This ancient village is absolutely stunning

Songyang Secret Realm｜A Jiangnan ancient village featured by National Geographic! The ultimate beautiful walking guide to Yangjiatang Village🍃 🌳 Reasons to visit Golden Potala Palace! A cluster of well-arranged rammed earth houses The last secret realm of Jiangnan you must visit in your lifetime! Rice fields and ancient trees are super healing 🏡 Transportation information 📍 Address: Yangjiatang Village, Songyang County, Lishui City 🚗 Self-driving guide: 4 hours direct from Hangzhou, mountain roads are narrow, recommended for experienced drivers 🚌 Public transport: High-speed train to Lishui Station → transfer to bus to Songyang County town → taxi to the village (about 1 hour) 📸 Must-visit spots 1️⃣ Husband and Wife Tree Viewing Platform 500-year-old camphor tree at the village entrance! The sunlight through the canopy at 4 PM is super dreamy 2️⃣ Golden Potala Palace The whole village glows golden at sunset! Drone shots are absolutely stunning 🌾 Special experiences 👉🏻 Learn to make Songyang Gaoqiang opera masks with villagers 👉🏻 Drink freshly ground Yunding coffee at the terrace coffee shop 🍲 Food recommendations · Farmhouse clay stove chicken: free-range chicken raised in bamboo forest · Freshly made and sold ma ci (glutinous rice cake): sticky and stretchy ⚠️ Tips to avoid pitfalls · Stone paths are slippery! Wear non-slip shoes · Best photo lighting is from 3 to 5 PM · Village homestays need to be booked one month in advance 🏷️