[2025 Yi County Attraction] Travel Guide for Guanlu Village (Updated Apr)

Guanlu Village is an ancient village with a rich history and unique Hui-style architecture. Attraction introduction: Guanlu Village is located in the southwest of Yixian County. It was built in the Five Dynasties and Later Tang Dynasty, with a history of more than 1,000 years. Many well-preserved ancient Hui-style buildings can be found here, with the main highlight being the connected buildings, among which the "Eight Houses of Guanlu" are particularly exquisite and have high ornamental value. Transportation: 1. Self-driving: Guanlu Village is suitable for self-driving tours. You can use navigation software to get there based on your location. 2. Public transportation: First, arrive at Yixian County, and then transfer to local transportation to Guanlu Village. Tour route: a. Visit the connected ancient Hui-style buildings and admire the exquisite wood carvings and wall carvings. b. Explore the "Eight Houses of Guanlu" and experience their unique architectural style and cultural connotations. c. Stroll through the village, feel the tranquil atmosphere of the ancient village, and admire the ancient alleys, ancient wells, etc. Tour time: Half a day or a full day, depending on personal interests and itinerary arrangements. Ticket information: Tickets may be required for Guanlu Village. Please inquire about the specific price at the ticket office. Food recommendation: You can taste some local specialties, such as Huizhou stinky mandarin fish, fermented tofu, dried bamboo shoots, etc. Guanlu Ancient Village Scenic Area

Every autumn, when the rice is ripe, southern Anhui becomes a beautiful painting. . We found a truly quiet and primitive Guanlu Village next to Hongcun Village. Cycle along the paths interwoven with Huizhou-style buildings and rice fields, and enjoy the idyllic pastoral life. . 🏠Guanlu Guanlu, also known as "Guanlu," was the main post road in ancient times. The "Eight Families" joint building complex is a feature here. The village is full of beautiful scenery, with almost no traces of commercialization or tourists. 🎫Tickets Free . 👉🏼Nearby Attractions If you are driving, you can visit the nearby Nanping Village, Shiting Village, and Bishan Village, which are all free ancient villages.

Yi County in Anhui is renowned as the 'Chinese painting' countryside, with the famous villages of Xidi and Hongcun known worldwide. Other small villages such as Guanlu, Nanping, Lucun, and Tachuan are also well-known far and wide. In this county, you can freely enjoy the unparalleled beautiful scenery, which is as picturesque as a Chinese painting, to the point where your eyes might become numb. Compared to other well-known tourist counties, the cost of living in Yi County is not exorbitantly high. You can spend a couple of thousand yuan for an in-depth tour, and enjoy the beautiful life of the 'Chinese painting' countryside! Now, I will share the related budget and expenses for your reference! 1. Ticket costs: To be honest, the ticket prices within Yi County are indeed not cheap, but still acceptable. Xidi 94 yuan, Hongcun 94 yuan, Mukeng Bamboo Sea 40 yuan, Nanping 40 yuan, Shouzhuo Garden 70 yuan, Tachuan 30 yuan, Lucun 30 yuan, for a ticket subtotal of 398 yuan. 2. Accommodation costs: There are many homestays and inns in the Xidi and Hongcun scenic areas. As long as it's not during the peak tourist season, the room rates are not high, usually around 200 yuan. Staying one night in Xidi costs 170 yuan, and three nights in Hongcun costs 480 yuan, for an accommodation subtotal of 650 yuan. 3. Dining costs: There are restaurants both inside and outside the Xidi and Hongcun scenic areas. The homestay I stayed at had a restaurant, with an average consumption of 80 yuan per meal, and breakfast at 20 yuan, making the daily dining expense 180 yuan, for a dining subtotal of 720 yuan over four days. 4. Transportation costs: Taxi fare from Yi County high-speed train station to Xidi is 20 yuan, bus from Xidi to Hongcun is 10 yuan, taxi fares from Hongcun to Lucun, Tachuan, Nanping, and Guanlu village are 180 yuan, and taxi fare from Hongcun to Yi County high-speed train station is 60 yuan, for a transportation subtotal of 270 yuan. The total cost for a 4-day and 3-night in-depth tour of the 'Chinese painting' countryside in Yi County is 398 yuan + 650 yuan + 720 yuan + 270 yuan = 2038 yuan.

The hotel is located in Guanlu Village, Biyang Town, Yi County of Huangshan, surrounded by the foothills of Wuting Mountain and Xiwu Ridge. Guanlu Village is renowned as a 'Famous Historical and Cultural Village of China.' Within the village, the ancient tranquility prevails, with streams winding around, and the old residential buildings with white walls and black tiles stand out against the backdrop of distant mountain mists. The main building, a perfect blend of traditional Hui-style architecture and modern design, along with several tent-like modern structures, ingeniously integrates into the surrounding landscapes. The natural scenery is carefully preserved and further beautified with selectively chosen vegetation, creating an authentic and pure outdoor experience. The hotel features an all-day restaurant located on the third floor of the main building, offering authentic Huizhou cuisine and a selection of Western desserts. All vegetables and fruits are sourced from lands untouched by modern technology, ensuring a true return to nature in the dining experience.