#Chenjiapu Village Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Ancient Villages
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Songyang County, Lishui City
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0.5-1 day
The filming location of the golden years, a summer retreat, a heavenly abode
After deciding to take a trip on a whim, the destination is Songyang County, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province, which is known as a classical Chinese county specimen, the last secret realm of Jiangnan.
Ancient villages such as Chenjiapu, Xikeng, Yangjiatang, and Songzhuang are all popular destinations for rural tourism.
You say that the water there is sweet, the air is also sweet, and even the fragrance of the flowers is sweet.
All the flowers bloom for you, and all the scenery is arranged for you.
Chenjiapu Village in Sidu Township, Songyang County, is located at the head of Dazhong Mountain Fortress. In the early days, a family with the surname Chen built a grey shop here to raise ducks for a living, hence the name Chenjiapu.
At the end of the Yuan Dynasty, a family with the surname Bao moved from Wuyi County, Jinhua City, bought the Chen family's fields, built houses, farmed, and gradually formed a village.
Chenjiapu Village has become a high mountain village dominated by the Bao surname, but the village name has not changed and is still called Chenjiapu.
Songyang County's Dazhong Mountain has an altitude of 1129 meters, with mountains layered upon each other. When clouds and mists rise, Chenjiapu Village is nestled in the dark mountains, high up in the sky, beautiful like a fairyland.
Surrounded by continuous mountains, side by side like a natural barrier, they protect this ancient land.
The village blends with the mountains, forming a beautiful painting, and Chenjiapu Village is the finishing touch in this landscape painting, like a pearl set in the mountains.
In ancient times, there was a shop every 30 li in Songyang County. The ancient post road from Songyang County to Wuyi County passed through Chenjiapu, and troops were stationed here during the Qing Dynasty to defend the area. It has a long history of more than 640 years.
The entire village is high in the north and low in the south, with houses built against the mountain, layered upon each other, forming a cliff dwelling village. Terraced fields, bamboo forests, ancient trees, and mountains surround the old houses, with mottled yellow mud walls recording the slowly passing mountain life, preserving the traditional village layout and appearance. With its beautiful scenery and unique charm, it attracts more and more tourists to visit.
Chenjiapu Village, with its unique natural scenery and profound cultural heritage, attracted the attention of the 'The Glittering Years' crew.
On August 2, 2020, the 38-episode series 'The Glittering Years' completed filming in Chenjiapu Village and held a wrap-up ceremony here.
Celebrities like Ni Ni, Liu Shishi, and Chen Daoming have left their footprints here.
The ancient architecture of Chenjiapu, the bluestone paths, the quiet alleys, and the stories that flow through the years, all infused this TV series with rich historical emotions.
During the filming, the crew lived harmoniously with the local residents, jointly experiencing the charm of Chenjiapu.
They communicated with the local villagers, understanding the local customs, and cleverly integrated these elements into the plot, making 'The Glittering Years' not just a series about urban emotional stories, but also a cultural work full of regional characteristics.
Now, when the people of Lishui mention this series, they will remember the story-filled and emotional Chenjiapu.
Walking through the stone paths and alleys between the yellow mud walls, time flows, and space traverses.
You say, you don't want to leave, you just want to stay, become a hardworking village girl, stay with the fields and the village, let time also slow down, work at sunrise, and rest at sunset.
Raise a group of cats and dogs, as well as a flock of chickens and ducks.
Grow vegetables, herd cattle, and make the three meals a day you most want to eat, unconcerned with the hustle and bustle of the city.
EmmaMcKenzie47
Explore Sidu Township in Songyang County, a one-day tour guide, and check in to ancient villages
Sidu Township is located in the northeast of Songyang County, only 10 kilometers away from the county seat. This mysterious land boasts abundant cloud and fog resources, with more than 200 days of clouds and fog each year, making it seem like a fairyland.
The Sidu Township tour route map will implement one-way loop traffic and transit changes for people entering and exiting Chenjiapu Village during the 'May Day' holiday period, excluding local villagers. The one-way loop order: Pingtian Village → Zhaitou (transfer point) → Xikeng Village → Xiabao Village. Follow the loop order to check in to the ancient villages!
First stop: Pingtian Village | A millennium-old village with local culture
Pingtian Village, established during the Northern Song Dynasty, has a history of over 900 years. Located at the highest altitude, it is often shrouded in mist and clouds, hence known as 'Cloudy Pingtian'.
Homestay | Cloudy Pingtian Coffee | Grandpa's Coffee
Restaurant | Shan Jia Qing Gong, Lingfang Magic Realm Songyang Art Hall Residence Handmade Experience Tea Vying Workshop
Second stop: Tanghou Village | Nature and history, indispensable
Tanghou Village is surrounded by towering mountains, with a suitable temperature all year round and a quiet and pleasant environment. The village is built against the mountain, with mud walls and black tiles, retaining the original simplicity.
Homestay | Xishanfang
Third stop: Chenjiapu Village | A classic example of cliffside ancient village
Nestled in the valley, Chenjiapu Village is like an ancient scroll, Homestay | Fei Niao Ji, Chun Xiao, Yun Xi MO+, Yi Shan Ban She Coffee | Yang Coffee, Muyan Muyu Coffee Restaurant
Restaurant | Shan Guo Luo, San Jiao Su, Ya Liao Yun Restaurant, Lao Bao Farmhouse
Bookstore and Cultural Creativity | Pioneer Bookstore, Jin You Guang Cultural and Creative Shop
Fourth stop: Zhuanghe Village | A paradise built by clouds and mountains
Zhuanghe Village is located in a warm and humid climate, with abundant water vapor all year round, forming an amazing natural landscape - 'Zhaitou Clouds', covered by a sea of clouds for 200 days a year, fascinating.
Homestay | Yun Ying Xin Gu, Wu Xin Yun She, Jiu She Restaurant | Yun Zong Mi Shi, Restaurant in the Valley
Fifth stop: Xikeng Village | A simple and silent mountain village
Xikeng Village has become a charming tourist and photography destination due to its unique geographical location and pleasant climate conditions.
Homestay | Yun Duan Mi Jing, Guo Yun Shan Ju, Yun Li Ting Wa Restaurant | Wa Ge Restaurant
Sixth stop: Langshu Village | A whole village of homestays
Langshu Village, with a history of more than 400 years, is named after a betel nut tree that was once 5 meters thick and 50 meters tall in the village. The terrain is high in the north and low in the south, with terraced loess houses built against the mountain, and the rammed earth walls are full of traces of time, witnessing the historical changes of the village.
Homestay | Yuan She Lan Shu Restaurant | Shan Lan Restaurant
JUNE BUTLER
Please heed this advice before you head to Songyang!
Life is about witnessing the last secret realm of Jiangnan at least once, right?
But before you go, there are things you need to know‼️
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👉 Mode of Transportation
It is recommended to rent a car or drive yourself after taking the high-speed train!
Most of the ancient villages in Songyang are scattered in the mountains, and it often takes 30-40 minutes to drive from one village to another. It's really inconvenient without a car.
There's almost no nightlife
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The preservation of the ancient villages here is superb, completely different from the temperament of Moganshan and Anji. They usually won't extend their working hours to accommodate your 'city schedule', so if you're looking to experience the nightlife of bars and late-night snacks in the mountains?
This might not be the place for you, please switch to the local mountain dwellers' schedule!
It's too late for anyone to cook dinner for you.
Mountain restaurants close early, remember to eat early, and if it's late, call ahead to confirm, so you don't go hungry. I finished dinner at seven and some owners had already closed (although a certain platform indicated they close at eight).
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🌿 It's suggested to slow down and deeply experience everything here
If you are a photography enthusiast, you can go crazy checking in at various ancient villages; but if not, don't rush, taking it slow for a deeper experience is better.
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🐜 Mosquito Prevention
As the weather warms up, it's inevitable to encounter mosquitoes in the mountains, and there might even be more in the summer. If you're really scared of these, it's best to bring along some brave friends, or choose a star-rated hotel for a staycation.
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🗺️ What to Play (I played these during my 3 days and 2 nights stay in Pingtian Village)
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✅ Chenjiapu Village: An ancient village on the cliff, Feiwuji B&B Coffee and the Pioneer Bookstore are landmarks (but Feiwuji B&B does not accept non-residents for visits, another cafe is available to go to, the scenery is amazing).
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✅ Yangjiatang Village: 'The last secret realm of Jiangnan', a popular spot for social media check-ins, with a big tree at the village entrance and curling smoke, very photogenic! But once it became famous, it's no longer a secret, and everyone is queuing up to take photos with the big tree.
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✅ Pingtian Village: A village above the clouds, so tranquil it's breathtaking, and the mountain scenery behind the village is full of surprises! Staying here for two nights felt like I had the whole village to myself, super peaceful! A place rarely visited by others.
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✅ Songyang Old Street: A quaint street with many craftsmen and snacks, and the same No. 9 Coffee as Gao Yuanyuan is waiting for you to check in!
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🌟 Food and Drink Recommendations
👉 Xikeng Village Frog Brother Restaurant (Home-style stir-fry, the taste is amazing!)
👉 Wang's Kitchen next to Songyang Old Street (The stream fish is incredibly delicious!)
👉 No. 9 Coffee on Songyang Old Street (The desserts are top-notch, definitely not to be missed!)
👉 Grandpa's Coffee in Pingtian Village (The view on the second floor is picturesque, a great place to enjoy coffee!)
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Songyang, waiting for you to explore‼️
CASSANDRA BUSH
Challenge to check in at 100 ancient villages in Zhejiang (1/100)
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How to have fun in Songyang?
Let me introduce you to Chenjiapu~
Chenjiapu has a simple folk custom. In different seasons, you will see different scenes of labor. I first met Chenjiapu in 2020, and I was quite shocked to see uncles and aunts carrying bamboo leaves along the cliff.
‼ Transportation
1⃣ Shanghai (self-driving 5～6h) (High-speed train ➡ Lishui Station 2.5～3h ➡ Chenjiapu 1.5h)
2⃣ Hangzhou (self-driving 3.5h) (High-speed train Hangzhou Station ➡ Songyang Station 3.5h ➡ Chenjiapu 45min)
‼ More than two hundred days a year are shrouded in mist. When the sun comes out after the rain, you find yourself in a sea of clouds, which is incredibly beautiful as it comes and goes.
‼ Chenjiapu will always surprise you in different seasons and weather, with the sunset casting a pleasant color on the rammed earth walls.
‼ In the village, there is a pioneer bookstore called 'Strangers on the Earth', the alleys by the wall are highly photogenic, and you'll find chatty and enthusiastic old comrades in the bookstore 👍
‼ There is a great elevation difference in Chenjiapu, and you must go to the high places in the village to have a good look. Although it is tiring 🤣, the visual experience it brings is different. You can see the whole view of Chenjiapu, and the yellow walls and black tiles.
⭐ Dining: Ya Liao Yun Restaurant (at the entrance of the village – good for groups) Braised duck 🉑, Sanjiao Hun, and Lao Bao Farmhouse (local dishes)
⭐ Accommodation: Yunxi Moja Shared Vacation Space (located at the entrance of the village)
⭐ Photo check-in: The courtyard in front of Ya Liao Yun Restaurant (facing the valley), the second-floor terrace of the pioneer bookstore, the alleys by the wall, and the high places facing the valley.
LAMAR HESS
Quieter than Wuzhen, more rustic than Hongcun, yet missed by 99% of people
In Lishui City, located in the southwestern part of Zhejiang Province, there is a secluded small town that has been classical for 1800 years👉Songyang.
It has been a county since the Han Dynasty and still retains more than 100 traditional ancient villages.
Out of 365 days a year, there are 200 days shrouded in a fairy-like mist, reminiscent of the Peach Blossom Spring described by Tao Yuanming.
It is also called 'the last secret land of Jiangnan' by National Geographic Magazine.
Songyang·Lishui
🌟'The Golden Potala Palace'—Yangjiatang
📍Address: Yangjiatang Village, Sandu Township, Songyang County
🚗Transport: About a twenty-minute drive from Songyang county town, self-driving is recommended. The first half of the road is relatively wide, with a free public parking lot midway, and the latter half is narrower, with another free parking lot at the entrance of the village, but it is relatively smaller. During holidays, it can get very congested, so it is suggested to park in the first parking lot. If you're lucky, you might unlock an NPC with a tricycle to take you into the village.
🌟'The Internet-famous village above the cliff'—Chenjiapu
📍Address: Chenjiapu Village, Sidu Township, Songyang County
🚗Transport: More than 30 kilometers from Songyang County, self-driving is recommended. The whole journey is mountainous, and it is also very congested during holidays. It is not recommended to drive directly to the entrance of Chenjiapu Village. You can park midway and walk, enjoying the terraced fields along the way, which is also a pleasure.
DAXTON PAGE
Stay in an ancient village homestay above the clouds on the high mountains
No. 37, Chenjiapu Village, Sidu Township, Songyang County, Lishui
Hidden in a secluded village over 200 meters high in the mountains, dozens of households with black tiles and yellow walls are built along the mountain slope in a terraced fashion, scattered on the hillside and standing along the cliff. Feitengji is hidden in the most tranquil place of the ancient village.
Leaving behind the century-old rammed earth walls, it continues the 'sense of time' of Chenjiapu. To let guests feel the beauty of the scenery, large floor-to-ceiling doors and windows are introduced into the rooms, so that even lying in bed, one can enjoy the view. In this way, a residence that can carry the local style and not lose modern comfort and livability was born. The public area of Feitengji not only attracts many hotel enthusiasts but has also become a well-known landmark in Songyang County town. The lobby is not just a place for check-in procedures but also has a fireplace area.
In winter, you can roast sweet potatoes, cook hot wine, watch movies, and the Mo Coffee, known as the 'most beautiful rural cafe', is one of the signature facilities of Feitengji·Songyang.
IsaacCox.86
I checked in at Chenjiapu Ancient Village on a snowy day in early spring
Taking advantage of the fewer tourists after the holiday, I took a trip to visit a famous Songyang ancient village in recent years—Chenjiapu Village.
Starting from Yunhe Huang area, I took the highway to the Songyang Xiangxi exit, and the traffic was fairly smooth. The asphalt road into the mountains was rugged, but there was little traffic. Since we are used to driving in the mountains, despite some signs of landslides, the journey was smooth. Along the way, I also had a distant view of Xikeng Village (picture 4).
It was not until I turned into the road two kilometers away from the village that I found several bamboo trees (covered with snow) lying across the road. Relying on the high chassis of the SUV, I didn't hesitate and just rolled over them (I later learned that the proud car following us got a big scratch from the bamboo).
It was only when I got out of the car at the entrance of the village that I realized it was snowing, not drizzling. Wet and cold, luckily I was too lazy to carry a suitcase when I left home, so I wore two thick wool sweaters inside my silk cotton jacket and put on a thick wool vest, plus a cashmere scarf, so I didn't freeze and shiver. But I really regretted not wearing a hat!!!
First, I checked in at the Pioneer Bookstore. After passing through the narrow village paths, I came to the bookstore on the outermost side of the village, and was surprised to find that despite the cold weather and light snow, there were still a few people checking in at the trendy bookstore.
Mr. He, who loves reading, found that many books were still unopened, but he still found what he wanted to read, sipping coffee while browsing. Hmm, the taste is good—I mean the coffee.
The scenery around the Pioneer Bookstore is just so-so, but this stray cat is really clingy. Probably because it's seen a lot of people.
Leaving the village, we took a different route and passed by the Wooden Words & Phrases Homestay. The owner warmly invited us to sit down. I found that the environment for drinking coffee here is better than at the bookstore (the last picture). Next time I come, I can really have a cup here and chat with the owner.
Due to the heavy fog from the rain and snow, the mountain scenery was not visible. Compared to Huang area, the ancient village environment is average, but the business types are richer than Huang area, with not only homestays and coffee houses but also woodworking workshops, pottery bars, bookstores, farmhouses...
Visiting Chenjiapu in winter and rainy seasons, it's really necessary to understand the road conditions in advance.
AlexanderGriffin19
The ancient village and the bookstore
Thanks to the fame of the bookstore, this village on the top of the mountain has become a hit on the internet. The road into the village is congested, and visitors have to park their cars and walk nearly 2 kilometers up the mountain road, still in high spirits. No one buys books in the bookstore, it seems that everyone is here for the bookstore rather than the book itself, which can also be considered as a classic example of the mutual achievement of the bookstore and the ancient village.
Isaac Diaz
Full of fairy spirit, the distant terraced fields and green mountains and rivers are definitely not to be missed
Although it is winter, the green mountains and rivers are full of greenery, this is the best way to celebrate the New Year.
🌟Highlights:
Climbing high and looking far, the clouds and mist are lingering between the mountains and fields, and the green terraces add a different green. Ancient villages and ancient settlements, nothing more than that.
👍Most recommended:
A leisurely afternoon, casually walking around and checking in the village, brick and tile, everything is a mark of history.
Without the tourists of the internet celebrity ancient town, you can enjoy a most primitive village here. Very atmospheric. A good place to relax on holiday.
ExploreWithEthan
Come to Songyang, stroll through the ancient streets, watch the fireworks, visit ancient villages, and enjoy the beautiful scenery from a high place
Come to Songyang, experience the slow life.
Stroll through the old streets, watch the fireworks.
Visit Chenjiapu Village, flip through books in the Pioneer Bookstore, drink American coffee at Feinongji Coffee, taste local delicacies at Shanguo Luo~
Climb Dushan, ascend Chanfeng Pavilion, overlook the whole view of Songyang.
Walk around, relax, be at ease.
ALLEN PITTMAN
Lishui 5-day itinerary guide, roaming Lishui in the name of the Photography Festival
For Stephen Shore, specifically came to Lishui Photography Festival, but since I came, how can I miss the mountains and waters of Lishui. So, in the 5 days in Lishui, besides listening to Mr. Shore's lectures and watching Mr. Shore's exhibitions, I spent my time in exhibitions and travel.
D1️⃣ Lishui Grand Theater➡️Lishui City Art Museum
✅Stephen Shore Special Lecture and Photography Friends Meeting (3h)
✅ 'The Permanent Now: Stephen Shore Retrospective' and other exhibitions at the Art Museum (4h)
Transportation: In the city, stay at a nearby hotel and walk there.
D2⃣️ Lishui Photography Museum➡️Lishui Photography Park (Former Oil Pump Factory)
✅Various exhibitions during the Photography Festival (all day)
Transportation: In the city, stay at a nearby hotel and walk there.
D3️⃣ Lishui City➡️Guyan Painting Village➡️Songyang County
✅Guyan (3h)
Guyan is the Tongji Weir built 1500 years ago, one of the oldest large-scale water conservancy projects in China, and also one of the world's first batch of irrigation project heritage; there are thousand-year-old water overpasses, as well as thousand-year-old ancient villages and thousand-year-old ancient camphor groups.
✅Painting Village (2h)
Painting Village is the China Babison Oil Painting Base, and also a nationally renowned sketching base and photography hometown.
Have lunch at a farmhouse outside the painting village, the taste is good, and the portion is very sufficient.
Transportation: Self-driving
D4️⃣ Chenjiapu Village, Songyang➡️Yangjiatang Village➡️Songyang Old Street
✅Chenjiapu, the pioneer bookstore on the cliff (2h)
Art space, cafe, homestay, bookstore... Everything related to literature and art is rooted in this cliff-top village, writing a new rural story.
✅Yangjiatang, the ancient village guarded by the couple tree (2h)
Two ancient camphor trees that grow crossed stand at the entrance of the village, witnessing the story of the ancient village for hundreds of years.
✅Songyang Old Street, 'Living Along the River During Qingming' (2h)
Being called 'Living Along the River During Qingming' is a bit exaggerated, but the South Straight Street at the south gate of Songyang small town is indeed living, or to say, half is life, half is performance.
Transportation: Self-driving
MADELINE MOSES
Wenzhou
🚗🚗🚗Travel itinerary:
Day1: Wuhan Station→Wenzhou South Station→Wuma Street→Yongxiao House Baked Seafood (Renmin Middle Road Store)→Oujiang Night Tour→Wenduyuan Hotel (Wenzhou Jinxiu Road Times Square Store)
Day2: Wenduyuan Hotel (Wenzhou Jinxiu Road Times Square Store)→Shanggutian Garden→Mo Chi Park→Jiushan Park→Wenduyuan Hotel (Wenzhou Jinxiu Road Times Square Store)
Day3: Wenduyuan Hotel (Wenzhou Jinxiu Road Times Square Store)→Runfeng Beef Offal (Feixia South Road Store)→Taogong Cave→Flower Open Wheat Biscuit House→Lishui Ancient Street→Nanxi First Floor (Yantou Store)→Nanxi River Meet·Tongzhou Guest House
Day4: Nanxi River Meet·Tongzhou Guest House→Chenjiapu Village→Chenjiapu Civilian Bookstore→Feiniaoji Guest House (Songyang Store)→Songyang Old Street→Fire Cannon Roast Beef (Songyang Store)→Songyang Hidden Lane Art Hotel
Day5: Songyang Hidden Lane Art Hotel→Songzhuang Village→Heyang Ancient Residence→Jinyun Quxi Mountain House (Xiandu Scenic Area Store)
Day6: Jinyun Quxi Mountain House (Xiandu Scenic Area Store)→Yandang Book Room→Zhutan Mountain→Dinghu Peak→Huangdi Temple→Jinyun Quxi Mountain House (Xiandu Scenic Area Store)
Day7: Jinyun Quxi Mountain House (Xiandu Scenic Area Store)→Atlantic Yintai City Store→Wenzhou South Station→Wuhan Station
OwenFletcher20
Compared to Hangzhou, I love the small town in southern Zhejiang recommended by National Geographic more
I've been there three times in a year
During the National Day, everyone went to this 'National Geographic'
Recommended the last secret place in Jiangnan
It's really beautiful in Lishui
Every county has its own unique scenery
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Recommended places
1️⃣Yangjiatang Village
Known as the Golden Potala, it looks very good at sunset, and there are two couple trees that are also very suitable for taking pictures, all angles look good
2️⃣Songzhuang Village
Mainly the century-old bridge has a feeling, the whole village does not fight, there are a few homestays, and the coffee shop can also sit
3️⃣Yandang Bookstore
The mine was transformed into a library, in fact, there are not many people who come to take pictures, the afternoon light is the best
4️⃣Yandang No. 2 Cave
Like the bookstore, it used to be a mine, the pit is full of water, and it is full of green duckweed, which looks really good
5️⃣Bamboo Forest Theater
The bamboo forest theater in Hengkeng Village is best to bring a wide angle, just brought a 24 is not enough
6️⃣Chenjiapu Village
The best commercialized village, all kinds of homestays and restaurants are available, if you live here for a long time, it is the most comfortable, and there are bird gatherings and pioneer bookstores
7️⃣Yunhe Terraces
The sunrise is very beautiful, during the National Day, it is slowly turning yellow, and the probability of sea of clouds is very high
8️⃣Kenggen Stone Village
A small village in the Baiyin Valley Scenic Area, it is also very beautiful in the middle of the terraces
9️⃣Dushan Ancient Village
There is a bit of a feeling of Peach Blossom Spring, passing through a valley to the village, now there are only some old houses and old people in the village, you can come and see on the way
🔟Jiangnan Bingcha
The canyon in Suichang is really beautiful, it has the taste of National Highway 219, friends who like self-driving can come
1️⃣1️⃣Xiandu Scenic Area
Xiandu stone bamboo shoots are very famous, there will be old people leading cattle performances on weekends at sunrise, we did not encounter, but the stone bamboo shoots are still very good-looking
1️⃣2️⃣Pingtian Village
The best village in Songyang, there are few people and the window views of several coffee shops in the village are great, I love it
1️⃣3️⃣Stone Village
The village built with stones, the stone bridge at the entrance of the village and the aerial photography are great
1️⃣4️⃣Shisi Temple
A thousand-year-old temple, but only the tree is the original version, the rest are basically repaired in the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, but it also feels very simple
1️⃣5️⃣Little Red Cliff
Jinyun is an excellent place to watch the sunset, it feels a bit like Xianggong Mountain in Guilin
1️⃣6️⃣Yunhe Lake Xian Palace
The main thing is that the castle hotel in the middle is worth checking in, the lake view is average, but the hotel is very characteristic
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Olivia Pembroke
A 5-day photography trip in Lishui, roaming around Lishui in the name of the photography festival
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.
MADELINE MOSES
Tour around Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai, four days and three nights in Lishui
Escape the hustle and bustle of Shanghai and enjoy a tranquil four-day, three-night stay in Lishui, Zhejiang, experiencing the beauty of the mountains and rivers and the scenery of the ancient villages.
**Transportation arrangements:**
- Round trip: Train round trip from Shanghai to Lishui.
- Local: Rent a car for self-driving, more flexible and convenient.
**Detailed itinerary:**
**Day 1: Shanghai - Lishui - Jinyun Xiandu**
- Noon: After arriving in Lishui, taste local snacks at Chen Zhanggui near the station, recommend trying bean angle bag and fried tofu.
- Afternoon: Report the license plate number to the homestay in advance, you can directly drive into Jinyun Xiandu without buying a scenic spot ticket.
- Xiaochibi: After putting down your luggage, try to go to Xiaochibi to watch the sunset, it is recommended to park outside to save money.
- Dinner: Taste Jinyun duck at Haozhaotou on Xuanyuan Street, Weijin baked cake provides special Jinyun baked cake.
**Day 2: Jinyun Xiandu - Chenjiapu Village**
- Zhutan Mountain: Go to Zhutan Mountain in the morning to check in the classic old man leading the cow view.
- Yandang Book House: A book house transformed from a quarry, where you can enjoy reading and coffee time.
- No. 2 Grotto: You need to climb wild roads to reach, suitable for taking photos of nature and desert scenery.
- On the way: Pass through the hot spring town, you can enjoy the tea garden and camping tent.
- Dinner: Lao Bao Farmhouse in Chenjiapu Village, taste authentic farmhouse dishes.
- Accommodation: Yishanbanshe, located at the highest point of the village, has beautiful mountain views, but is not suitable for the elderly and children.
**Day 3: Chenjiapu Village - Yangjiatang Village - Yunhe**
- Ancient village: Stroll through the ancient village and feel the leisurely rural life.
- Pioneer Bookstore & Feiwuji Coffee: Enjoy the combination of culture and coffee.
- Husband and Wife Tree: Visit the legendary husband and wife tree.
- Accommodation: Yungu Mountain House, simple rooms, close to Jiuqu Yunhuan, suitable for watching the sunrise.
**Day 4: Yunhe Terraces - Lishui - Shanghai**
- Jiuqu Yunhuan: Although the sunrise effect may be affected by the weather, the golden terraces at the end of October are worth seeing.
- Itinerary selection: The itinerary is relatively loose, you can add Guguan Huaxiang, Songyang Village or Shisi Temple and other attractions according to personal interest.
**Precautions:**
- There are many bugs in the mountains, please protect yourself and carry insect repellent spray.
- Pay attention to traffic safety during self-driving tours, especially mountain roads.
- Homestays may need to be booked in advance, especially during peak tourist periods.
- Check the vehicle condition to ensure the safety of self-driving tours.
- Adjust the itinerary in time according to weather changes to ensure the travel experience.
MAVERICK CRAWFORD
Located in the canyon between the Moon Mountains in Dianjiang, surrounded by magnificent terraces and valley views
Nestled deep in the valley of Chenjiapu Village, Songyang, Lishui, surrounded by nature. The old rammed earth style gives a simple and natural feeling, taking you to enjoy the leisure time where the countryside and modern coexist.
The homestay is built according to the mountain, making full use of the surrounding natural environment. All twelve guest rooms introduce the outdoor mountain view into the room. Art galleries, bookstores, restaurants, flower rooms, swimming pools and other facilities provide guests with a variety of entertainment and leisure choices.
Located deep in the Qinling Mountains of Liuba County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi, the design style is very simple and ethereal, with white as the main color. Each guest room is very spacious and faces the Qinling Valley, with a very wide view. It is also equipped with a large public area, providing guests with a place to rest and relax. As the final work of the Yellow River Inn Collection, Yuan Bai perfectly combines the bookstore, natural education and homestay. The exterior rammed earth style gives a rugged, primitive feeling. The guest rooms are named after the eleven states of the Western Xia, full of historical and cultural charm.
Located on the peninsula on the south bank of the Yellow River, the buildings are all pure white rectangular glass boxes, facing the Yellow River and standing side by side. The bedroom and bathroom are separated by dry and wet areas, and the room has its own terrace.
Located deep in the Khorchin grassland, the geometric white buildings seem to grow naturally from this fertile land, coexist harmoniously with the surrounding environment, and reflect a harmonious and beautiful atmosphere. It's so beautiful, I don't want to leave
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The village on the edge of the cliff - Chenjiapu Village
A village that resides on the cliff, less noisy, quiet and comfortable.
Chenjiapu Village in Songyang is the hometown of Zhen Huan Biography (An Lingrong). It's like a forgotten village, sleeping between mountains and clouds, primitive and natural. Being in it seems like being in a paradise.
Half poetic, half worldly.
Chenjiapu Village
Transportation: It is recommended to drive by yourself, the transportation is not convenient, the village is on the mountain
Be careful on the mountain road
You must go to the Pioneer Bookstore
- The filming location of 'Golden Years' starring Ni Ni
One of the ten most beautiful bookstores in the world, the Pioneer Bookstore on the edge of the cliff, is located in the ancient village of Chenjia with a history of 600 years. Built along the public mountain, it is distributed in steps. The bookstore quickly became popular because Ni Ni came to film 'Golden Years'. If you want to escape and empty your mind, this is a good choice.
AUGUSTINE STEELE
Chenjiapu Village| This village hides the ideal country and small certainty
In Songyang County, Lishui, there is a village growing on a cliff
It is often shrouded in fog
Like sleeping in the mountains
Following its fog, I entered its dream
Here is full of green
On that ancient wall
Also sprouted green vines
Sitting on the steps, looking at the front
This lonely tree
It just stands in the wind
Like guarding his home
Most of the village are elderly people
The house is still the same as before
Loess and green tiles
When the sky gradually darkens
The lights on the roof also began to light up
It's not as dazzling as in the city
But it's very gentle
Little by little, it lights up the dark road
As if looking forward to
Long-lost relatives reunion
Even if we are in a foreign land
The lights scattered in the world
There is always one left for you
This is Chenjiapu Village, Songyang, Lishui, Zhejiang
The last secret place in Jiangnan