tracing the Liang-Lin Route: Yanfu Temple to Xiaxiaobao Village

Today's route: Wuyi Liucheng Xinzuzhen Longshan Park - Yanfu Temple - Xiaxiaobao Village - Yuyuan Village (accommodation) ⭐ Longshan Park Climbing Longshan in the Dragon Year, ascending to worship Buddha and ring the bell, not a single activity should be missed Longshan Park is not tall, but it is home to the Xuanping Longshan Cave Master Temple (established during the Eastern Jin Dynasty) and the Puzhao Zen Temple (established during the Tang Dynasty). From the top of the mountain, you can overlook the entire town. ⭐ Yanfu Temple In 1934, Liang Sicheng and Lin Huiyin came to Yanfu Temple and conducted a 9-day survey, which established the main hall of Yanfu Temple as a living specimen for the 'Yingzao Fashi', and at the same time, the main hall of Yanfu Temple, constructed by Song Maoyuan, also became a jewel in the crown of ancient architecture. The side hall has detailed explanations and video popularization about the architectural structure of Yanfu Temple. ⭐ Xiaxiaobao Village Liang and Lin came to Xiaxiaobao Village and included this village in 'The History of Chinese Architecture' Chatting with the villagers, the village was originally called Yinpu, and it was renamed Xiaxiaobao because several families with the surname Bao lived there. However, now the village is mostly surnamed Tu, and there are no longer any Bao surnamed residents. Speaking of such a beautiful village, tourism is just average. The villagers say that to cooperate with the government's renovation, they have already relocated more than 80%, and it is expected that within 5 years, this place will become a tourist area. If you want to see the simple and rustic mountain dwelling style, come quickl