The ancient village in Zhejiang, with a history of six hundred years, possesses both poetic charm and the warmth of everyday life

Many people are familiar with ancient villages, places with profound cultural history and architectural customs. Whenever you visit an ancient village, you can escape the hustle and bustle and experience an unprecedented sense of comfort. So, what are some well-known ancient villages? Currently popular ones include Jiaju Tibetan Village in Sichuan, Baihaba in Xinjiang, Muliyuzhen in Anhui, Suosong Village in Tibet, Qiqian Village in Inner Mongolia, Yubeng Village in Yunnan, Dazhucun in Fujian, Xuhuadi Ancient Village in Zhejiang, Dongchudao Village in Shandong, Qidacun in Fujian, and other areas are worth visiting. So, where should you go if you want to visit an ancient village with poetic charm and the warmth of everyday life? It is recommended to visit the ancient village in Zhejiang, which has a history of six hundred years and is known as a 'paradise on earth'. You can take a leisurely stroll when you have free time! The village in question is Yanxia Stone Village in Zhejiang. According to historical records, the village was established in the third year of Emperor Jianwen of the Ming Dynasty (1402). It is named 'Yanxia Stone Village' because it is located under the towering and precipitous Baizhang Rock Mountain. It is highly recommended by CCTV and 'China National Geographic'! The village currently has over 200 stone houses, mainly two-story stone-wood structures. The roofs are gable roofs, the outer walls are closed, the inner spaces are open, and there are courtyards in the middle, showing the typical architectural style of the central Zhejiang mountainous area. Representative buildings include the 600-year-old Xiyuan Old Residence, the 400-year-old Shangjian Yanming Hall, the 200-year-old Twenty Jian Head Ming Hall, and the 100-year-old Xinwu Ming Hall, all of which are ancient Ming and Qing Dynasty courtyard buildings that reflect the legacy of the old clan culture. Upon arriving in the village, you can immediately feel the simple atmosphere. The elderly, thousand-year-old Taxus chinensis, ancient arch bridges, soft stone rivers, ancient tea roads, houses built with natural stones... All these elements seem to naturally form a beautiful picture! The ancient village is far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. There are no internet celebrity shops. Although it has been developed into a tourist attraction, there are still no takeaways or foreign businesses. Free, few people, remote, quiet, and peaceful are still the current state of the village! Once you start exploring, fresh air greets you. Stone houses, stone walls, stone doors, stone windows, stone steps, stone railings, stone paths, and stone bridges are all built with stones, creating a natural stone world. It is truly a unique gem in the ancient villages in the mountains. What touches the visitors the most is that the ancient village still retains the simple and natural appearance of the village in their minds. There is no obvious commercialization. A small shop is just for the convenience of the villagers' daily life, not to meet the needs of tourists. As you walk on the stone road, you can clearly see the traces of the years. Occasionally, you may meet elderly people strolling in the village. The quiet and peaceful atmosphere calms people down. As you walk towards the mountain top after a short rest, the sound of the babbling stream is the loudest music in this ancient village. The stones that have been exposed to the wind, sun, and rain for hundreds of years are exceptionally smooth and elegant. At this time, a friend asked, the description can imagine it as a 'paradise on earth', but why is it said that it has poetic charm and the warmth of everyday life? It turns out that the ancient village is nestled in stones, giving people a solid sense of security and an ancient sense of mystery. In the village, you can see grandmothers eating at the door, uncles and aunts chatting together, grandparents picking and peeling crops, grandfathers making handicrafts in front of the hall, black dogs walking in the streets... There are also pickles and tofu drying in front of the houses, fish swimming in the fish ponds, flowers blooming by the roadside, stone walls blackened by smoke, walls covered with moss... Everywhere presents a peaceful and tranquil scene of good times! If you like to check in at scenic spots, you can focus on Fengxi Bridge, Zhu Clan Ancestral Hall, Bottom Ming Hall, Twenty Head, Lower Dao Altar Residence, Putong Ridge Ancient Road, and other highlights. If you like food, you can try tofu, in the village, every household has dried bamboo shoots and jarred tofu in front of their houses. There are not many businesses here, a few self-produced and self-sold small shops support the entire village, which may be the characteristic of this village. Things to know when visiting Yanxia Stone Village in Zhejiang: The entrance fee is 0 yuan, located in Yanxia Village, Huzhen, Jinyun County, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province, self-driving tour is recommended. If you have enough time, you can stay here for one night, immerse yourself in the life of the village, and you will definitely have a different feeling! Has anyone visited this scenic spot? Welcome to leave a message to discuss!