Mountains and waters meet, ancient villages have stories—step into Tangxi Village, Jixi!

🌸 One-day leisure and vacation self-driving guide to Tangxi Ancient Village, Jixi, Southern Anhui｜A poetic journey through time🏞️ Dear friends, are you ready to embark on a wonderful journey "through ancient and modern times"? Today, let's explore the hidden treasure of Southern Anhui's Jixi—Tangxi Ancient Village, a paradise full of historical charm, folk customs, and delicious cuisine!🚗💨 1. Pre-trip Tips📝 Best travel time: Spring and autumn, with pleasant weather and the most beautiful scenery!🌸🍂 Self-driving route: Depart from Hefei, take the G3 Jing-Tai Expressway, about a 2-hour drive. Along the way, enjoy the picturesque landscapes of Southern Anhui. Essentials: Camera, comfortable shoes, a bag of local snacks (bring some treats to enjoy while walking—it’s more fun!)😉 2. Itinerary (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)🎯 1. Enter the ancient village and open the door to time🚪 Upon arrival at Tangxi Ancient Village, the first sights are well-preserved ancient houses, bluestone paths, and tranquil streams. This place was once an important part of Huizhou culture. As the ancients said, "Mountains and waters meet, ancient villages have stories."🌄 Highlights: Ming and Qing Dynasty ancient houses: Walking on the bluestone paths feels like traveling back to the Ming and Qing eras, experiencing the exquisite and elegant Huizhou architecture. Ancient flowing streams: Babbling waters accompanied by birdsong, peaceful and pleasant. 2. Visit the "Hometown of Literati"—Tangxi Academy📚 This academy, founded in the Ming Dynasty, was a gathering place for Huizhou scholars. Legend has it that many literary masters were nurtured here, such as the great Song Dynasty poet Su Shi, who praised, "Mountain colors appear and disappear, the sound of reading enters dreams long."🌙 Cultural highlights: Learn about the Huizhou imperial examination system and academy culture Admire ancient stone carvings and couplets, feeling the charm of "reading thousands of books, writing as if inspired by a divine power" 3. Folk experience—handmade pottery and paper-cutting🎨 At the village folk museum, experience traditional Huizhou crafts: Pottery making: Shape clay with your own hands and feel the "warmth of the earth." Paper-cutting art: Learn paper-cutting skills and take home a unique handmade souvenir. 4. Taste Huizhou cuisine🍜 At noon, be sure to try Huizhou specialties! Recommended dishes: Huizhou stinky mandarin fish: incredibly fresh and delicious, perfect with rice! Mao tofu: crispy outside, tender inside, full of savory flavor. Huizhou pastries: such as taro puff and osmanthus cake, sweet but not greasy. An ancient poem: "Thousands of households greet the bright sun, always replacing old peach wood charms with new ones." — expressing the joy of festivals and food. 3. Travel tips🌟 Photo spots: Ancient houses, streams, Huizhou-style archways are perfect backdrops! Respect local customs: Be polite during visits and avoid touching antiques. Eco-friendly travel: Take your trash with you to protect this ancient land. 4. Return and summary🌅 As the sun sets, the village lights twinkle, as if traveling back to the prosperous times of ancient Huizhou. After a day of culture and cuisine, carry full memories and handmade crafts, looking forward to the next ancient village adventure! 5. Interactive Q&A🤔 Which corner of the ancient village do you like best? Or what Huizhou folk customs would you like to experience? Leave a comment and tell me!👇 Summary: A one-day tour full of culture and delicious food!🌟 Tangxi Ancient Village, Jixi, Southern Anhui, combines ancient Huizhou charm with modern leisure fun. It’s the ideal place to slow down and savor life. Bring your family and friends and start this "time-traveling" cultural feast together!🎉 If you like this guide, remember to like and share so more people can discover this earthly paradise!💖✨ Hope you enjoy it! If you need a more detailed map or other suggestions, just let me know!😊