Compared with Hongcun, I prefer this first village in Jiangnan that has been on the Spring Festival Gala.

Anhui, China Finally, I entered the ancient village in southern Anhui described in poetry. The courtyard is deep and filled with smoke. The courtyard is carved with carvings, and the waterside pavilions and corridors; You can’t forget it after just one look! Compared with Hongcun, the commercial atmosphere here is not strong. It has well preserved its original appearance. Among the many ancient towns and villages in southern Anhui, Chengkan is like a village where old times have been frozen. Stunningly beautiful yet unconventional. Chengkan Ancient Town, Huangshan, Anhui Transportation: Take bus No. 17 directly to Huangshan North Station, please note! The last return trip is at five o'clock. If you are on a tight schedule, it is recommended to take a taxi, which costs thirty or forty yuan. The most famous thing about the whole village is its Bagua layout design. It is surrounded by eight lush mountains, corresponding to the eight hexagrams in the Book of Changes. There is a river in the village, which divides the whole village into three streets and ninety-nine alleys, like a maze. From the air, it looks like a natural Bagua diagram. This was the venue for the 2016 Spring Festival Gala, and the show "Where Are We Going, Dad?" was also filmed here. Tour route: Scenic area entrance - Observation deck - Yongxing Lake - Sunshine Square - Ancient village (Huanxiu Bridge, Xiawu, Luo Dongshu Temple, Zhongying Tower, Yanyi Hall, Luo Dongshu Temple, etc.) Observation Deck: You can overlook the entire village. If you are lucky enough to encounter a rainy day, the mountains in the distance are shrouded in clouds and mist, and the ancient village at the foot of the mountain looks like a Jiangnan ink painting. Yongxing Lake: At the mouth of Chengkan, lotus flowers will bloom in summer. A leisurely pond of lotus will give you a sense of leisure from the mundane world. There are small paths and stone bridges in the lake, and flocks of white geese are swimming in the lake. Opposite is the autumn drying square. In winter, there will be festive decorations, giving you a festive New Year atmosphere. Luo Dongshu Temple: Known as "the No. 1 Temple in China", it is the largest and most artistically designed folk family temple. The Baolun Pavilion in the temple is the most essential part of the entire complex. Not only is its shape similar to the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City, the paintings and carvings on the beams are exquisite and are all national treasures. 📝Note tips: Outside Bagua Village, many villagers will chase you to explain the prices. The prices range from ten to fifteen yuan. If you don’t run fast enough, you will easily be entangled. If you want to take beautiful photos, it is recommended to sit on the ancient stone chair in the evening on a rainy or sunny day, and watch the afterglow give the mottled walls a layer of gold. Under the night sky, the lights embellish the village, quiet and warm.