Anhui: Ink Paintings Come to Life

Home to the Yellow Mountains (Huangshan) and the white-walled, black-tiled architecture of Huizhou villages like Hongcun that inspired Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

Whitewashed traditional Huizhou buildings with dark tiled roofs line the edge of a still pond, their reflections clearly visible in the water. Red lanterns hang from the buildings. The sky above is blue with scattered white clouds.

Anhui's Ancient Huizhou Villages: A Practical Guide to Hongcun and Xidi

Planning a trip to Anhui Province often revolves around the dramatic peaks of Huangshan, but missing the UNESCO-listed ancient villages [...]

A person in a red hat and backpack walks through lush green tea rows. A winding stone path with a wooden fence runs alongside the terraced tea plantations. Misty hills and trees are visible in the background.

Anhui Tea Trail: Visiting the Homes of Yellow Mountain & Keemun Tea

For the true tea enthusiast, Anhui Province is not just a destination; it is a pilgrimage. While Hangzhou has its [...]