The ancient city of Huizhou in Shexian County
(Source: Huizhou Ancient City official public number)
Jiangnan autumn color in Huizhou, Huizhou autumn color has to see She County. Shexian County, which has the reputation of "the capital of China's Hui ink", "the hometown of China's Sheyan", "the hometown of Huiban", "the hometown of China's archways" and so on, is the seat of the ancient Huizhou capital. Not only is it rich in history and culture, but also the scenery in all seasons is also very beautiful. It's the high and cool season of autumn, pack your bags, embark on a journey to Shexian County, and take a look at the intoxicating autumn scenery of Huizhou!
01 Go to Xin'an Jiangshan Water Gallery
Shexian Xin'an Jiangshan Water Gallery
(Source: photographer Wang Pinghui)
Xin'an Jiangshui Gallery Scenic Area is located in Shendu Town, Shexian County, Huangshan City, when the trees of the mountains are changed into golden and red clothes, the two banks of the Xin'an River ushered in her most moving autumn. Loaded with a boat of autumn colors, tiled ten miles of lake light, you are on the boat to see the scenery, people on both sides of the strait are watching you. Shendu Town, as an important material distribution center in ancient Huizhou, here in autumn not only has a colorful and lovely boundless river view, looking at the past, as well as the docks on the Xin'an River are still bustling, silk, tea, wood and other goods are loading and unloading, making people feel as if they have seen the appearance of the merchants on the river bank hundreds of years ago.
Jiusha Village, Shexian County
(Source: Xin'anjiang Baili Gallery)
Jiusha Village, Shexian County, Sigu Farming Experience
Down the Xin'an River, come to Jiusha Village to experience different agricultural challenges, from sieving valley farming to the very interesting "flat shoulder challenge" have attracted many tourists to wait in line here, novel and fun projects make tourists eager to try, is the best place for a family to interact with punch cards and take photos; go to Miantan Village to see a large-scale live performance of "Nine Surnames Fishing Wind", where the performance takes the ancient "Nine Surnames Fishing" as the story background, recreating the vivid scene of the Jiu surnames fishing with traditional methods and fishing gear for tourists and friends. During the performance, pick up your mobile phone or camera to record this good time, watch the sun pouring, the fish jumping in the river... At this moment, poetry and distance are at your feet.
Miantan Village, Shexian County, "Nine Surnames Fishing Wind" large-scale live performance
02 Go to Yangchan to see the autumn
Shexian Yang production tulou
(Source: Department of Culture and Tourism of Anhui Province)
Follow the Anhui-Zhejiang No. 1 Scenic Road to Yangchan Village, located in the territory of Shendu Town. This is a small cottage built on the mountain, with a history of more than 400 years, famous for its spectacular and peculiar tulou architecture. Local mountain people use local materials to build houses with local red soil and wood, and the earthen buildings built not only shield the wind and rain, but also warm in winter and cool in summer. Autumn sunshine, yellow and reddish walls, black roof tiles, and the surrounding yellowed mountains constitute the most splendid autumn scenery; the intensity of melon and pepper red on the drying field, the simple smile on the face of the cropper, and the occasional dog bark and a few birdsong add a touching human touch to the ancient tulou.
Yangchan Village is the residence of Zheng surname, legend has it that Zheng Gong hunted to Yangshan, because he felt that the environment here was favorable, he decided to relocate and settle in Yangshan. For thousands of years, the villagers here have worked at sunrise and sunset, thirsting for mountain springs and hungry for grain. Every autumn, every household in Yangzaan will carry out the traditional autumn sunbathing. Unlike other villages, due to the complex terrain of Yang production and very little flat land, they will use the front and back of the house and their own window sills, roof racks or hang corn, peppers, persimmons and other crops. Colorful crops are "inlaid" in the brilliant autumn scenery, which makes people immersed in this beautiful scenery.
Shexian Yang production tulou sun autumn
(Source: Shexian Yangshan Tulou official public number)
Baoyuan dumplings in Shendu Town, Shexian County
(Source: Huangshan Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism)
Shexian stone pot stinky mandarin fish
After watching the various local specialties dried by Yangshan Farmhouse, find a special farm in the local area, order a table of stone pot stinky mandarin fish, Shendu edamame tofu, Shendu dumplings and other Shexian specialties, and enjoy the delicious taste on the tip of the tongue. As a local specialty, Shendu dumplings are named because of their shape like "baggage", which is not only interesting in shape, but also full of fresh flavor in the mouth.
03 Go to Ji Gong Tip to pick lantern persimmons
Jigongjian Village, Shexian County, picking persimmons
(Source: Huizhou ancient city Shexian public number)
Ji Gongjian is located in Shangfeng Township, She County, Huangshan City, which is small but civilized with persimmons throughout the country. The highest sea dial is more than 700 meters, the air is fresh, and the scenery is beautiful. Persimmons are a local specialty, and in autumn, the persimmons are red and the beautiful mountain is dyed with color. The persimmons look like red lanterns from a distance, so they are also called "lantern persimmons". Persimmons dried in front of and behind the front and back of each house quietly protrude from the rows of high and low horse head walls, embellishing the autumn charm of the emblem and emitting an intoxicating sweet fragrance.
Shexian Jigongjian Village Lantern persimmon
(Source: Julie Weibo)
Because persimmons are not easy to store, the wise people of Ancient Huizhou thought of a wonderful way to dry persimmons and make persimmon cakes, of which the "Ji Gong Jian" persimmon cake is the most famous. The process of making "JiGongjian" persimmon cake is very cumbersome, and after picking persimmons in autumn, the locals need nearly a month of preparation process to produce a thick frost on the persimmons, until this time, a good "Jigongjian" persimmon cake is really made. When you come to Jigongjian for a tour, don't forget to buy some Jigongjian persimmon cakes from the farmhouse as souvenirs for your friends and family.
Shexian Jigong pointed persimmon cake
04 Go to the ancient city of Huizhou to find autumn memories
Walking into the small city of Shexian County, the ancient city of Huizhou had to travel. As one of the four ancient cities in China and the birthplace of "Huixue", one of the three major local schools in China, the ancient city of Huizhou is known as "southeast Zoulu and the state of etiquette". Some people say that only by entering this ancient city precipitated by a thousand years of culture can we really reach Huizhou, the simple and elegant Huizhou capital, the vicissitudes of the ancient city wall, the solemn eight-legged archway, the ancient fishing beam dam, everywhere exudes the charm of Huizhou culture. In autumn, ginkgo biloba flutters, the fragrance of dangui wafts, and strolls through the ancient monuments, like a thousand-year-old dream of entering this provincial city.
Xuguo Stone Fang, an ancient city of Huizhou, Shexian County
(Source: Sina Anhui)
Shexian Huizhou Ancient City Nanchen Tower
Speaking of the ancient city of Huizhou, we have to talk about the Nanchen Tower and the Eastern Pavilion. Among several city gates, the Nanchen Tower is the most distinctive, according to local records, this building was built in the late Sui Dynasty, the Song and Ming Dynasties repeatedly rebuilt, 13 pairs of pillars constitute a door frame, in the door opening in turn, supporting the city tower, it is said that this "row of gate columns" is the northern Song Dynasty authentic city gate shape system, red brick walls and vermilion wood attics reflect each other. Such a magnificent and long-term Huipai building, tourists have taken photos here to record this picture of great historical significance.
Shexian Anruo Hotel West Street Branch
(Source: Anruo Life Public Account)
In the ancient city of Huizhou, along the small north street, out of the scenic spot, Anruo Hotel West Street store appeared in front of the eyes. Unique Su-style architecture, wide and quiet courtyard, every detail of Anro Hotel reveals a sense of age. Different from the exterior, the style of the interior of the homestay room is quite industrial minimalist, simple and comfortable, which is very suitable for a family.
The joy of harvest is dotted with the ancient city of Shexian, which is simple and elegant. Alpine terraces, Huipai buildings, streets and alleys are full of colorful autumn objects, drawing the most poetic autumn in Huizhou. Come to Shexian County, listen to the music of the small town, enjoy the most pleasing autumn colors, and experience the most comfortable autumn time.
Source: Anhui Cultural Tourism