The "Western Sichuan Village" hidden in the Taihang Mountains! A 600-year-old stone maze village, red leaves + ancient architecture

If you're tired of the monotonous ancient towns, you must visit Wangnao Village in Shahe, Hebei! This is not Western Sichuan, but it is known as the "Taihang Sichuan Village"; there are no noisy crowds here, but a 600-year-old stone maze ancient village is hidden, where every snapshot looks like a masterpiece. It is definitely the most worthwhile hidden gem destination to check in this year! ✅ Reason 1 to visit: Rare "Sichuan Village" style in the North The entire village is built along the mountain, with uniform red stone walls and small green tile roofs. The architectural style blends the Bashu mountain village and northern siheyuan features, staggered and layered like a stone fortress hidden deep in the mountains. The watchtowers (ear rooms) on the street-facing stone buildings and the lookout holes on the walls tell the story of the defensive wisdom of the past. ✅ Reason 2 to visit: Step into the "Living Stone Maze" Inside the village, there are more than 130 ancient courtyards and over 2,000 houses, all connected courtyard to courtyard and household to household, with secret passages, wells, and tunnels. Walking through feels like entering a martial arts world. Characteristic alleys like "Southeast Deficiency Alley" and "Stretch and Bend Alley" not only hide ancient feng shui mysteries but also carry life philosophies such as "Money can't buy Southeast Deficiency" and "A real man can stretch and bend," with stories at every step. ✅ Reason 3 to visit: Breathtaking golden autumn red leaves season! Every late autumn, the red maple mountain behind the village is dyed in layers of color, with red leaves everywhere. From a high vantage point, the ancient village and red leaves complement each other like a richly colored oil painting. This place is also called "Fozhaoshan" (Buddha Illuminated Mountain), where sunlight seems to shine like Buddha’s light, full of spiritual aura. ✅ Reason 4 to visit: Immersive experience of red culture + intangible heritage crafts The village has restored red sites such as the Anti-Japanese County Government and underground transportation stations, and built a village history museum and red oath square, making it a great place for patriotic education with children. You can also enter the "Courtyard Micro Factory" to watch the "Golden Shuttle Sisters" weave local cloth live and personally experience the charm of intangible cultural heritage, taking home a unique souvenir. ✅ Reason 5 to visit: Authentic farmhouse flavors, full of local life After tiring walks, be sure to try the local fried sauce noodles, fried rice noodles, and grilled meat skewers and lamb skewers from barbecue stalls, all fragrant and delicious! In the golden autumn season, the streets are full of persimmons, chestnuts, and sweet potatoes, fresh and cheap, gifts from the Taihang Mountains. 📌 Practical guide: - Address: Wangnao Village, Chaiguan Township, Shahe City, Xingtai City, Hebei Province - Transportation: Self-driving is recommended; navigate to "Wangnao Village," the road conditions are good. About 2 hours from Xingtai city center. - Tickets: Adult ticket 50 RMB, senior/child ticket 22.8 RMB (prices may fluctuate, please check in advance) - Visiting time: Recommend 3-4 hours; a full day for in-depth exploration - Accommodation: The village has characteristic homestays to experience original ecological rural life - Best season: Spring and autumn are best; autumn (October-November) red leaf season is especially stunning 🌟 Tips: - Wear comfortable flat shoes; many stone steps and alleys in the village - Respect local customs; do not enter private courtyards without permission - Bring a camera; the best light is in the early morning and evening - Protect cultural relics; travel civilly This weekend, why not escape the city and take a walk in Wangnao Village, touch the 600-year-old time imprint, and feel the slow life and rustic poetry deep in the Taihang Mountains. Trust me, this will be the most special chapter in your photo album!