Things to do in Qimen

My trip to Hongcun was unforgettable. The village is simple and elegant, with white walls and black tiles reflecting the surrounding mountains and waters, like a traditional Chinese ink painting. The fish lantern parade was dazzling and lively, showcasing folk customs amidst the colorful lights, creating a joyful and touching atmosphere. The scenic area was well-managed, with attentive service and a wealth of cultural experiences. Overall, it was an excellent trip and highly recommended for tourists who enjoy traditional villages and folk activities, allowing them to immerse themselves in the charm of Huizhou culture.

A representative of ancient Huizhou villages, the overall visit was excellent. The village architecture is well-preserved, with exquisite details such as brick-carved gate towers, and the stone-paved alleyways exude a strong historical atmosphere. However, after the rice harvest, the rural landscape loses some of its depth and dimension.

Xidi has more official residences, while Nanping has more private residences. You can feel the tranquility and peace; many residents still live there. The small Western-style houses are quite different in style. The items in the Cheng Family Ancestral Hall were donated by people, one chair at a time. Shensi Hall is the best-preserved two-courtyard house I've seen recently.

The all-inclusive ticket was definitely worth it! Qiyun Mountain's scenery lives up to its reputation. The mountain paths are easy to walk, there are numerous photo spots, and the scenery is beautiful all the way. I took the large loop route and visited all the attractions. The unique Danxia landforms are spectacular, and the photos turn out great on a sunny day. Cable car up the mountain → Wangxianlou (ticket check) → Shouzi Rock → First Gate → Zhenxian Cave (the essence of cliff carvings) → Second Gate → Third Gate → Yuehua Tianjie (cliff village) → Taisu Palace → Xiaohutian → Yuxu Palace → Ziyun Pass → Suspended Plank Road → Fangla Cave → Fangla Village → Danxia Corridor → Highest Peak → Back Mountain Trail → Cable car down from Wangxianlou. The whole hike took 4 hours. Xiaoyao Street at the foot of the mountain is also great for exploring. In the afternoon, many NPCs give out silver notes. You can play games with them to earn silver notes and then exchange them for small gifts—it's so much fun! A boat trip on the Hengjiang River offers stunning scenery, and you can even take photos of the entire bridge from the boat. The most popular attraction is the evening fireworks show and the iron-sparkling performance, arguably the most worthwhile show in southern Anhui! Highly recommended!

It's a privately developed tourist attraction, so there weren't many tourists. I didn't have high expectations; I just wanted my elderly relatives to come and walk around without getting too tired. But it turned out to be a beautiful place, with picturesque views at every turn—a pleasant surprise.

When visiting Chizhou, the first stop is the Guniujiang Scenic Area. It's lush and green everywhere you look. We happened to be there on a rainy day, so the air was fresh, the birds were singing, the flowers were blooming, and the negative oxygen ion content was extremely high. It was so comfortable!

The value for money is absolutely amazing!! It rained during the Dragon Boat Festival, and Xiuli was the only place in Huizhou that kept up with the fish lantern displays – the variety was incredible!! I had so much fun! I wrote a thousand-word post on Xiaohongshu to rave about it. Although I was initially a little unhappy that Xiuli wasn't included in the annual pass, the ten yuan was totally worth it. You absolutely must come to Xiuli to see the fish lanterns, fireworks, and iron flower displays!

The main point of Guniujiang Lixi is that it means to overcome hardness with softness. The sound of flowing water gushing out from different heights and cracks in the rocks plays a lot of natural sounds, making the trip more interesting.

Visited on 12/09/2026. Review: Very beautiful!! It is a big attraction with a lot of different scenes to view and explore. It was a bit crowded though. Depending which hiking path you bought, you line up and wait to be transported to that exact spot through the Tangkou bus station. The bus is one way and it costs 19 RMB, not included in the scenic park's entrance ticket. Furthermore, you have to take the cablecar to go up the mountain and enjoy the hiking paths. The bus for the path I chose went directly to the Yuping cablecar where a one way ride costs 90 RMB. Then I descended from the Yungu cablecar, one way ride 80 RMB, and took the bus to Tangkou bus station, 19 RMB. The bus makes other stops through the city as well. Transport: I went there from my hotel near Huangshanbei via a shared car arranged by the hotel owner, 30 RMB. Then for my return I took the bus from Tangkou station to Huangshanbei for the price of 30 RMB.

The wood-carved buildings in Lucun are worth seeing. You can hire a professional guide at the entrance of the scenic area to lead the tour, which saves time and provides a more accurate explanation of the wood carvings.