[2025 Songyang Stay] Travel Guide for Cloud&Frog (Updated Apr)

Speaking of Lishui, Zhejiang, it not only has Xiandu, the filming location of Legend of the Ancient Sword, but also Songyang, the hometown of An Lingrong from Empresses in the Palace. The forgotten villages sleep among the mountains and clouds, with an original, simple, and natural beauty. It is the last secret place in Jiangnan, as if you are in a paradise. 🔆Here, there is no hustle and bustle of the city, only the tranquility of nature and the mist, giving you a dreamlike feeling of being in a wonderland. ✔️Recommended route: Songzhuang Village - Yangjiatang Village - Xikeng Village - Songyang Old Street - Chenjiapu Village - Pingtian Village - Huangjia Courtyard 🌈Must-visit attractions 1️⃣Songzhuang Village A 600-year-old village, surrounded by mountains and rivers, is the filming location for National Geographic Magazine. The ancient bridge that attracts countless people is here, with dense bamboo forests and streams flowing through the village, as if you are in a paradise. 2️⃣Songyang Old Street "Ming and Qing Ancient Street" The old street has a history of more than 1,800 years and retains many ancient buildings. There is not much commercialization, and the atmosphere of urban life is very strong. Basically, the original residents live here, blacksmithing, cotton flailing, weighing, tailoring, hairdressing, washing clothes, drying clothes... It can be called the real-life Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival. 3️⃣Yangjiatang Village A typical terraced ancient village, known as the "Golden Potala Palace" because the yellow walls emit golden light in the sun. There are bamboo forests, tea gardens, and ancestral halls. When night falls, the scene of smoke rising from every household is especially amazing! 4️⃣Chenjiapu Village Backed by cliffs and surrounded by mountains, it is a representative of cliff villages. "China's Most Beautiful Village Bookstore," the Librairie Avant-Garde, is also here. Reading and dazing quietly in the bookstore on the cliff, away from the world, is also very beautiful~ By the way, the filming crew of "The Golden Years" also finished here. 5️⃣Pingtian Village You can experience the misty wonderland for more than 200 days a year. It has the reputation of "Pingtian on the Cloud". The loess-colored houses and century-old trees stand on the cliffs, full of fireworks, very close to Chenjiapu Village. 6️⃣Huangjia Courtyard The house where the richest man in Songyang lived during the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China was built by three generations of grandparents over a period of fifty years. The wood carvings are very exquisite! It is recommended to rent a guide to play here. ✅Accommodation recommendation ✔️Songyang Yunlitingwa Homestay The homestay in the deep mountains can see the misty valley, and you can also see the stars at night. It is very suitable for vacation and oxygen absorption~ ✔️Yunxi MO+ Located in Chenjiapu Village, it has a panoramic view of the entire valley. You can walk to the hilltop coffee shop, and there is also a cute bear swimming pool. 🥗Food recommendation 🔸Baixian Noodle Restaurant The noodle restaurant that has been on CCTV is cooked with a native stove. The fried egg contains preserved vegetables, and the hand-rolled noodles taste very good. 🔸Xu Ji Salt Baked Chicken Local specialty signboard, there are two types of white chicken and black chicken, which can be vacuumed 🔸Songyang special snacks: bean curd, yellow rice cake, white rice wine, Qingming cake, wheat bean rice, Yanshou black rice, ash juice cake, Babao Dengzhanpan, Sha Lei, Songyang sugar cake, Mesona chinensis tofu, you can buy and taste it when you see it on the street ⚠️Travel tips 🔹Many ancient villages in Songyang are distributed in the deep mountains, so it is more convenient to travel by car or charter a car; or take the high-speed train to Songyang Station, and then take a taxi to get there. 🔹Ancient villages are free to visit and do not require tickets. If you are tired of staying in big cities, you may wish to go to Songyang for a few days to experience the paradise life outside the city, regain a new life, life is never about rushing, it is about feeling! Happiness and love, and forgetting all worries.

🍃Speaking of Lishui in Zhejiang, it's not only home to the filming location of the fantasy drama 'Swords of Legends' known as Xian Du 🍃but also the hometown of An Lingrong from 'Empresses in the Palace', which is "Songyang" 👉"Songyang"👈 🍃Awarded the title of "China's Natural Oxygen Bar" in 2019 🍃Crazily recommended by 'Lonely Planet' countless times 🍃Rated as "The Last Secret of Southern Yangtze" by 'National Geographic' ✅Must-visit spots in Songyang 1️⃣Songzhuang Village A 600-year-old ancient village nestled against the mountains and waters, a filming location for 'National Geographic', attracting countless visitors. The ancient bridge is here, surrounded by dense bamboo forests and streams flowing through the village, like a paradise on earth, perfect for in-depth travel! 2️⃣Songyang Old Street 'Ming and Qing Ancient Street' The old street has a history of over 1800 years, preserving many ancient buildings. It's not commercialized, with a strong local life atmosphere, mostly inhabited by natives, engaging in blacksmithing, cotton batting, weighing, tailoring, hairdressing, laundry, drying clothes... It's like a real-life 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival' 3️⃣Yangjiatang Village A typical terraced ancient village, known as the "Golden Potala Palace" because of its yellow walls shining golden in the sunlight. Inside, there are bamboo forests, tea gardens, and ancestral halls. The scene of smoke curling up from each household at dusk is especially stunning! 4️⃣Chenjiapu Village Backed by cliffs and surrounded by mountains, it represents cliffside villages. "China's Most Beautiful Rural Bookstore" Pioneer Bookstore is also here. Reading quietly in the bookstore on the cliff, daydreaming away from the world, is also wonderful~ By the way, the crew of 'The Glittering Days' 🎬 wrapped up filming here🌝 5️⃣Pingtian Village For over 200 days a year, you can experience the ethereal wonderland shrouded in mist, known as "Clouds above Pingtian", with earthy yellow houses and century-old trees standing on the cliffs, full of life and very close to Chenjiapu Village 6️⃣Huang Family Mansion The house where the richest man of Songyang during the late Qing and Republic of China lived, built over fifty years by three generations, with very exquisite wood carvings! It's recommended to rent a guide when visiting ✅Accommodation in Songyang 🏠Songyang Yun Li Ting Wa Homestay A homestay deep in the mountains, where you can see the misty valleys and stars at night✨, perfect for a vacation and oxygen intake~ 🏠Yun Xi MO+ Located in Chenjiapu Village, it boasts the entire valley, with a walk to the mountaintop café☕️, and a cute little bear swimming pool ✅Delicious food in Songyang 1️⃣Baixian Noodle Restaurant A noodle restaurant featured on CCTV, cooked on a clay stove, with dried plum vegetables in the fried eggs, and the hand-rolled noodles taste great 2️⃣Xu Ji Salt-Braised Chicken A local signature dish, available in white and black chicken, can be express delivered vacuum-packed 3️⃣Songyang specialties: tofu puffs, yellow rice cakes, white old wine, Qingming fruit, wheat bean rice, longevity black rice, ash paste, eight-treasure lantern plate, sand lei, Songyang sugar cake, immortal grass tofu, available on the streets for a taste ✅Travel tips ①Many ancient villages in Songyang are located deep in the mountains, so it's more convenient to travel by self-driving or chartered car; or you can take the high-speed train to Songyang Station and then take a taxi ②The ancient villages are free to visit, no tickets needed~ If you're tired of living in a big city Why not rest in Songyang for a few days✈️ Experience the paradise life outside the city You will be rejuvenated, and you must visit once in your lifetime

Sidu Township is located in the northeast of Songyang County, only 10 kilometers away from the county seat. This mysterious land boasts abundant cloud and fog resources, with more than 200 days of clouds and fog each year, making it seem like a fairyland. The Sidu Township tour route map will implement one-way loop traffic and transit changes for people entering and exiting Chenjiapu Village during the 'May Day' holiday period, excluding local villagers. The one-way loop order: Pingtian Village → Zhaitou (transfer point) → Xikeng Village → Xiabao Village. Follow the loop order to check in to the ancient villages! First stop: Pingtian Village | A millennium-old village with local culture Pingtian Village, established during the Northern Song Dynasty, has a history of over 900 years. Located at the highest altitude, it is often shrouded in mist and clouds, hence known as 'Cloudy Pingtian'. Homestay | Cloudy Pingtian Coffee | Grandpa's Coffee Restaurant | Shan Jia Qing Gong, Lingfang Magic Realm Songyang Art Hall Residence Handmade Experience Tea Vying Workshop Second stop: Tanghou Village | Nature and history, indispensable Tanghou Village is surrounded by towering mountains, with a suitable temperature all year round and a quiet and pleasant environment. The village is built against the mountain, with mud walls and black tiles, retaining the original simplicity. Homestay | Xishanfang Third stop: Chenjiapu Village | A classic example of cliffside ancient village Nestled in the valley, Chenjiapu Village is like an ancient scroll, Homestay | Fei Niao Ji, Chun Xiao, Yun Xi MO+, Yi Shan Ban She Coffee | Yang Coffee, Muyan Muyu Coffee Restaurant Restaurant | Shan Guo Luo, San Jiao Su, Ya Liao Yun Restaurant, Lao Bao Farmhouse Bookstore and Cultural Creativity | Pioneer Bookstore, Jin You Guang Cultural and Creative Shop Fourth stop: Zhuanghe Village | A paradise built by clouds and mountains Zhuanghe Village is located in a warm and humid climate, with abundant water vapor all year round, forming an amazing natural landscape - 'Zhaitou Clouds', covered by a sea of clouds for 200 days a year, fascinating. Homestay | Yun Ying Xin Gu, Wu Xin Yun She, Jiu She Restaurant | Yun Zong Mi Shi, Restaurant in the Valley Fifth stop: Xikeng Village | A simple and silent mountain village Xikeng Village has become a charming tourist and photography destination due to its unique geographical location and pleasant climate conditions. Homestay | Yun Duan Mi Jing, Guo Yun Shan Ju, Yun Li Ting Wa Restaurant | Wa Ge Restaurant Sixth stop: Langshu Village | A whole village of homestays Langshu Village, with a history of more than 400 years, is named after a betel nut tree that was once 5 meters thick and 50 meters tall in the village. The terrain is high in the north and low in the south, with terraced loess houses built against the mountain, and the rammed earth walls are full of traces of time, witnessing the historical changes of the village. Homestay | Yuan She Lan Shu Restaurant | Shan Lan Restaurant

🌿 Mentioning Zhejiang's Lishui is like stepping into an ancient legend 🍃 Not only is it the filming location for the fantasy drama 'Swords of Legends', known as Xian Du 💕 but also the hometown of An Lingrong from the drama 'Empresses in the Palace', which is Songyang 🍃 Awarded the title of 'China's Natural Oxygen Bar' in 2019 🌺 Insanely recommended countless times by 'Lonely Planet' 💐 Rated as 'the last secret land of Jiangnan' by 'International Geography' 🌟 Must-visit spots in Songyang include: 1️⃣ Songzhuang Village: A 600-year-old ancient village nestled by the mountains and waters, attracting countless tourists. Dense bamboo forests and streams running through the village create a haven like a utopia, perfect for in-depth travel! 2️⃣ Songyang Old Street 'Ming and Qing Ancient Street': With over 1800 years of history, it's imbued with the atmosphere of street life, resembling a real-life 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival', a living fossil of historical relics. 3️⃣ Yangjiatang Village: A typical terraced ancient village, where the yellow walls glow golden in the sunlight, earning it the nickname 'Golden Potala Palace'. At nightfall, the smoke from each household is especially enchanting! 4️⃣ Chenjiapu Village: Backed by cliffs and surrounded by mountains, it represents cliffside villages. Home to 'China's Most Beautiful Rural Bookstore' Pioneer Bookstore, it feels like a retreat from the mundane world, immersed in the fragrance of books. 5️⃣ Pingtian Village: For over 200 days a year, you can experience a fairyland shrouded in mist, known as 'Clouds Above Pingtian', with a unique charm. Earthy yellow houses and century-old trees stand on the cliffs, full of life. 6️⃣ Huang Family Mansion: The residence of Songyang's richest man during the late Qing and Republic of China era, built over fifty years by three generations, with exquisite wood carvings! It's recommended to rent a guide when visiting. 🏠 Accommodation recommendations in Songyang: - Songyang Yunli Tingwa Homestay: A homestay deep in the mountains, where you can admire the misty valleys and gaze at the starry sky at night, perfect for a vacation to breathe in the fresh air. - Yunxi MO+: Located in Chenjiapu Village, it boasts the entire valley and is within walking distance to the mountaintop cafe, plus a cute bear swimming pool, offering a luxurious mountain retreat. 🍜 Songyang food recommendations: 1️⃣ Baixian Noodle House: A noodle house featured on CCTV, where noodles are made on a traditional stove, offering a unique taste worth trying. 2️⃣ Xuji Salt-Baked Chicken: A local signature dish with two varieties, white and black chicken, both delicious. 3️⃣ Songyang specialty snacks: Bean curd, yellow rice, Bailao wine, Qingming fruit, wheat and bean rice, etc., can be tasted everywhere on the streets. 📝 Travel tips: 1️⃣ Many ancient villages in Songyang are located deep in the mountains, so it's more convenient to travel by self-driving or chartered car. You can also take the high-speed train to Songyang Station and then take a taxi. 2️⃣ The ancient villages are free to visit, with no admission fee required. If you're tired of the big city, why not rest in Songyang for a few days? Experience the utopian life outside the city, and it will rejuvenate you. It's a place you must visit in your lifetime! 💖

How amazing is it that it was rated as "the last secret place in Jiangnan" by National Geographic? It is said that from Lishui, Zhejiang, it is not only the filming location of "Gu Jian Qi Tan" Xiandu, but also the hometown of An Lingrong in "The Legend of Zhen Huan" "Songyang" Won the title of "China's Natural Oxygen Bar" in 2019. "I have been recommended by Lonely Planet countless times. It was rated as "the last secret place in Jiangnan" by International Geography. Songzhuang Village, a must-see attraction in Songyang An ancient village with a history of more than 600 years, nestled in the mountains and surrounded by water, National Geographic Magazine The ancient bridge that attracts countless people is here. The bamboo forest is dense and a stream runs through the village. It seems like a paradise on earth, which is very suitable for in-depth travel! 2Songyang Old Street "Ming and Qing Ancient Street" The old street has a history of more than 1,800 years and retains many ancient buildings. There is no commercialization, and the atmosphere of urban life is very strong. Most of the aborigines live here, doing ironwork, cotton-flossing, weighing, sewing, hairdressing, washing, and hanging clothes... It can be called the real-life version of "Along the River During the Qingming Festival". ◎Yangjiatang Village A typical stepped ancient village, it is called the "Golden Potala Palace" because its yellow walls glow golden in the sun. There are bamboo forests, tea gardens, and ancestral halls inside. When night falls, the scene of smoke curling from every household is particularly stunning! ◎Chenjiapu Village Backed by steep cliffs and surrounded by mountains, it is a representative cliff village. The Pioneer Bookstore, "China's most beautiful rural bookstore", is also here. It is also wonderful to read books and daydream quietly in the bookstore on the cliff, away from the world. By the way, the crew of "The Golden Years" also wrapped up here Pingtian Village 5 There are more than 200 days a year when you can experience the fairyland shrouded in clouds and mist. It is known as the "Flat Field on the Clouds". The yellowish houses and century-old trees stand on the cliffs. It is full of fireworks and is very close to Chenjiapu Village. ◎Huang Family Courtyard The house where the richest man in Songyang lived during the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China was built by three generations of grandparents and grandchildren over a period of fifty years. The wood carvings are very exquisite! It is recommended to rent a guide when visiting here of Songyang properties Songyang Yunli Tingwa B&B The B&B in the deep mountains allows you to see the misty valley and watch the stars at night. It is very suitable for a vacation~ Yunxi MO+ Located in Chenjiapu Village, it overlooks the entire valley and is within walking distance to the mountaintop cafe and the cute bear swimming pool. Songyang delicious Baixian noodle restaurant The noodle shop that has been on CCTV uses a clay stove to cook. The fried eggs have pickled mustard greens in them. The hand-rolled noodles taste very good. 2 Xuji Salt-Braised Chicken Local specialty signs, there are two kinds of white chicken and black chicken, vacuum delivery 3 Songyang special snacks: bean bubble, yellow rice cake, white old wine, Qingming fruit, wheat bean rice, longevity black rice, ash paste, eight treasure lantern plate, sand ridge sand pounding, Songyang sugar cake, fairy grass tofu, you can buy them if you see them on the street Travel tips 1. Many ancient villages in Songyang are located deep in the mountains. It is more convenient to travel by car or charter a car. Or you can take the high-speed rail to Songyang Station and then take a taxi. 2 The ancient villages are free to visit, no tickets are required~ If you are tired of staying in a big city, you might as well go to Songyang to rest for a few days. Experience the paradise life outside the city You will be reborn. You must go there once in your life.

✨Speaking of Lishui, Zhejiang, it not only has the filming location of "Gu Jian Qi Tan" Xiandu✨but also the hometown of An Lingrong in "The Legend of Zhen Huan" "Songyang" ✨『Songyang』 ✨Won the title of "China's Natural Oxygen Bar" in 2019 ✨“I have been recommended by Lonely Planet countless times. ✨Rated as "The Last Secret Place in Jiangnan" by International Geography 📝Must-visit attractions in Songyang 1️⃣ Songzhuang Village An ancient village with a history of more than 600 years, nestled in the mountains and surrounded by water, National Geographic Magazine The filming location, the ancient bridge that attracts countless people is here. There are dense bamboo forests and small streams running through the village. It seems like you are in a paradise, which is very suitable for an in-depth tour! 2️⃣ Songyang Old Street "Ming and Qing Ancient Street" The old street has a history of more than 1,800 years and retains many ancient buildings. There is not much commercialization, and the atmosphere of urban life is very strong. Most of the people living here are indigenous people, doing ironwork, cotton-flossing, weighing, sewing, hairdressing, washing, and hanging clothes... It can be called the real-life version of "Along the River During the Qingming Festival". 3️⃣ Yangjiatang Village A typical stepped ancient village, it is called the "Golden Potala Palace" because its yellow walls glow golden in the sun. There are bamboo forests, tea gardens, and ancestral halls inside. When night falls, the scene of smoke rising from every household is particularly stunning! 4️⃣Chenjiapu Village Backed by steep cliffs and surrounded by mountains, it is a representative cliff village. The Pioneer Bookstore, "China's most beautiful rural bookstore", is also here. It's also wonderful to read books and daydream quietly in the bookstore on the cliff, away from the world. By the way, the crew of "The Golden Years" 🎬 wrapped up here 5️⃣ Pingtian Village There are more than 200 days a year when you can experience the fairyland shrouded in clouds and mist. It is known as the "Flat Field on the Clouds". The yellowish houses and century-old trees stand on the cliffs. It is full of fireworks and is very close to Chenjiapu Village. 6️⃣Huang Family Courtyard This was the house where the richest man in Songyang lived during the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China. It took three generations of a family fifty years to build, and the wood carvings are very exquisite! It is recommended to rent a guide when visiting here 🏠Songyang Accommodation 🏘️Songyang Yunli Tingwa B&B The B&B in the deep mountains allows you to see the misty valley and the stars at night. It is very suitable for a vacation and oxygen~ 🏘️Yunxi MO+ Located in Chenjiapu Village, it overlooks the entire valley and is within walking distance to the mountaintop cafe and the cute bear swimming pool. 🍽️Delicious food in Songyang 1️⃣ Baixian Noodle House The noodle shop that has been on CCTV uses a clay stove to cook, the fried eggs have pickled mustard greens, and the hand-rolled noodles taste very good. 2️⃣ Xuji Salt-Braised Chicken Local specialty, white chicken and black chicken, vacuum delivery available 3️⃣Songyang special snacks: bean paste, yellow rice cake, white old wine, Qingming fruit, wheat bean rice, longevity black rice, ash paste, eight treasure lantern plate, sand pound, Songyang sugar cake, fairy grass tofu, you can buy them if you see them on the street 📋Travel tips 1️⃣ Many ancient villages in Songyang are located deep in the mountains. It is more convenient to travel by car or charter a car; or take the high-speed rail to Songyang Station and then take a taxi. 2️⃣ The ancient villages are free to visit, no tickets are required~ ✨If you are tired of staying in a big city ✨Why not go to Songyang to rest for a few days ✨Experience the paradise life outside the city ✨You will be reborn. You must go there once in your life.

When it comes to Zhejiang Lishui, everyone might think of the location of the ancient sword legend Xian Du, but there is actually a place you must not miss - Songyang. Songyang won the title of "China's Natural Oxygen Bar" in 2019, was highly recommended by Lonely Planet, and was rated by National Geographic as "the last secret place in Jiangnan". ✅ Must-visit spots in Songyang 1️⃣ Songzhuang Village - An ancient village over 600 years old, located by the mountain and water, a location for National Geographic magazine, attracting countless people. The bamboo forest is dense, and the stream flows through the village, as if you are in a paradise, very suitable for deep travel! 🌳💧 2️⃣ Songyang Old Street 'Ming and Qing Ancient Street' - The old street has a history of more than 1800 years and retains many ancient buildings. There is not much commercialization, the atmosphere of the market life is very strong, basically, the original residents live here. Blacksmithing, cotton popping, weighing, tailoring, hairdressing, laundry, drying clothes... it can be described as a real version of 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival'. 🏘️🍃 3️⃣ Yangjiatang Village - A typical terraced ancient village, because the yellow walls shine golden in the sun, it is called the 'Golden Potala Palace'. There are bamboo forests, tea gardens, ancestral halls inside, and the scene of smoke rising from every household when night falls is particularly stunning! 🌟🏞️ 4️⃣ Chenjiapu Village - Backed by cliffs and surrounded by mountains, it is a representative of cliff villages. The 'China's Most Beautiful Rural Bookstore' Pioneer Bookstore is also here. Reading quietly in the bookstore on the cliff, dazing, away from the world, is also very beautiful~ By the way, the crew of 'Golden Years' also finished shooting here🌝📚 5️⃣ Pingtian Village - There are more than 200 days a year where you can feel the fairyland of clouds and mist, and it has the reputation of 'Pingtian above the clouds'. The earthy yellow houses, century-old trees standing on the cliff, full of life, very close to Chenjiapu Village. ☁️🌾 6️⃣ Huang's Mansion - The house where the richest man in Songyang lived during the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China. It took three generations fifty years to build, and the wood carving is very exquisite! It is recommended to rent an explanation when you come to play. 🏰✨ ✅ Accommodation in Songyang Songyang Yunli Tingwa Homestay - A homestay in the deep mountains, you can see the cloud-filled valley, and you can see the stars at night, very suitable for a vacation to absorb oxygen~🏡🌌 Yunxi MO+ - Located in Chenjiapu Village, overlooking the entire valley, you can walk to the mountaintop cafe, and there is also a cute little bear swimming pool. 🏞️🐻 ✅ Delicious food in Songyang 1️⃣ Baixian Noodle House - The noodle house that has been on CCTV, made with a clay stove, the fried egg has pickled vegetables, and the hand-rolled noodles taste very good. 🍜😋 2️⃣ Xu's Salted Chicken - The local signature dish, there are two types of white chicken and black chicken, which can be vacuum express delivery. 🐔📦 3️⃣ Songyang specialty snacks: tofu, yellow rice cake, white old wine, Qingming fruit, wheat bean rice, longevity black rice, gray juice paste, eight treasure lamp dish, sand grind, Songyang sugar cake, fairy grass tofu, you can buy and taste when you see it on the street. 🍽️🍡 ✅ Travel tips ① Many ancient villages in Songyang are located in the deep mountains, self-driving or chartering ② The ancient villages are all free to visit, no tickets needed.