https://uk.trip.com/moments/detail/she-county-527-130472532
William CaldwellUnited States

Who needs rapeseed blossoms? The sunsets in Shitan are just as stunning.

Located deep in the mountains, the small village of Xiatai in Shitan gained instant fame thanks to an award-winning photograph at the Asian International Photography Exhibition. It's a photographer's paradise and one of the "Top 100 Photography Spots" in Huangshan City. For over 200 days a year, a sea of clouds graces this area, and from March to May, Shitan explodes in a riot of color with rapeseed blossoms, peach blossoms, pear blossoms, and sunflowers blooming in succession. The Xiatai Viewing Platform, at an altitude of about 500 meters, offers the best vantage point. From here, you can gaze upon layers of mountains stretching towards the horizon, with houses perched on the slopes appearing like a celestial realm. The narrow, winding mountain road from the county road to the Xiatai Viewing Platform is about 4 kilometers long. Driving is manageable when traffic is light. However, during peak blossom season, passing other vehicles can be challenging. Therefore, from early March to early May, private cars are prohibited from accessing the Xiatai Viewing Platform. Shuttle buses are available at the foot of the mountain (15 yuan). For those who enjoy hiking, a walking path connects Shitan Village and Xiatai, taking about an hour. The picture was taken in the early evening of January 2024. 🅿️Navigation: Shitan Village Tourist Distribution Center (Shitan Village Committee) 🕰Shuttle Bus Operating Hours: 5:00–19:00 📷Recommended Photo Spots: Besides the viewing platform, the pavilion on the back slope offers an even higher perspective. ⭐Nearby Attractions: Poshang Village (accessible by car), Changxi Village, Yangchan Earth Buildings, Wan'er Village, Xin'an River Landscape Gallery, etc.
View Original Text
*Created by local travelers and translated by AI.
Posted: Mar 24, 2025
Submit
0
Mentioned in This Moment
Attraction

Xiatai Village Observation Deck

She County
View
Show More
Related Moments
Xiatai Village Observation Deck

Xia Tai Village Viewing Platform | Crying while driving

TastyTemptations
Yuliang Dam and Yuliang Town

Qing Shi Ban Shang Cai Qian Nian | The Ink-Wash Scenery of Yuliang Dam Is Amazing!

Bite-Sized Adventures
The Guest-Greeting Pine

3 days and 2 nights Huangshan in-depth tour: When a girl in Hanfu breaks into an ink painting

RUBY SCHMIDT
Cheng Kan

🫡3 Days and 2 Nights in Huangshan: Your Ultimate Guide

The Culinary Camper

Dream of the Covered Bridge: An Ancient Ming Dynasty Bridge Hidden in the Mountains

William Caldwell
Hongcun Village

Hongcun Village - A Living Chinese Ink Painting You Can't Miss

JessicaCooper890`
Huizhou Ancient Town

I have returned to She County, it is really the ceiling in spring.

ZenfulOasis
Flower-selling Fish-shaped Village

It turns out that the fairy colors in ancient poems are all hidden in the spring of She County

Lewis_12-Scarlett
Yungu Temple

"Anhui, Half Landscape, Half Poetry! A Dream of Huizhou, Ink Painting of Jiangnan"

Max~Bell
Huizhou Ancient Town

Anhui's short-distance spring travel guide from March to April that you don't know about (March 25 edition) 1. Core recommendation 1. Huangshan-Hongcun area -

Emma McKenzie78
ANON Anruo Holiday Meisu (Huizhou Ancient City Branch)

This "Two-Faced" Homestay in Huizhou Is a Hidden Gem!

Abigail Ellsworth
Xiong Village Scenic Spot

This spring, come to She County to see the peach blossoms~

RelaxationOasis