Shicheng Village
The morning mist, sunrise, hui-style old houses and its spectacular fall color are major attractions of this village. From October to November, before the leaves drop, the maple trees and the Chinese tallow trees turn from green to beautiful shades of red, gold, orange, and purple. The magnificent autumn display attracts many tourists and photographers to this small village
Shicheng is a photographers paradise. From October to November, tourists and photographers flock to Shicheng to enjoy the stunning fall foliage and take spectacular photos of this amazing fall scenery.
Walking and hiking in Wuyuan is very popular, the hiking trail from Shicheng Village to Changxi Village is one of the favorite hikes. This ancient stone path is about 12 km long, it travels through mountains and valleys, passing fields, streams and villages. Along the way, enjoy the tranquil and remoteness, at the same time, pay attention to the direction, its very easy to get lost as there is no cellphone signal in the area. If you are not sure where you are, ask villagers for direction or hire a guide, safety first.
Travel Tips:
- Entrance Ticket: 60 RMB or Combo Ticket. More info on Ticket Information.
- Public Transportation: Shicheng has a relatively short tourist season, so far it doesn’t have a reliable public transportation, it’s best you drive your own car.
- Driving direction: from Wuyuan Country North Exit (highway), drive towards Qinghua Town, which is about 24 km from downtown Wuyuan, it is an easy drive. After Qinghua Town, drive towards Dazhang Mountain direction, you will arrive in Shicheng in about an hour. Warning: the road leading to Shicheng Village is a winding mountain road with some sharp turns and steep hills, if you are a new driver or not used to mountain driving, it is recommended to hire a car.
- Another attraction Jujing Village is only 10km away, it is said to be the most rounded village in the world. It’s worth a half hour stop to take some panoramic photos above an observation deck.
