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Yangchan: 367 Rammed-Earth Houses on a Cliff in Anhui

2026-11-022026-11-01 by ansh
Stone stairs between rammed-earth walls, Yangchan village

A first-person walk through Yangchan in She County, Anhui – 367 rammed-earth houses stacked on a slope, the largest earth village in southern Anhui, with access, tickets and tips.

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Gechuanjian & Zaotai: A Waterfall, Cliff Stairs and an Abandoned Village in Anhui

2026-11-022026-11-01 by ansh
Waterfall and gorge walkway at Gechuanjian scenic area

A walk through Gechuanjian scenic area in Anhui – waterfall, gorge and cliff stairs – then down into Zaotai, an abandoned village emptied by landslides.

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Wancun Village: The “Potala Palace of Huizhou” Hidden in She County’s Mountains, Anhui

2026-11-022026-07-24 by ansh
万二村雨后青石板石阶与苔藓老墙,安徽歙县徽州古村

A first-person walking tour of Wancun Village, Shexian, Anhui – the ‘Potala Palace of Huizhou’ with stacked houses and stone alleys. Video, access and tips.

Categories Wannan Huizhou Tags Anhui, Historic Village, Huangshan, Huizhou Architecture, Mountain Village, Shexian Leave a comment
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