[2025 Jixi Attraction] Travel Guide for Kantou Village (Updated Jul)

Located in Jiapeng Township, Jixi County, Anhui Province, Kantou Village (also known as "Kan") is a centuries-old Ming Dynasty village, listed as a traditional Chinese village, and the starting point of the Anhui-Zhejiang scenic byway. The local saying, "Kantou, Kantou, three-tiered beds," vividly depicts the village's undulating terrain, hence its name. [Geography] The village is surrounded by mountains and water. Five mounds are scattered within the village: Wenbi Mound, Lion Mound, Taling Mound, Bagua Mound, and Dongshanying Mound. Three peaks stand tall beside the village: Shoushan Peak, Yanghe Peak, and Pingdingshan Peak. Six mountains encircle the village, reaching for the sky: Fanzhen Peak (1349m above sea level), Huangmao Peak (1278m), Menqian Rock (1109m), Shanyun Peak, Taipao Peak, and Mo Dao Shi Mountain. The Yunchuan Stream (also known as "Jianzhou" or Kantou River) meanders through the village in an S-shape. [History] Founded in 1369, the 22nd-generation descendant of Xu Ru (who lived in Xucun, She County), Xu Tailai, chose this "beautiful place with arching clouds and swirling streams" as a geomantic treasure. He moved from the nearby Xiashui Village, five kilometers away, to establish the village, build ancestral halls, and grow the population. [Ancient Architecture] Built in 1859, "Water Street" is the main street of the village, surrounded by 14 ancient alleys, 10 ancient bridges, 10 ancient ancestral halls, 5 ancient temples, 5 ancient mills (water-powered rice hullers), 4 ancient archways, 2 ancient mansions, and 1 ancient tower. Within a distance of less than 500 meters, there are three ancient archways with exquisite stone carvings. The most impressive one is the Chastity and Filial Piety Archway in front of the Xu Clan Ancestral Hall. The nearby Tingquan Tower was originally built in the Ming Dynasty. The village is relatively small, but its ancient bridges and buildings are hidden gems, with winding paths and secluded spots. Personally, I find it more interesting than Shangcun Village on the Anhui-Zhejiang scenic byway. There is a small parking lot inside the village, and a photo pavilion on the road outside the village overlooking the village. There are hiking trails to Meiganling. 🅿️Address: Jiapeng Township, Jixi County, Anhui Province 🚘Navigation: "Kantou Ancient Village," 2 km from Meiganling, 50 km from the county seat.

When it comes to southern Anhui, many people will go to Xidi Hongcun to check in. Going there ten years ago did feel quite fresh, but after visiting more places, you will feel that the homogeneity of this highly developed ancient village is serious, and the large number of people is also very Affect experience. When I came to Wannan this time, I randomly looked for Kantou Ancient Village on the navigation system. I had never heard of this place before. It seems to be quite niche. There are not many people on holidays, so it is very comfortable to stroll around! The village has well-preserved ancient Huizhou buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, including ancient dwellings, ancestral halls, temples and ancient bridges, which are typical Huizhou architectural styles. 📍Attraction address: Kantou Village, Jiapeng Township, Jixi County, Xuancheng City, Anhui Province 🚗Transportation to attractions: There is no parking lot in the village and the road is narrow. I parked on the outside and walked in. 👍️Must visit attractions: The ancient village is a 40-minute drive from the Zhanshan Grand Canyon, and you can go there all the way. 🎟️Ticket related: No tickets or reservations required 💗Other tips: There are also many restaurants and restaurants in the village, where you can enjoy farm food.

The most crazy place in my life, I have never dreamed of going to Huizhou🏞️ I am already looking forward to the "Lotus Pier" in the summer when the lotus pond is full of lotus flowers. What a beautiful scene it will be! The distant green mountains, the ink-and-wash Jiangnan, the flying eaves of the ancient pavilions, it seems that every place is a poem and a painting. This is the romance that belongs only to the Chinese people~🌸 Anhui not only has Hongcun, but also a warm Huizhou ancient village that I want to share with you - Chengkan Ancient Town in Huangshan, Anhui. ⛩ Chengkan Ancient Town, Huangshan, Anhui 📷 iPhone15promax 📷Tips for taking photos while traveling: 1⃣️ In the afternoon, the setting sun shines through the leaves onto the white wall, creating a poetic atmosphere with interweaving light and shadow. It seems that you can instantly feel the ultimate aesthetic passed down by our ancestors. 🌇 2⃣️ If you come here on a rainy day, you will see the distant mountains shrouded in mist, which is poetic and picturesque, full of charm, as if you are in a fairyland. 🌦️ 3⃣️ The geese in the ancient town love to eat biscuits. Once you feed them, they will gather around and interact closely with you, adding a lot of fun to your photo taking. 🦢 4⃣️ Bamboo rafts, ancient buildings, and arch bridges are all excellent backgrounds for taking photos, which can greatly enhance the atmosphere of the photos. 📸 5⃣️ The small pavilion in the ancient town lights up at 7 o'clock in the evening. The ancient town at night has another style and is worth exploring. 🌃

Departing from Wuxi in the morning by self-driving, first arrive at Kantou ancient village where there is a historic archway, and the stream is clear. Afterwards, you can walk along the path to Meiganling Observation Deck, but you can also choose to drive, about 4-5 minutes there is an observation platform, and there are snacks nearby, which gives a more intuitive view. In the afternoon, depart from Meiganling to Longchuan Scenic Area, about 44 minutes away, where tickets can be purchased on-site. There is an ancient village over 1600 years old, where the Hu surname is predominant. You can check in at the Hu's Ancestral Hall, which is known as the number one ancestral hall in the south of the Yangtze River. Longchuan Water Street is flanked by historical buildings with local characteristics.

I got up early in the morning on the 15th and set off for Jiapeng Township at around 7 o'clock. When I got there, I knew that the rape flowers had already set seeds and the viewing period was over, so I decided to go for a walk and take a look anyway. First go to Kantou Village, which is surrounded by mountains and water. There are five duns scattered in the village: Wenbitun, Shizidun, Baguatingdun and Dongshanyingdun. Beside the village are Shoushanping, Yangheping, Pingxiangshanping and Three Screens standing in a tripod. Outside the village are Fanzengjian (1,349 meters above sea level) and Huangmaojian (1,278 meters above sea level). The Yunchuan River, originating from the Jingkan Mountains, winds and twists its way through the village in an "S" shape from south to north, and merges with the Xizhongxing River and the Xianren'an River in the north of the village to form the Gexi River. 90% of the ancient buildings in Kantou Village were built during the Ming, Qing and Republic of China periods. Although they have experienced several severe floods in history, not many are left intact, and some are currently being rebuilt and repaired. Hom Tau Village

The first stop is Kan Tou Village in Jixi, with streams, old people, stone roads, ancestral halls, cooking smoke, and cacti. The lost prosperity is faintly visible in the mottled moss, and the old walls influenced by etiquette and folk customs are calm and steady.

I recently went to Kantou Village in southern Anhui, on a journey full of mystery and fantasy. I heard that there is a thousand-year-old dream tree here, and many people come to search for it, traveling day and night. I am no exception. I took a car and a train to the small town adjacent to Kantou Village, arranged accommodation in the town, and prepared to set off the next morning. Early in the morning, just as the sky was getting light, I packed my bags and took a bus to Kantou Village. People on the bus chatted and exchanged information, making a lively and bustling atmosphere to welcome the arrival of dawn. Through a small path on the hillside, this road leads to the entrance of Kantou Village. In this small village, I feel like time has frozen hundreds of years ago. Glancing over, the thousand-year-old Dream Tree is not far away. As I approach, it is astonishingly huge. Looking up at the tree, the tree crown carved by nature rises up to the sky, its foliage dense and exuberant. In an instant, I feel an incredible shock. A thousand-year-old tree, I wonder how many stories are buried inside, I wonder if it has experienced the precipitation of many years in ancient times, which makes me feel a sense of historical weight. This tree is too big, too tall. The eaves, tiles, and houses of the entire village are all under the cover of the millennium garden, echoing with ancient historical thoughts and traditional culture remaining in the village. When I could no longer admire the thousand-year-old tree in detail, I walked to the center of the village where there was an ancient temple. This is the most beautiful place on this road, and it appropriately embodies an intangible faith. When I immerse myself in the peaceful temple and the purple micro-flower tree, I feel as if I can see the soul of this city. The sunlight is still dodging above my head. Deep into the depths of the village, I discovered an ancient ancestral hall. Places like this have been precipitating the inheritance and traditional culture of ancient society for a long time, worn down by time, and walking towards the horizon of heritage. My trip was only a few days, but I really felt the gentleness of the blooming flowers and the weight of the ancient city there. Kantou Village is not big, but it has its own ancient history and mysterious culture, like a thousand-year-old town. I am grateful for this journey, because it has led me to discover the winding and ancient history, feel the charm of traditional culture, and discover many mysterious and interesting stories. Reading through historical classics, searching for millennium dreams, this is an experience that fills me with passion and soul, and also a memorable journey in my life.