A place highly praised by National Geographic magazine, it is like the "Golden Potala Palace of the South of the Yangtze River"

🌟 Going against the grain, I finally set foot in the place known as "the last secret land of the South of the Yangtze River"—Songyang Yangjiatang in Lishui, a place highly praised by National Geographic magazine. Bathed in the afterglow of the setting sun, its charm is even more apparent, resembling the "Golden Potala Palace of the South of the Yangtze River"🌇. 🏡 **Yangjiatang Village:** Nestled in the embrace of mountains, Yangjiatang Village is surrounded by lush greenery, like an uncarved emerald🌿. More than 20 Qing Dynasty wooden buildings are scattered in an orderly manner, forming a unique stepped ancient village landscape. The horse-head walls stand tall, the doors and windows are finely carved, and the clear streams flow around the village, as if stepping into a real-life paradise🏞️. 🧘 **The villagers' life:** The villagers still continue the life rhythm of their ancestors in this tranquil environment, and I was fortunate to take a short rest under the big tree at the entrance of the village, immersing myself in this rare mountain dwelling time🍃. 📍 **Address guidance:** Yangjiatang Village, Songyang County, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province 💰 **Cost reference:** No admission fee, free to visit🎟️ 🕰️ **Transportation guide:** After arriving at Lishui Station by high-speed train, it is recommended to drive or take a taxi (as there is no direct public transportation), and there is a free parking lot at the entrance of the village for tourists🚗. 📸 **Must-visit photography spots:** - 👍 **Husband and Wife Tree checkpoint:** As soon as you enter the village, you will see it. This is the most representative photo spot of Yangjiatang, the birthplace of the famous National Geographic cattle herding picture. Feel free to sit down here and record the beauty of this moment📷. - 👍 **Horse-head wall shadows:** Next to the Husband and Wife Tree, when the sunlight fills the wall, the golden yellow and dark green interweave, presenting a captivating scene🌅. - 👍 **Tea garden viewing platform:** Move to the tea garden under the viewing pavilion, echoing the "Golden Potala Palace" from afar, leaving a unique group photo🌄. - 👍 **Quaint alleys:** Wandering through the ancient village lanes, any snapshot is a flowing historical scroll🖼️. - 👍 **Characteristic homestays:** Boutique homestays scattered throughout the scenery, staying in them is like dwelling among poetic landscapes🏡. Yangjiatang Village is not only an ancient place where time intersects, but also an ideal utopia for city dwellers seeking spiritual refuge💖. Let us follow the direction of our hearts, embark on this journey of discovery, let the soul indulge in the old bricks and tiles, let the body and mind return to the poetic countryside, and find that piece of tranquility and harmony that belongs to us🌈.