[2024 Yongjia Attraction] Travel Guide for Cangpo Ancient Village (Updated Oct)
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Address:
Nanxijiang Scenic Area, Yongjia County, Wenzhou City
Opening times:
Opens at 08:00-17:00Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hours
Phone:
15397375076,15325516736
Inked with humanities and adorned with colors, the rural villages in winter are picturesque
*In the early winter, longing for the leisurely life in the ancient village, the bird songs in the empty mountains, the smoke in the fog, the white walls and black tiles, the small bridges and flowing water... Each ancient village has its own unique mark, just like a 'paradise'.
*The Cangpo ancient village, which is backed by the Bijia Mountain and faces the Nanxi River, is a complete set of 'four treasures of the study': the straight long alley that runs through the whole village, is the pen; the lotus pond on both sides of the stone path, is the inkstone; the three stones by the pond, are the ink; the square village, with white pebble ground, is the paper. This ingenious layout of the book scroll exudes a strong culture of farming and reading.
*The village walls, ancient roads, old houses, ancient stages... Everywhere in the village exudes a strong ancient charm. As the iconic building of Cangpo Village, the Cangpo Creek Gate, which the villagers are proud of, not only proves the flourishing literary style and educational achievements of Cangpo Village, but also a precious architectural treasure.
*Walking in the village, several ancient houses that have been renovated after years of weathering have become a place for tourists to rest. Beyond the ancient charm, it is the warmth of holding a cup of coffee, and the comfort of quietly reading a good book
*The Cangpo Creek Gate proves the flourishing literary style and educational achievements of Cangpo Village, and is also a precious architectural treasure.
*The Li Clan Ancestral Hall, Wang Xiong Pavilion, Renji Temple and other iconic buildings also reveal the ancient charm and still show their elegance today.
*Architecture + rice fields, preserving every brick and tile of the original building, gives the ancient village a new glow and vitality.
【Attraction】Nanxi River Cangpo Ancient Village
【Address】Nanxi River Scenic Area, Yongjia County, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province
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📍Location: 45 minutes from Wenzhou city center | 90 minutes from Hangzhou
Hidden in Yongjia County, Wenzhou City⛳️Convenient transportation🚗Easy to drive
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Nearby attractions: Furong Ancient Village, Cangpo Ancient Village, Lishui Ancient Street
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Nanxi River
The Nanxi River is very large, with many scenic spots, about over 800 in total. There are many ancient villages, and it would take about 2-3 days to visit them all. If you have ample time, you can stay at Nanxi River to fully immerse yourself in the slow life. The village is situated on the mountain, surrounded by mountains on three sides. The houses are made of wood and built along the hillside. Every household has bamboo shoots drying at their door. A small stream runs through the village, making it a great spot for photography.
Near the parking lot, there is a small alley you can walk into for free, but it's not easy to find. We only discovered it when we were leaving. Cangpo Village was established in the second year of the Xiande era of the Later Zhou Dynasty during the Five Dynasties (955 AD) and has been a settlement for the Li family. The current Cangpo Village was rebuilt in the fifth year of Chunxi during the Southern Song Dynasty (1189 AD) by inviting the national teacher Li Shirri to arrange it according to the Feng Shui theory of the Five Elements and the layout of the 'Four Treasures of the Study.' It has a history of 840 years now. Inside, there are some ancient buildings, such as Renji Temple (Kunqu Opera House), Li Family Ancestral Hall, Xi Learning Temple, Huifeng Pavilion, Official Residence, and Pen Street.
There is a path next to the toilet at the entrance parking lot that allows direct access for free. To the left of the entrance, there is a stone bridge that leads to the village, and to the right, there is an ancient street from the Qing Dynasty with a 300-meter-long river corridor hung with big red lanterns. On one side, there are cafes and restaurants, and on the other, across the river, you can see ancient bridges and trees. You can order a cup of coffee and sit on the corridor to enjoy the view. This place is even more famous for its night scene when the red lanterns are lit, creating a beautiful atmosphere.
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Tilling the fields on the green slopes, wandering through the ancient village
The ancient village of Cangpo nestles against the Bijia Mountain and faces the Nanxi River. The village was designed by the national teacher Li Shi during the Southern Song Dynasty and has a history of a thousand years.
The architecture of the village is a condensation of ancient Chinese culture. Its architectural concept originates from the 'Four Treasures of the Study', and despite the vicissitudes of a thousand years, it still retains its basic planning layout and architectural style, interpreting the agrarian culture of 'farming and reading passing on through generations'.
Ticket price: 10 yuan
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Cangpo Ancient Village in Yongjia, here lies the world's largest 'Four Treasures of the Study'
Cangpo Ancient Village is located in Yantou Town, upstream of the Nanxi River in Yongjia County, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, backed by Bijia Mountain and facing the Nanxi River.
In a sense, Cangpo is the most culturally rich ancient village because its design concept originates from the 'Four Treasures of the Study'. The long alley that runs through the village represents the brush; a bridge in the middle of the stone path, made of five evenly sized stones, represents the inkstick; the lotus ponds on both sides of the stone path represent the inkstone; and the cobblestone ground of the square village represents the paper.
The village was founded in the second year of Xiande of the Later Zhou Dynasty during the Five Dynasties (AD 955) and has a history of over 1000 years. In the fifth year of Chunxi of the Southern Song Dynasty (1178), the national teacher Li Shiri replanned and built the village layout with the 'Four Treasures of the Study' as the main image, the meaning of which is self-evident.
Today, despite thousands of years of vicissitudes, the village still retains the original planning and architectural style of the Southern Song Dynasty. The fortress walls, stone paths, residences, pavilions, ancestral temples, ancient cypresses, and pools still exhibit the charm of the past, interpreting the rich culture of farming and reading everywhere.
The small ancient village also houses eight cultural halls, including the Rural Reform Exhibition Hall, Kunqu Museum, Huifengxuan Art Gallery, and Lin Ximing Painting Gallery, and has also developed a large-scale farming and reading culture park. It fully displays the ancient village culture, farming and reading culture, Kunqu culture, folk culture, ancestral hall culture of Yongjia, integrating tradition with modernity.
During the Spring Festival, Cangpo Ancient Village launched the slogan 'Come to Nanxi River, celebrate the Song Dynasty New Year'. Stepping into Cangpo Ancient Village, the festive atmosphere hits you. There are photo spots designed around the themes of 'Song Dynasty charm' and 'celebrating the New Year', such as 'Welcome Home', 'The Flavor of Cangpo', and 'I Meet Fortune in Cangpo'. There are also various colored lanterns, water lanterns, rural post offices, festive courtyards, time-honored grocery stores, and 'dry goods' such as dried radishes, sweet potato slices, and dried pickles displayed by the villagers, all enhancing the festive atmosphere of the Spring Festival.
📍Detailed address: Cangpo Ancient Village, Yantou Town, Yongjia County, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province
Ticket price: 10 yuan
⏳Time for visit: 2 hours
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The ancient village hidden in the mountains | Nangxi River Cangpo
The ancient and modern charm of the thousand-year-old Songzhuang
It's like a golden scroll unfolding
The sun sprinkles the golden light on the drying field
Incredibly dazzling and warm
The sun can heal all unhappiness
In short, Cangpo is better than Linkeng
Come and feel the ancient harvest atmosphere of the village
Tickets are 10 yuan, cheap and affordable
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Wenzhou, an underestimated treasure land! Why don't you hurry up and learn about this beauty
Wenzhou, an underestimated treasure land! 🔥 Why don't you hurry up and learn about this beautiful place?
Hello hello, dear friends👋, I am Dongzai who loves photography. Today I want to share with you a wonderful place I recently discovered - Cangpo Ancient Village. This ancient village, like Linkeng Shaiqiu, is also a pearl of Wenzhou, but its charm is even more unique.
In this autumn, Cangpo Ancient Village has become particularly lively. The season of Shaiqiu is coming, and the ancient village is filled with the scent of harvest. Dyeing workshop, little goats, golden paddy fields... everything is full of the taste of autumn. What's more surprising is that there are various activities and performances on weekends, adding more fun and color to this beautiful place.
Autumn is coming, and I can't help but want to explore. In this autumn, I chose to go to Cangpo Ancient Village to feel that unique charm. Here, I seem to be in a fairy tale world, everything becomes so beautiful and magical.
About transportation🚗: Parking fee is only 10 yuan, very convenient.
About tickets🎫: Only 10 yuan, you can experience the charm of the ancient village.
Tips💡: Because the light in autumn is shorter, it is recommended to go earlier.
Wenzhou, a place full of vitality and charm. It has unique natural scenery and rich cultural heritage, let's explore it together! Whether you are a photographer or a travel enthusiast, you will not be disappointed. Come and join us! 🍂 The shutter leaves the beautiful memories of this season, let's enjoy this colorful autumn together!
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Wenzhou Travel | History and beauty coexist, Wenzhou treasures waiting for you to play
Zhejiang Wenzhou is not just a leather factory, Wenzhou is a gentle and beautiful city, let's take a look together.
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1⃣️ Yandang Mountain
Divided into several scenic spots, different scenic spots have their own characteristics, among which Lingfeng, Lingyan, and Dalongqiu are called the three absolutes of Yandang. The mountain scenery, water scenery, and forest scenery here are all available. When you are in it, you feel that all you see is spectacular scenery, which is overwhelming.
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2⃣️ Nanxi River
A tributary of the Oujiang River, in the water system of Yongjia County, Wenzhou, the river is wide and the water is clear. The river irrigates a large area of land, many ancient villages and towns are built along the river, and a heavy history is precipitated. Now you can take a bamboo raft to visit the Nanxi River.
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3⃣️ Shijie Rock
It is a huge rock in the canyon, named for its shape like a mast. In addition to the core of Shijie Rock in the scenic area, you can also stroll along the canyon and appreciate the unique geological landscape.
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4⃣️ Cangpo Ancient Village
Built by the river, it has a history of more than a thousand years. It has the beauty of Jiangnan villages. Cangpo Ancient Village is arranged with the four treasures of the study, which has been used since the Song Dynasty and is a very representative ancient village.
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5⃣️ Furong Ancient Village
It has a square layout, and it is said to be planned according to the seven stars and eight fights. The village was built in the Tang Dynasty and has a long history. The village retains many ancient buildings, including the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, the ruins of the Sima's mansion, and the General's House.
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6⃣️ Jiangxin Island
The iconic attraction of Wenzhou city, although the island is small in area, it has a long history, which can be traced back to the Song Dynasty, and it is also a thousand years old. The island has beautiful scenery, lush vegetation, and many cultural relics and historic sites.
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7⃣️ Longwantan Forest Park
The park has a rich natural landscape, streams and waterfalls, and lush forests. You can follow the trail to the top of the mountain, overlooking the surroundings, and the magnificent landscape is in sight.
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Cangpo, located in the middle reaches of Nanxi River in Yongjia County, built in the Five Dynasties and formed in the Southern Song Dynasty. On the front of the village, there is a "car door" on the book "Cangpoxi Gate" four words, on both sides of the "four-walled Qingshan Tibetan tiger leopard, double pool clear water storage dragon." Cangpo Village is based on the four treasures of the study. In the village, a straight street called the pen street, on the west of the village of Bijiashan, with two square pools as a platform, on both sides of the platform to set aside giant stones to think of ink, surrounded by thousands of acres of Pingtian thought paper. It is intended to inspire future generations to study in the official, Guangzong Yaozu.
Entering the village from the car door, first pass through a pavilion bridge between five pools with five large strips of about 3 meters long. Longqiao." In the "Pinghu Lake" of Dongchi, there is a "Shuiyuetang" surrounded by water, which is a memorial hall built for the Eighth ancestor--Wu Jinshi, the step-riding general Li Jinxi, and the Liao Dynasty. Before the war, Li Gong had to send people back to their hometowns to express their determination to "decision and death." Nanshanyu in Nanxijiang Village has his "beard grave".
aerial photography, SongzhuangCangpo. Most of the ancient dwellings in the village are Song-style wooden buildings, or one into two porches, or two into three into four courtyards, with different characteristics; the lanes and walls are all based on the cobblestones of the blue color, which is simply a beautiful stone culture city. Cangpo is old, and he is still older than Pengzu, who lived more than 800 years old. Although Cangpo is old, the image of cultivating and reading culture is not old. The farming culture of Cangpo is written between heaven and earth. Taking the sky as the cover for the paper, the Shoushan Mountain of Cangpo is far from the water.
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Cangpo Ancient Village is quiet and leisurely. After thousands of years of vicissitudes of life, it is still full of life. Cobblestone paved roads, old eucalyptus trees, mottled ancient buildings, together with the villagers form a happy village scene. The architecture of
Cangpo is a condensed ancient Chinese culture, and its architectural concept comes from the four treasures of the study. In the village gate of the wooden structure, a straight stone road runs through the village and is a pen; the middle of the stone road passes through a bridge, which is made up of five well-sized stone strips, which is ink; the largest part of the village is the stone road. The lotus ponds on both sides are shackles; the rectangular villages are paper.
Renji Temple is a three-sided water-filled ancient building with a palace style. The corner of the Renji Temple is slightly curved, and the eaves are slightly curved. The ridges are gentle but full of tension. They are like wings to take off, stretch and generous, especially beautiful, avoiding the solemnity usually transmitted by ordinary temple buildings.
Li's Ancestral Hall is the ethics center of Cangpo Village, and it is also a place for clan gatherings and major ethnic celebrations. In the past, every time you went to the round spectrum and worshipped the ancestors, the people who moved out were coming here to gather together. The scene was very spectacular. Through the clan activities such as the round spectrum and the ancestor worship, the ethnic groups and the unity were strengthened. Usually, the family was often decided here. Major incidents to resolve ethnic disputes.
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Chinese history is long, who has lived in the world, who can remember all the past? Speaking of records, I have to mention the four treasures of the text room. The existence of pen and ink paper makes the Chinese history of five thousand years as an epic TV, slowly replaying. In Yongjia County, there is such an ancient village, his name is Cangpo. Chinese history is long, who has lived in the world, who can remember all the past? Speaking of records, I have to mention the four treasures of the text room. The existence of pen and ink paper makes the Chinese history of five thousand years as an epic TV, slowly replaying. In Yongjia County, there is such an ancient village, his name is Cangpo.
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Cangpo Ancient Village, which is backed by Beacon Hill, faces the Nanxi River, and integrates the four treasures of Chinese literature through natural landscapes. It is the concentration of ancient Chinese culture.
A place, a kind of landscape, a kind of inheritance, a place of residence that has been passed down from generation to generation by ancestors, always makes us feel amazing and pleasant. These places are not only beautiful scenery, but the grass and trees here are all Their simple moral ideals.
Everywhere, the most impressive thing is the time stamp imprinted here in the millennium. It is heavy and simple. You think everything has changed. In fact, everything is truly in front of you, and you reach out. , you can touch it.
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The construction of Cangpo is a condensed ancient Chinese culture, and its architectural concept comes from the four treasures of the study. Entering the village gate of the wooden structure, a straight stone road runs through the village. The Li's Ancestral Hall is the ethics center of Cangpo Village. It is also a place for clan gatherings and major ethnic celebrations. The village pattern basically maintains the original state of the Southern Song Dynasty. The architectural style, its wall, road, pool, cooper is still the charm of the year. Cangpo is one of the most developed villages in the Nanxi River Basin. It still retains the specific elements of farming culture.
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Yongjia Cangpo Ancient Village is next to the fields, there are many houses, there is a small river next to the village, the ground is covered with pebbles, there are various large houses, surrounded by walls outside the house, there are courtyards, water wells, trees, doors It is a wood structure that has been preserved before and is still well preserved. In addition, there are certain preferential policies for entering the village. Children with a height of 1.2 meters or less are exempt from the ticket; elderly people over 70 years old are free of valid documents. Children between 1.2-1.5 meters between the purchase of scenic spots discount tickets; 60-70 years old between the elderly with valid documents to buy scenic spots discount tickets; college students with student certificates to buy scenic spots discount tickets. Other physical objects are based on the public signs given by the scenic spots.
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Wenzhou, a mountainous area in southern Zhejiang, lacks plain agriculture and underdevelopment, which has created a boom in the city's business. There is one of the most beautiful Nanxi Rivers in the mountains. The two banks are picturesque and there are many well-preserved ancient villages hidden in the mountains by the river. Cangpo Ancient Village in Yongjia is one of the most famous ancient villages.
Cangpo Ancient Village has a history of more than a thousand years. The first ancestor Li Wei moved from Fujian Changxi to avoid war. After the Five Dynasties, Zhou Xiande began to build in 1955. The villagers were all surnamed Li.
In the five years of the Southern Song Dynasty (1178), Jiu Shizu Li Wei invited the national teacher Li Shiri to re-plan and build a village pattern with the four treasures of the Wenfang as the main image, which has been preserved to this day.
This can be said to be the most culturally ancient village in Wenzhou. A stone road in the entrance of the village is a pen. A small bridge in the stone road is made up of five stones, the lotus pond in the village is a dragonfly, and the rectangular village is For paper.
The house in the village is very characteristic. The pavement and the wall are made of stone. The river in the local mountain is rich in stone. It is made on the spot, neat and beautiful.
The most important building in the village is the Li's Ancestral Hall, a place for clan gatherings and major ethnic celebrations. Since the first world, Li Yujian Village has been 42 years old, and the number of villages directly displaced from Cangpo has reached more than 100, with a population of nearly 200,000. Although the village is beautiful, the traffic is not very convenient, so there are not many tourists.
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Cangpo is backed by the Bijia Mountain and faces the Nanxi River. The construction of Cangpo is a condensed ancient Chinese culture, and its architectural concept comes from the four treasures of the study. In the village gate of the wooden structure, a straight stone road runs through the village and is a pen; the middle of the stone road passes through a bridge, which is made up of five well-sized stone strips, which is ink; the largest part of the village is the stone road. The lotus ponds on both sides are shackles; the rectangular villages are paper. The village was designed by Li Shiri, a teacher of the Southern Song Dynasty. After thousands of years of vicissitudes of life, the walls of the Song Dynasty, roads, houses, pavilions, temples and cypresses, as well as cobblestone walls built around the village, are still preserved. The old eucalyptus trees in the wall, the pavilions under the trees and the dragons on the rafts show a strong ancient meaning everywhere.