The Ancient Huizhou Cultural Tourism Area, nestled in Huangshan City, Anhui Province, is a treasure trove of Huizhou culture. This vibrant region is comprised of five exquisite scenic spots: Huizhou Ancient City, Memorial Archways Group and Baojia Garden, Tangmo, Qiankou Folk Houses, and Chengkan. It enjoys a prime location, bordered by the majestic Mount Huangshan to the north and the serene Qiandao Lake to the south.
Huizhou Ancient City, once the seat of the Huizhou prefectural government, stands as one of China’s four ancient cities that have been exceptionally well-preserved. Within its walls, history and culture come alive, offering a glimpse into the past.
The Memorial Archways Group in Tangyue is a testament to the grandeur of China’s large-scale memorial archway clusters. Comprising seven intricately connected stone archways from the Ming and Qing dynasties, it is a sight to behold.
Tangmo, dubbed the first village of Chinese waterscape gardens, boasts a picturesque rural setting that is both elegant and distinctive. The harmonious blend of French romanticism and traditional Huizhou village architecture creates a unique aesthetic experience.
Chengkan, a place where natural landscapes take center stage, is meticulously designed and laid out according to the Eight Diagrams theory from ‘The Book of Changes’. This ancient philosophical concept of the interplay and balance of all things in the universe is beautifully embodied here.
Qiankou Folk Houses are a living testament to the folk architectural art of the Ming and Qing dynasties in China. This collection of classic Huizhou dwellings from those eras is a masterpiece that breathes life into the past.
The Ancient Huizhou Cultural Tourism Area brings the essence of ‘Huizhou culture’ to the world, one of China’s three major regional cultures. It does so by showcasing a rich tapestry of ancient city life, ancestral temple culture, memorial archway culture, Huizhou merchant culture, village culture, and residential culture, all woven together to create an immersive and unforgettable experience.The tourism area includes several scenic spots with the following opening hours:
– Huizhou Ancient City: 08:00 – 17:00
– Tangyue Memorial Archways: 07:30 – 17:30
– Tangmo: 07:30 – 17:30
– Qiankou Folk Houses:
– From May 1st to September 30th: 08:00 – 17:00
– From October 1st to April 30th of the following year: 08:00 – 16:30
– Chengkan: 07:30 – 17:30
Please note that the opening hours for the entire text are from 08:00 to 17:30, and from 08:30 to 17:00, all year round. These times are for reference only and are subject to the actual situation of each scenic spot.
