🏯Highlights • Rongguo Mansion Filming location for the 1987 TV series "Dream of the Red Chamber"! Red walls and white snow paired with Hanfu create stunning photos 📸 Kids can play in the snow and make New Year's prints. • Longxing Temple A breathtaking ancient temple from the Song Dynasty 🌨️ A thousand-year-old Guanyin statue + a revolving sutra repository Fun guided tours for children are available. • Ancient City Wall Beautiful lanterns at dusk 🏮 Less crowded! Overlooking the entire ancient city. 🚶Itinerary Day 1: Morning: Longxing Temple → Noon: Wang Family Shaomai → Afternoon: Rongguo Mansion (snow scene photos) → Evening: Ancient City Wall Day 2: Zhao Yun Temple (listen to Three Kingdoms stories) → Kaiyuan Temple (see Tang Dynasty pagoda) → Buy some Zhengding Benggan (braised liver) and return home. 🍴Must-Try Foods Wang Family Shaomai (beef filling, 18 yuan/basket) Zhengding Benggan (intangible cultural heritage snack!) Hao Family Ribs (40 yuan per person) 2️⃣ Anhui·Shexian County 💰Budget Reference: 2 adults and 1 child, 900 yuan/2 days 🏯Highlights • Huizhou Ancient City A truly living ancient city! Take your kids to see the court hearing performance at the Huizhou Prefectural Government Office Experience grinding soybeans and making hairy tofu • Maihua Fishing Village Plum blossoms bloom in abundance from January to February 🌸 Easy hiking, stunning photos • Yuliang Dam The "Jiangnan Dujiangyan" is incredibly spectacular Watch local grandfathers fish in winter 🚶 Itinerary Day 1: Huizhou Ancient City (handicraft experience) → Lunch: Stone cake → Afternoon: Yuliang Dam → Stay in a guesthouse in the ancient city Day 2: Maihua Fishing Village to see plum blossoms → In-depth stroll through the ancient town → Return in the evening 🍴 Must-try foods Stone cake (the preserved vegetable filling is amazing!) Stinky mandarin fish (small portion, 68 yuan is enough) Lingshan fermented rice (5 yuan a bowl, warming the stomach) 3️⃣ Guangxi·Jingxi 💰 Budget estimate: 850 yuan for two adults and one child/2 days 🏯 Attraction highlights • Goose Spring The water is crystal clear in winter! 🌊 You can see villagers fishing on bamboo rafts. Children can feed the geese and catch snails. • Jiuzhou Ancient Town "Hometown of Embroidered Balls"—super fun! DIY embroidered balls with your kids (30 yuan/ball) The ancient town is quiet, and you can hear Zhuang grandmothers singing. • Quyang Lake Rent bicycles to circle the lake (20 yuan/day) Even in winter, there are green trees! Super comfortable cycling experience! 🚶Itinerary Day 1: Goose Spring water play and fishing watch → Making embroidered balls in the ancient town → Evening Zhuang ethnic performance in Jinxiu Ancient Town Day 2: Cycling around Quyang Lake → Eating farm-style food → Return trip 🍴Must-Try Foods Five-color glutinous rice (buy it at the early morning market!) Rice dumplings (Jingxi specialty! 2 yuan/each) Pickled fruits (kids love them!) 4️⃣ Sichuan·Langzhong Ancient City 💰Budget Reference: 750 yuan for 2 adults and 1 child/2 days 🏯Highlights • Main street of the ancient city The Spring Festival atmosphere starts from New Year's Day! 🎆 Watch Zhang Fei patrol the city, watch Northern Sichuan shadow puppetry Experience vinegar foot bath (10 yuan/person) • Han Huanhou Temple A must-visit for Three Kingdoms fans! There are special Zhang Fei stories told to children. • White Pagoda Mountain A superb location overlooking the Jialing River ⛰️ A 20-minute hike up the mountain. 🚶 Itinerary Day 1: Explore the ancient city and eat → Watch a shadow puppet show → Experience a vinegar workshop → Night tour of the ancient city Day 2: Panoramic view from White Pagoda Mountain → Red Army Memorial Hall → Buy Baoning vinegar and return home 🍴 Must-try foods Steamed buns with white sugar (3 for 5 yuan!) Zhang Fei beef (try before you buy) Baoning vinegar drink (surprisingly delicious!) 💡 Tips for traveling with kids: ① Pack hand warmers and a thermos for winter travel. ② Choose a guesthouse within the ancient city for convenience. ③ Try to go to the early morning market for fresh and cheap ingredients. ④ Allocate at least 2 days for each city; don't rush! #ImmersiveWinter #PlacesYourWeChatFriendsAreAskedAbout #ExperienceWinterBeauty #LayingDownWithKidsTips #TravelingWithKids
[Stop calling it a "tourist street"! I stayed in Tunxi Old Street for 3 days and discovered 9 secrets even locals don't know!] 🏮✨ "When I pushed open the wooden door of the guesthouse at 5 a.m., and saw the 'rainy alley' described in Dai Wangshu's poem truly before my eyes—the bluestone slabs gleaming with a soft light, the soy milk shops steaming with rising vapor—at that moment I declared: This is the real Jiangnan!" It turns out that the daytime bustle is just its camouflage; Tunxi in the early morning and late at night is its true self, alive for 800 years. 📍 **Truth-shattering cards** ▫️Tunxi Old Street ≠ just one street! It's a maze composed of 1 main street, 3 side streets, and 18 alleys. ▫️Total length: 1272 meters (exactly the altitude of Huangshan Mountain) ▫️Hidden identity: China's best-preserved Southern Song, Ming, and Qing dynasty commercial street. ▫️Best time to visit: 7:00-9:00 (morning light wonder), after 21:00 (time travel). 🚶♂️ **Transportation Tips** ✔️High-speed rail to "Huangshan North Station" → Bus 21 directly to "Old Street First Road" ✔️Drive to "Binjiang West Road Parking Lot" (3-minute walk to the Old Street) ⚠️Fatal mistake: Never drive into the Old Street! The alleys are so narrow that your rearview mirror will scrape against the wall!🎯 **Time-Based Itinerary** **🌅Early Morning Version (7:00-9:00)** • Take photos of the "Treasure of the Town" archway at the entrance of the old street (no tourists in the background) • Go to the "Tiger Stove" (a century-old teahouse) with locals to get hot water • Watch the Dai Zhen Memorial Hall administrator sweep fallen leaves (free admission during peak season) **☀️Daytime Version (10:00-17:00)** • Experience the three intangible cultural heritage activities: Huizhou ink gilding, Shexian inkstone carving, and Xuan paper making. • Find Master Li to carve your name seal at "Sanbai Yanzhai" (hidden in the second-floor studio). • Learn from "Xie Yuda Tea House". Tea ceremony performance (free tasting of Huangshan Maofeng tea) **🌙Evening Edition (7:00 PM - 10:00 PM)** • Night cruise on the Xin'an River in a traditional rowing boat (the boatwoman will sing Huizhou folk songs) • Listen to the third-generation successor of "Wang Yitiao Wonton" tell his grandfather's story • Find 9 light art installations (hidden around alley corners) **🌌Late Night Edition (after 10:00 PM)** • Drink osmanthus rice wine at an old tavern deep in the alley (a gathering place for local literary youth) • Take photos of the shop doors after closing (a calligraphy exhibition of surnames) • Listen to the night watchman's clapper (a night watchman's ritual passed down from the Song Dynasty) 🏨 **Accommodation Confidential Files** ✅Nostalgia lovers: Stay at "Huisha" (converted from a Ming Dynasty official's residence) ✅Photography enthusiasts: Choose "Linjiang Yilou" (Xin'an River view from the window) ✅Students: "Laojie International" youth hostel (stargazing from the rooftop) ⚠️Weekend room rates double! Recommended accommodation: Stay on the outskirts of the old street and walk in 🍜 **A Culinary Secret** ▪️ **Must-Try List**: 1. Xiu Sao's Tart Cake (the authentic filling is chives and tofu) 2. Lingshan Rice Wine (fermented with ancient well water) 3. Hairy Tofu (look for the "Fang Xin Yu" brand) 4. Stinky Mandarin Fish (the most authentic at "Lao Ma's Home Feast") ▪️ **Hidden Menu**: • Ask the wonton shop for "Butterfly Noodles" (not listed on the menu) • "Tea-Scented Chicken" on the second floor of the tea shop (reservations required 3 hours in advance) 📸 **Photogenic Secrets** 1. Composition at the "One Line Sky" at the alley entrance (with morning light) 2. Window frame of Wan Cui Lou Museum (borrowing scenery from the Xin'an River) 3. When the lanterns first light up at dusk (blue hour) 4. Photographing reflections on rainy days (the bluestone slabs become mirrors) 💡 **Things to Amaze Locals** • Collect 9 stamps from time-honored brands (free stamp book available at the visitor center) • Participate in the Wednesday Intangible Cultural Heritage Market (live demonstrations by artisans) • Rent Hanfu and walk the "Huizhou Merchants' Road" (from the old street to the dock) • Chat with street sweepers at dawn (they know all the legends) 🌟 **My Moment of Breakdown** At the "Tongderen" pharmacy, a 90-year-old pharmacist pointed to the steelyard and said, "My family has used this to weigh medicine for five generations. Now my grandson uses an electronic scale." But he still wipes the scale beam clean every day—some traditions are more important than business. 📢 **Survival Guide** • Wear flat shoes! (The stone slabs are uneven) • Prepare small change (elderly vendors don't use mobile payments) • Beware of "free samples" (potentially forced sales) • Wear shoe covers on rainy days (slow drainage in alleyways) Finally, I want to say: The most touching thing about Tunxi Old Street isn't the architecture, but the people who live under its eaves. When you receive the bowl from the grandma at the soy milk shop and hear her say "Be careful, it's hot!" in the distinctive Huizhou accent, you'll suddenly understand—this is the living Jiangnan. 🌿 #TunxiOldStreetHiddenGarden #HuizhouLiveliness #SouthernSongDynastyTravelGuide #IntangibleCulturalHeritageExperienceCeiling #MustVisitAncientTownsInHuangshan--- ✨ **Time Tribune** ✨ "Did you know that the 1272-meter length of the old street corresponds exactly to the altitude of Huangshan? Is it a coincidence or the wisdom of the ancients?" (Reveal the design secret in the comments section, and we'll randomly select 3 people to receive a set of Huizhou ink and a hand-drawn map of the old street!) #BeautifulNightViewHere #NaturalWonder #WorthVisitingAncientTownsAndVillages #HowDidYouSpendYourNationalDayHoliday? #LuxuryTravel
Hotel: The hotel is a Home Inn near the ancient city of Huizhou. During my stay in November, the central air conditioning and heating were on and couldn't be turned off. The temperature was comfortable, but extremely dry, causing a sore throat. Dining: To eat local cuisine, you must arrive before 1:30 PM, as most restaurant chefs take a lunch break. I chose a local restaurant recommended on XHS and ordered hairy tofu, stinky mandarin fish (less salt and spice), and Huizhou tarts. Anhui cuisine tends to be heavy on the flavor. I personally disliked the mushy texture of the hairy tofu, which was mushy inside. The stinky mandarin fish was smooth, and the tarts had a crisp and delicious crust. Be sure to eat the main dishes as they are quite salty. 🍚My sister's homemade snacks: Bamboo shoot and shredded pork topping noodles (12), floating wontons (10), and bean curd and meat cakes (8 RMB for 2). The taste was acceptable. 🍚Wang Meiyu Stone Cake: Available in various flavors including meat, chives, dried bamboo shoots, greens, pumpkin, pork cracklings, and green beans. You can also mix and match flavors. Each cake is 5 RMB. The fillings are plentiful and the cakes are large. The owner wraps the cakes, and the owner fries them. You can ask the owner if you want chili powder or have them cut. You need to tell the owner your desired flavor before queuing. It's very popular. The pumpkin flavor is sweet, and the chive and dried bamboo shoot combination has a rich texture. 🍚Tiger Stove Snacks: Low value for money. The same dishes are about 2 RMB more expensive than the nearby shops. You can definitely choose to eat at the nearby shops. Bean curd and meat cake (6 RMB), sesame sweet cake (5 RMB). 🍚Lingshan Fermented Rice Balls: A serving of fermented rice balls with taro. The owner makes colorful taro balls himself using vegetable juice. Small bowl is 12 RMB, large bowl is 15 RMB. You add sugar yourself. The flavor is refreshing. 🍚Guifei Liangpi (Cold Skin Noodles): The flavor is refreshing, but the price has increased, and the portion is small. At 11 RMB per serving, it's not very cost-effective and not worth trying. Attractions: 🏘Zhanqi: On Saturday afternoon, I went directly to Zhanqi to participate in activities to see the fish lanterns. In the afternoon, there were organized activities on the main street where you could guess riddles, solve tangrams, recite tongue twisters, etc., to earn silver coins (fish coins). You could get 1-3 coins after completing each activity, and finally exchange the fish coins for souvenirs. The NPCs at the activities were very cute. After all the activities, each person actually had about ten coins. Getting refrigerator magnets or higher souvenirs was quite difficult; basically, the only way to "get rich" was at the Fish Coin Bettor's Village, where you could bet one-to-one with two games: dice and playing cards. The fish lantern parade started at 6:30 PM, starting from the ancestral hall, first parading along the right side of the alley, then from the right side to the center of the square, ending around 7:30 PM. You can take photos from a high vantage point. The fish lantern dancers are all villagers, very interactive with tourists, shouting slogans. Everyone can touch the fish lanterns, and after the parade, you can dance on your own; the atmosphere and experience are great. There are many fish lantern craft workshops along Zhanqi Ancient Street; you can choose whichever you like, the prices are all about the same. Besides buying, you can also rent fish lanterns; a small one costs 30 RMB per night. Zhanqi Ancient Street is in a remote location, making it difficult to order takeout. There are some noodle shops and restaurants on the street. After the parade, it's hard to get a taxi (the location is too remote). Take the Zhanqi Village Committee shuttle bus for 15 RMB per person to Huizhou Ancient City. Be sure to plan your trip well beforehand. 🏰Huizhou Ancient City: Several famous attractions: Huizhou Prefectural Government Office, Xu Guo Stone Archway, Watchtower, Shexian Fanghua Hotel, the popular "Diagonal Line" (a popular tourist spot), and Doushan Street. You can easily see everything in two hours by following the map. The rest is mainly commercial streets.
Huangshan is definitely worth it! A must-eat list compiled from 3 visits 👇🏻 I absolutely love the vibrant atmosphere of this city 🎆 Super detailed guide based on my own experience as an out-of-towner! Save this list and try it slowly~ 【Must-Try List】 1️⃣ Lingshan Fermented Rice Wine · Zhu Ji (📍 Tangkou Town, Huangshan District) Don't miss their fermented rice balls! A subtle osmanthus fragrance, chewy and bouncy – locals line up to buy them! 2️⃣ Shili Huixiang Huizhou Cuisine Restaurant (📍 Tunxi District, Tungguang Avenue) The number one stinky mandarin fish! Smells pungent but tastes amazing! And you must try the hairy tofu too! Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, absolutely divine! 3️⃣ Huangjia Huizhou Cuisine (📍 Qianyuan South Road, Tunxi District) A must-try for those who love strong flavors! Huizhou Three Delicacies - So Delicious with Rice! Average price: 60 RMB per person - Amazing value! 4️⃣ Wanghu Local Cuisine Restaurant (📍Liyang Street, Tunxi District) The local chicken soup is amazing! Delicious and not greasy. Remember to order the stir-fried radish and cured pork to go with it. 5️⃣ Huixiangyuan Restaurant (Tunxi Old Street Branch) The most authentic Huizhou cuisine restaurant in the ancient town. The queue gets really long after 7 pm! We recommend going early. 【Snack Collection】 🔸 Xiu Sao Tart Cake: Plenty of toppings! Remember to eat it while it's hot! 🔸 Fangjia Braised Dishes: Duck neck bone is a must-buy! 💯 🔸 Hu Ji Sesame Cake: Crispy and crumbly! One after another, you can't stop! 【Drink Recommendation】 Huangshan Maofeng Tea from San Cha Si Long-lasting aroma, the best for cutting through greasiness Tips: ▫️Most of the old shops are located around Tunxi Old Street ▫️Hui cuisine is a bit salty, you can tell the shopkeeper in advance to use less salt ▫️The old street is generally open until around 10 PM
A simple and comfortable shop, the specialty wine is sweet but not greasy, and the owner is warm and hospitable
Winter Travel with Kids: 4 Slow-Paced Gem Cities ⛄️ 1️⃣ Hebei Province - Zhengding Ancient City 💰Budget Reference: 800 RMB/2 days for 2 adults and 1 child 🏯Highlights • Rongguo Mansion Filming location for the 1987 TV series "Dream of the Red Chamber"! Red walls and white snow paired with Hanfu create stunning photos 📸 Kids can play in the snow and make New Year's prints. • Longxing Temple A breathtaking ancient temple from the Song Dynasty 🌨️ A thousand-year-old Guanyin statue + a revolving sutra repository Fun guided tours for children are available. • Ancient City Wall Beautiful lanterns at dusk 🏮 Less crowded! Overlooking the entire ancient city. 🚶Itinerary Day 1: Morning: Longxing Temple → Noon: Wang Family Shaomai → Afternoon: Rongguo Mansion (snow scene photos) → Evening: Ancient City Wall Day 2: Zhao Yun Temple (listen to Three Kingdoms stories) → Kaiyuan Temple (see Tang Dynasty pagoda) → Buy some Zhengding Benggan (braised liver) and return home. 🍴Must-Try Foods Wang Family Shaomai (beef filling, 18 yuan/basket) Zhengding Benggan (intangible cultural heritage snack!) Hao Family Ribs (40 yuan per person) 2️⃣ Anhui·Shexian County 💰Budget Reference: 2 adults and 1 child, 900 yuan/2 days 🏯Highlights • Huizhou Ancient City A truly living ancient city! Take your kids to see the court hearing performance at the Huizhou Prefectural Government Office Experience grinding soybeans and making hairy tofu • Maihua Fishing Village Plum blossoms bloom in abundance from January to February 🌸 Easy hiking, stunning photos • Yuliang Dam The "Jiangnan Dujiangyan" is incredibly spectacular Watch local grandfathers fish in winter 🚶 Itinerary Day 1: Huizhou Ancient City (handicraft experience) → Lunch: Stone cake → Afternoon: Yuliang Dam → Stay in a guesthouse in the ancient city Day 2: Maihua Fishing Village to see plum blossoms → In-depth stroll through the ancient town → Return in the evening 🍴 Must-try foods Stone cake (the preserved vegetable filling is amazing!) Stinky mandarin fish (small portion, 68 yuan is enough) Lingshan fermented rice (5 yuan a bowl, warming the stomach) 3️⃣ Guangxi·Jingxi 💰 Budget estimate: 850 yuan for two adults and one child/2 days 🏯 Attraction highlights • Goose Spring The water is crystal clear in winter! 🌊 You can see villagers fishing on bamboo rafts. Children can feed the geese and catch snails. • Jiuzhou Ancient Town "Hometown of Embroidered Balls"—super fun! DIY embroidered balls with your kids (30 yuan/ball) The ancient town is quiet, and you can hear Zhuang grandmothers singing. • Quyang Lake Rent bicycles to circle the lake (20 yuan/day) Even in winter, there are green trees! Super comfortable cycling experience! 🚶Itinerary Day 1: Goose Spring water play and fishing watch → Making embroidered balls in the ancient town → Evening Zhuang ethnic performance in Jinxiu Ancient Town Day 2: Cycling around Quyang Lake → Eating farm-style food → Return trip 🍴Must-Try Foods Five-color glutinous rice (buy it at the early morning market!) Rice dumplings (Jingxi specialty! 2 yuan/each) Pickled fruits (kids love them!) 4️⃣ Sichuan·Langzhong Ancient City 💰Budget Reference: 750 yuan for 2 adults and 1 child/2 days 🏯Highlights • Main street of the ancient city The Spring Festival atmosphere starts from New Year's Day! 🎆 Watch Zhang Fei patrol the city, watch Northern Sichuan shadow puppetry Experience vinegar foot bath (10 yuan/person) • Han Huanhou Temple A must-visit for Three Kingdoms fans! There are special Zhang Fei stories told to children. • White Pagoda Mountain A superb location overlooking the Jialing River ⛰️ A 20-minute hike up the mountain. 🚶 Itinerary Day 1: Explore the ancient city and eat → Watch a shadow puppet show → Experience a vinegar workshop → Night tour of the ancient city Day 2: Panoramic view from White Pagoda Mountain → Red Army Memorial Hall → Buy Baoning vinegar and return home 🍴 Must-try foods Steamed buns with white sugar (3 for 5 yuan!) Zhang Fei beef (try before you buy) Baoning vinegar drink (surprisingly delicious!) 💡 Tips for traveling with kids: ① Pack hand warmers and a thermos for winter travel. ② Choose a guesthouse within the ancient city for convenience. ③ Try to go to the early morning market for fresh and cheap ingredients. ④ Allocate at least 2 days for each city; don't rush! #ImmersiveWinter #PlacesYourWeChatFriendsAreAskedAbout #ExperienceWinterBeauty #LayingDownWithKidsTips #TravelingWithKids
[Stop calling it a "tourist street"! I stayed in Tunxi Old Street for 3 days and discovered 9 secrets even locals don't know!] 🏮✨ "When I pushed open the wooden door of the guesthouse at 5 a.m., and saw the 'rainy alley' described in Dai Wangshu's poem truly before my eyes—the bluestone slabs gleaming with a soft light, the soy milk shops steaming with rising vapor—at that moment I declared: This is the real Jiangnan!" It turns out that the daytime bustle is just its camouflage; Tunxi in the early morning and late at night is its true self, alive for 800 years. 📍 **Truth-shattering cards** ▫️Tunxi Old Street ≠ just one street! It's a maze composed of 1 main street, 3 side streets, and 18 alleys. ▫️Total length: 1272 meters (exactly the altitude of Huangshan Mountain) ▫️Hidden identity: China's best-preserved Southern Song, Ming, and Qing dynasty commercial street. ▫️Best time to visit: 7:00-9:00 (morning light wonder), after 21:00 (time travel). 🚶♂️ **Transportation Tips** ✔️High-speed rail to "Huangshan North Station" → Bus 21 directly to "Old Street First Road" ✔️Drive to "Binjiang West Road Parking Lot" (3-minute walk to the Old Street) ⚠️Fatal mistake: Never drive into the Old Street! The alleys are so narrow that your rearview mirror will scrape against the wall!🎯 **Time-Based Itinerary** **🌅Early Morning Version (7:00-9:00)** • Take photos of the "Treasure of the Town" archway at the entrance of the old street (no tourists in the background) • Go to the "Tiger Stove" (a century-old teahouse) with locals to get hot water • Watch the Dai Zhen Memorial Hall administrator sweep fallen leaves (free admission during peak season) **☀️Daytime Version (10:00-17:00)** • Experience the three intangible cultural heritage activities: Huizhou ink gilding, Shexian inkstone carving, and Xuan paper making. • Find Master Li to carve your name seal at "Sanbai Yanzhai" (hidden in the second-floor studio). • Learn from "Xie Yuda Tea House". Tea ceremony performance (free tasting of Huangshan Maofeng tea) **🌙Evening Edition (7:00 PM - 10:00 PM)** • Night cruise on the Xin'an River in a traditional rowing boat (the boatwoman will sing Huizhou folk songs) • Listen to the third-generation successor of "Wang Yitiao Wonton" tell his grandfather's story • Find 9 light art installations (hidden around alley corners) **🌌Late Night Edition (after 10:00 PM)** • Drink osmanthus rice wine at an old tavern deep in the alley (a gathering place for local literary youth) • Take photos of the shop doors after closing (a calligraphy exhibition of surnames) • Listen to the night watchman's clapper (a night watchman's ritual passed down from the Song Dynasty) 🏨 **Accommodation Confidential Files** ✅Nostalgia lovers: Stay at "Huisha" (converted from a Ming Dynasty official's residence) ✅Photography enthusiasts: Choose "Linjiang Yilou" (Xin'an River view from the window) ✅Students: "Laojie International" youth hostel (stargazing from the rooftop) ⚠️Weekend room rates double! Recommended accommodation: Stay on the outskirts of the old street and walk in 🍜 **A Culinary Secret** ▪️ **Must-Try List**: 1. Xiu Sao's Tart Cake (the authentic filling is chives and tofu) 2. Lingshan Rice Wine (fermented with ancient well water) 3. Hairy Tofu (look for the "Fang Xin Yu" brand) 4. Stinky Mandarin Fish (the most authentic at "Lao Ma's Home Feast") ▪️ **Hidden Menu**: • Ask the wonton shop for "Butterfly Noodles" (not listed on the menu) • "Tea-Scented Chicken" on the second floor of the tea shop (reservations required 3 hours in advance) 📸 **Photogenic Secrets** 1. Composition at the "One Line Sky" at the alley entrance (with morning light) 2. Window frame of Wan Cui Lou Museum (borrowing scenery from the Xin'an River) 3. When the lanterns first light up at dusk (blue hour) 4. Photographing reflections on rainy days (the bluestone slabs become mirrors) 💡 **Things to Amaze Locals** • Collect 9 stamps from time-honored brands (free stamp book available at the visitor center) • Participate in the Wednesday Intangible Cultural Heritage Market (live demonstrations by artisans) • Rent Hanfu and walk the "Huizhou Merchants' Road" (from the old street to the dock) • Chat with street sweepers at dawn (they know all the legends) 🌟 **My Moment of Breakdown** At the "Tongderen" pharmacy, a 90-year-old pharmacist pointed to the steelyard and said, "My family has used this to weigh medicine for five generations. Now my grandson uses an electronic scale." But he still wipes the scale beam clean every day—some traditions are more important than business. 📢 **Survival Guide** • Wear flat shoes! (The stone slabs are uneven) • Prepare small change (elderly vendors don't use mobile payments) • Beware of "free samples" (potentially forced sales) • Wear shoe covers on rainy days (slow drainage in alleyways) Finally, I want to say: The most touching thing about Tunxi Old Street isn't the architecture, but the people who live under its eaves. When you receive the bowl from the grandma at the soy milk shop and hear her say "Be careful, it's hot!" in the distinctive Huizhou accent, you'll suddenly understand—this is the living Jiangnan. 🌿 #TunxiOldStreetHiddenGarden #HuizhouLiveliness #SouthernSongDynastyTravelGuide #IntangibleCulturalHeritageExperienceCeiling #MustVisitAncientTownsInHuangshan--- ✨ **Time Tribune** ✨ "Did you know that the 1272-meter length of the old street corresponds exactly to the altitude of Huangshan? Is it a coincidence or the wisdom of the ancients?" (Reveal the design secret in the comments section, and we'll randomly select 3 people to receive a set of Huizhou ink and a hand-drawn map of the old street!) #BeautifulNightViewHere #NaturalWonder #WorthVisitingAncientTownsAndVillages #HowDidYouSpendYourNationalDayHoliday? #LuxuryTravel
Hotel: The hotel is a Home Inn near the ancient city of Huizhou. During my stay in November, the central air conditioning and heating were on and couldn't be turned off. The temperature was comfortable, but extremely dry, causing a sore throat. Dining: To eat local cuisine, you must arrive before 1:30 PM, as most restaurant chefs take a lunch break. I chose a local restaurant recommended on XHS and ordered hairy tofu, stinky mandarin fish (less salt and spice), and Huizhou tarts. Anhui cuisine tends to be heavy on the flavor. I personally disliked the mushy texture of the hairy tofu, which was mushy inside. The stinky mandarin fish was smooth, and the tarts had a crisp and delicious crust. Be sure to eat the main dishes as they are quite salty. 🍚My sister's homemade snacks: Bamboo shoot and shredded pork topping noodles (12), floating wontons (10), and bean curd and meat cakes (8 RMB for 2). The taste was acceptable. 🍚Wang Meiyu Stone Cake: Available in various flavors including meat, chives, dried bamboo shoots, greens, pumpkin, pork cracklings, and green beans. You can also mix and match flavors. Each cake is 5 RMB. The fillings are plentiful and the cakes are large. The owner wraps the cakes, and the owner fries them. You can ask the owner if you want chili powder or have them cut. You need to tell the owner your desired flavor before queuing. It's very popular. The pumpkin flavor is sweet, and the chive and dried bamboo shoot combination has a rich texture. 🍚Tiger Stove Snacks: Low value for money. The same dishes are about 2 RMB more expensive than the nearby shops. You can definitely choose to eat at the nearby shops. Bean curd and meat cake (6 RMB), sesame sweet cake (5 RMB). 🍚Lingshan Fermented Rice Balls: A serving of fermented rice balls with taro. The owner makes colorful taro balls himself using vegetable juice. Small bowl is 12 RMB, large bowl is 15 RMB. You add sugar yourself. The flavor is refreshing. 🍚Guifei Liangpi (Cold Skin Noodles): The flavor is refreshing, but the price has increased, and the portion is small. At 11 RMB per serving, it's not very cost-effective and not worth trying. Attractions: 🏘Zhanqi: On Saturday afternoon, I went directly to Zhanqi to participate in activities to see the fish lanterns. In the afternoon, there were organized activities on the main street where you could guess riddles, solve tangrams, recite tongue twisters, etc., to earn silver coins (fish coins). You could get 1-3 coins after completing each activity, and finally exchange the fish coins for souvenirs. The NPCs at the activities were very cute. After all the activities, each person actually had about ten coins. Getting refrigerator magnets or higher souvenirs was quite difficult; basically, the only way to "get rich" was at the Fish Coin Bettor's Village, where you could bet one-to-one with two games: dice and playing cards. The fish lantern parade started at 6:30 PM, starting from the ancestral hall, first parading along the right side of the alley, then from the right side to the center of the square, ending around 7:30 PM. You can take photos from a high vantage point. The fish lantern dancers are all villagers, very interactive with tourists, shouting slogans. Everyone can touch the fish lanterns, and after the parade, you can dance on your own; the atmosphere and experience are great. There are many fish lantern craft workshops along Zhanqi Ancient Street; you can choose whichever you like, the prices are all about the same. Besides buying, you can also rent fish lanterns; a small one costs 30 RMB per night. Zhanqi Ancient Street is in a remote location, making it difficult to order takeout. There are some noodle shops and restaurants on the street. After the parade, it's hard to get a taxi (the location is too remote). Take the Zhanqi Village Committee shuttle bus for 15 RMB per person to Huizhou Ancient City. Be sure to plan your trip well beforehand. 🏰Huizhou Ancient City: Several famous attractions: Huizhou Prefectural Government Office, Xu Guo Stone Archway, Watchtower, Shexian Fanghua Hotel, the popular "Diagonal Line" (a popular tourist spot), and Doushan Street. You can easily see everything in two hours by following the map. The rest is mainly commercial streets.
Huangshan is definitely worth it! A must-eat list compiled from 3 visits 👇🏻 I absolutely love the vibrant atmosphere of this city 🎆 Super detailed guide based on my own experience as an out-of-towner! Save this list and try it slowly~ 【Must-Try List】 1️⃣ Lingshan Fermented Rice Wine · Zhu Ji (📍 Tangkou Town, Huangshan District) Don't miss their fermented rice balls! A subtle osmanthus fragrance, chewy and bouncy – locals line up to buy them! 2️⃣ Shili Huixiang Huizhou Cuisine Restaurant (📍 Tunxi District, Tungguang Avenue) The number one stinky mandarin fish! Smells pungent but tastes amazing! And you must try the hairy tofu too! Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, absolutely divine! 3️⃣ Huangjia Huizhou Cuisine (📍 Qianyuan South Road, Tunxi District) A must-try for those who love strong flavors! Huizhou Three Delicacies - So Delicious with Rice! Average price: 60 RMB per person - Amazing value! 4️⃣ Wanghu Local Cuisine Restaurant (📍Liyang Street, Tunxi District) The local chicken soup is amazing! Delicious and not greasy. Remember to order the stir-fried radish and cured pork to go with it. 5️⃣ Huixiangyuan Restaurant (Tunxi Old Street Branch) The most authentic Huizhou cuisine restaurant in the ancient town. The queue gets really long after 7 pm! We recommend going early. 【Snack Collection】 🔸 Xiu Sao Tart Cake: Plenty of toppings! Remember to eat it while it's hot! 🔸 Fangjia Braised Dishes: Duck neck bone is a must-buy! 💯 🔸 Hu Ji Sesame Cake: Crispy and crumbly! One after another, you can't stop! 【Drink Recommendation】 Huangshan Maofeng Tea from San Cha Si Long-lasting aroma, the best for cutting through greasiness Tips: ▫️Most of the old shops are located around Tunxi Old Street ▫️Hui cuisine is a bit salty, you can tell the shopkeeper in advance to use less salt ▫️The old street is generally open until around 10 PM