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Transportation Guide • Self-driving: From Hangzhou, it takes about 3.5 hours; from Wenzhou, about 2.5 hours; from Shanghai/Suzhou, about 5 hours. • Train: Take a train to Songyang Station, then a 30-minute taxi ride to reach the ancient villages; alternatively, go to Lishui Station first, then take a 1.5-hour taxi ride to Songyang. Recommended Attractions • Yangjiatan Village: Known as the "Golden Potala Palace," located in a mountain valley in Sandu Township, Songyang County. Surrounded by mountains with beautiful scenery, it's a typical terraced ancient village. The giant ancient camphor tree at the village entrance is spectacular. In autumn, households dry various crops, creating beautiful scenes that are perfect for photography enthusiasts 📸. • Pingtian Village: This ancient village blends modern elements like trendy guesthouses and Western restaurants, focusing on a slow rural lifestyle experience, perfect for city dwellers to relax and vacation. The Cloud Pingtian Guesthouse features a restaurant, tea room, guest rooms, and even a farming museum open to visitors. The entire guesthouse integrates beautifully with the surrounding environment. Lingfang Magic Mirror Art House is more like an art gallery, very artistic ✨. • Chenjiapuzhen Village: With misty scenery and pleasant views, this ancient village harmonizes with terraced fields. The village contains ancient residences, trees, post roads, wells, while maintaining a modern atmosphere. Avant-garde Bookstore and Yunxi MO+ Shared Vacation Space are recommended spots. Additionally, the scenery along the way to Chenjiapuzhen Village is also very beautiful 🌿. • Xikeng Village: An authentic ancient village featuring traditional stilted wooden houses built along the mountainside in a staggered arrangement. The village has many museums, including the Chen Ancestral Hall, Bamboo Residence, Brown Sugar Workshop, and Stone Warehouse Contract Museum. There's also a romantic guesthouse called "Feiman Collection" where you can wake up elegantly in the embrace of the countryside 🛏️. • Shangtian Village: A national-level traditional village that has preserved its complete traditional village form. The guesthouses and restaurants in the village offer excellent food. Recommended spot is the Starry Hometown Shangtian Banleng Guesthouse 🌌. • Baifeng Village: Known as a garden village with clean streets and beautiful environment, featuring rest pavilions and small parks along the roads. It's excellent for cycling and hiking. Recommended spots include Quanzhi Baifeng Guesthouse and Xiaogangxi Rafting Scenic Area 🚴‍♂️. • Caizhai Village: Experience making oil tofu and soy milk. The Stone Warehouse Tofu Workshop is a recommended spot 🧀. Food Recommendations • Special snacks: Dengzhanpan, Shalei, yellow rice cake, mountain tapioca, Qingming cake, handmade mochi, etc. These foods are the crystallization of Songyang people's wisdom, with unique tastes that are unforgettable 🥡. • Special dishes: Stone Warehouse Tofu Feast, Damushan Tea Room's Complete Tea Feast, New Paradise Resort Hotel's Garden Tea Flower, Manshe's Pancake Feast, etc., all worth trying 🍽️. • Local specialties: Daitou rice, Xingcun traditional brown sugar, and Stone Warehouse Jianiang white liquor are all local ecological products from Songyang, perfect for sharing with family and friends 🎁. Accommodation Recommendations Songyang has various guesthouses. It's recommended to stay in characteristic guesthouses within the ancient villages. Here are some recommendations: • Cloud Pingtian Guesthouse: Features a restaurant, tea room, guest rooms, and a farming museum open to visitors. Designed by a modern architectural master, it blends perfectly with the surrounding environment 🏡. • Feiman Collection Guesthouse: Located in Chenjiapuzhen Village with panoramic views of terraced fields. Converted from old houses, the design preserves Songyang's ancient charm while maintaining modern style. The accommodation environment is serene with picturesque scenery 🎨. • Banleng Guesthouse: Located in Shangtian Village, renovated from village houses, resembling the Peach Blossom Spring described by Tao Yuanming. Features bright courtyards and traditional tea rooms. Each room has its own story and style. The guesthouse's vegetables are all grown using natural farming methods, and guests can experience farm work with villagers 🌻. • Quanzhi Baifeng Guesthouse: Located in Baifeng Village with beautiful surroundings where you can experience the tranquility and beauty of rural life 🌼. Itinerary Planning • Day 1: Arrive in Songyang in the morning and head to Xikeng Village to explore the ancient village, visit the Brown Sugar Workshop, ancient ancestral halls, Bamboo Residence, and other museums. In the afternoon, check into Feiman Collection Guesthouse and enjoy the terraced field views. In the evening, taste local specialties near the guesthouse, such as Stone Warehouse Tofu Feast 🍴. • Day 2: In the morning, visit Yangjiatan Village to photograph the terraced layout of the village and experience the charm of the "Golden Potala Palace." In the afternoon, go to Pingtian Village to visit Cloud Pingtian Guesthouse and Lingfang Magic Mirror Art House, experiencing the slow rural lifestyle. In the evening, stay at a characteristic guesthouse in Pingtian Village and enjoy the quiet rural night 🌙. • Day 3: In the morning, visit Chenjiapuzhen Village, explore the Avant-garde Bookstore and Yunxi MO+ Shared Vacation Space, stroll between the ancient village and terraced fields, enjoying the misty scenery. In the afternoon, go to Shangtian Village to visit the traditional ancient village and check into Starry Hometown Shangtian Banleng Guesthouse. In the evening, make wishes under the starry sky 🌠. Important Notes • When traveling in summer, be mindful of heat and sun protection. Ancient villages generally have mosquitoes, so it's recommended to wear long pants 🧥. • Ancient villages are generally open and free to visit, but it's advisable to book guesthouses in advance as they can be in high demand during peak seasons 📅. • All of Songyang's ancient villages are beautiful. Photography enthusiasts can bring clothing props to take beautiful photos 📸.