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Continuation from the previous article: Southern Anhui|Chengkan Fish Lantern + Hui-style Ancient Village

Who can resist the night in Chengkan! Fish lanterns swaying + fireworks lighting up the sky, the autumn romance of the Hui-style ancient village is fully on display. This comprehensive guide is a must-follow with eyes closed~ 🚗Day 2 Night trip to Chengkan: The ultimate fish lantern parade ▫️16:30 Depart from Qiyun Mountain After descending the mountain, drive for 1 hour straight to Chengkan Ancient Town. The "Qinqin Inn" we booked is amazing! It’s right next to the scenic area, super convenient for walking, the rooms are clean and tidy, and most importantly—the only inn nearby where you can dine. The landlady’s cooking is divine, the best meal of this trip, happiness overload~ ▫️17:30 Secure the best viewing spot ✅ Transportation: Ride the inn’s free electric scooter! Navigate to "Chengkan Police Station," park right at the door, get off at the southwest gate of the scenic area, and enter straight to Yongxing Lake (the core area for the fish lantern performance) ✅ Positioning tips: The show officially starts at 18:00, be sure to arrive half an hour early! The best spot is by the lake on the right side of "Ping’an Kan," or a few steps forward to the lakeside steps, with an unobstructed view, perfect for photographing the fish lanterns~ ▫️18:00 Fish lantern parade + fireworks feast The fish lanterns slowly sail along Yongxing Lake, red lanterns reflecting on the water, the ancient atmosphere is fully immersive! Key point: don’t rush to leave after the fish lanterns pass two bridges, the final fireworks are stunning, night sky + ancient village + fireworks, every shot looks like a blockbuster~ ▫️19:00 Immersive interaction After the fireworks, rush to Shaqiu Square! The fish lanterns will perform here for a long time. Boldly ask the performers for a fish lantern, join the parade team to dance with the lanterns, the experience is fantastic~ After dancing, you can freely take photos with the fish lanterns. If you’re staying nearby, take a stroll first, then come back when it’s less crowded to take photos, every shot is a masterpiece! ⛰️Day 3 Leisurely tour of Chengkan: Unlock the charm of the Hui-style ancient village ▫️10:00 Deep tour of the ancient village No need to rush early, take a slow stroll through Chengkan Ancient Village, check in at the iconic Bagua Gate, see the beautiful autumn drying scenes in every household, with red chili peppers, corn, and rice hanging all over the courtyards, full of lively local life~ The white walls and black tiles of Hui-style architecture, the horse-head walls under the autumn sunlight are especially photogenic, just wandering around is very healing~
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