Not inferior to Hongcun, China's largest surviving ancient village from the Ming and Qing dynasties

Discover this fairy-tale ancient village! Regret not coming sooner to recommend it to you all👏 ⭐Must-visit reasons: ✓National key cultural relic protection unit ✓China's top sketching village ✓Ancestral hometown of Jin Yong (Zha Liangyong) 📜Millennium history told here👇 The Zha clan settled here during the Northern Song Dynasty! Surrounded by mountains on three sides⛰️ and water on one💦 A genuine feng shui treasure～ Among the 200+ preserved Hui-style ancient buildings Hide numerous national-level cultural relics! ✨Exclusive check-in guide✨ ⛩️Longtian Pagoda·Fire-suppressing mythical beast ▫️Ming Dynasty metaphysical architecture·Touching the pagoda base brings good luck ▫️Hearing Grandma tell the white dragon legend is thrilling ▫️Evening reflections in water are breathtaking (best at 18:00) 🏛️Zha Clan Ancestral Hall·Pinnacle of woodcarving ▫️Millennium-old ginkgo wood beams! Magnificent! ▫️Phoenix-worshipping birds carvings will move you to tears ▫️Hanfu photoshoots instantly produce masterpieces📸 🌉Three-streams-through-town divine experience: ✔️Watch grandmothers washing clothes by the stream ✔️Take kids to catch fish, shrimp and crabs ✔️Lantern-lit night walks on bluestone paths 🏡Accommodation recommendations: 1️⃣Mantanghong Courtyard Homestay -10-acre private garden! 30+ rooms to choose -Maximum ancient charm experience 💰~200/person (cheaper off-season) 2️⃣Hidden Stream Homestay -Streamside courtyard+parent-child Hanfu -Top choice for artsy souls💯 🍜Foodie guide: ✅Zhaiji hairy tofu+chili sauce (must-try!) ✅Steamed egg with qin fish (super fresh mini whitebait) ✅Osmanthus rice wine (perfect 2% buzz) ⚠️Warnings: ❌Kudzu root cakes (rubbery texture - no!) ⭕Recommended combo: wontons+bamboo shoot pancakes 📌Tips: 1️⃣Stay overnight! Night views are magical🌌 2️⃣Kids can experience intangible bamboo weaving 3️⃣20km away is Peach Blossom Pond from Li Bai's poem 🏯【Zhaji Ancient Village - China's Largest Ming-Qing Architecture Complex】 🚕Navigation: Zhaji 📍Location: Zhaji Village, Taohuatan Town, Jing County, Xuancheng, Anhui 🎫Ticket: 50RMB (worth every penny!)