Tunxi & Hongcun

Tunxi and Hongcun, located near the famous Yellow Mountains (Huangshan) in Anhui province, are quintessential examples of ancient Chinese village life. Travelers are captivated by the incredibly well-preserved Hui-style architecture, characterized by white walls, dark gray tiles, and ornate horse-head gables. Hongcun, in particular, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and famously resembles the shape of an ox. Walking through Hongcun's narrow, cobblestone alleys alongside ancient water channels leading to the central Moon Pond is like stepping into a traditional Chinese ink painting. Tunxi, the historic center of Huangshan city, provides the spirited Tunxi Ancient Street, lined with centuries-old shops selling tea, inkstones, and local snacks. The regional Huizhou cuisine features wild herbs, fermented mandarin fish, and bamboo shoots. Huangshan City has an airport (Tunxi Airport) and high-speed rail stations, making access from Shanghai or Hangzhou very convenient. From Tunxi, buses readily take tourists to Hongcun. The well-suited time to visit is in autumn when the surrounding foliage turns red and yellow, or in spring amidst fields of yellow rapeseed blossoms.

Nearby cities

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An ancient city in Jiangsu province, situated on the banks of Lake Tai.

Changzhou

A historic city in Jiangsu province, famous for its textile industry and the Grand Canal.

Huai'an

A city in Jiangsu province, the birthplace of the first Premier of the People's Republic of China, Zhou Enlai.

Chongchuan

Chongchuan is the historical and cultural heart of Nantong, located where the Yangtze River meets the East China Sea.

Anji

A peaceful ecological county famous for its vast bamboo seas and high-quality white tea.

Mount Lu

Mount Lu offers majestic peaks, cascading waterfalls, and historic colonial-era villas nestled in a cool, misty climate.

Lianyun

Lianyun is the maritime gateway of Lianyungang, famous for its major seaport and beautiful sandy coastlines.

History & landmarks

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Wuzhen

One of the most famous water towns on the Grand Canal, known for its well-preserved canals, stone bridges, and traditional indigo-dyed te…

Zhouzhuang

Often called the 'Venice of the East,' this is China's oldest and most famous water town, with over a thousand years of history.

Wuyuan

Known as one of the most beautiful countrysides in China, featuring ancient Hui-style villages surrounded by stunning terraced fields.

Xitang

A captivating ancient water town in Zhejiang province, characterized by its covered corridors, stone bridges, and serene canals.

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Slender West Lake Park

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