[2025 Hangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Heqiao Ancient Town (Updated Apr)

|Those travel destinations worth revisiting. Cover: A Masala restaurant·Negombo·Sri Lanka Encountered a railway robber on the sea train, the entire travel bag was stolen, the photo is all I have left. Stay optimistic, healthy, calm, and meticulous. 【2023 Travel List】 January Guilin Jingdezhen Nanchang Anqing Tongcheng Tunxi February Ningbo Temples Siming Mountain Dongqian Lake Tang'e Tip March Shipyard Mountain Xianghu Mountains April Xingmei Tip Yaotou Mountain Ruyi Tip May Qingliang Peak Half Mountain Moxin Tip Baishi Tip Thousand Island Lake June Hefei Shouxian Fengyang Xuzhou Huai'an Gaoyou Taizhou August Wengjia Mountain-Longjing-Meijiawu Wengjin Line September Wufeng Island-Linfeng Mountain-Anding Mountain Singapore October Sri Lanka Pilgrimage Bangkok November Thousand Island Lake Race Zhejiang West Sky Road Heqiao Ancient Town December Zhoushan Circle Zhujiashan Circle Zhejiang Museum New Hall 【Discover destinations worth revisiting】 ①Ningbo Temple Tour Baoguo Temple, Qita Zen Temple, Ayuwang Temple, Tiantong Temple... ②Ningbo Dongqian Lake Song Tomb Tour Southern Song tombs, corridors, archways, stone statue art ③Anqing and Tongcheng The king of reverse City Walk in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai ④Chunan Moxin Tip-Kaihua Baishi Tip 16km loop Pure outdoor, the only remaining pure land, as if no man's land! ⑤Shouxian, Fengyang, Xuzhou, Huai'an, Gaoyou, Taizhou Pot chicken and Han tombs, can also wander around eating and drinking. The heavy town of Subei nurtured by the Grand Canal, with both food and scenery. ⑥Linfeng Mountain, Anding Mountain, Xiaoshan Sky Road A good place for uphill training in the suburbs of Hangzhou, specializing in all kinds of hard mouths! ⑦Sri Lanka Theravada Ancient Capital Pilgrimage Even if the luggage is stolen, the pilgrimage is still great! ⑧Zhejiang West Sky Road Spectacular Zhejiang West Canyon and top slope ⑨Thousand Island Lake Road Bicycle Race On the fully enclosed track, easily up to 35+km/h. ⑩Zhoushan Circle, Zhujiashan Circle The most cost-effective island cycling tour in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai.

Who can relate, family?! For this floor-to-ceiling window with a view of the sea of clouds 🌫, I rushed overnight from Hangzhou to the mountains of Lin'an!! The moment I opened the door, all fatigue was worth it 😭 📍【Toward the Wild · Shendou Wubei】 🚗Address: Yutan Natural Village, Tayuline, Qianchuan Town, Lin'an, Hangzhou (Car-friendly! 1.5h drive from downtown Hangzhou) 💰Average cost: 800+ yuan to stay in a landscape painting frame 🌊Stay in the gap between clouds and river The full-house floor-to-ceiling windows + tatami design is absolutely amazing!! Woken up by the morning sunshine ☀️, opening your eyes to a screen full of green mountains and sea of clouds~ Our river-view room comes with a huge terrace where you can drink tea and read books while listening to the sound of the stream. You won't even want to touch your phone!! 🍊Mountain wilderness exclusive activities ✔️Housekeeper takes you to pick oranges and make special drinks ✔️Fishing by the stream 🎣/hiking in bamboo forests/cycling around the mountain ✔️In winter, the whole house has floor heating + tatami mats, rolling around barefoot is super healing ✔️Just 5 minutes' walk to play in the water and catch fish 🐟 🥘Wild mountain flavors in your belly Highly recommend the sukiyaki pot and farm dishes at the homestay!! The vegetables are freshly picked by grandma in the morning 🥬 and the free-range chicken soup is so fresh your tongue might fall off~ Enjoying hotpot on the river-view terrace while watching the sunset, the atmosphere is perfect!! ✨Secret heavenly corners ✔️The homestay has exclusive access to 1 kilometer of riverbank (claiming the entire landscape!) ✔️The book bar has a wall-to-wall floor-to-ceiling window (photos look like you're in the clouds) ✔️Rooms equipped with astronomical telescopes 🔭 (perfect for stargazing at night) ✔️Orange picking season is super fun (you can also DIY fruit tea) ⚠️Tips: ❶Definitely bring mosquito repellent! The mountain ecosystem is too good ❷Recommended clothing: linen/forest style (matches the scenery perfectly) ❸Nearby attractions include Heqiao Ancient Town/Zhedong Grand Canyon (20 minutes by car) I heard winter is even more amazing ❄️ with floor heating tatami + snow outside the window, isn't this a real-life version of Little Forest!! Already planning my second visit~

Everyone, big shock! In the crowded Hangzhou travel circle, there is actually a beautiful ancient village hidden away in seclusion! While other tourist attractions are crowded, here the black slate roofs are arranged in an orderly manner, the bluestone roads are winding, the old houses in the mountain village are silent over the years, and chickens and ducks are strolling happily in the yard. There are no bustling tourists and no trace of commercial atmosphere. It is like a peach garden forgotten by time. It is Zhuchuan Village in Lin'an! Without further ado, here is my two-day and one-night itinerary for you 👇🏻 Day 1️⃣: Go to Lin’an Museum in the morning and immerse yourself in the unique charm of the master’s design. Just strike a pose and the photos you take will amaze your friends. If you are extremely lucky, you may even come across a super popular internet celebrity tree, but its "peak beauty" will only last for a limited time, so it all depends on fate. In the afternoon, we drove along the Western Zhejiang Sky Road. As a part of the Anhui-Zhejiang Sky Road, the air here is moist and fresh, and the mountains are shrouded in clouds and mist, like a fairyland. In early winter, the mountains and fields are colorful, as if a color palette has been overturned. The point is, it is not difficult to drive, and even novice drivers can handle it easily! Check in to Hangzhou Lin'an Xingquan Valley Resort at night and start a relaxing vacation. Day 2️⃣: Sleep in at Xingquan Valley Resort, enjoy breakfast, then set off for Heqiao Ancient Town and return after shopping. Here is a detailed introduction to the treasure place to check in 🎈 ✔️Lin’an Museum: A building with a strong sense of design, any photo taken of it is an art blockbuster. Whether you can be in the same frame with the internet celebrity tree depends on whether you have a connection with it! ✔️Western Zhejiang Sky Road: The scenery along the way is picturesque, with moist air, lingering clouds, and colorful mountains and forests. The visual enjoyment is maximized and the driving experience is perfect! ✔️Zhuchuan Village: A "treasure village" on the Western Zhejiang Sky Road, it has a history of more than 300 years. The slate houses and the autumn sun-drying scene are a Zhejiang version of "Xiaohuangling". If you want to take beautiful pictures, hiking trails are the best choice. ✔️Heqiao Ancient Town: This thousand-year-old ancient town is low-key and charming. The eight-character wooden bridge spans the stream, the Hui-style buildings are simple and elegant, and there are barber shops, barrel hooping shops, and convenience stores, all of which are full of childhood memories. 🏨 Choose Hangzhou Lin'an Xingquan Valley Resort for accommodation. The cave hot springs here are extremely beautiful. There are rose petal pools, milk pools, ginger pools and other pools hidden in the mountains and forests. You can choose whichever one you want. The mountain view suite I stayed in was built against the mountain. Not only was the room spacious, it also had a large terrace and an outdoor private hot spring bathing pool, so I could enjoy the beautiful mountain view without leaving the house. The resort has private parking spaces, so if you don't want to drive, a shuttle bus is always available. Families with children can easily take their kids out for a walk. The Cute Pet Park and Cool Play City allow children to have a lot of fun and they don’t want to leave once they come. 🍴In terms of food, the Chinese restaurant and buffet at Xingquan Valley Resort have high-end decoration, rich dishes, and excellent taste. When you arrive at Heqiao Ancient Town, you must try the local specialty "Heqiao Taguo". It is so big that a girl can't finish it all by herself. If you are tired of the crowded popular attractions and want to find a quiet and fun place to relax, then drive to Lin'an Museum and go on a treasure trove tour at any time! I sincerely hope that this treasure land can always maintain its tranquility, but I also want more people to know its beauty. Am I too greedy?🤣

This article lists 5 ancient towns around Hangzhou that we have visited. Each town is worth visiting and has its own unique characteristics.👀Save it now‼️ ✅Tangqi Ancient Town 🚏Transportation: By public transport, take a direct bus from Hangzhou East Bus Station; or depart from Hangzhou North Bus Station or Wulinmen North Station, first arrive at Wukang Changhong Bus Station, and then transfer to Tangqi. 🚗Driving: The whole journey is about 53.2 km and takes 59 mins. 🎫Tickets: Free entry to the ancient town, some venues charge separately. 🌌Attractions: Guangji Bridge, Qianlong Imperial Stele, Guopu Ancient Well, and the Grand Canal Valley Museum. 🍝Food: Ci Mao Rou Yuan (glutinous rice balls with pork filling), Tangqi loquats, Fagen pastries, Zhuyitang pastries, and Laodao pastries.  ✅Longmen Ancient Town 🚏Transportation: Drive along the Hangqian Expressway and get off at the Changkou Exit; or take a direct bus to Longmen Ancient Town from Fuyang West Station. 🎫Tickets: The ticket price is CNY 70/person. Please refer to the official ticketing information for details. 🌌Attractions: Siyuan Hall, Baohe Hall, Tianzi Hall, Ministry of Works Yimen, and the Sun Quan Former Residence Archway. 🍝Food: Longmen Youmianjin (fried gluten puff), Longmen rice wine, Mai Ta Bing (sesame pancake), and Niuba Wan (eight bowls of beef dishes).  ✅Xixing Ancient Town ⏰Transportation: Take Metro Line 1 to Xixing Station and walk 800m; or take Bus No. 586 to Xixing Old Street Station. Drivers can park at the parking lot at the entrance to the ancient town. 🎫Tickets: Free. 🌌Attractions: Xixing Guotang Ferry Terminal, Qing Dynasty houses along the ancient canal, and lantern-making craft demonstrations. 🍝Food: Xixing dried radish.  ✅Heqiao Ancient Town 🚏Transportation: Take a bus from Lin'an city center to Heqiao Ancient Town; drivers can navigate to Heqiao Ancient Town on the west side of Liuxi River Avenue, Lin'an District. 🎫Tickets: Free. 🌌Attractions: Hu Xueyan Fleet Ruins, the scenery of the Qinhuai River in western Zhejiang, and ancient bridges. 🍝Food: Changhua dried tofu and Heqiao rice wine.  ✅Meicheng Ancient Town 🚏Transportation: Take a bus from Jiande city center to Meicheng Ancient Town; drivers can navigate directly to Meicheng Town, Jiande City. 🎫Tickets: Free. 🌌Attractions: Plum blossom-shaped ancient city wall, the thousand-year-old street, and the Yanzhou City Wall. 🍝Food: Yanzhou dried vegetable duck, Yanzhou baked cake, and Meicheng handmade noodles.

|Visit this Jiangnan water town for the holidays. The bridges, flowing water, white walls, and black tiles are the epitome of Jiangnan water town aesthetics. Heqiao Ancient Town is located in western Lin'an, near Anhui. It was once the seat of the Changhua County government. Over the past thousand years, countless stories have been told about the area between Huizhou and Hangzhou. Heqiao was once the most prosperous town in the area, and the town gate still bears the words "Tangchang's First Town." The town once prospered due to commerce, but it gradually declined as commerce moved elsewhere. Now, it is a quiet and pure place with few visitors. There are few shops, and those that do exist are run by locals. The water of the Liuxi River is clear and clean, and a beautiful wooden bridge spans the river. The ancient town's old street is small and can be explored in an hour. The town is clean and tidy, but the smell of fertilizer from the fields near the parking lot and public toilets is overwhelming. Here, I saw people chopping wood, cooking, washing clothes by the river, drying quilts on bamboo poles, drying bamboo shoots on bamboo trays, and growing cacti. Recommendation: This town is not worth visiting on its own, but it is a must-see stop on the Anhui-Zhejiang Sky Road/Zhejiang West Sky Road. Nearby: 6.7 km from Fengzhigu Scenic Area 14 km from Tuankou Zhong'an Radon Hot Spring In spring, there are nearly 800 acres of rapeseed flowers near Heqiao Ancient Town. When I visited, the golden flowers were almost finished blooming, like a spring oil painting. Navigation: Heqiao Ancient Town (400 m southeast of the intersection of Changtuan Line and Changwen Line, Lin'an District)

🏘️ Heqiao Ancient Town, a seriously underestimated treasure town, Full of fireworks but always low-key existence, This is probably one of the reasons why I particularly love her. . Heqiao Ancient Town has a history of more than 1300 years, It used to be a gathering place for "hundred people, hundred industries, hundred shops, hundred craftsmen", Because of business, it has been scattered to this day, lost its prominent reputation, But it left a rich folk customs and unique charm. . Small bridges, flowing water, misty homes, The Huizhou-style buildings with pink walls and black tiles are built along the creek, The reflection in the creek is like a landscape painting. Different from the softness of the ancient towns in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, There is a bit more wildness here. . The eight-character wooden bridge across both banks, From time to time, villagers ride electric bikes through it. In addition to the villagers who are busy washing and drying by the creek, There is also an old yellow cow resting. . This is probably the quietest ancient town I have ever been to, There are hardly any tourists, There are various shops on both sides of the street, Basically, it's the local people's business, When there is no business, a few people get together to play cards. . I was almost hungry after lunch. Fortunately, I finally found a small shop that makes "Heqiao collapsed cakes" still open, So I tried this local specialty, The stuffing of native chicken eggs, amaranth, and pork is very delicious. . 📍50 meters west of Liuxi River Avenue, Lin'an District, Heqiao Ancient Town 🎫Free 🅿️Free

Heqiao Ancient Town, a seriously underestimated treasure town, full of life but always low-key existence, this is probably one of the reasons why I particularly love her. Heqiao Ancient Town has a history of more than 1300 years, It used to be a gathering place for "hundreds of people, hundreds of shops, hundreds of craftsmen", Because of business, it has been scattered to this day, lost its prominent reputation, But it has left a rich folk customs and unique charm. Small bridges and flowing water, smoke and rain people, The pink wall and black tile Huizhou architecture is built along the stream, and the reflection in the stream is like a landscape painting. Different from the soft beauty of the ancient towns in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, there is more wildness here. The eight-character wooden bridge spanning both banks, From time to time, villagers ride electric bicycles through. In addition to the villagers who are busy washing and drying by the stream, there is also an old yellow cow resting. This is probably the quietest ancient town I have ever been to, with almost no tourists, There are various small shops on both sides of the street, basically local businesses, When there is no business, a few people get together to play cards. I tried this local specialty food in the local area, the stuffing of local chicken eggs, amaranth and pork, which is very delicious. 50 meters west of Liuxi River Avenue, Lin'an District, Heqiao Ancient Town Free parking

Lin'an is really lively this winter. The Taizijian Tianchi in West Zhejiang is full of people watching the snow. If you want to enjoy a quiet time during the New Year, then this [Lin'an Two-Day Tour Guide] must be collected. ➡️Travel route: Day1: Lin'an Museum--eat Tianmu hot pot--soak in Tuankou Hot Spring--return to hotel In the morning, you can go to Lin'an Museum to experience the black brick earth walls and wooden hanging ladders that are characteristic of Lin'an's local art. Here, the collection of cultural relics is rich, fully presenting the historical scenery of the Wuyue Kingdom in the Five Dynasties. In the afternoon, you can try Lin'an's specialty Tianmu hot pot. You can warm yourself up and experience the local food culture at the same time. You can go to Tuankou Hot Spring in the evening to experience the fun of hot springs in winter. Day2: Daming Mountain--Heqiao Ancient Town The next day we headed to Daming Mountain, where there is the 1,200m Wansongling Ski Resort. Whether skiing or not, the rime scenery next to the ski resort is very charming. In the afternoon, you can go to Heqiao Ancient Town to experience the historical and cultural heritage of Lin'an. ➡️What to play: Lin'an Museum This museum is one of the representatives of Lin'an's local characteristic architecture. The combination of black brick earthen walls and wooden hanging stairs gives this museum both historical precipitation and a modern artistic sense. Here, you can learn about the historical scenery of the Wuyue Kingdom in the Five Dynasties with a clear context, and gain a deeper understanding of the history and culture of Lin'an. ➡️What to eat: Tenmoku Hot Pot The local food in Lin'an is delicious, and Tianmu hotpot is a must-try in winter. Serve it whole, warm and whet your appetite. You can try a variety of different meats, vegetables and other ingredients, paired with a rich soup base, which tastes extremely delicious. ➡️Where to stay: If you want to be more relaxed during your trip, you can choose to stay near Daming Mountain. There are many hotels and B&Bs with hot springs to choose from. Not only can you enjoy the fun of hot springs, but you can also welcome a new day in a comfortable accommodation environment.

Go rafting, camping, paddle boarding, and flying discs in the scenic Liuxi River Experience 1 day of mountain life and embrace nature Visit the thousand-year-old Heqiao Ancient Town on the second day. I regretted coming to the Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind in Hayao Miyazaki. Lin'an is really a pleasant place Lin'an Natural Exploration Play-Schedule Day1: Liuxi River Scenic Area, rafting-camping-paddle board Day2: Heqiao Ancient Town, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind Scenic Area What to do in Lin'an? Liuxi River Three streams converge to form Liuxi, presenting the style of the Three Gorges in western Zhejiang. The water in the upper reaches is particularly clear, and there are many fishing enthusiasts 1 Canyon rafting: Take a speedboat at Jiulong Wharf, ride the wind and waves, and go to the natural secret hidden deep in the mountains-Xiwukou. Go upstream, feel the temperature of the mountains, and eat an iced watermelon. It's so comfortable. 2 Wild camping: At the entrance of Liuxi River Scenic Area, experience setting up tents/cooking food by yourself. This is "real camping". 3 Water paddle board: The water quality of Liuxi River is clear, and it is perfect for paddle boarding here. Under the guidance of professional coaches, we shuttled through the mountains. When we were tired, we went ashore to have afternoon tea and replenish our energy. Heqiao Ancient Town 1 A super niche ancient town in Hangzhou, not only with few people, but also free 2 The ancient town has a history of more than 1,300 years, with more than 100 Hui-style buildings in the late Qing Dynasty 3 Eight-character wooden bridge: Crossing the river, connecting these two villages, it feels great Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind 1 Come here to spend Hayao Miyazaki's summer, 1:1 restore the comic scene, take more photos than the film 2 New Zealand scooter: drive all the way from the top of the mountain to the bottom of the mountain, a total length of 850 meters, experience the feeling of accelerated heartbeat 3 Slingshot flying man: Those who like excitement can challenge it, screams one after another 4 Internet celebrity train: take a train and drive on the prairie, which is very suitable for children to play Experience Frisbee and flag football activities, and sweat freely 🌈Playing precautions 1 Pay attention to safety when tracing the river, wear tracing shoes, wear quick-drying clothes, and go with the coach 2 Outdoor play, do a good job of sun protection/mosquito prevention, otherwise you will really get tanned

Heqiao Ancient Town is located in Heqiao Village, Heqiao Town, Lin'an City, Zhejiang Province, China. It used to be the county seat of Changhua County and the largest town in Changhua County. Today, you can see the plaque of "Tangchang First Town" on the entrance of the ancient town entrance. After the Tang Dynasty more than a thousand years ago, the Anshi rebellion broke out. At that time, a family of Wang surnamed to escape from the war, and then moved here, and then settled here, prospering. In the Ming Jiajing years, Tangchang (that is, Changhua County) set up four towns, and Heqiao was the first, so it was called the first town of Tangchang. Heqiao Ancient Town also ushered in one of the most prosperous periods in its history. During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Heqiao became a major commercial town in western Zhejiang. For a long time, it is the largest distribution center for medicinal herbs in western Zhejiang. The medicinal materials, bamboo and silkworm cocoons in the mountains are sold along the river to the outside world. There are "three hundred boat boats and ancient sampans, and the port songs sing the west of Zhejiang". There is still a saying in the local area of Heqiao: "Little Xiaochang County, Daheqiao Town." From this, you can see the prosperity of the river bridge. Entering the ancient town from the gate, it is a row of ancient theaters restored on the original site, such as the temple, the Qianzhuang, the Qinglou, the temple, the former residence of Jinshi. The true essence of the ancient town, you need to go out to the river. The river flows slowly, along the riverside is a row of old houses. From the gray and mottled walls, it can be seen that these houses are some years old. The rivers are clear and the locals wash and wash vegetables on the riverside.