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Huizhou Winter Family Adventure: Ancient Beauty, Oscar Fame & UNESCO Heritage
Huizhou: National Geographic's "Most Beautiful Ancient City in China"
A must-visit family destination! Black bricks and blue tiles, ancient archways and winding streets – stroll through living ink-wash paintings. Paint traditional fish lanterns with the kids, cut festive paper window flowers, make red paper wrapped cakes, explore the enchanting village of Hongcun, ride the cable car up Huangshan for exclusive winter rime ice and sea of clouds, admire historic archways, watch the magical fish lantern dance in Chengkan, and be a guest in a traditional Huizhou home. Immerse yourselves in the authentic festive New Year spirit of ancient Huizhou!
Hongcun: Filming Location for Oscar-Winning "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"
Hongcun gained global fame as a key filming location for Ang Lee's 2000 masterpiece Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. The village's poetic cobblestone paths, white walls, blue tiles, and serene Moon Pond perfectly captured the film's ethereal Eastern beauty. The movie won four Academy Awards in 2001 (Best Foreign Language Film, Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography, and Best Original Score), introducing Huizhou architecture to audiences worldwide. Walking here with kids feels like stepping straight into the film!
UNESCO World Heritage: Hongcun & Xidi Ancient Villages
In 2000, Hongcun and nearby Xidi were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as "Ancient Villages in Southern Anhui – Xidi and Hongcun". This prestigious recognition celebrates their exceptional Huizhou architecture, harmonious integration with nature, and outstanding cultural value – considered shared treasures of humanity and among the world's most beautiful villages. Winter visits offer serene, timeless charm perfect for family cultural exploration.
5-Day Winter Family Itinerary
DAY 1: Arrival in Huangshan – Tunxi Old Street
Gather in Huangshan and explore historic Tunxi Old Street: cobblestone paths, horse-head walls, glowing red lanterns – pure Huizhou charm. Must-try authentic dishes: stinky mandarin fish, fermented tofu, and braised pork with bamboo shoots.
DAY 2: Huizhou Ancient City – Fish Lantern Making – Chengkan
Morning visit to Huizhou Ancient City (one of China's four great ancient cities), explore the thousand-year-old yamen and unique eight-legged archway. Afternoon: hands-on fish lantern crafting with heritage artisans. Evening: spectacular fish lantern dance performance in Chengkan under fireworks.
DAY 3: Huangshan Winter Wonders – Rime Ice, Sea of Clouds & Welcoming Guest Pine
VIP cable car ride up Huangshan (no tiring climbs!). Witness breathtaking winter rime ice and sea of clouds. Visit the iconic Welcoming Guest Pine and hear stories from its 19th-generation guardian. End with a relaxing hot spring soak.
DAY 4: Traditional Huizhou Home Visit – Skywell Banquet – Paper Cutting – Hongcun
Step into a century-old mansion for firecracker welcome, tea, and skywell family banquet (kids get red envelopes!). Learn paper cutting from artisans. Stroll winter Hongcun – every view feels like a painting.
DAY 5: Bishan Village – Red Paper Wrapped Cakes – Departure
Learn to make sweet red paper wrapped sesame cakes with a master. Visit the beautiful Bishan Bookstore (converted ancestral hall) for quiet reading time with stunning window views. Departure.
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