Lishui Songyang | The "Last Secret Realm of Jiangnan" is stunningly beautiful.

💫 Introduction: Anlingrong's hometown, Songyang County, Lishui, Zhejiang, is known as the "Last Secret Realm of Jiangnan" and also as the "Peach Blossom Spring of Southern Zhejiang"🍃 It is very suitable for escaping the big city and taking a weekend getaway to an ancient village💨 However, Songyang's transportation is inconvenient, so be sure to do your research before you go～ 🌟 About Transportation 🚗 Self-driving: The most convenient and recommended option, but the mountainous and narrow roads within the county require good driving skills 🚘 Parking: Parking is available at the entrance of each village, but there are limited spaces 🚄 Public Transportation: Take the high-speed train to Lishui Station, then take a taxi/rental car/chartered car/bus to Songyang County (⚠️ It is difficult to get a taxi in Songyang, and they usually don't use meters; there are buses from the county passenger station to the countryside, but they are very inconvenient) Stop 1️⃣: Yangjiatang Village 🕐 Opening Hours: Open all day At the entrance of the village, you will be greeted by a beautiful and magnificent pair of trees, their roots intertwined. If you're lucky, you might see a cowherd driving his cows here, which will instantly add a sense of story to your experience. Continue walking further in, and you will reach a viewpoint overlooking the entire village. Take in the yellow walls and black tiles, the overlapping houses, and the stunning scenery. This is also the filming location for the movie "Two People's Little Forest". 📸 Photo Spots: The couple trees at the village entrance, the yellow walls and black tiles, the alleyways, etc. 🚶 Walking Time: 1-2 hours Stop 2️⃣: Songzhuang Village 🕐 Opening Hours: Open all day Upon arriving at Songzhuang, you will find that it is surrounded by mountains and a stream runs through the village, creating a natural landscape. Compared to Yangjiatang, there are fewer tourists here. The village is not commercialized, and the villagers still maintain their original way of life, using traditional stoves. You might even encounter an old lady washing clothes or vegetables by the stream, or a grandpa eating at his doorstep. It feels like you've stepped into someone else's life, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, enjoying the peace and quiet of rural life. 📸 Photo Spots: Ancient houses, ancestral halls, and the picturesque stone arch bridge 🚶 Walking Time: 1-2 hours Stop 3️⃣: Chenjiapu Village 🕐 Opening Hours: Open all day Chenjiapu is known as the "Cliffside Ancient Village". There is also a trendy bookstore here, facing a deep valley, accompanied by rain, fog, and clouds. The village is more commercialized than the others, with guesthouses, cafes, bookstores, cultural and creative shops, and restaurants. Sit in the bookstore and enjoy a cup of coffee, and enjoy your leisure time. 📸 Photo Spots: The bookstore, the tree on the roof, the terraced village 🚶 Walking Time: 1-2 hours Stop 4️⃣: Songyang Old Street 🕐 Opening Hours: Open all day The old street is a great place to wander around. The 600-meter-long street connects two rows of wooden houses, with bluestone pavement, white walls and gray tiles. At night, the street has a strong historical and cultural atmosphere, and it is an old street that has not yet been commercialized. Don't be fooled by the fact that there is only one street, there are blacksmith shops, cotton-beating workshops, dyeing and printing workshops, etc., making it a rich and varied experience. 🚶 Walking Time: 1-2 hours 🔴 Note: When visiting Songyang, you need to take your time and appreciate it. If you only take a quick look, you might be disappointed. Looking at the yellow mud and black tiles, the centuries-old stone bridges, the ancient trees, and the streams, all of these fulfill my expectations for Songyang.