Compared to Hongcun, I have a deeper affection for this village that has been featured in the Spring Festival Gala, known as the number one village in the south of the Yangtze River!

Finally, I stepped into the ancient village of Southern Anhui depicted in poems, with deep courtyards, misty waters, intricately carved separate houses, and long water pavilions. At first glance, it feels like entering a world that is unforgettable!🏞️ Compared to Hongcun, this place has less commercial atmosphere and has well preserved its more primitive appearance. Among the many ancient towns and villages in Southern Anhui, Chengkan is like a village that has solidified the old times, stunningly beautiful without losing its simplicity. 📍Chengkan Ancient Town, Huangshan, Anhui 🎫Ticket: 107 RMB per person 🚘Transportation: Direct access from Huangshan North Station by bus route 17, note‼️ The last return trip is at five o'clock. If you are on a tight schedule, it is recommended to take a taxi, which costs about thirty to forty yuan. The most famous aspect of the village is its Bagua layout design, surrounded by eight lush mountains, corresponding to the eight trigrams in the I Ching. There is a river in the village, dividing it into three streets and ninety-nine alleys, like a maze. From the air, it looks like a natural Bagua diagram. This place was once the venue for the 2016 Spring Festival Gala, and 'Dad, Where Are We Going?' was also filmed here. 🗺️Tour route: Scenic entrance—Viewing platform—Yongxing Lake—Sun Drying Autumn Square—Ancient village (Huanxiu Bridge, Xiaowu, Luodong Shu Ancestral Hall, Zhongying Building, Yanyi Hall, Luodong Shu Ancestral Hall, etc.) ✅Viewing platform: You can overlook the entire panorama of the village. If you are lucky enough to encounter a rainy day, the distant mountains are shrouded in clouds and mist, and the ancient village below is like a Jiangnan ink painting. ✅Yongxing Lake: The water entrance of Chengkan, where lotuses bloom in summer, a pool of leisurely lotuses, detached from the mundane world. There are paths and small stone bridges in the lake, groups of white geese swim in the lake, and opposite is the Sun Drying Autumn Square, which has festive decorations in winter, creating a strong New Year atmosphere. ✅Luodong Shu Ancestral Hall: Known as the 'Number One Ancestral Hall in China,' it is the largest and most artistically exquisite private family ancestral hall. The Baolun Pavilion inside is the essence of the entire architectural complex, not only similar in form to the Taihe Hall of the Forbidden City, but the painted and carved beams are also exquisitely beautiful, all of them national treasures. Tips📝: For those who want to take beautiful photos, it is recommended to visit on a rainy day or on a clear evening. Sitting on the ancient stone chairs, watching the setting sun cast a golden edge on the mottled walls, and under the night sky, the village is dotted with lights, quiet and warm.