Anhui National Day 6-Day Off-the-Beaten-Path Secret Journey

📅 Itinerary Overview Theme: Ancient villages, mountains and waters, countryside, and intangible cultural heritage Features: Avoids popular scenic spots like Huangshan and Hongcun, delves into the lesser-known heartland of southern Anhui Suitable for: Photography enthusiasts, cultural travelers, families with children 🚗 Daily Itinerary Recommendations [Glister] Day 1: Hefei → Jixi · Hui-Hang Ancient Trail (light hiking) Highlights: One of East China's top ten hiking routes, few people and beautiful scenery Activity: Walk the "First Pass of Jiangnan" section (about 3 hours, gentle slope) Visit the ancient trail starting point "Fuling Town," enjoy authentic Huizhou noodle toppings Overnight: Jixi County, recommended "Jixi International Hotel" [Glister] Day 2: Jixi → Jingde · Zhuwang Village → Huangshan District · Taiping Lake Zhuwang Village: A little-known thousand-year-old village with the unique "well water does not mix with river water" phenomenon Check in at the former residence of Zhu Xi's descendants, "Fushan Academy" Taiping Lake: Avoid the boat docks, self-drive to the west side of the lake to "Shuguang Village" (a secret small fishing village) Watch the sunset at "Xiangfu Pier" in the evening Overnight: Taiping Lake Arcadia Resort Hotel [Glister] Day 3: Taiping Lake → Shitai · Guniujiang → Xianyu Mountain Guniujiang: The last piece of primeval forest in southern Anhui, 80% less crowded than Huangshan Focus on "Longmen Pool" (emerald-colored lake water + cliff plank road) Xianyu Mountain: Hidden "Colorful Jade Valley," with colorful streams in autumn Visit "Dashan Village," a longevity village, and drink selenium-rich tea Overnight: Shitai Julong Guniujiang Resort Hotel [Glister] Day 4: Shitai → Yixian · Nanping → Bishan Nanping Village: Filming location of "Ju Dou," a maze-like 72 ancient alleys Experience Huizhou ancestral hall culture (Xutitang, Ye Family Ancestral Hall) Bishan Village: A must-visit for artsy youth! Check in at "Bishan Bookstore" Drink rice wine and listen to folk songs at "Zhulan Bar" at dusk Overnight: Yixian Qingyuan Homestay (rice field view room) [Glister] Day 5: Yixian → Xiuning · Mulidong → Zuyuan Village Mulidong: The last cloud village in Huangshan without road access Wake up early to see the sea of clouds (20-minute hike uphill required) Zuyuan Village: Thousand-year-old Chinese yew + layered terraced fields Learn to make Huizhou fermented tofu (experience at villagers' homes) Overnight: Mulidong "Mountain Home" Homestay [Glister] Day 6: Xiuning → Hefei (return) Passing by "Laoshan Island, Chaohu Lake": Take a speedboat to the island, climb Wenfeng Tower to overlook Chaohu Lake Eat silverfish steamed egg and shrimp paste 🍜 Food Highlights Jixi: Hu Shi One-Pot, Water-Filled Buns Shitai: Selenium-rich free-range chicken soup, Qiupu small river fish Yixian: Laba tofu, stinky mandarin fish (recommended "Huigongguan") ⚠️ Pitfall Tips Large temperature difference between morning and evening in southern Anhui during National Day, bring a windbreaker Mulidong homestay requires booking 1 month in advance (only 80 beds) SUV recommended for self-driving, some village roads are narrow 📸 Photo Tips: Early morning misty ancient bridge at Zhuwang Village at 6 AM Noon sunlight on the lake water at Longmen Pool, Guniujiang Rice fields and sunset glow at Bishan Village in the evening This kind of off-the-beaten-path route lets you avoid crowds while deeply experiencing Huizhou culture. Save it now!