"Following Li Bai's Footsteps in Xuancheng! A 3-Day 2-Night Off-the-Beaten-Path Travel Guide to Unlock This Poetic Southern Anhui Town"

👺 Itinerary Day 1: Drive from Tongling → Jingxian Rice Paper Museum (experience ancient papermaking) → Ranjiang Mountain Tea Break → Overnight in Jingxian Day 2: Zhaji Ancient Town (sketching Ming-Qing architecture) → Taohuatan Bamboo Rafting → Drive to downtown Xuancheng → Dinner at Huijude Restaurant Day 3: Climb Xie Tiao Tower → Hiking in Jingting Mountain (check-in at Taibai Solitary Sitting Pavilion) → Try Ningguo Baba/ Walnut Latte in downtown → Return trip ⛱️ Must-Visit Attractions 1. Rice Paper Museum: The world's only rice paper-themed museum, families can experience paper-making and rubbing. The interactive Zone D is super fun. 2. Zhaji Ancient Town: An authentic Hui-style village, stroll along Xuxi River. A paradise for art students sketching. Must-buy items: rice wine and bamboo crafts. 3. Jingting Mountain: The "Poetry Mountain of Jiangnan" that inspired Li Bai. Take the sightseeing car to Shitao Memorial Hall then hike to the summit. Cloudy days offer better photo ops. 🍜 Food Guide • Breakfast: Shuiyang Three Treasures (duck feet rolls with congee), Jixi Taguo (dried vegetable stuffed pastry) • Meals: Huijude Restaurant (stinky mandarin fish), Taohuatan Fish Head Restaurant (wood-fired cooking) • Snacks: Chenji Ningguo Baba (with salted duck egg), He Tea (walnut latte) 🏨 Accommodation Tips • Jingxian: Choose B&Bs within Zhaji scenic area (e.g. Yijing Resort Hotel) with horse-head wall views from windows. • Downtown: Near Guogou Plaza (Hanting/Orange Hotel), walkable to Xie Tiao Tower, ~150 RMB/person/night. 💗 Other Tips 1. Transport: Scattered attractions recommend self-driving. Mountain roads between Jingxian-Zhaji require caution for beginners. 2. Tickets: Jingting Mountain 50 RMB (free before 7am), Zhaji 65 RMB (half-price after 4pm). 3. Seasons: March-April for rapeseed flowers, June for waxberry picking, autumn for best foliage. 4. Gear: Wear anti-slip shoes for hiking, bring mosquito repellent; cobblestone streets make luggage inconvenient.