I swear this is the most beautiful place I've ever traveled to, and it's not expensive.

1️⃣ Preparations ✅ Documents: Bring your ID card 🪪 and any other documents you may need, such as a student ID or senior citizen card, to get relevant discounts. ✅ Clothing: Prepare appropriate clothing 👔 according to the season. In summer, bring light and breathable clothes, sun protection clothing, swimwear 👙, etc. For spring and fall, pack a long-sleeved jacket, and in winter, pay attention to keeping warm. ✅ Other items: Prepare sunscreen 🧴, sunglasses 🕶️, sun hat 👒, umbrella ☂️ or raincoat, common medicines 💊, power bank, camera 📷, etc. 2️⃣ Transportation Guide 🚗 Self-driving: From Hefei, you can take the G5011 He-Wu Expressway and other roads; from Nanjing, take the Ningma Expressway and other routes; from Shanghai, you can reach it via the A9 Expressway and other routes. 🚌 Public transportation: You can first take a long-distance bus to Jingxian County, and then transfer to a bus to Taohuatan. The bus 🚌 operates from 6:30 to 16:10, about every 20–50 minutes, and the fare is 9 RMB. 3️⃣ Attraction Introduction ✅ West Bank Scenic Area: Wancun Old Street has irregular cobblestone roads and mottled walls; Yimen was built in the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty and is a symbol of family piety; Rainbow Bridge spans Taohuatan, and the water under the bridge is clear; Dixian Tower was built to commemorate Li Bai and displays Li Bai's life and works; Huai Xian Pavilion offers a panoramic view of Taohuatan; Wang Lun's Tomb is a place to remember the ancients. ✅ East Bank Scenic Area: The No. 1 Ancestral Hall of China, namely the Zhai Clan Ancestral Hall, is a model of Huizhou architecture, built in the Ming Dynasty, and is grand in scale; Wenchang Pavilion was built in the thirty-fifth year of Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty, and literati used to listen to the wind and chant poems here; Nanyang Ancient Town is well preserved and has more than 300 ancient houses from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. 4️⃣ Itinerary ✅ One-day tour: In the morning, depart from the visitor center, visit Wenchang Pavilion and the No. 1 Ancestral Hall of China, then stroll 🚶‍➡️ along the old street of Nanyang Ancient Town to feel the ancient charm. In the afternoon, take a ferry to the west bank, visit Wancun Old Street, Yimen, and Rainbow Bridge, and finally climb Huai Xian Pavilion to enjoy the panoramic view. ✅ Two-day tour: On the first day, visit the East Bank Scenic Area in the morning, and experience water activities such as boating on the Taohuatan bank in the afternoon. In the evening, taste local delicacies and feel the night view of the ancient town. On the second day, enjoy the Taohuatan in the morning mist, and then visit the West Bank Scenic Area to slowly savor the historical sites and natural scenery. 5️⃣ Food Recommendations 👍 ✅ Farmhouse dishes: There are fresh and tender braised pork with dried bamboo shoots, fragrant Jixi fried vermicelli, and mellow Hu's casserole. ✅ Featured snacks: Such as the sweet and delicious Taohuatan rice wine, and the crispy and delicious Maolin layered cake 🫓. 6️⃣ Accommodation Options ✅ Homestays: It is recommended to stay at Jingxian Yijiangnan Homestay, etc. The prices are affordable, and you can experience the local customs. 🏨 Hotels: Taohuatan Lakeside Resort Hotel 🏨, etc., with complete facilities, you can enjoy better service and a comfortable environment.