Huizhou District Tourism, Huangshan City, Anhui Province

Huizhou District, Huangshan City, Anhui Province — the birthplace of Huizhou culture, known as the "hometown of Huizhou merchants and a land of culture". It gathers classic Huizhou ancient villages such as Chenkan, Tangmo, and Qiankou, with a complete Huizhou architectural system and intangible cultural heritage. Experience the cultural charm of "Huizhou style and ancient charm" in one day.

424
square kilometers of regional area
100,000+
permanent population
20+
ancient villages and cultural relic sites
1800 years
history of Huizhou culture
Chenkan Ancient Town Scenery in Huizhou District, Huangshan
Chenkan Ancient Town - Cultural Landmark of Huizhou District
Known as the "First Village in the South of the Yangtze River" and "Huizhou's Fengshui Treasure Land", it is laid out according to the Bagua Fengshui theory, with more than 140 ancient buildings from the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The streets and lanes are twists and turns like a maze, perfectly embodying the Huizhou village planning concept of harmony between man and nature.

1-Day In-depth Huizhou Culture Tour in Huizhou District

Ancient village exploration, water street stroll, folk house visit, intangible cultural heritage experience

Tour Duration
1 Day
Main Destinations
Chenkan Ancient Town, Tangmo Scenic Area, Qiankou Folk Houses, Xixinan Ancient Village, Huizhou Culture Park
Suitable for
Culture lovers, architecture researchers, photography enthusiasts, history explorers, family with children
Per Capita Budget
¥180-¥450
All Day
Essential Huizhou Culture Experience Tour
Chenkan Ancient Town · Tangmo Water Street · Qiankou Folk Houses · Xixinan
Tour Highlights

Visit Chenkan Ancient Town in the morning to learn about Bagua Fengshui layout and stroll along Tangmo Water Street to admire Shuikou Gardens; visit Qiankou Folk House Museum in the afternoon to learn about Huizhou architecture and tour Xixinan Ancient Village to experience poetic pastoral scenery; experience intangible cultural heritage craftsmanship at Huizhou Culture Park in the evening.

Attraction Arrangement
Chenkan Ancient Town
A national 5A-level scenic area, known as the "national treasure and the first village in the south of the Yangtze River". It is selected and laid out according to the Bagua theory of "unity of yin (Kan) and yang (Cheng) qi, harmony between man and nature" in the "I Ching", forming two water canals, five streets and ninety-nine lanes. It has national treasure-level buildings such as Luodongshu Shrine and Changchun Society, and is a living specimen for studying Huizhou Fengshui culture.
Tangmo Scenic Area
A national 5A-level scenic area, famous for Shuikou Gardens and water street scenery, known as the "First Village of Shuikou Gardens in China". The Tangan Stream runs through the village, with nearly a hundred Ming and Qing buildings distributed on both banks. It has attractions such as Water Street, Tongbao Hanlin Archway, Tangan Garden, Millennium Ginkgo Tree, and Shadi Pavilion, showing the perfect water system construction wisdom of Huizhou villages.
Qiankou Folk Houses
A national key cultural relic protection unit and a thematic museum of Huizhou ancient architecture. It centrally protects and displays more than ten typical Huizhou dwellings including Ming and Qing houses, such as Sijian Di, Caomen Ting, and Fang Guantian House, completely presenting the architectural characteristics and artistic achievements of Huizhou dwellings in the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Xixinan Ancient Village
Known as the "Wizard of Oz in reality", it has a history of more than 1,200 years and preserves national key cultural relic protection units such as Laowu Ge and Lürao Pavilion. The village is built along the Fengle River, surrounded by Fengyang Forest Wetland, with beautiful natural environment, making it an ideal place for literati and scholars to live in seclusion and create.
Practical Information
Transportation Guide
  • Huizhou District is about 15 minutes' drive from Huangshan North Railway Station
  • There are tourist special lines from Huangshan urban area to various scenic spots
  • Chenkan, Tangmo and Qiankou are close to each other and can be visited in one day
  • Self-driving or chartered car is recommended for flexible itinerary arrangement
Ticket Information
  • Chenkan Ancient Town: ¥107
  • Tangmo Scenic Area: ¥80
  • Qiankou Folk Houses: Free
  • Xixinan Ancient Village: Free
  • Huizhou Culture Park: ¥50
Food Recommendations
  • Huizhou Smelly Mandarin Fish
  • Hairy Tofu
  • Huizhou Daoban Fragrant Pork
  • Wenzheng Mountain Bamboo Shoots
  • Stone Cake (Shitou Guo)

Must-Try Foods in Huizhou District

Huizhou Daoban Fragrant Pork

Traditional cured fresh pork in Huizhou, named for its fragrant smell when cut on a knife board. Selected pork belly is cured, sun-dried and fermented, with bright red meat, salty and tasty. It can be steamed or stir-fried, and is a must-have dish for Huizhou families to entertain guests.

Wenzheng Mountain Bamboo Shoots

A traditional famous dish in Huizhou, using high-quality bamboo shoots from Wenzheng Mountain. The bamboo shoots are white and crisp, cooked with cured meat and shiitake mushrooms. The shoots absorb the meat flavor, and the meat borrows the freshness of the shoots, with crisp and tender taste and delicious flavor, which is a representative work of Huizhou mountain delicacies.

Stone Cake (Shitou Guo)

Traditional snack in Huizhou, made by wrapping fillings (commonly bean paste, dried plum vegetables, fresh meat, etc.) with dough, placing it on a flat pan and pressing with a round stone slab to bake. The outer skin is crispy and the filling is delicious, which is a favorite pastry of Huizhou people in daily life.

Huizhou Zongzi (Glutinous Rice Dumpling)

Special zongzi in Huizhou, different from other places, it is long strip-shaped, wrapped with glutinous rice and fillings with bamboo leaves. There are various fillings such as fresh meat, ham, red bean paste, etc. It has strong zongzi fragrance and soft taste, and is a traditional food for Huizhou festivals.

Travel Tips for Huizhou District
Best Travel Time
  • Spring (March-May): Blooming flowers, new tea on the market, suitable for strolling in ancient villages
  • Summer (June-August): Lush Fengyang Forest in Xixinan, a summer resort
  • Autumn (September-November): Clear sky and light clouds, ancient buildings set off by autumn scenery
  • Winter (December-February): Strong New Year flavor in Huizhou, rich folk activities
Must-Experience Activities
  • Hire a tour guide to explain Bagua Fengshui layout in Chenkan Ancient Town
  • Take a bamboo raft to tour Tangan Stream in Tangmo Water Street
  • Learn about Huizhou architecture knowledge in Qiankou Folk Houses
  • Take photos in Fengyang Forest of Xixinan
  • Experience the production techniques of Huizhou ink and She inkstone
Budget Reference
  • Tickets: About ¥150-250
  • Catering: ¥80-120
  • Transportation: ¥50-100
  • Shopping: ¥50-150
  • Total: ¥180-450
Frequently Asked Questions
  • Why is Chenkan called Bagua Village? → Planned and laid out according to the Bagua theory of the "I Ching"
  • Best time to visit Tangmo Water Street? → Early morning or evening, fewer tourists, beautiful light and shadow
  • Is Qiankou Folk Houses protected at the original site? → Some are ancient buildings protected centrally in different places
  • What intangible cultural heritage experiences are there in Huizhou District? → Huizhou ink, She inkstone, Huizhou three carvings, Huizhou opera, etc.