[2025 Yi County Attraction] Travel Guide for Lu Village (Updated Mar)

March / April are the best times to see the bright yellow fields of rapeseed flowers surrounding villages in Anhui - and Lucun is one of those villages you can explore to enjoy an escape into nature. From Shanghai, you can take a high speed train to Huangshan North Train Station, which is only around 2.5-3 hours. Then, to reach Lucun Village, you can either take a bus from Huangshan North or hire a driver for the day. We decided to hire a driver for a day, at 350 RMB per day, to take us around a number of villages in the area. Lucun is located near Hongcun Village, so you could easily schedule in a visit to at least two or three villages in one day if you’re pressed for time. Lucun is one of the smaller villages, charming and tranquil, and is said to be around 1,000 years old. while strolling through, we saw locals simply getting about their day prepping meals, washing clothes or heading out into the fields to work. The surrounding areas was beautiful - with bright yellow fields surrounding the immediate area around the village, and huge rolling hills in the distance. 📍Lucun Village, Anhui Province, China Ticket Price: 50 RMB #unforgettableexperiences#historicculture#loveflowers#urbanexplorer#qingmingtravel

The ancient villages surrounding Hongcun look similar, but I still recommend choosing Hongcun, as the scenery within is unique. You can choose to visit a few of the remaining villages. Xidi costs ¥94, while Nanping and Lucun are free. ❤️Vehicles are not allowed inside Hongcun. Cars need to be parked in parking lot P at the entrance. Whether you stay inside or outside the village, you need to buy a ticket. Tickets are valid for 3 days and allow 24-hour access. Anyone who says you don't need a ticket is lying~ ❤️Hongcun is really beautiful for taking photos in the morning, but you must get up early! The morning mist when the sun rises is truly stunning! ❤️Nanhu Academy and Nanhu Lake are connected. The gate to Nanhu Lake is the South Gate, opposite which is the parking lot. Outside the West Gate are two ancient ginkgo trees, so don't go the wrong way. ❤️Don't buy souvenirs inside the scenic area, as prices are high. It's recommended to buy them at supermarkets outside the scenic area. ❤️If you're not driving, you can take the high-speed train to Huangshan North Railway Station, then take the No. 10 tourist bus directly to Hongcun for ¥8. A 10-minute walk from Chengzhi Hall will take you to Moon Pond. The scenery is truly beautiful, and it's the same scene depicted on the scenic stamp issued in 1982.

Yixian County in Anhui Province is not a well-known county in southern Anhui, but its attractions are famous at home and abroad. Xidi, Hongcun, Tachuan, and Lucun are all located in Yixian County. Are you surprised? Are you excited? Today, I will arrange a 3-day 2-night itinerary to visit the famous attractions in Yixian County. With a reasonable and relaxing itinerary, you can enjoy a relaxing trip. Are you interested? 1. Must-see attractions: Xidi, Hongcun, Lucun, Tachuan, Bishan, Nanping, Guanlu, and Qishu Lake are all included in this itinerary. 2. Itinerary: Day 1: Xidi and Bishan; Day 2: Hongcun, Lucun, Tachuan, and Qishu Lake; Day 3: Guanlu and Nanping. 3. Accommodation and dining: It is recommended to stay outside Hongcun for convenience. There are many guesthouses and restaurants in the area from the Hongcun West Gate Parking Lot to the West Gate Ticket Office, and the prices are reasonable. I stayed at Yunxi Mengying Guesthouse for 2 nights for CNY 400. I spent CNY 140 on meals per day, totaling CNY 420 for 3 days. It was a great value for money. 4. Transportation: The Changjinghuang High-speed Railway and Chihuang High-speed Railway have a station in Yixian County, Yixian East Station. Most cities have high-speed trains to Yixian East Station. There are buses from Yixian East Station to Xidi, and there are direct buses from Xidi to Hongcun. It is even more convenient to travel to attractions around Hongcun. In addition, there are buses from the Hongcun West Gate Parking Lot Bus Station to Yixian East Station and Huangshan North Station. 5. Budget: ① Tickets: Xidi CNY 94, Hongcun CNY 94, Tachuan and Lucun are currently free, Nanping CNY 30, Guanlu CNY 30, totaling CNY 248; ② Accommodation: CNY 400; ③ Meals: CNY 420; ④ Transportation: CNY 90; Total: CNY 1,158.

First time in Huangshan? Don't miss this carefully planned 2-day itinerary! Explore ancient towns and villages to make your trip to Huangshan even more colorful! -------------------- Must-visit attractions: Huangshan Scenic Area ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Address: National Highway 205, Huangshan District, Huangshan City, Anhui Province - Opening hours: February 4, 7:00 am–4:30 pm - Recommended visit time: 1–2 days - Highlights: See the strange pines, rocks, sea of clouds, and sunrise. The beautiful scenery is not to be missed! Nanping Scenic Area ⭐⭐⭐ - Address: Nanping Village, Biyang Town, Yi County, Huangshan City - Opening hours: 8:00 am–5:00 pm - Recommended visit time: 2–3 hours - A quaint ancient Huizhou village with a view at every step. Travel through the corridor of history. Lucun Village ⭐⭐⭐ - Address: Lucun Village, Hongcun Town, Yi County, Huangshan City - Opening hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm - Recommended visit time: 2–4 hours - Visit a Huizhou village inhabited by the Lu family and experience its simplicity and tranquility. -------------------- Travel tips: 🌦️ February in Huangshan is cold and rainy or snowy. Remember to bring warm clothes and non-slip shoes. 📸 For photos, we recommend Xihai Grand Canyon and Shixin Peak. The sunrise and sunset are beautiful! 🎁 Want to buy souvenirs? Prices are more affordable on Tunxi Old Street at the foot of the mountain. Tea and Huizhou ink are good choices. 💡 Food is expensive on the mountain, so we recommend bringing your own light snacks. 🚡 Don't forget to buy your cable car tickets in advance to avoid wasting time in line. -------------------- Huangshan has countless beautiful sights. We look forward to your next visit to explore more mysteries. Don't forget to share your Huangshan story!

🙋‍♂️Let me tell you❗ 1️⃣ During holidays (the first three days of May Day or National Day), Huangshan is crowded with people📈, and you may... be stuck😓. It is recommended to think outside the box and visit the quiet ancient villages of Huizhou first, and then visit Huangshan⛰️ in the last two days. 2️⃣ Hiking in Huangshan? It's exhausting🫢! But if you choose the Yungu Cableway/Yuping Cableway, it will be much easier➕ to hike to Bright Summit. Hiking all the way? Your legs will be wasted🫣! One day is not enough. Want to see the sunrise? You must stay on the mountain. If you are not physically strong, Bright Summit is your best choice. 3️⃣ During holidays, Hongcun/Xidi is also crowded with people. It is recommended to explore the surrounding areas: Yixian County: Nanping, Lucun, and Bishan, which are beautiful beyond words🌅 Huangshan District: Guocun Ancient Village and Taiping Lake, where you can enjoy lake food and speedboats🚢 Tunxi District: Xixinan Ancient Village and Tunxi Old Street, where you can feel the cultural atmosphere at night🌃 4️⃣ Choose only one of Hongcun/Xidi, and don't forget to wear Hanfu🥻. The ancient village will instantly become a blockbuster📸, leaving unforgettable moments🤳 5️⃣ Don't take a taxi from the roadside. Ask the hotel to arrange it or take a bus🚌. Can't find a car? Try the mini program🔍‹Huangshan Travel/Huihuang Tour›. There is a shuttle bus every hour/half an hour, and the price is affordable! 6️⃣ Encountering people waving to stop cars at the highway entrance? Ignore them🫣! 7️⃣ Bring a thin coat, disposable raincoat, and trekking pole🚶‍♂️ when climbing the mountain. The backpack should be light, with a small amount of food and water. Free warm water is provided on the mountain. 8️⃣ Free villages in Huangshan all year round🌿: Nanping, Pingshan, Daguling, Lucun, Tachuan 9️⃣ For more free ticket guides, see picture 4📝! 🍡 Street food is worth a try, but the pastries and drinks in the scenic area are just average🤣. Specialty souvenirs? Large supermarkets are more reliable!

[Star] Lu Village, also known as Zhishan Village, is a village under the jurisdiction of Hongcun Town, Yi County, Anhui Province. The ancient residential complex in Lu Village was built by Lu Bangxie, a fourth-rank court official during the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty. The Zhicheng Hall, Siqi Hall, Sicheng Hall and other houses are still well preserved. [Star] The famous "Woodcarving Building" is the pinnacle of Huizhou woodcarving art. It was meticulously carved by two craftsmen hired by the owner at the time over a period of 20 years and is known as the "No. 1 Huizhou Woodcarving Building". The Huangmei Opera "Huizhou Women", which once caused a great response, was performed on stage with the Woodcarving Building as the setting. [Sun] Lu Village had a flourishing literary style, and many famous people emerged, including many officials. During the Taiping Xingguo period of the Northern Song Dynasty, Lu Chu was promoted to the position of Minister of Personnel. He had excellent writing skills, and Emperor Taizong of Song praised him: "He was an excellent writer in polishing and presenting ideas, which was the best of the time and the greatest honor for Confucian scholars"; Lu Lin was promoted to the position of Left Prime Minister during the Shaoxing period of the Southern Song Dynasty, and concurrently Vice Minister of the Ministry of War; Lu Chenzhong was a Jinshi in the Northern Song Dynasty, and served in various important positions. Emperor Gaozong of the Southern Song Dynasty specially awarded him the title of Counselor, praising him for his "integrity and integrity, upright and self-disciplined, taking responsibility for his words, and being knowledgeable"... Lu Village is backed by mountains and faces the water. The small stream to the west of the village is named Xiamen Creek, and the small stream to the east of the village is called Qianjie Creek. They merge into Fengzhan River in the south of the village.

Winter Tour of Xiuning: This Guide is All You Need! This super practical 2-day tour guide will take you on a warm and cozy journey through the winter scenery of Xiuning. -- Must-visit attractions: ✨ Lu Village: A typical Huizhou-style village inhabited by the Lu family, where you can experience the simple rural customs. 🌥️ Muli Hong: A fairyland-like place with breathtaking sea of clouds and Huizhou-style buildings scattered among the mountains like a painting. -- Tips: 🌦️ The weather in Xiuning in December is moderate, warm and comfortable during the day, and slightly cool at night. Remember to bring a coat. 📸 For photo spots, we recommend Qiyun Mountain and Huizhou Grand Canyon, where you can take beautiful photos. 🎉 The local customs are rich, so why not participate in rural activities and experience the simple folk customs. ✈️ The airport is easily accessible, and you can easily reach the scenic spots by car rental or bus. -- Don't miss this guide for your trip to Xiuning! Enjoy a relaxing trip to Xiuning and have a great time. Come and explore!

Lu Village is the essence of Huizhou-style architecture. It is the place to watch the rising sun slowly pierce through the morning mist and shine on the village full of stories. It is the ultimate Chinese beauty of white walls and gray tiles hidden among the brilliant rapeseed flowers in spring. The autumn scenery in Jiangnan is not as magnificent as in the north, just like their food, which is not as exciting, but needs to be savored slowly. The wood carvings in Lu Village are the best in Jiangnan, combining various techniques such as shallow carving, deep carving, and hollow carving, and are extremely luxurious and exquisite. It is said that a rich businessman named Lu Baiwan donated money to the government and built a courtyard for his wives. Each one is very exquisite, but the most exquisite one is the Zhicheng Hall where his first wife lived. It is ironic that it is called "Zhicheng Hall" (meaning "loyalty"), but he married one wife after another. If you go to Hongcun, don't miss Lu Village.

Lu Village is located deep in the mountainous area of ​​southern Anhui. Far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Lu Village is like a pearl forgotten by time, retaining the purest beauty of nature. Here, visitors can enjoy a quiet, pristine and peaceful travel experience. The beauty of Lu Village comes from its unique geographical location. This place is surrounded by mountains on all sides, with endless green hills and a clear stream at the foot of the mountain. The ancient stone bridge spans the stream, connecting the two sides of the village. As the four seasons change and the mountain flowers bloom, the village looks like a fairyland, breathtakingly beautiful. See the world as it comes [Joyful]

[Tent] Lu Village is located in Yi County, Anhui Province, also known as Pheasant Mountain Village. It is only two kilometers away from Hongcun. It is an ancient village mainly populated by people with the surname Lu. [Tent] The ancient residential complex in Lu Village was built during the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty by Lu Bangxie, a senior official in the fourth imperial court. [Tent]The most typical and distinctive thing in Lu Village is the wooden carved building, which embodies the essence of Huizhou folk houses. [Tent] Lucun Wood Carving Building is a group of wood carving buildings composed of seven residential houses, including Zhicheng Hall, Sijitang, Sicheng Hall, Glass Hall and other houses. [Tent] Among them, the most famous "Zhichengtang" wood carving building is known as "the first wood carving building in Huizhou". The brick carvings, stone carvings, and wood carvings of "Zhicheng Hall" are exquisitely decorated, and the patterns are lifelike. The materials are lively and festive, but also simple and beautiful. They are not only a reflection of the owner's true taste, but also a reproduction of ancient folk life and labor. It is simply a museum of sculpture art. . [Tent] Lu Village retains a strong atmosphere of life. There is almost no commercial atmosphere in the village, which is suitable for you to roam. Travel suggestions: [One] It is recommended to go in November and December, when the autumn scenery is most beautiful. [Two] The village in the morning mist before sunrise looks like an ink painting. [Three] Lu Cun Viewing Platform overlooks the entire village. Just navigate to "Lucun Viewing Platform" by yourself.

🍂 Winter in Lucun: Travel to a dream world in the morning mist, and be moved by the fiery red leaves! 🌅✨ As winter approaches, Lucun presents a dreamlike scene, with fiery autumn leaves intertwined with morning mist, as if stepping into a fairy tale world. This small village in Yixian County, Anhui, is surrounded by green mountains and clear waters, with babbling streams, a beautiful treasure bestowed by nature. 🏡 The charm of Huizhou architecture: Here, you can admire the horse-head walls of Huizhou architecture with blue bricks and black tiles, where the long history and culture are deposited in every brick and stone. The most breathtaking is the wooden carving building, which is like a viewing platform, allowing you to overlook the entire Lucun, enjoying the pastoral scenery and the exquisite ancient village. 🌄 Beautiful viewing platform: On the viewing platform in Lucun, you can not only enjoy the gorgeous red leaves, but also overlook the magnificent scenery of Hongcun. With the arrival of autumn and winter, the beautiful scenery of southern Anhui seems to be prepared for travelers, making people yearn for it, like a dream. 🚍 How to get there: - Transportation guide: Take the high-speed train to "Huangshan North Station," then take the direct bus to the scenic area to Hongcun, with a ticket price of only 30 yuan/person! - Nearby travel: There is Yixian Bus No. 1 between Lucun, Tachuan, and Hongcun, with many frequencies. You can also scan a shared electric vehicle at the visitor center, making travel very convenient! This winter, let's go to Lucun to feel the tranquility and beauty, and explore countless stories forgotten by time! 💕🌳

Huizhou's ancient villages are beautiful this time of year. Lucun Village in Hongcun Town is not only lush and green, but also colorful! Jiangnan is beautiful, but Huizhou is the most beautiful!

🍁Southern Anhui Fall Travel Guide🍁 🚄Transportation: • 📍Huangshan North Railway Station: Walk for 6–7 minutes after exiting the station, then take a bus directly to Hongcun. Tickets cost 💰CNY 30 per person, and the journey takes about 70–80 minutes. • 📍Yixian East Railway Station: Walk for 3–4 minutes after exiting the station, then take a bus directly to Hongcun. Tickets cost 💰CNY 8 per person, and the journey takes about 40–50 minutes. 🏨Accommodation: • Hongcun is highly commercialized, with many dining and accommodation options. We recommend staying outside the Hongcun Scenic Area for convenience. 🌄Attractions: • 📍Lucun Viewing Platform: The best time to visit is at sunrise when the morning mist is present. We recommend arriving 30 minutes before sunrise (around 6:30 am). Walk for 7–8 minutes from the viewing platform to reach Lucun. Admission is currently free. You can stroll through the village and visit the Wood Carving Building. • 📍Tachuan: Walk for about 30 minutes from the south gate of Hongcun, or take a shared electric bike or local tricycle. If you have the energy, you can hike from Hongcun to Tachuan, Fengdeng, Xieli, Qishu Lake, and back to Hongcun. The hike takes 3–4 hours. We don't recommend hiking on rainy days. • 📍Qishu Lake: Walk for 5–7 minutes from the west gate of Hongcun. The best time to visit is before sunrise when the morning mist is present. • 📍Hongcun: Tickets 🎫 cost CNY 94. Admission is free on Wednesdays (advance reservation required). 🍽️Food: • 🐟Stinky mandarin fish: Group meals are more cost-effective. • 🍮Fermented tofu: Try the fermented tofu at Zhongjie Popo. • 🍜Pickled vegetable noodles: Try the noodles next to "Yijian Xitouba." They're delicious. 📸Photography Tips: • ☀️Weather: Check the weather in advance. Sunny days are best for photos. • 👗Clothing: The Hongcun Craft Market opposite the Hongcun bus stop has dresses, qipao, shawls, and other clothing that are perfect for photos. 💡Other Tips: • 🚗Transportation: Public transportation is available throughout the trip. It's detailed and practical. • 📅Itinerary: We recommend spending at least 2–3 days to fully experience the fall scenery in southern Anhui. 🌟Fall in southern Anhui is like a beautiful painting. The fall scenery in Lucun and Tachuan is the most brilliant part of the painting. 🍂🚶‍♂️📷

📮Bring a curious heart and eyes that can discover beauty, and start a pleasant journey! As long as you want, "travel" starts the moment you step out of your house! 🏞️Attraction: Tachuan Fall Scenery 📍Address: Hongcun, Tachuan, Anhui 🚗Transportation: Take a high-speed train to Huangshan North and then take a bus from the club 💴Tickets: Free 🆓➕Hiking group fee 📷Best time to visit: November 9–10, 2024 🌈✍️Travel Notes📝 1️⃣Book train tickets from Shanghai to Huangshan North 2 weeks in advance, and then pay the hiking group fee. ❗️Train tickets to popular attractions are hard to get now! So keep calm, go if you get the tickets! If not, just don't go! 2️⃣I went hiking with a club recommended by a colleague, and it was good overall. There were 4 leaders leading a group of more than 30 people. There was one leader at the front, one in the middle, and one at the back, and there was also photography and aerial photography support. It was a happy journey. 3️⃣The 2-day hiking route is as follows: Day 1: Depart from Huangshan North at 11:30 am ➡️ Qishu Lake ➡️ Hongcun | 8 km, total ascent 0 m, estimated 2.5 hours Day 2: Hongcun ➡️ Zilu ➡️ Xieli ➡️ Zilingtou Observation Deck ➡️ Tachuan ➡️ Lucun | 14 km, total ascent 400 m, estimated 5.5 hours ➡️ Return to Huangshan North Railway Station at 3 pm. 4️⃣It was sunny on the first day, and it rained before 7 am on the second day. It was drizzling at first, but fortunately, the sun came out around noon, and it was hot when we had lunch in Lucun at around 12 pm. 5️⃣Overall, this trip was not tiring, mainly because there was not much climbing, but the journey was a bit long. But fortunately, the scenery was really beautiful, and I saw the colorful scenery I wanted to see. Even if others said it would be more beautiful next weekend, the beauty I saw at that moment was the most beautiful! 🥳 ‼️Tips: Homework before going out ✅Leave footprints 👣, but try not to leave trash! ✅Pay attention to the weather and prepare rain gear for outdoor hiking! ✅When you are out, remember ♥️ safety first ♥️

11/12 - Morning fog at Lucun|||The autumn scenery at Lucun is at its best! There are really a lot of people! I went to the Lucun viewing platform at 5 am, and it was already full of people. I met a kind lady who gave me a spot. The parking lot was full at 5 am, but you can park on the roadside! If you want a good spot, I suggest leaving at 4:30 am! The sun rises at 6:50 am! Photography tips: The best time to shoot is 20 minutes after sunrise. You can wait for the viewing platform to finish shooting and then go down to the hotel to shoot. Try to finish shooting within 20 minutes after sunrise. After 15 minutes, the sunlight will cause water vapor to rise, and the air transparency will be very poor, with a lot of fog!

I thought Hongcun was beautiful until I came to Lucun, a more well-preserved and quaint typical Huizhou village. The whole village is run through by a river and is well-proportioned, backed by the Huangshan Mountains. The two stone bridges at the entrance to the village each have their own characteristics and beautiful scenery, especially the towering tree, which has a bit of a Yunnan feel. It is really the best choice to avoid the crowds of Hongcun. There is also a viewing platform in the village, where you can see the whole village. The first picture was taken there. If you want to go to the Lucun viewing platform, you can also walk up to it in the village ( A little far away), 🙋‍♀️Now Lu Village is free without tickets, surprise or surprise! 📍Lucun Scenic Area, Hongcun Town, Huangshan City

🌟 Compared to the long summer days in Jiangnan's ancient towns, I prefer the autumn in Huizhou's ancient villages. The blue tiles, black walls, and horse-head walls are like a traditional Chinese ink painting. In autumn, the red leaves of the Chinese tallow tree and maple tree, and the golden rice fields, create a stunning autumn landscape. In 2024, be sure to take a look at the autumn colors of Anhui's southern region! 🚗🍁   📍 Location Introduction 🏞️ Hongcun, Yixian County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province, a place full of poetry. 🚗 Transportation Guide Self-driving: Navigate directly to the scenic area, parking is convenient. High-speed rail: Take the train to "Huangshan North" or "Yixian East" station. There are direct buses from the high-speed rail station to Hongcun.   ✅ Recommended打卡Points 1️⃣ Tachuan: The autumn colors of Tachuan are known as "the most beautiful autumn colors in Jiangnan". In autumn, the leaves of the Chinese tallow tree turn red, reflecting the horse-head walls of Huizhou architecture, which is extremely beautiful. 2️⃣ Lu Village: Morning mist, cooking smoke, white walls and black tiles, and red Chinese tallow and maple trees, condense the autumn colors of Jiangnan into a painting. 3️⃣ Hongcun: A typical representative of Huizhou ink painting, the large fields outside the village are the most beautiful landscape.   🕘 Best Time From mid-to-late October to mid-November each year, the leaves of the Chinese tallow tree turn red, and the rice fields are golden, the autumn colors are at their peak.   🍂 Autumn Viewing Suggestions The weather in Anhui's southern region is generally good in autumn, and sunny days are more suitable for sightseeing and photography.   📸 Photography Suggestions The best time is in the early morning, when the sun rises, the mist surrounds the small mountain village, which is very artistic.   🏨 Accommodation Recommendations There are some high-end hotels near the scenic area, and there are also guesthouses and inns in the village, with many options.   🥘 Food Recommendations Huizhou cuisine is one of the eight major cuisines. The dishes in Huizhou area are heavier in taste and delicious. It is recommended to try the local specialties such as stinky mandarin fish, hairy tofu, Fangla fish, etc.     🌟 The autumn of Anhui's southern region, a season full of poetry and painting, waiting for you to explore! 🚶‍♂️🍁

Autumn in Wannan is known as one of the most beautiful places in China. It is rated by National Geographic as the most beautiful ancient village in Wannan and is one of the four classic autumn viewing spots in China. Autumn here is like a beautiful rural field painting. The autumn colors of Tachuan are known as the "most beautiful autumn colors in Jiangnan". The leaves of the Chinese tallow trees turn red, contrasting with the horse-head walls of the Hui-style buildings. There are "Huangshan Top 100 Photography Spots" on the outer ring road around the village, and every shot is a blockbuster. The morning mist and smoke, white walls and black tiles, and red maple leaves of Lucun condense the beautiful autumn scenery of Jiangnan. Navigate to the "Lucun Viewing Platform" to enjoy this dreamy scenery. Hongcun is a typical representative of ink and wash Huizhou. The large fields outside the village show a different charm in autumn. In addition, the food in Huangshan is not to be missed. Mao tofu, stinky mandarin fish, and Fangla fish are all worth tasting. Travel tips: • Best travel time: The autumn colors in Wannan reach their peak in mid-November each year. • Accommodation recommendation: When there are many tourists in Hongcun and Xidi, you can choose to stay near Tachuan or Lucun. It is recommended to book in advance. • Best time to enjoy autumn colors: Go out half an hour before sunrise in the early morning, and the sunrise time in autumn is around 7 o'clock. Come to Wannan and feel the autumn of the most beautiful ancient village!

||Lumur has few traces of commercialization. Lumur and the guesthouse||Lumur has few traces of commercialization. After dinner, there is only the sound of gurgling streams and the low whispers of birds that have not yet rested on the slate road, accompanied by drizzle; there are only people enjoying the coolness and dogs resting on the bluestone slabs by the roadside, reflecting the dim lights. The mountains are hazy in the mist, shrouded in the night, looming, and the street lights are hidden behind the bushes or leaves, flickering and changing. On the slate road in the lake, one ear is used to listen to the stream, and the other is used to listen to the insects. As you walk farther and farther, the sound of the stream is sometimes loud and sometimes weak, but the sound of the insects is always there, and you can sing in chorus or solo. The homestay decoration is mostly made of camphor wood, which is simple and elegant. The room is full of the scent of camphor wood. Sitting under the courtyard and looking at the patio, the night sky covered by clouds is nothing. Moving to the courtyard, sitting on the swing and blowing the moist evening breeze, I almost forgot that this is a night in August. The first quarter moon is still behind the clouds, but when the clouds are not so thick, it dyes a light yellow light, which just falls on the unique upturned feet of Huizhou architecture. Only then did I realize that the night in Lijiang is not as good as Jiangnan. The altitude of more than 2,000 meters is always a bit sad and cold even in midsummer, but the night in the water town is cool and moist, humid but not sticky, quiet but not lonely.

A place of utter devotion for life, with no dreams of returning to Huizhou. 🌟 Relative to Hongcun, Lucun does not require an entrance fee, and it is not commercialized at all. It is a very typical Huizhou-style village where one can experience the idyllic scenery of small bridges over flowing water. The entire village is traversed by a stream of 'living water' that is very clean, where you can see small fish and ducks. Villagers also wash things in the river, creating a scene reminiscent of an ink painting. Students often come here to sketch. 🌟 Suggested duration of visit: It is recommended to stay overnight and get up early the next morning to experience the tranquility and freshness of this natural village, and then have lunch at noon. 🌟 Recommended food: Affordable small restaurant, reasonably priced and tasty, but the place is small with only one auntie cooking, so the waiting time is quite long, and the environment is just a small eatery with flies around

Entering Ganxi Village in Lucun, Anhui, you can swim in the reservoir, admire the bamboo sea, stay in authentic Ganxi homestays, taste farmhouse dishes, and escape the hustle and bustle to cool off in the mountains. Attraction Recommendations Lucun The village is surrounded by continuous mountains, with clear waters and lush bamboo forests. Lucun Reservoir Located in Lucun Township, it is only 2 kilometers away from Ganxi Village. The reservoir is surrounded by mountains, with the green mountains and waters of the south of the Yangtze River, a natural oxygen bar. Ganxi Village It also has the reputation of being a 'longevity village.' There are more than 100 elderly people over the age of 80, with antique horse-head wall residences. The tour route includes Ganxi, Tangjiabian, Yangjiabian, Ruijiabian, Xiejiabian, and Ruijiabian. The high-quality air and slow pace of life help to eliminate the heat and irritability of summer. Bamboo Forest and Lu Lake Bamboo Sea Ganxi Village is built along the Ganxi Gully, forming a narrow forest village. The bamboo scenery is a landmark of Lucun Township, with the national 4A scenic spot Lu Lake Bamboo Sea. The water quality of Luxi Gully is clear, and the high vegetation coverage brings a pure natural forest oxygen bar. Address: Ganxi Village, Lucun Township, Guangde City, Anhui Province Accommodation: Stay in a village homestay with a private courtyard, and enjoy the comfort of rural life. Prices start at 100 yuan Cuisine: Bamboo shoots, freshwater fish, farmhouse dishes Transportation: Self-driving is recommended, or take the Lucun No. 1 bus line for 2 yuan

Lu Village, also known as Zhishan Village, is located on the south side of the important traffic route of Yangzhanling. According to the 'Lu Family Genealogy of Zhishan in Yixian County', the Lu family shares the same origin with the Jiang family, with the ancestors of the Lu family originally ennobled in Qi by the Grand Duke. Later descendant Jiang Gao, due to the chaos of war, once foraged in the reeds, and to ensure that his descendants remembered the hardships, they adopted Lu as their surname. During the time of Emperor Gaozu of Han, Lu Ban made significant contributions to the founding of the nation and was ennobled as the King of Yan, with his fief located in Zhuo County of Hebei, later renamed to Fanyang County. His descendant Lu Dongmei's son Lu Yi moved to Xuancheng, Anhui. Lu Yi's son, Lu Zhen, moved to Ge Village in Taiping County, which is now the area around Guo Village in Huangshan District. Lu Zhen had three sons, and the third son, Lu Xuan, was so enamored with the beautiful mountains and fertile lands to the north of Yi that he moved from Ge Village to Zhishan at the end of the Southern Tang Dynasty, becoming the progenitor of the Zhishan Lu family, a history that spans over a thousand years.

I had hastily visited Hongcun before it became popular, not realizing that this quiet and ancient traditional Hui-style village would one day be bustling with noise and become the tourist highlight of Yi County, nor did I know it was just one of the many treasured ancient villages in Yi County. Although the reflection of Moon Pond is unforgettable, on my return to Yi County, the overly lively Hongcun no longer piqued my interest. After spending more time exploring other ancient villages, my parents and I felt deeply moved by Yi County. It's not only beautiful but also offers great food and shopping. With a quick search, it's incredible to find that in addition to the two World Heritage sites of Xidi and Hongcun, there are 6 national historic and cultural villages and 44 traditional Chinese villages. It's like a 'lifetime is not enough to see them all' series. Here's the record of my first self-drive trip to Yi County for 2 days and 1 night📒 D1 Lucun - Lucun Viewing Platform - Hongcun Moon Pond Check-in D2 Bishan Village - Pingshan Village - Nanping Village - Xidi Lucun🌟 2 kilometers away from Hongcun, it's much less famous, but I still like it a lot. Right at the entrance of the village, there's a typical Jiangnan charm with small bridges over flowing water. You must see the wood-carved buildings in the village, each with its own story. You can choose to go to the Lucun Viewing Platform to watch the sunrise or sunset, which should be very beautiful. Due to the itinerary, I only saw a regular panorama in the afternoon, but I still found it quite nice. ❗️You can drive up to the viewing platform, just navigate directly. Hongcun Moon Pond🌟 Tickets are too expensive, so I didn't go in, but I let my parents take a tour. The old babies took a check-in photo at Moon Pond and then came out, saying it was too crowded and commercialized, and they lost interest in visiting. Bishan Village🌟 The most hopeful village brought a bit of disappointment. The positioning as a small fresh and artistic village is quite good, the village is not small, and the environment is also fine, but it seems that the whole village has not been completely renovated. Apart from the well-known Bishan Bookstore, there's almost nothing to see. You can check out the exhibition of Bishan Village's renovation materials in the studio that used to be the supply and marketing cooperative. It's good that it's not far from the county town, so it's worth a visit if you're passing by. Pingshan Village🌟 A super popular sketching village. I quite like it, with its rich colors and lively atmosphere. The colorful ancestral halls have made their mark among the many ancient villages. Besides, there are many attractions such as ancient temples, ancient houses, and ancient wells. Nanping Village🌟 The film and television village chosen by the national master. Also known as the Maze Village and the Chinese Ancient Ancestral Hall Museum. The symmetrical traditional aesthetics and the grand and majestic architectural layout are very photogenic. Especially the water mouth is worth a look, where you can understand the typical characteristics of Hui-style villages. Xidi🌟 Hongcun and Xidi are not free all year round, and the experience on free admission days is said to be very bad, so if the tickets are too expensive and you only want to visit one, Xidi is still the better choice. Following the hotel lady's suggestion, I went to see the night view of Xidi, which is indeed more interesting than during the day. It's a somewhat distinctive commercialized ancient town. Cuisine🍚 Hui cuisine is surprisingly delicious. The local restaurants I chose blindly were all good, and the wild vegetables and bamboo shoots of this season are tasty. You can try the local chicken soup and braised small river fish, both are fresh and tender. Accommodation🏨 Staying in the county makes it convenient to go anywhere. The GreenTree Alliance Hotel in the county has a good location, very quiet, with a view right outside the window, and not far from the door is the food street. 🌟🌟🌟Which village do you most want to visit

Lu Village is located just 1 kilometer north of the famous Hongcun, yet it is much quieter in comparison. The ancient residential complex in the village was built during the Qing Dynasty's Daoguang era by Lu Bangxie, a fourth-grade imperial court official. The complex still preserves intact the Zhicheng Hall, Siqi Hall, and Sicheng Hall. The most famous structure in the village is the Lu Village Wood Carving Building, also known as Zhicheng Hall, which was built by Lu Baiwan for his six wives. The wood carvings in Zhicheng Hall are grand and intricate, with nearly every inch of wood covered in patterns, utilizing various carving techniques, and representing the pinnacle of Huizhou wood carving craftsmanship. Lu Village is nestled between mountains and water, with the Xiaomen Creek to the west and the Qianjie Creek to the east, converging to the south to form the Fengzhan River. The core buildings are arranged along the banks of these two creeks, complemented by stone steps and wooden bridges, making the village both a mountain and a water town. If you're tired of the bustling crowds of Hongcun and seek tranquility nearby, why not follow my route and visit Lu Village? 1. Siche Bridge, the stone bridge you see after entering from the south gate ticket checkpoint, was built during the Song Dynasty. In spring, there are large fields of rapeseed flowers near the south gate. 2. Lu Lin Alley, a small alley along Qianjie Creek, is a typical Huizhou-style rain alley. 3. Follow Qianjie Creek, pass by Zuixi Building, and continue to Yancreek Inn. Along the way, there are several stone bridges and pavilions, with mountains close and water afar, making for great photography spots. 4. Tian Lantern Alley and Wood Carving Building Cluster, where you can witness the exquisite craftsmanship of Huizhou carpenters. 5. Sicheng Alley, a small alley perpendicular to Qianjie, offers beautiful scenery. 6. Lu Village Viewing Platform, a must-visit spot in Lu Village located on a nearby hillside, offering a panoramic view of the village's beauty. 7. After exiting from the west gate ticket checkpoint, you can walk along Xiaomen Creek to the south gate ticket checkpoint, where the stream babbles and ducks play in the water. Travel Tips 📍: Lu Village, Yi County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province 🎫: Admission fee is 50¥, currently free of charge for a limited time. ⏰: Estimated visiting time is 2-3 hours. 📷: Wood Carving Building, Viewing Platform, and Qianjie Creek are must-visit spots. 🚎: Take the tourist bus line from Yi County East Station to Hongcun, then take a taxi or rent an electric scooter to get there. The taxi fare is about 7 yuan; if driving, parking is available at the main entrance parking lot.

Just 2 kilometers away from Hongcun, Lucun was the first stop that revealed the beauty of Yi County to me. Despite its low profile, it is a treasure trove of a village with the charm of southern China's beauty and has secured a place for itself among the highly competitive ancient villages of Yi County by housing the 'Number One Wood Carving Building in China'. Originally named Zhishan Village, according to their clan records, the ancestors of the Lu family of Zhishan in Yi County were founding heroes of the Han Dynasty, including the Prince of Yan, Lu Ban. By the end of the Southern Tang Dynasty, their descendant Lu Xuan settled here to avoid the chaos of war, marking the start of over a thousand years of continuous history for the Lu family of Zhishan. Throughout the long years, Lucun has faced numerous wars and was once described as 'houses in ruins, tiles and bricks everywhere, and the living in dire straits', with only 'two or three out of ten survivors'. Yet, it has repeatedly risen from such calamities on the road to rejuvenation. The landscape and seasons here are touching, but perhaps the village's intangible charm lies in its resilient vitality that has thrived through blood and storm. Although Lucun no longer boasts its former glory, it remains a 'living' traditional Huizhou-style ancient village. With mountains as its backdrop and built around water, the village, facing south and backing north, is embraced by two intersecting streams that flow endlessly. The alleys in the village serve as a skeleton, connecting one old house to another, each telling its own story. The village has a thriving literary culture, with a preference for Confucianism, and is permeated with the influence of Huizhou culture, especially a wood carving building named 'Zhicheng Hall'. Its owner was the famously wealthy Qing Dynasty merchant Lu Bangxie, known as Lu Baiwan. It is said that in ancient times, because private residences could not surpass the imperial system, wealthy Huizhou merchants invested heavily in architectural decorations, leaving us with the exquisite skills of the 'Three Carvings of Huizhou'. The wood carving buildings in Lucun were built by Lu Baiwan for his six wives. It is said that it took twenty years for two exceptionally skilled craftsmen to complete them. Today, many of these techniques have been lost, but the remaining works still tell the stories of the 'unknown artists' who once created these masterpieces. You must take a close look; every carving is so interesting, with rich themes and full of meaning. The techniques include mixed carving, line carving, hidden carving, relief carving, and through carving, allowing one to fully appreciate the essence of Huizhou wood carving. Unfortunately, due to historical reasons, most of the faces in the wood carvings have been dug out, with only a few preserved thanks to the Lu family descendants who covered them with yellow mud. It was a near miss for this wood carving building to become an absolute gem. Before leaving the village, be sure to visit Lucun's viewing platform. Although it's not the most beautiful season, overlooking Lucun wrapped in greenery, you can still feel the village in the midst of spring's intoxicating revival. 📒 There may be an admission fee on holidays, and you can drive to the viewing platform. 🌟 There is a parking lot at the entrance of the village 🅿️

Lucun is only 2.5 kilometers away from the Hongcun scenic area. The most typical and characteristic feature of Lucun is the wood carving buildings, which embody the essence of Huizhou residential architecture and are known as the 'Number One Wood Carving Building in Huizhou'. The Lucun wood carving buildings consist of a complex of wood carving buildings made up of seven households, mainly including Zhicheng Hall, Siji Hall, Sicheng Hall, Glass Hall, and other residences. Lucun is nestled against the mountains and by the water, with a stream to the west of the village called Xia Men Creek, and a stream to the east called Front Street Creek, which converge to the south of the village to form the Fengzhan River. The residential houses on the east side of the village are built along the creek, with many extending out over the water, featuring open verandas, offering a unique charm. At the entrance to the village, there is a stone bridge called Si Che Bridge, which was built during the Song Dynasty. Next to the bridge, ancient trees reach up to the sky, and in the middle of the village, there is a water channel, an artificially constructed canal. It crosses the village from Xia Men Creek in the west, winding through the village, making the water channel clear and lively, and exits from the east end of the village, connecting to Front Street Creek. The babbling creek flows through the village... The wood carving art of the wood carving buildings is exquisite and delicate, with some using techniques such as shallow carving, deep carving, and openwork carving, creating richly layered patterns with a strong sense of three-dimensionality. For example, 'The Picture of Nine Old Immortal Deer', 'The Picture of Seven Sages in the Bamboo Forest', and various figures and animals such as the Eight Immortals are vividly portrayed, reflecting the superb skills and wisdom of ancient artisans. The Lucun viewing platform is located on a small hillside outside the village, from where you can overlook the entire panorama of Lucun. The vigorous old trees at the village entrance, along with the vast golden fields of rapeseed flowers, paired with the ancient Huizhou architecture of small bridges and flowing water, create an especially enchanting scene!

The month of March in spring is the season when the rapeseed flowers bloom. In the ancient villages at the foot of Mount Huangshan, the fresh colors of the rapeseed flowers turn the ink-washed Hui-style landscape into a fresh pastoral painting Spring in Mount Huangshan has too many beautiful sceneries. Any ancient village is worth blending into it. The romantic ancient Hui-style in the sea of rapeseed flowers, the golden ocean combined with the pink walls and black tiles of the ink-washed Hui-style, forms a wonderful spring painting 🥗The sea of rapeseed flowers in Lu Village is a staggered Hui-style residential building. Under the cover of the golden rapeseed flowers, the layers are distinct. The simple and elegant charm of the countryside blends with the freshness of the sea of rapeseed flowers, how can one not feel comfortable? In March, Lu Village is everywhere a golden sea. The ancient trees in the sea of rapeseed flowers bring out the vicissitudes of this ancient village. When the afternoon sun penetrates the thin mist on the mountain, strands of gold are sprinkled on top, as beautiful as an oil painting In fact, the most beautiful sight in Lu Village is not in the village, but on the roadside outside the village, where there is a huge viewing platform. Climbing up the small hill of the viewing platform, you can overlook the vast rapeseed fields of yellow and green. The pastoral scenery of the south of the Yangtze River is truly intoxicating Tips: Lu Village in Yixian County, Huangshan City is open for free all day ⌚Rapeseed flower viewing time reference: Early bloom period: March 1st to March 10th Full bloom period: March 15th to March 25th Late bloom period: March 30th to April 10th Game strategy tips: 1️⃣The viewing platform outside Lu Village is a great place to take pictures of the sea of rapeseed flowers. 2️⃣If you want to take photos of the sea of rapeseed flowers with the old Hui-style houses, you must shoot outside the village. If you walk around the village, you will find many different sceneries 3️⃣Avoid the strong sunlight at noon, although it is spring, the sunlight is still strong ⌚Suggested visiting time: 1-2 hours

🌟Highlights: 1. There are really few people! At first I wanted to go to Wuyuan to see the rapeseed flowers, but after seeing the crowds and reputation in Wuyuan, I decided to go to Huangshan. 2. The transportation is quite convenient. It is next to Hongcun. You can pack Hongcun, Xidi and Lucun together for a weekend trip. —— 📍Detailed address: Navigate to the Lucun viewing platform. After arriving, follow the mountain road all the way down. —— 🚉Transportation guide: Public transportation: There is a direct bus from the east of Yixian County to Hongcun, the journey takes 40 minutes, the fare is ¥8, and the bus runs about half an hour; After arriving at Hongcun, you can take a taxi directly to the viewing platform. The whole journey is 3km and can be reached in ten minutes. Or you can scan the QR code and ride a shared electric vehicle. The road conditions are also good. —— ❤Reason for recommendation: 1. The observation deck can overlook the entire village from top to bottom. The Hui-style architecture paired with rapeseed flowers is simply not too beautiful. 2. There are large areas of rapeseed flowers along the mountain road where you can check in. The villagers you meet on the road are also very friendly. Be careful not to step on the rapeseed flowers when taking photos. 3. After entering the village, you can see the more primitive and primitive Huizhou ancient town. Compared with Hongcun Xidi, there are almost no commercial things here, and most of the villagers are villagers living here. 4. Good quality and low price. I recommend the affordable small restaurant in Lucun. All the dishes are cooked by a local aunt. They taste very good. Moreover, the aunt is very kind and asked us not to order the hairy tofu because she was worried that we would not be used to it. She just gave it to us. We tried a few pieces of hairy tofu. We came to this store by chance after seeing other people’s reviews online. —— My feeling is that I haven’t seen such a simple village for a long time. Taking advantage of the fireworks in March, I took the time to come here on the weekend and it was a worthwhile trip.

❣️ March in spring is the season when the rapeseed flowers bloom. In the ancient villages at the foot of Mount Huangshan, the refreshing color of the rapeseed flowers adorns the ink-painted Huizhou into a fresh pastoral scroll. ❣️ There are too many beautiful sceneries in Huangshan in spring. Any ancient village is worth stepping into and blending in. The romantic ancient Huizhou amidst the sea of rapeseed flowers, the combination of the golden ocean and the ink-painted Huizhou with white walls and black tiles, is a wonderful spring scroll. 🌼 In the sea of rapeseed flowers in Lucun, there are Hui-style houses with their heights and positions staggered beautifully. Under the cover of the golden rapeseed flowers, the layers are distinct. The rustic elegance of the countryside blends with the fresh and lush sea of flowers, how can one not feel contented. 🌼 In March, Lucun is covered with a golden sea of flowers everywhere. The ancient trees in the sea of rapeseed flowers bring out the sense of vicissitude of this ancient village. When the afternoon sun penetrates the thin mist between the mountains, strands of gold are sprinkled on the golden hue, as beautiful as an oil painting. 🌼 The most beautiful viewing spot in Lucun is actually not in the village, but beside the road outside the village, where there is a huge viewing platform. Climbing up the small hill of the viewing platform, overlooking the vast rapeseed fields of green and yellow, this pastoral scenery of the south of the Yangtze River is truly intoxicating.