Scenic spot introduction:
Shitan Village in Shexian County, Anhui Province, is surrounded by mountains and rivers, simple folk customs, and flowers blooming everywhere. It is one of the top 100 photography spots in Huangshan City and a photography tourist attraction. The poetic and picturesque scenery of the water mouth by the village, the elegant and bright architectural tones, the Jiangnan scenery of people with small bridges and flowing water, and the exquisite and gorgeous decoration style all leave a deep impression on people. Especially every spring when flowers bloom, rapeseed flowers, peach blossoms, and pear blossoms are all over the mountains and fields. The clouds and mist fill the morning and dusk. Together with the quaint villages that flicker and appear each other, they form a wonderful picture, which is indispensable for photography and sketching. A wonderful paradise.Attractions distribution:
Shitan Village is located in the southeast of She County, about 50 kilometers away from Huangshan City. Well-preserved Huizhou buildings can be seen everywhere in the village. Golden rapeseed flowers are everywhere on the hillside, in the fields and beside the river. The Huayuan River meanders at the foot of the mountain, and the pastoral scenery is particularly attractive. Shitan is also one of the settlements and birthplaces of the Wu family. You can also learn about the family history in ancient buildings such as Chunhui Hall and Xulun Hall.Scenic spot features:
Leisure, flower viewing, photography, outing, folk customs, ancient villages, flowersScenic spot map:
travelling guideline:
Xiafan Village on the mountain is a good viewing platform for photography.
Hiking from Shitan Shunchangxi River to Changxi is a highly rated hiking route. Along the Changxi River, you can see rapeseed all over the fields on one side and the gurgling Changxi River on the other. The scenery is very beautiful.
Food and accommodation in the village are about 60-90 yuan/person/day, including three meals.
Tour route:
The classic hiking route: Shitan → Xiadu → Hushan → Beishan → Shitan. The entire journey takes 3 to 5 hours.
Best time to visit:
March-April
Shopping recommendations:
The farm rice in the village is very good, and you can taste fresh bamboo shoots, old tofu, local eggs, etc.
Scenic spot map:
Scenic spot location:
China>Anhui Province>Huangshan City>She County>Xiakeng Town
How to get there:
Bus route: Take the minibus bound for Xiakeng Town at Shexian Bus Station, the fare is 6 yuan. After arriving at Xiakeng, transfer to the minibus to Shitan Village, the fare is 2 yuan.
Self-driving route: Leave the Shexian exit of Hangrui Expressway/Hanghui Expressway and drive along S324 → Y007 to Shitan Village.
Scenic area map:
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Shitan ticket price:
No tickets
Scenic area opening hours:
All day
