After visiting Longchuan Scenic Area 4 times, I finally figured it all out!

️ Who said Jiangnan only has gardens? This thousand-year-old village hidden in Jixi absolutely took my breath away~ 📍【Location Guide】 Longchuan Village, Yingzhou Town, Jixi County, Xuancheng City, Anhui Province (National 5A-level Scenic Area) ✨Tips: It's a UNESCO World Heritage extension project! A 1600-year-old boat-shaped ancient village, the living fossil of Huizhou culture. 🚌【Transportation Tips】 ▪️By high-speed rail: Jixi North Station → Take Bus No.6/17 directly (40 mins, ¥6) ▪️By car: Navigate to "Longchuan Scenic Area" via Hangrui Expressway → Lining Expressway (Parking ¥5/day) ▪️For convenience: Taxi from county town ¥50, chartering is more flexible~ 🗺️【One-Day Highlights Route】 8:30-10:00 Hu Clan Ancestral Hall 👉The "No.1 Ancestral Hall in Jiangnan" is no exaggeration! 20m-high ginkgo wood pillars will leave you speechless 💫 📸Must-shoot: Lotus-patterned moon beam + water street reflection spot 10:15-11:00 Yishi Shangshu Memorial Archway 🐦First reaction seeing the 7-layer stone carving "Roc Spreading Wings": Is this really stone?! 11:30-12:30 Longchuan Water Street 💦Small bridges + Huizhou-style corridors = Perfect Chinese-style photo op 🥞Must-try: Dried vegetable stuffed cake! Freshly made for just ¥5 13:00-14:00 Lingshan Nunnery 🚢Only from the top can you see the village's "boat-shaped" layout! Panoramic views are breathtaking 🌸【Seasonal Specials】 Mar-Apr: Golden rapeseed flower terraces Sep-Nov: Vibrant autumn foliage 🚫Avoid: Heavy rain season in Jun-Jul! 📌【Hidden Gems】 ▪️Free Huizhou opera performance at Hu Clan Ancestral Hall at 4pm! ▪️Hanfu outfits make perfect photos ▪️Combo tickets are more economical (Longchuan + Huihang Ancient Trail/Zhangshan Grand Canyon) 🍲【Huizhou Cuisine】 1️⃣Hu Shi Stewed Pot: Multi-layer hotpot delight! ~¥60/person 2️⃣Stinky Mandarin Fish: Smelly but delicious! Best with hairy tofu 3️⃣Stuffed Cakes: Most authentic when freshly made by grannies at scenic area entrance 🏨【Stay Amidst Scenery】 ▪️Luxury: Longchuan Yingbin Hotel (¥500+/night) Wake up to Longxu Mountain views! 4-star Huizhou experience ▪️Budget: Longchuan Huiyun Inn (~¥150/person) Authentic ancient courtyard living~ 💡【Pro Tips】 ✅Wear sports shoes! ~20,000 steps/day ✅Bring mosquito repellent + offline maps ✅Buy souvenirs outside scenic area Nearby Attractions 🚗: ▪️Zhangshan Grand Canyon: Find the magical "Great Man Stone" ▪️Huihang Ancient Trail: Retrace Ming-Qing merchant routes ▪️Huizhou Ancient City: Deep dive into Huizhou culture 💎More than just scenery - it's a living Huizhou epic! Every step converses with history~