Hongcun Tourism Guide (Exploring the Cultural Charm of Ancient Villages in Jiangnan)

As one of the ancient villages in the south of the Yangtze River, Hongcun attracts more and more tourists with its unique cultural charm. Here, you can feel the rich water town customs, appreciate the exquisite Ming and Qing architecture, taste authentic local food and appreciate the profoundness of traditional culture. The following is a detailed tour guide of Hongcun, hoping to provide some help for your trip.

How to get to Hongcun

Hongcun is located in the southwest of Shexian County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province, only about 30 kilometers away from Huangshan Scenic Area. Take the high-speed train or plane to Huangshan city, and then take the bus or taxi to Hongcun. If you drive, you can park in the parking lot around Hongcun, and then walk into Hongcun.

Introduction of Hongcun scenic spots

Hongcun is a well-preserved ancient village in Ming and Qing dynasties, with many historical and cultural relics and places of interest. The following are the main attractions of Hongcun:

South Lake

South Lake is one of the most famous scenic spots in Hongcun and the largest water area in Hongcun. The lake is crystal clear, and there are many Ming and Qing buildings by the lake. The scenery is very beautiful. Here, you can go boating around the lake, enjoy the beautiful scenery and feel the water town customs of Hongcun.

Hongcun ancient residential group

The well-preserved ancient residential buildings in Hongcun are important materials for studying Ming and Qing architecture. The architectural style here is unique and exquisite, and it is called "China Southern Dwellings Museum". Here, you can appreciate many Ming and Qing buildings and understand the ingenious design and cultural connotation of ancient buildings.

Hongcun museum

Hongcun Museum is a museum that displays Hongcun's history, culture and traditional crafts with the theme of Hongcun's ancient dwellings. Here, you can learn about the historical origin, cultural background and folk customs of Hongcun, and appreciate the traditional crafts and arts of Hongcun.

Hongcun Gushu

Hongcun ancient trees are well-preserved, including thousand-year-old trees, century-old trees and famous trees. The ancient trees here have beautiful posture and dense crown, which is a major characteristic landscape of Hongcun. Here, you can enjoy all kinds of ancient trees and feel the magic of nature.

Introduction of Hongcun cuisine

Hongcun cuisine is mainly local, including Hongcun tofu, Hongcun roast chicken and Hongcun cake. The food here is unique and delicious, which is an indispensable part of Hongcun tourism. Here, you can taste authentic Hongcun cuisine and feel the local human touch.

Hongcun accommodation recommendation

Hongcun has various accommodation options, including inns, homestays and hotels. Here are some accommodation recommendations:

Hongcun inn

Hongcun Inn is a traditional way of accommodation with affordable price and comfortable environment. The inn here has complete facilities and thoughtful service, which is a good choice for Hongcun tourism.

Hong cun Minsu

Hongcun Hotel is a new type of accommodation with moderate price and beautiful environment. The homestay facilities here are simple, but full of rich folk customs, which is another choice for Hongcun tourism.

Hongcun restaurant

Hongcun Hotel is a high-grade accommodation mode, which is more expensive, but the facilities and services are excellent. The hotel here has a beautiful environment and complete facilities, making it a luxurious choice for Hongcun tourism.

Tips for Hongcun Tourism

1. The best season for Hongcun tourism is spring and autumn, when the weather is pleasant and the scenery is beautiful.

2. You need to buy tickets to enter Hongcun, and the ticket price is RMB104/person.

3. Hongcun is not allowed to drive. Visitors need to walk or take the sightseeing bus in Hongcun.

There are many snack and souvenir shops in Hongcun, so tourists can go shopping.