Liyang in Alley

Chinese name: 黎阳in巷 (Liyang in Xiang)

Location: Liyang Old Street, Tunxi District, Huangshan City, Anhui Province (across the Xin’an River from Tunxi Old Street, connected via Zhenhai Bridge).

Opening time: Open all day (24 hours). Shops generally operate from 08:00 to 22:00, with the liveliest atmosphere between 17:30 and 21:00.

Recommended time for a visit: 1–3 hours (or an evening for the night view).

How to get there:

By Bus: Take bus routes 5 or 20 to Liyang Old Street. 

By Car: Navigate to “Liyang in Alley” or “Liyang Old Street” in Tunxi District.

Introduction to Liyang in Alley – Where Ancient Huizhou Meets Modern Lifestyle

Liyang in Alley is a national 4A-rated cultural and leisure tourism complex located in Tunxi District, across the Xin’an River from the famous Tunxi Old Street, connected by the historic Zhenhai Bridge. Unlike traditional ancient towns that focus solely on sightseeing, Liyang in Alley employs a “preserve, transplant, and innovate” approach, creating a vibrant destination that combines heritage with contemporary leisure.

Features of Liyang in Alley

Three Distinct Themed Streets

The area consists of three interconnected zones: the Riverside Bar & Leisure Street, the Specialty Food Street, and the Huizhou Cultural Experience Street (徽文化体验街区, centered on Liyang Old Street). This layout allows visitors to enjoy traditional Huizhou architecture while also experiencing modern dining, entertainment, and cultural activities.

Ancient Architecture Meets Modern Design

Liyang in Alley preserves a number of genuine Ming and Qing dynasty buildings, including the Shi Family Residence (石家大院) and Jia Family Courtyard (贾家大院), both representative of Huizhou’s “Three Carvings” (木雕、石雕、砖雕). Alongside these historic structures, the area features contemporary architecture, art installations, independent bookstores, and handicraft workshops, creating a harmonious blend of old and new.

Vibrant Nightlife and Culinary Scene

The riverside bar street comes alive in the evening, with lights reflecting on the water and the whitewashed walls of ancient buildings. The food street offers both traditional Huizhou snacks—such as stinky mandarin fish (臭鳜鱼), hairy tofu (毛豆腐), and Huangshan sesame cakes—and creative fusion cuisine and desserts. It is an ideal place to spend an evening after a day of sightseeing.

Best Time to Visit

Late afternoon to evening is the most rewarding time to visit Liyang in Alley. Arrive before sunset to explore the ancient architecture and cultural shops in daylight, then stay for dinner and the illuminated night scene along the river. The atmosphere is especially romantic in the evening when the lights reflect on the waterways and the old walls.