Songyanglao Street

🌿 Under the lens of 'China National Geographic', Lishui Songyang is the last secret realm of the South of the Yangtze River, praised by 'Lonely Planet' multiple times as a hidden ancient village jewel. 🏞️ 🏡 Here, ancient villages quietly hide in the embrace of the mountains, and the traces of time have left unique marks on these ancient buildings. They are picturesque, like a fairyland where time stands still, far from the hustle and bustle of the world, untouched by commercialization. 🍃 Walking on this land, what you can feel is the simplicity and tranquility of primitive nature. The atmosphere of human life is pervasive here, simple and real, making one feel as if they are in an ink painting, with the soul receiving an unprecedented purification and relaxation. 💎 This severely underrated paradise on earth awaits every nature lover and advocate of primitiveness to explore. In Lishui Songyang, let your soul converse with nature, and let every breath become a deep communication with the world. 🌲🍃 Recommended Tour Route: Songzhuang Village - Yangjiatang Village - Xikeng Village - Songyang Old Street - Chenjiapu Village - Pingtian Village Transportation Guide: The ancient villages of Songyang are scattered like pearls among the verdant mountains, beyond the reach of public transportation, making self-driving undoubtedly the best way to explore these ancient villages. The mountain roads are winding and tortuous, like an ancient dragon vein, connecting the earth with the sky. Although the roads carved through the mountains are mostly narrow, each step is full of unknown surprises. When you feel exhausted by the noise of the big city, why not spend a few days in Songyang to enjoy the tranquility and comfort of this paradise. Let nature's embrace wash away the dust from your heart, and let the mountain breeze sweep away the worries from your brow. Here, you can slow down, find the rhythm of life again, and feel the long-lost tranquility and harmony. Life is not a hurried journey, but a journey of the soul. Let us rediscover our love and longing for a beautiful life in the ancient villages of Songyang, making happiness and tranquility the eternal themes of our hearts. Here, we can temporarily forget the troubles of the world and let our souls truly relax and be reborn.

🌿 Mentioning Zhejiang's Lishui is like stepping into an ancient legend 🍃 Not only is it the filming location for the fantasy drama 'Swords of Legends', known as Xian Du 💕 but also the hometown of An Lingrong from the drama 'Empresses in the Palace', which is Songyang 🍃 Awarded the title of 'China's Natural Oxygen Bar' in 2019 🌺 Insanely recommended countless times by 'Lonely Planet' 💐 Rated as 'the last secret land of Jiangnan' by 'International Geography' 🌟 Must-visit spots in Songyang include: 1️⃣ Songzhuang Village: A 600-year-old ancient village nestled by the mountains and waters, attracting countless tourists. Dense bamboo forests and streams running through the village create a haven like a utopia, perfect for in-depth travel! 2️⃣ Songyang Old Street 'Ming and Qing Ancient Street': With over 1800 years of history, it's imbued with the atmosphere of street life, resembling a real-life 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival', a living fossil of historical relics. 3️⃣ Yangjiatang Village: A typical terraced ancient village, where the yellow walls glow golden in the sunlight, earning it the nickname 'Golden Potala Palace'. At nightfall, the smoke from each household is especially enchanting! 4️⃣ Chenjiapu Village: Backed by cliffs and surrounded by mountains, it represents cliffside villages. Home to 'China's Most Beautiful Rural Bookstore' Pioneer Bookstore, it feels like a retreat from the mundane world, immersed in the fragrance of books. 5️⃣ Pingtian Village: For over 200 days a year, you can experience a fairyland shrouded in mist, known as 'Clouds Above Pingtian', with a unique charm. Earthy yellow houses and century-old trees stand on the cliffs, full of life. 6️⃣ Huang Family Mansion: The residence of Songyang's richest man during the late Qing and Republic of China era, built over fifty years by three generations, with exquisite wood carvings! It's recommended to rent a guide when visiting. 🏠 Accommodation recommendations in Songyang: - Songyang Yunli Tingwa Homestay: A homestay deep in the mountains, where you can admire the misty valleys and gaze at the starry sky at night, perfect for a vacation to breathe in the fresh air. - Yunxi MO+: Located in Chenjiapu Village, it boasts the entire valley and is within walking distance to the mountaintop cafe, plus a cute bear swimming pool, offering a luxurious mountain retreat. 🍜 Songyang food recommendations: 1️⃣ Baixian Noodle House: A noodle house featured on CCTV, where noodles are made on a traditional stove, offering a unique taste worth trying. 2️⃣ Xuji Salt-Baked Chicken: A local signature dish with two varieties, white and black chicken, both delicious. 3️⃣ Songyang specialty snacks: Bean curd, yellow rice, Bailao wine, Qingming fruit, wheat and bean rice, etc., can be tasted everywhere on the streets. 📝 Travel tips: 1️⃣ Many ancient villages in Songyang are located deep in the mountains, so it's more convenient to travel by self-driving or chartered car. You can also take the high-speed train to Songyang Station and then take a taxi. 2️⃣ The ancient villages are free to visit, with no admission fee required. If you're tired of the big city, why not rest in Songyang for a few days? Experience the utopian life outside the city, and it will rejuvenate you. It's a place you must visit in your lifetime! 💖

Speaking of Lishui in Zhejiang, it is not only home to the filming location of the fantasy drama 'Swords of Legends' known as Xian Du, but also the hometown of An Lingrong from the drama 'Empresses in the Palace', Songyang 🌳 A forgotten village sleeps between mountains, rivers, and a sea of clouds. Primitive, simple, and natural, the last secret realm of Jiangnan feels like a paradise on earth 🌴 Recommended sightseeing route: Songzhuang Village - Yangjiatang Village - Xikeng Village - Songyang Old Street - Chenjiapu Village - Pingtian Village 🌎

About transportation: Recommended high-speed rail-Lishui Station, local car rental self-driving, Lishui attractions are scattered, there are many mountain roads, traffic is a bit tiring 💛About playing: If it's only 3 days, it's recommended to choose 2 places from Songyang-Yunhe-Jinyun, otherwise it will be particularly tiring ☆Note, the road in Chenjiapu is very narrow, easy to jam, don't stop too high There are relatively many parking spaces in Yangjiatang, you can drive all the way up to the entrance, if you want to walk, there is a parking lot in the middle of the journey, and it takes about 15-20min to walk up About accommodation: Songyang【Songyang Niaoshe】 It used to be an old school site, now it has been transformed into a homestay with a small courtyard, the sun is warm and comfortable, the interior is generally clean, and it is very large, you can see the small courtyard when you open the window The breakfast is very rich, eating while watching the scenery, see the details in the picture Yunhe Terraces【Yungu Mountain Language Homestay】 Located halfway up the mountain, it is just a few minutes drive to Jiuhu Yunhuan and Baiyin Valley (remember to get a 6% discount ticket from the boss), this newly renovated, quite clean! Our room type has a large balcony, but the scenery is average, just living more spacious, you can watch TV with a projector at night Breakfast is rich, steamed buns with small dishes are delicious About food: 【Songyang Old Street】Zongzi, sugar cake, most of them are small shops 【Yunhe Terraces】Chuixiao Xiaozhu (you can ask the boss to sell 2 pieces of yellow cake to take home) 【Lishui County】Jintian Stir-fry, Qingtian Lao Ye Bingjia, Dayang Cooked Food ✅1 【Shanghai Hongqiao→Lishui Station (pick up the car)→Songyang Old Street】 It was already night when we arrived at Songyang Old Street, the shops basically closed at 9 o'clock, we went to a nearby 【Iron Pot Era Ground Chicken】 ✅2 【Songyang Old Street-Chenjiapu-Yangjiatang Village-Yunhe Terraces】 Morning: After breakfast at the homestay, take a walk on the old street, it feels very good, it is recommended to buy some zongzi and sugar cakes to eat on the road, leave at noon to Chenjiapu, go to the Pioneer Bookstore to take pictures📸, go to Fei Niao Ji to eat an ice cream🍦, go Small restaurant to eat farmhouse dishes 📢Eat in advance, there are not many restaurants, just 4 or 5 Afternoon: After eating Yangjiatang, this village is very small, the style is more ancient village, all are yellow horse head walls~ We feel more general Evening: You can go to Yunhe Terraces, 1.5H drive, you can eat a super delicious Lishui dish near the homestay, highly recommended 【Chuixiao Xiaozhu】 ✅3 【Yunhe Terraces-Lishui County-High-speed Rail Station】 Morning: It's just a few minutes drive from the homestay to the terraces and Baiyin Valley, the terraces in winter are not as stunning as in summer, but it's very comfortable to walk, and the mood is relaxed Afternoon: 1.5H drive to Lishui County, 📢Try to arrive before 12:30, otherwise many restaurants will close,

For Stephen Shore, I specifically came to the Lishui Photography Festival, but since I'm here, how can I miss the landscapes of Lishui. So, in the 5 days in Lishui, besides listening to Mr. Shore's lectures and watching his exhibitions, I spent the rest of the time visiting exhibitions and traveling. D1️⃣ Lishui Grand Theater➡️Lishui Art Museum ✅Stephen Shore's special lecture and meeting with photographers ✅ 'The Eternal Now: Stephen Shore Retrospective' D2⃣️ Lishui Photography Museum➡️Lishui Photography Park (Former Oil Pump Factory) ✅Various exhibitions during the photography festival D3️⃣ Guyan Hua Township ✅Guyan Guyan is the Tongji Weir built 1500 years ago, one of the oldest large-scale water conservancy projects in China, and one of the first batch of irrigation project heritage in the world; here are the thousand-year-old water overpass, ancient villages and ancient camphor groups. ✅Hua Township Hua Township is the China Babison Oil Painting Base, and also a nationally renowned sketching base and photography hometown. D4️⃣ Songyang Chenjiapu Village➡️Yangjiatang Village ✅Chenjiapu, the pioneer bookstore on the cliff Art space, cafe, homestay, bookstore... everything related to literature and art is rooted in this cliff-top village, writing new rural stories. ✅Yangjiatang, the ancient village guarded by the couple tree Two ancient camphor trees that grow crosswise stand at the entrance of the village, witnessing the hundreds of years of stories of the ancient village. D5⃣️ Songyang Old Street ✅Songyang Old Street, 'Living Along the River During the Qingming Festival' Being called 'Living Along the River During the Qingming Festival' is somewhat exaggerated, but the South Straight Street at the south gate of Songyang town is indeed living, or half living, half performing.

Accidentally broke into the scroll, it is talking about this land in front of me. The secluded Songzhuang Village, far away from the hustle and bustle, makes people feel like they are in another world. The small bridges and flowing water houses seem to be that ancient dream, quietly awakening here. The gurgling water gently splashes on the stones, outlining a poetic and picturesque scenery. The simple buildings with yellow mud and black tiles tell the story of time. In the world of staggered black tiles and yellow walls, how many joys and sorrows, the hustle and bustle of the world, have turned into dust and drifted with the wind. Since we are all insignificant dust in this world, let this moment become the most brilliant eternity in my life. ✨✨Tips✨✨ 1. How can you miss these ancient villages when you come to Lishui Songyang? This place is known as the 'place recommended by National Geographic', it will not let you down! 2. Recommended tour order: Songzhuang Village-Yangjiatang Village-Songyang Old Street-Pingtian Village. Among them, Songzhuang Village is known as 'the last secret place in Jiangnan', it is very quiet here and basically maintains its original appearance. 3. Yangjiatang Village is known as 'Golden Potala', it is the most famous original village here, you can take beautiful sunset photos! 4. Xikeng Village is very suitable for taking photos, you will take pictures of the sea of clouds and large tea gardens, very photogenic! 5. Songyang Old Street has a history of more than 1800 years, the ancient buildings are not commercialized, they are all real life of the original residents. 6. Chenjiapu Village is located on a cliff, the Pioneer Bookstore is known as the most beautiful bookstore in China. The natural scenery here is excellent, you must come and feel it! 7. Pingtian Village is a good place to watch the sea of clouds, you can enjoy the sea of clouds for more than 300 days a year. The tranquility and beauty here will definitely make you linger. Transportation suggestions: The transportation between villages is not convenient, you must drive by yourself! Remember to pay attention to safety during the journey. Accommodation suggestions: It is recommended to stay in Songyang County or Yangjiatang. The tranquility and beauty here will definitely leave you with beautiful memories. Whether you are strolling on the stone roads of the ancient village, or stopping to admire the picturesque scenery, you will find romantic moments in daily life. Take advantage of these villages still maintaining their original appearance, hurry up and explore!

Lishui Songyang, surrounded by streams and deep in the mountains, is known as the hidden gem of southern Jiangnan. Here, there are renovated ancient villages, trendy homestays, projects to revitalize rural economies, and filming locations for TV dramas. This is a paradise on earth, a niche treasure travel destination, this is Songyang, Zhejiang. 💟4-day travel guide to Songyang, Lishui, Zhejiang Day1: Shanghai 🚗 Songyang 5.5h Songyang Old Street Day 2: Take a walk in four villages and three towns: Xikeng Village - Chenjiapu Village - Pingtian Village - Yangjiatang Village. 1️⃣Chenjiacun Pioneer Bookstore: known as the most beautiful bookstore, a must-visit spot for taking photos and reminiscing. 2️⃣"Cliff Birds Gathering", hosted by Miss Leila, the popular homestay in Songyang, occupies a mountain top with a wide view. 3️⃣Yangjia Tang Village: At the end of the village is the "Golden Potala Palace". 4️⃣Pingtian Village: Grandpa's Hostel Coffee Shop, have a cup of coffee and experience the early wave of renovated ancient villages turning into trendy homestays. 5️⃣Xikeng Village: Cloud-seeking paradise, Zhaitou Ridge is also a filming location for the golden years, Ni Ni and Chen Daoming on the terrace in the mountains. Day 3: Da Cha Yuan - Wine Workshop - Stone Warehouse Ancient Residence - Contract Museum - Tofu Workshop - Brown Sugar Workshop. From the tea garden, through the three major workshops and the Contract Museum, we drive up to the top of the mountain. This is a world-class model for solving the problem of "hollow villages". Day 4: Songyinxi Scenic Area - Songzhuang 1️⃣Xu Tiantian's relationship with Songyang is like Ando's relationship with Seto. DnA's architecture can be found throughout Songyinxi, big and small. The application of geometric structures in Shuiwen Park, the stands of the ancient Roman theater, and the lighting in the basement are impressive; Shimen Bridge seems simple, but there is a hidden world inside; the Tang-style gyro circle of Dushan Post echoes the triangle of Dushan, and the flowing Songyin Creek is a local feature. Genius is genius. 2️⃣Songzhuang, 20 kilometers up the mountain, deep in the old forest, unexpectedly leads to a peach blossom paradise.