Night Tour of Chengkan｜"A Night of Fish and Dragon Dance" from Xin Qiji's Poem

Hi everyone! I'm Wan'er, a dreamer with wanderlust! "The sound of phoenix flutes echoes, the jade urn's light swirls, a night of fish and dragon dance" I finally captured the real-life scene described by Xin Qiji This is probably the quintessential Chinese romance etched in our bones 🎫 Tickets Adult combo ticket: 107 RMB (Yongxing Lake ¥65 + Ancient Village ¥47). If you only want to see the fish lantern show, you can just buy the Yongxing Lake ticket. ⚠️ If staying inside, show your accommodation booking at the ticket office for a discounted price of 95 RMB (valid for 3 days with unlimited entry). 🎏 Fish Lantern Show Time: Currently held nightly around 19:00 in July, lasting 1.5 hours (unless heavy rain ☔️). Location: Arrive 1 hour early at the Sunning Autumn Square (starting point of the fish lantern parade). Route: See Figure 3 for the fish lantern parade map. 🚌 Transportation (from Huangshan North Station) Bus: Take Huizhou Bus No. 17 (2 RMB) directly to Chengkan Scenic Area Station (~40 mins, infrequent schedule, not recommended). Taxi: Around 25-35 RMB. Self-drive: Navigate to China Huizhou Study Base—free roadside parking 🆓. 😋 Must-Try Hairy tofu: So delicious I bought it twice‼️ Ate it during the day, then bought another portion after the fish lantern show at night—lol 🤤 Stinky mandarin fish: Great for sharing with family/friends (too much for one person haha). 📝 Tips 1. Local villagers offer guided tours (20 RMB/person or 30 RMB for two)—choose based on your needs. 2. In summer, bring mosquito repellent + a mini fan to avoid bites and heat! 3. Check the weather before coming—avoid heavy rain days 🌧️ to prevent disappointment.