Jiuzi Ancient Town, Wuhu: A Huizhou-style Feast Tucked Away in the Jianghuai Region
| A Huizhou-style Feast Tucked Away in the Jianghuai Region. My friends, I recently visited Jiuzi Ancient Town in Wuhu, Anhui! This ancient town, gently caressed by time, exudes the unique charm of Huizhou culture everywhere. I'm taking you on a virtual tour right now~
Jiuzi Ancient Town is super large, covering an area of over 1,100 acres, with over 400,000 square meters of Huizhou-style buildings standing in rows, black tiles and white walls scattered in a well-organized manner, like a slowly unfolding ink painting. Stepping into the ancient town is like traveling back to the era when Huizhou merchants roamed the world, with a long-standing ancient charm coming to your face.
The ancient town is bounded by the Biandan River, and the gameplay in the east and west districts is completely different. The west district is a static area with academies, guild halls, and former residences of celebrities. Walking here is like walking into a corridor of history. Chaozhou Guild Hall, Huizhou Guild Hall, etc., are decorated with carved beams and painted rafters, showing the glory and grandeur of Huizhou merchants in the past; Yu Residence and Wu Mingxi Mansion, from doors and windows to beams and pillars, every detail is exquisite, telling the story of the rise and fall of the family.
The east district is full of vitality, with many characteristic snacks, exotic hotels, and interactive experience projects. If you are hungry, come and have a bowl of steaming Wuhu snacks to instantly replenish your energy! When night falls, the ancient town is like a bright starry sky, with lights reflected in the Biandan River, like a dream. At this time, take a small boat and sway on the sparkling river, as if you are in a painting.
The cultural landscape here is so rich that it is dazzling! The world's largest iron picture, "Huizhou Merchants All Over the World, Flourishing in Jiuzi," is super shocking. It is 15.77m long and 7.35m high, and the story of Huizhou merchants sailing across the world is vividly presented. Leshan Good Deeds Memorial Arch was built in the eighth year of Qianlong and has been exuding a simple atmosphere for more than two hundred years. In Good Luck Building, classic operas and folk acrobatics are staged one after another, which is very lively!
By the way, you must go to Jiuzi National Academy to feel the influence of traditional culture. In the antique atmosphere, taste a cup of fragrant tea, listen to the melodious sound of the ancient zither, and the impetuous heart will instantly calm down.
If you are tired from playing, there are many Huizhou restaurants in the ancient town. The Huizhou stinky mandarin fish in Qinghong Huizhou Restaurant smells stinky and tastes fragrant; the farm pot crust in Wuhu Renjia is crispy and delicious. Every delicacy is unforgettable.
My friends, Jiuzi Ancient Town combines historical heritage and fun. Whether you want to take photos and check in, or learn more about Huizhou culture, this is an excellent choice! Come and have a romantic encounter with Jiuzi Ancient Town 💕