Scenic spot introduction:

Chitan Ancient Town in Jingxian County is a rich mine and a thick book. It is one of the eighteen famous ancient towns in history. The ancient town's rural customs are honest and simple, and its folk culture is profound. Although the old appearance has been replaced by a new look, its former glory cannot be concealed. In Chitan, you can enjoy the majestic mountains of Qin, cliff carvings, sea of ​​poplar trees, beautiful scenery of Qin River, pastoral scenery, listen to legends and anecdotes, and admire old street shops, ancient houses, ancient objects, and thousand-year-old temples. It is a collection of natural landscapes. It is an ancient water town integrating cultural landscape, Buddhist culture and folk culture.

Attractions distribution:

Chitan Ancient Town is located 7.5 kilometers north of Jingxian County, Qinxi Town. It is surrounded by water on three sides and has a peaceful environment. The main attractions of the ancient town include the old streets of the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China, Folk Culture Exhibition Hall, Yanlong Temple, Buddhist Culture Exhibition Hall, Buddha Relic Hall, Jiangnan Prairie, Qingao Mountain, Wannan No. 1 Piao, etc. There are complete and large amounts of Ming and Qing Dynasty artifacts left. Huizhou style ancient building complex. Many TV series such as "Tax Commissioner", "Still Heart", "A Woman's Epic", etc. have also been filmed here.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 3A scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Leisure, visiting ancient times, folk culture, ancient towns, architecture, exhibition halls, religion, location
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

travelling guideline:

New Year cultural activities, temple fairs, etc. are held in January and February every year, which further highlight the ancient town's folk customs, historical culture, and profoundness.

Best time to visit:

April-October

Shopping recommendations:

Qinyu, Qinyu tea, Wanzi cake, Jingxian coriander, rice paper, dried vegetables and mountain products.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Anhui Province>Xuancheng City>Jing County>Qinxi Town

How to get there:

Bus route: Take a bus from Xuancheng Bus Station to Jingxian County, which runs every 15 minutes, and get off at "Laoyouzha" on the way; or start from Jingxian County and take a bus from Jingxian County to Chitan at the short-distance bus station.

Self-driving route: In Xuancheng City, take Xunhua Road and enter S322, turn right at the intersection in front of Qinxi Middle School; in the direction of Tongling, take the Shanghai-Chongqing Expressway and exit from Tongling East/Nanling Exit, go through S320 → G318 to Jing County is enough.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Ticket prices for Chitan Ancient Town:

Chitan Ancient Town: 30 yuan/person

Jiangnan Prairie: 20 yuan/person

Southern Anhui First Drift: 62 yuan/person

Coupon ticket (including the above three Attractions): 112 yuan/person

Discounts: Children, students, the elderly, military personnel, etc. can enjoy discounts.

Scenic area opening hours:

07:30—17:00

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