One of the four great ancient cities of China—Huizhou Ancient City in Anhui

🛖 There are many ancient cities and towns in China, with the four great ancient cities at the forefront, namely Lijiang Ancient City in Yunnan, Pingyao Ancient City in Shanxi, Langzhong Ancient City in Sichuan, and Huizhou Ancient City in Anhui. Huizhou Ancient City has a profound cultural heritage, a place of infatuation in life, with no dreams of Huizhou. 📍 Scenic spot location: No. 1 Gaoyang Road, Xucun Town, Shexian County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province 🚘 Transportation guide: After arriving by high-speed train or airplane (within Huangshan City), you can take a taxi or a direct shuttle bus to Shexian County. 👉🏻 Tour route: Huizhou Ancient City Gate - Wengcheng - Visit Huizhou History Museum - Nanqiao Tower - Intangible Cultural Heritage Square - Visit Huizhou Prefecture Yamen - Yanghe Gate - Xu Guo Stone Arch - Dagugjing Street - Huang Binhong Memorial Hall (Cao's second residence is temporarily closed due to relocation) - Tao Xingzhi Memorial Hall - Along Zhonghe Street - Bell Tower - Zhongshan Alley - Bell Tower - Doushan Street - Da Bei Street - Back to Zhonghe Street to finish. Must-visit spots: Nanqiao Tower 🎈 The solemn and simple city tower bears the prominent characters 'Huizhou Prefecture'. Nanqiao Tower was built at the end of the Sui Dynasty, with a history of more than 1400 years. The square city gate is constructed in the Song Dynasty architectural style—'Pai Shizhu Method', a building method with few remaining examples. Entering Nanqiao Tower is the beginning of a journey through ancient and modern times! Huizhou Prefecture Yamen ✨ Passing through Nanqiao Tower, the landmark building of Shexian County—Huizhou Prefecture Yamen—is right in front. As the administrative center of ancient Huizhou Prefecture, Huizhou Prefecture Yamen was the office of the ancient prefect, commonly known as 'Yamen'. Inside the Yamen, there are many ancient photo spots: the Yamen's welcoming path, the six-room corridor, the main hall, the flower hall, the back garden, etc., all of which are beautiful spots for ancient-style photos. Ancient City Wall ✨ You can climb the city wall from the back garden of Huizhou Prefecture Yamen. The city wall was built at the end of the Sui Dynasty. Walking on the ancient city wall, with its Tang bricks and Song tiles, the ancient charm is palpable, surrounded by mountains and rivers, white walls and black tiles, with the beauty of the ancient city in full view! Xu Guo Stone Arch ✨ Passing the city wall and through Yanghe Gate, you can see Xu Guo Stone Arch (commonly known as 'Eight-legged Archway'). Xu Guo Stone Arch was built in the twelfth year of the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty (1584), with a history of more than four hundred years. Supported by eight pillars, it is majestic and spectacular, with exquisite carvings, and is known as the 'Eastern Arc de Triomphe'. Dressed in splendid attire, alongside the century-old stone arch, it feels like walking through a hundred years of vicissitudes. Huizhou Garden ✨ To the north of Xu Guo Stone Arch is Huizhou Garden, which was established in March 1999. Renhe Building, the ancient stage, the Nine Dragons Wall, the Lotus Pond, and the Jade Belt Bridge are all excellent spots for ancient-style photos. For those who love photography, it will be a trip worth taking! Doushan Street ✨ Doushan Street is known as the 'modern Rainy Alley', winding and long, with even more charm on rainy days. Holding an oil-paper umbrella, walking on the long Doushan Street, you are the girl as fragrant as lilacs. 🏠 Accommodation: Stay within the ancient city 🥪 Cuisine: Tiger stove stone kueh, Agang dried vegetable cake, Baofu dumplings, Lingshan fermented rice dumplings, etc.