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[Anhui Xuancheng] A seriously underrated treasure small city! 2 days 1 night, average cost 300+

🌟🔥 "Less crowded than Hongcun, cheaper than Wuyuan, this small city that Li Bai wrote 13 poems about hides the true Jiangnan!" 🌿 Xuancheng, Anhui's most low-key "Hometown of the Four Treasures of the Study," ancient villages, bamboo sea, Hui-style architecture all free, prices so low it’s heartbreaking! Local insider tips, quick code! 📍 Itinerary (2 days 1 night highlights) Day 1: Cultural Immersion Tour ✅ Morning: Jingting Mountain⛰️ (Free admission!) 📌 The place where Li Bai said "we never tire of looking at each other!" Climb to the top for a panoramic view of the city, the tea garden at the foot of the mountain is perfect for photos, wearing Hanfu makes it even more photogenic~ Xietiao Tower🏯 (Free) 📌 One of the Four Famous Towers of Jiangnan, a must-visit for poetry lovers! The sunset view from the second floor is stunning, instantly transporting you back to the Tang Dynasty. ✅ Noon: 🍜 Lunch recommendation: Old Xuancheng Spicy Vermicelli (15 RMB per person💰) A legendary local snack loved since childhood! Vermicelli + duck blood + tofu skin, spicy and satisfying! ✅ Afternoon: China Crocodile Lake🐊 (30 RMB admission) 📌 The world’s only Yangtze alligator reserve! See crocodiles sunbathing up close, a must for family trips~ Shuidong Ancient Town🚶 (Free) 📌 A thousand-year-old town untouched by commercialization! Bluestone roads, Catholic church, old teahouses, every shot looks like a scene from "Along the River During the Qingming Festival." ✅ Evening: 🏨 Accommodation recommendation: Longchuan Homestay (80 RMB per person💰) A renovated Hui-style old house, with osmanthus trees in the courtyard, the owner invites guests for tea and Xuancheng stories at night! Day 2: Nature Healing Journey ✅ Morning: Taohuatan (Peach Blossom Pool)🌸 (65 RMB admission, free before 7 AM!) 📌 The original inspiration for Li Bai’s "The Peach Blossom Pool is a thousand feet deep!" Bamboo rafting in the morning mist, ethereal and dreamy~ ✅ Noon: 🍲 Lunch recommendation: Jixi Hu Shi One-Pot (40 RMB per person💰) A representative Hui cuisine! Dried bamboo shoots, cured meat, tofu piled like a mountain, the soup with rice can be eaten three bowls! ✅ Afternoon: Chaji Ancient Village🏡 (65 RMB admission) 📌 Ten times more primitive than Hongcun! A stream runs through the village, old grandmas wash clothes by the river, time slows down here... 💡 Travel Tips (Super practical!) Transportation: Take the high-speed train to "Xuancheng Station," recommend chartering a car between attractions (200 RMB per day) or self-driving. Hidden perks: Student ID gets half-price tickets, many attractions are free after 5 PM! Must-bring specialties: Xuanzhi brushes, Hui ink, Shuiyang three treasures (duck foot buns are insanely fragrant!) 📸 "In Xuancheng, I found the same Jiangnan as in 'The Long March of Chang’an'!" "With a 3000 RMB monthly salary, you can still have a blast! This small city cured my mental exhaustion✨" "Anhui people’s secret backyard garden, if you don’t go soon, it’s going to blow up!" 💬 👉 Which Xuancheng attraction do you most want to visit? 👉 Any locals want to share hidden gems? (3 people in the comments will win Xuancheng cultural creations!) 🌟 Follow me to unlock more hidden treasures!
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