Xinghua Village in Chizhou, Anhui, is located to the west of Chizhou City, historically known for its taverns and famous liquors. The village extends from Qi Mountain Lake in the south to Botou Mountain in the north, connects to the West Gate Suspension Bridge in the east, and borders Qiupu River in the west, with apricot blossoms showering over a distance of ten miles.
In the past, Xinghua Village boasted hundreds of acres of apricot orchards with blossoms as beautiful as clouds, and a tranquil and elegant Huang Gong Tavern within the village, filled with the aroma of strong wine. When Du Mu, who served as the governor of Chizhou, visited the area, he left behind the immortal lines: ‘During the Qingming Festival, the rain falls in a drizzle, and passers-by are lost in thought. Where can I find a tavern? A cowherd points to Xinghua Village from afar.’ Since then, Xinghua Village in Chizhou has become a village of eternal fame. ‘The Chronicles of Chizhou Prefecture’ records Xinghua Village: ‘There used to be Huang Gong Tavern, which was later abandoned. The remaining well ring is in the civilian fields, inscribed with: Huang Gong Guangrun Spring.’ During the Ming Tianqi and Qing Kangxi and Yongzheng periods, constructions, buildings, and repairs were successively carried out here. The fame of Xinghua Village wine has endured over time. The ancient well still exists, with clear and cool water, commonly referred to as ‘Fragrant Spring like wine, never exhausted.’ Today, ‘Xinghua Village Wine’ remains a famous brand in the market.
Chizhou Xinghua Village, historically known for its 12 scenic spots: Pingtian Spring Rise, Baipu Lotus Wind, West Chamber Misty Rain, Tea and Wheat Waves, Santai Sunset, Qiyun Pine Moon, Huang Gong Tavern, Iron Buddha Zen Forest, Zhaoming Academy, Duwu Fisherman’s Song, Sangzhe Maple Leaves, and Meizhou Dawn Snow, each step reveals a captivating scene.
In 1987, Chizhou Xinghua Village was listed as one of the first provincial-level scenic spots in Anhui Province. The Xinghua Village Ancient Well Cultural Park is located one kilometer from the western suburbs of Chizhou City, Anhui Province, with convenient transportation, and is a new tourist attraction built on the site of the ancient well of Xinghua Village. Visitors can enjoy the famous attractions such as the Six Dynasties Corridor, Huai Du Xuan, Lang Sui’s Former Residence, Yu Long Bridge, Ancient Stage, Qinglian Pavilion, Folklore Village, Fisherman’s Song Wharf, Wanghua Pavilion, Zhaoming Hall, Drunk Immortal Lake, and Spy Garden, feeling the unique poetry and wine culture of a thousand-year-old poetic village, experiencing agricultural culture and ancient skills, appreciating Huangmei Opera and martial arts performances, challenging the thrilling and intellectual Eight Trigrams Labyrinth, living alongside water buffaloes, tasting handmade Huang Gong wine for free, and observing the manual winemaking process. The entire park is open from 08:00 to 17:30 all year round.
Preferential policy for children: Free for children under 1.2 meters (not including); discounted for children between 1.2 meters (including) and 1.4 meters (not including).
Parking facilities: Chizhou Xinghua Village Parking Lot, reference price: free; address: No. 108 Xinghua Village Avenue, Chizhou City, Anhui Province; capacity: 100 spaces.
