Bishan Ancient Village I An obscure ancient town in Anhui, yet so tranquil that it makes one want to stay

A spring rain is as precious as oil, and in the drizzling rain of spring, Anhui turns into a misty painting. The ancient village also gains its charm, known as the ink painting-like Hongcun, which attracts many visitors every year. The paintings by artists who come to sketch are the embodiment of beauty and romance. This is Bishan Ancient Village. 🎐 Six must-visit places in Bishan Village 1️⃣ Bishan Bookstore The Bishan Village branch of the avant-garde bookstore, called 'the most beautiful rural bookstore in China' by CCTV documentaries, is converted from a century-old ancestral hall in the village. From the second floor, you can overlook the entire Bishan Village and the distant Yunmen Pagoda. 2️⃣ Pigsty Bar & Hostel I knew about the Pigsty Bar & Hostel even before Bishan Village. It's a hostel opened by a couple of poets, and celebrities like Joe Hisaishi and Kenya Hara have stayed here. Originally the old oil factory of Bishan, the transformed hostel blends pastoral and retro designs from the sixties and seventies, instantly giving off the artistic and beautiful vibe of rural life. 3️⃣ Bishan Supply and Marketing Cooperative The original supply and marketing cooperative of Bishan Village, later renovated by architect Shen Run over two years. In collaboration with the Japanese d&department design store, it sells various creative products. In the backyard, there's also a store by the band Wu Tiao Ren, which is very interesting. 4️⃣ Village Entrance Grocery Right at the entrance of the village, you can sit under the tree at the grocery and enjoy a bowl of rice wine dumplings cooked by the owner's wife, very relaxing. 5️⃣ Yunmen Pagoda If there's a landmark building in Bishan Village, it has to be the Yunmen Pagoda in the fields, a solitary and dazzling Song-style five-story pagoda with more than two hundred years of history. 6️⃣ Dog Kennel Bar Said to be opened by the son of the Pigsty Bar owner, it's not a hostel but a real tea and bar place in the afternoon, also very artistic. If you haven't had enough, these five shops are also worth a visit: Cow Pen Coffee, Freedom Coffee & Tea, Han Gongzi Grocery, One Shop, A Seat on the Ground. 🚗 About Transportation Bishan Village is located in Yixian County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province. Take the high-speed train to 'Yixian East Station'. 🚌: There is a direct bus from the county town to Bishan Village, but the frequency is low, so it is recommended to take a taxi during the off-season.