Jixi County Tourism, Xuancheng City, Anhui Province

Jixi County, Xuancheng City, Anhui Province — the birthplace of Huizhou culture and the hometown of Chinese Huizhou cuisine, known as the "Hometown of Huizhou, Cultural Jixi". It integrates Huizhou-style architecture, ancient road culture and canyon scenery, featuring attractions such as Longchuan Scenic Area, Huizhou-Hangzhou Ancient Road and Zhangshan Grand Canyon. Experience the essence of Huizhou culture and ancient road adventure in one day.

1126
square kilometers of area
160,000+
permanent population
1500+
years of historical culture
12+
characteristic cultural and tourism attractions
Longchuan Scenic Area in Jixi County
Longchuan Scenic Area - Landmark of Huizhou-style Architecture in Jixi County
A national 5A-level tourist attraction, a typical Huizhou-style ancient village, famous for ancient buildings such as the Hu Clan Ancestral Hall and the Yishi Shangshu Archway. The Hu Clan Ancestral Hall is known as the "First Ancestral Hall in the South of the Yangtze River"

One-Day Huizhou Culture Tour in Jixi County

Huizhou-style Longchuan, Ancient Huizhou-Hangzhou Road, Zhangshan Canyon, Hometown of Celebrities

Tour Duration
1 Day
Main Destinations
Longchuan Scenic Area, Huizhou-Hangzhou Ancient Road, Zhangshan Grand Canyon, Hu Shi's Former Residence, Jixi Museum
Suitable for
Huizhou culture enthusiasts, outdoor sports seekers, photography lovers, historical and cultural experience seekers
Per Capita Budget
¥110-¥240
Full Day
Huizhou Culture and Ancient Road Adventure Tour in Jixi
Longchuan Scenic Area · Huizhou-Hangzhou Ancient Road · Zhangshan Grand Canyon · Hu Shi's Former Residence
Tour Highlights

In the morning, visit Longchuan Scenic Area to admire Huizhou-style architecture and hike the Huizhou-Hangzhou Ancient Road to experience the historical commercial route; in the afternoon, explore Zhangshan Grand Canyon to enjoy natural wonders and visit Hu Shi's Former Residence to learn about celebrity culture; in the evening, visit Jixi Museum to understand local culture.

Attraction Arrangement
Longchuan Scenic Area
A national 5A-level tourist attraction, a typical Huizhou-style ancient village, famous for ancient buildings such as the Hu Clan Ancestral Hall, Yishi Shangshu Archway and Duxian Archway. Known as the "First Ancestral Hall in the South of the Yangtze River", the Hu Clan Ancestral Hall boasts exquisite wood carvings, stone carvings and brick carvings with high artistic value, making it an important place to understand Huizhou-style architecture and ancestral hall culture.
Huizhou-Hangzhou Ancient Road
A national key cultural relic protection unit, first built in the Tang Dynasty, it was an important commercial road connecting Huizhou and Hangzhou in ancient times. The ancient road is about 25 kilometers long, with attractions such as the First Pass in the South of the Yangtze River, Xiaoyao Valley and Lantianao along the way. It is an important place for hiking and understanding ancient commercial culture.
Zhangshan Grand Canyon
A national 4A-level tourist attraction featuring exotic rocks, waterfalls and canyons. The canyon is lined with exotic rocks, including unique landscapes such as the "Great Man's Head Portrait" and "Baizhang Rock", with numerous waterfalls and abundant water volume, making it an ideal place for sightseeing, photography and outdoor adventure.
Hu Shi's Former Residence
A national key cultural relic protection unit, the birthplace and childhood residence of Hu Shi, a famous modern scholar. The former residence is a typical Huizhou-style building with an exhibition of Hu Shi's life story inside, making it an important place to understand Hu Shi's thoughts and Huizhou celebrity culture.
Practical Information
Transportation Guide
  • There are tourist special lines from the county seat to Longchuan Scenic Area
  • Tourist buses are available to Huizhou-Hangzhou Ancient Road and Zhangshan Grand Canyon
  • Self-driving or chartered car is recommended to Hu Shi's Former Residence
  • Jixi Bus Station has buses to various attractions
Ticket Information
  • Longchuan Scenic Area: ¥75
  • Huizhou-Hangzhou Ancient Road: ¥68
  • Zhangshan Grand Canyon: ¥70
  • Hu Shi's Former Residence: ¥30
  • Jixi Museum: Free
Food Recommendations
  • Jixi Ham
  • Hu Shi's One Pot Dish
  • Smelly Mandarin Fish
  • Jixi Fried Vermicelli
  • Zhangshan Stone Chicken

Must-Try Foods in Jixi County

Jixi Ham

A traditional famous product of Jixi and a Chinese geographical indication product, famous for its delicious meat and rich flavor. Selected high-quality local pork, cured by traditional craftsmanship, it can be eaten alone or as a side dish, and is an important ingredient in Huizhou cuisine.

Hu Shi's One Pot Dish

A special food of Jixi, said to be a favorite dish of Mr. Hu Shi. Selected a variety of local ingredients, layered in a special iron pot and slowly stewed over low heat, it has a delicious taste and rich nutrition, reflecting the essence of Huizhou cuisine cooking.

Smelly Mandarin Fish

A traditional famous dish of Jixi and one of the representative works of Huizhou cuisine. Selected fresh mandarin fish, mixed with special seasonings and fermented by special craftsmanship, it has a slight peculiar smell when smelled, but tastes extremely fresh and fragrant, being a unique dish in Huizhou cuisine.

Jixi Fried Vermicelli

A special snack of Jixi, with local specialty sweet potato vermicelli as the main ingredient, mixed with shredded pork, vegetables and other auxiliary materials, stir-fried over high heat. The vermicelli is chewy and delicious, being a favorite home-cooked dish of local people.

Jixi County Travel Tips
Best Travel Time
  • April-June: Spring blossoms, suitable for ancient road hiking
  • September-November: Clear autumn weather, suitable for canyon sightseeing
  • Summer: Can go to Zhangshan Grand Canyon to escape the heat
  • Avoid the plum rain season (June-July)
Must-Experience Activities
  • Admire Huizhou-style architecture in Longchuan Scenic Area
  • Hike the Huizhou-Hangzhou Ancient Road to experience the historical commercial route
  • Watch natural wonders in Zhangshan Grand Canyon
  • Learn about celebrity culture at Hu Shi's Former Residence
  • Taste special foods such as Jixi Ham
Budget Reference
  • Tickets: ¥113-243
  • Catering: ¥50-90
  • Transportation: ¥40-70
  • Shopping: ¥40-100
  • Total: ¥110-240
Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the most famous building in Longchuan Scenic Area? → Hu Clan Ancestral Hall, known as the "First Ancestral Hall in the South of the Yangtze River"
  • How long does it take to hike the Huizhou-Hangzhou Ancient Road? → The whole journey takes about 4-6 hours, and sections can be chosen according to physical strength
  • What are the characteristic landscapes of Zhangshan Grand Canyon? → The "Great Man's Head Portrait" exotic rock is the iconic landscape
  • What local specialties can be brought from Jixi? → Jixi Ham, Huizhou Ink Stick, Hu Shi's One Pot Dish ingredients, dried smelly mandarin fish

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