Huizhou is a corner where one can travel to Chengkan and live without obstacles

Chengkan, originally named Longxi, was established during the Eastern Han and Three Kingdoms period, and has a history of over 1800 years. It was praised by the famous Neo-Confucian scholar Zhu Xi during the Song Dynasty as 'Chengkan, the village of double excellence, the number one village in the south of the Yangtze River.' It now has twenty-one national key cultural relics under protection and is known as the 'Hometown of National Treasures.' As the first stop of this Huangshan trip, and also the closest 5A-rated site to Huangshan North Station, there is a bus service from the high-speed rail station, and it's about 15 kilometers by taxi. Ticket price: 107 (103 for online booking) Tips: In the first quarter of 2024, every Wednesday, all scenic spots in Huangshan are free of charge, but advance reservation is required (we went on Thursday and missed the event). Let me share my personal experience. I visited Chengkan, Hongcun, and Xidi. Chengkan is relatively less commercialized and has the fewest tourists, making it very quiet. Apart from some local elders who insist on giving explanations when entering the village, which you can directly refuse, the rest of the journey is relatively tranquil. You can take a leisurely stroll to appreciate the ancient architecture, and it takes about 2-3 hours to tour around! There's no question of whether the ticket is worth it or not. If you like historical and cultural ancient buildings and enjoy a quiet stroll, then Chengkan is definitely for you~ The specific route is to follow the path straight from the entrance of the scenic area, passing the Bagua Gate, rapeseed flower fields, Yongxing Lake, Xia Wu, Yan Ji Tang, and Baolun Pavilion (Luo Dongshu Ancestral Hall). Keep your ticket as it will be checked at several points along the way~ Pay attention to a few important scenic spots, such as Xia Wu, which we thought was closed when we passed by, but nearby residents said it was open, perhaps just unattended at the time. Yan Ji Tang is in a small alley on the side of the road and is also easy to miss, followed by the last stop at Baolun Pavilion, which is the most worthwhile to see! (Luo Dongshu Ancestral Hall is also known as 'the number one famous ancestral hall in the south of the Yangtze River') Here are a few recommended photo spots: the buildings at the entrance, Bagua Gate, rapeseed flower fields, Yongxing Lake, the Ruins Cafe, and Luo Dongshu Ancestral Hall!