Sixi Yancun Village

Historical Overview
The village traces its roots to the 12th-century Yan clan, who migrated from Anhui and established tea plantations. During the Ming-Qing eras (1368–1912), Sixi Yancun became a commercial hub, with merchants funding elaborate residences and bridges. In 2000, it gained national protection as a cultural relic site, later expanding to include restored workshops and tea farms. Notable figures include scholar Jiang Zhi, who taught here in the 1940s.

Structural Layout
The area spans 27 square kilometers, organized into three zones:

1. Ancient Village Core: Ming-Qing residences, stone-paved lanes, and the 14th-century Yan’s Ancestral Hall.
2. Cultural Experience Zone: Traditional paper-making workshops, tea plantations, and the Hui-style Architecture Museum.
3. Riverside Landscape: Willow-lined banks, rapids, and the 30m-high Tongji Bridge.

Key landmarks include the Moon Pond (a Ming-era hydraulic engineering marvel) and the "Five Phoenix" courtyard complex.

Major Attractions

1. Yan’s Ancestral Hall: A Qing Dynasty courtyard with woodcarvings and ancestral tablets.
2. Tongji Bridge: Ming Dynasty stone arch bridge with symbolic carvings.
3. Hui-style Architecture Museum: Showcases brick carvings, horse-head walls, and scholar studios.
4. Moon Pond: A circular pond reflecting Ming-era engineering, framed by weeping willows.
5. Tea Plantations: Hands-on Green Tea picking and roasting demonstrations.

Suggested Itineraries

1. Classic Route (2–3 hours):
   Entrance → Ancient Village Core (Yan’s Hall, Tongji Bridge) → Riverside Walk → Exit
   Highlights: Architectural grandeur and river views.
2. Cultural Route (4–5 hours):
   Add Tea Plantation Tour and Hui-style Architecture Museum.
3. Eco-Cultural Route (Full Day):
   Include Moon Pond hike, paper-making workshop, and sunset photography.

Ticket Purchase

• Combo Ticket: ¥180 (includes 12 sites: villages, museums, workshops). Valid 5 days.
• Single Village Ticket: ¥60 (Sixi Yancun only).
• Discounts: 50% off for students/seniors; free for children under 1.2m.
• Purchase via Trip.com or on-site.

Transportation

• From Shangrao/Huangshan: Take a 1.5-hour bus (¥40–¥60) to Wuyuan Bus Station, then taxi (¥30, 20 mins).
• Self-Drive: Follow G56 Expressway to Wuyuan North Exit.
• Parking: 800+ spaces at the main gate (¥10/hour).

Best Time & Tips

• Ideal Seasons: March–April (rape flower blooms) and October–November (red maple leaves).
• Essentials:
  • Wear waterproof shoes for riverside trails.
  • Bring a tripod for low-light ancestral hall photography.
  • Photography allowed except in private residences.
• Prohibited Items: Drones, loudspeakers, and open flames.
• Cultural Note: Greet villagers with a nod or slight bow as a sign of respect.