Cultural, because it is a trading street people still use, heavily tidied. It is not a substitute for Hongcun.
Eat here. The mountain will charge you for instant noodles with a view.
Getting there
In Tunxi, walkable from many hotels and a short ride from the rail station. This is the arrival neighborhood.
Staying nearby
This is the right place to sleep on the night you are not climbing. Pick a room off the main street if you want quiet. The mountain is an hour away in the morning.