Hangzhou · Jiande｜Xinye Ancient Village [Guide]

Hangzhou · Jiande｜Xinye Ancient Village [Guide] Qingming Niche Travel Destination: Exploring Xinye Ancient Village in Jiande Want to escape the crowds and find a quiet, niche travel destination during the Qingming Festival? Then don't miss Xinye Ancient Village in Jiande! About a 2-hour drive from Hangzhou, you can reach this underrated treasure village. 🏡 Xinye Ancient Village: A Mark of History Xinye Ancient Village is the filming location of "Where Are We Going, Dad?". It retains a large number of ancient Ming and Qing buildings, like a living "Chinese Ming and Qing Architectural Open-Air Museum." Many indigenous people still live in the village, maintaining a simple way of life, which makes people feel the strong atmosphere of everyday life. The entire village is laid out according to the Five Elements and Nine Palaces, in harmony with nature, like a maze. There are 16 ancient ancestral halls, ancient halls, ancient pagodas, ancient temples, and more than 200 ancient residential buildings, each full of historical charm. 🍂 Autumn Charm Xinye Ancient Village has a special flavor in autumn, and the unique autumn sunning activities make people feel the joy of harvest. There is also a large pond in the village, surrounded by residential buildings that are built along the mountains and rivers, with picturesque scenery. 📸 Recommended Spots Wenchang Pavilion and Tuanyun Pagoda: The iconic buildings in the village are definitely great places for internet-famous photo spots. Nantang: The classic Hui-style scenery is comparable to Moon Pond in Hongcun, which is very suitable for taking pictures. 🍽 Food Recommendations Jiande Tofu Buns: Delicate taste and delicious flavor. Corn Cake: Sweet but not greasy, it is a traditional Jiande delicacy. Fried Rice Cake: Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a fragrant aroma. Shortbread: Crispy and delicious, it is a traditional Jiande snack. 📖 Travel Tips In theory, it is free to visit the village without entering the small scenic spots, but it is recommended to exchange tickets from the visitor center, which is more cost-effective. The opening hours are 8:00-16:30. You can enter for free at other times, but you cannot visit the small scenic spots. For self-driving parking, you can directly navigate to Xinye Ancient Village Visitor Center. If you take public transportation, you can take bus 202 to 323 from Jiande High-speed Railway Station, which takes about 2 hours.