Chengkan was a disappointing experience, so I advise anyone planning to go to reconsider.

Hey everyone👋, I'm a total travel enthusiast, and I just got back from Chengkan. Chengkan in March is absolutely stunning, so I have to share this travel guide with you. Come along with me! 📍【Chengkan Impression】 Chengkan is located in Huangshan, Anhui Province. It's an ancient village with a history of over a thousand years and is known as the "No. 1 Feng Shui Village in China"👏. The entire village is laid out according to the Bagua (Eight Trigrams) concept, surrounded by mountains and water, with white walls and black tiles. In March, the golden rapeseed flower fields complement the Hui-style architecture, perfectly blending ancient charm with spring scenery. It's like a flowing ink painting, with picturesque views at every turn, full of mystery and poetry. 🚗【Transportation Guide】 ✈️By Air: Fly to Huangshan Tunxi International Airport. The airport is not very close to Chengkan. After leaving the airport, take a bus to Huangshan Bus Station, then transfer to a special bus🚌 to Chengkan. The journey takes about 1 hour, and you can enjoy the idyllic scenery of southern Anhui along the way. If you want a more convenient option, take a taxi directly. It's more expensive but takes you directly to the entrance of the scenic area. 🚄By High-Speed Rail: Take the high-speed train to Huangshan North Railway Station, which is much closer to Chengkan. There are direct tourist buses to Chengkan outside the station, with frequent departures. It takes about half an hour to get to the ancient village, making it easy to start your journey😃. 🚗By Car: If you're driving, just navigate to the Chengkan Scenic Area parking lot. The expressway conditions are good. As you approach, the scenery on both sides of the winding mountain roads is picturesque, but be sure to slow down on the curves. 🗺【Recommended Itinerary】 Day 1: Chengkan Ancient Village - Yongxing Lake Morning: Arrive at Chengkan and step into the ancient village, as if traveling through time. Stroll along the bluestone paths, admire the exquisite Hui-style architecture, see the lifelike wood, stone, and brick carvings, and experience the charm of history. Lunch: Try the stinky mandarin fish in the village. It smells stinky but tastes delicious. The fish is as tender as tofu and melts in your mouth. It's perfect with rice😋. Afternoon: Visit Yongxing Lake, where the water reflects the ancient buildings and rapeseed flowers on the shore like a mirror. Relax by the lake, take some photos, and enjoy the beauty. Day 2: Lingshan Mountain - Return Trip Morning: Get up early and hike up Lingshan Mountain to breathe in the fresh mountain air and overlook the entire Chengkan Ancient Village. The village shrouded in morning mist looks like a paradise. There are also some wild peach blossoms on the mountain, which are in full bloom in March, creating a beautiful scene of pink and white. Lunch: Have a simple farmhouse meal. I recommend the dried bamboo shoots with braised pork. The dried bamboo shoots are fresh, tender, and crispy, and the pork is fatty but not greasy. It's perfect with rice. After lunch, stroll around the ancient village and buy some local specialties, such as Huimo ink and She inkstones, before heading back. 📝【Practical Tips】 🎫Tickets: Book in advance on major travel platforms for discounts. Check if the tickets include guided tours, as having a guide can help you understand the culture of the ancient village more deeply. 🕙Opening Hours: Generally opens around 8am and stops selling tickets around 5pm. Plan your visit accordingly to avoid disappointment. 📸Photography: Wear Hanfu or elegant ancient-style clothing for photos in the alleys and by the lake in the ancient village. Every shot will be a masterpiece. 🍱【Food Recommendations】 1. Hairy Tofu: Covered in white down, it's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside after being pan-fried. Dipped in a special sauce, it's salty, fragrant, and unforgettable. 2. Huangshan Sesame Seed Cakes: With a crispy crust and a savory filling of preserved mustard greens and pork, every bite is a crunchy delight. 3. Dried Cured Pork: Steamed until tender, the meat is firm, with the fatty part glistening and the lean part chewy. It's perfect with rice. 4. Arrowroot Dumplings: Made with arrowroot flour, they are soft, chewy, and have a rich filling with a subtle aroma of arrowroot. 💡【Tips】 1. The temperature difference between day and night in Chengkan in March can be significant, so bring a light jacket🧥 to wear in the morning and evening to avoid catching a cold. 2. The roads in the ancient village are narrow, so be mindful of pedestrians and protect the ancient buildings. Don't scribble or deface anything. 3. The local cuisine tends to be salty and savory. If you're not used to it, let the restaurant owner know in advance. Guys, Chengkan in March is full of surprises. Pack your bags and set off💕 for a spring date with this thousand-year-old village!