[2024 Yongkang Attraction] Travel Guide for Houwu Village (Updated Oct)
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Houwu Village Travel Guide
Houwu Village in Yongkang is a national traditional village. Its ancient buildings are one of the two national protected sites in Yongkang. The ancient buildings in the village are reflected in the pool, creating a beautiful scene!
Houwu Village Ancient Buildings are located in Houwu Village, Qiancang Town, Yongkang City, Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province, and were built during the Ming Dynasty to the Republic of China.
Houwu Village has a long history. It was established in the 10th year of Jiading in the Song Dynasty (1217) and has a history of nearly 800 years. The ancestor of Houwu Village was named Wu Zhaoqing. He was originally the tenth generation grandson of Quan Zhi, a Guanglu doctor in Xianju, and later moved to Yongkang. Houwu Village is culturally prosperous and has a rich cultural heritage. It is one of the famous villages in Yongkang. In 2007, Houwu Village was selected as the third batch of Chinese historical and cultural villages. The village retains the largest and most complete ancient buildings in Yongkang. There are five well-preserved ancestral halls and more than 1,000 old houses and halls, most of which are ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties and the Republic of China. The longest history is more than 460 years. Famous ancestral halls include Wu's Ancestral Hall, Chengyi Ancestral Hall, Lishan Ancestral Hall, Yiting Ancestral Hall, and Xiangyang Ancestral Hall. The old houses include Sima's House, Yanqing Hall, Cuncheng Hall, and Shuyu Hall. The ancient buildings of Houwu Village are well preserved and have local characteristics. They are important materials for studying local architectural art, carving art, and painting art from the Ming and Qing Dynasties to the Republic of China.
On October 7, 2019, the ancient buildings of Houwu Village were announced by the State Council of the People's Republic of China as the eighth batch of national key cultural relics protection units.
Firsttime&&
This might be a truly underrated small town, yet it is known as the capital of hardware
I thought there were no truly underrated tourist cities in Zhejiang
until I visited Yongkang, Jinhua.
Because there are not many tourists,
the scenic spots are basically open for free,
and the degree of commercialization is very low.
I visited several ancient villages that are quite primitive.
I really like this kind of village where you can stroll around slowly.
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Compared to Yongkang's tourist attractions, Yongkang's "hardware" is well-known. I went from Hangzhou to Yongkang specifically to attend the 20th anniversary celebration of Feijian. In the "See · Heart" Yongkang Oriental Aesthetics Space, I felt the charm of oriental tea and saw many exquisite tea sets that I had never seen before. There were even cups used in previous Olympic Games, each with great commemorative significance. Only after a deep understanding did I realize that Feijian has been unique for 20 years. From material selection to the final product, every step strives for perfection. This meticulous craftsmanship makes Feijian titanium cups not only excellent in function but also quite artistic in appearance.
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📖Travel Guide
Day 1⃣ Hou Wu Village (Hou Wu Village) ➠ Nandu Zen Temple ➠ Yongkang Little Great Wall (Yuanzhou Village) ➠ Qingbei Library
Day 2⃣ Feijian Titanium Cup Exhibition ➠ Zhiying Ancient Town
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❶ Hou Wu Village (Hou Wu Village)
A very primitive ancient village, the village retains many architectural heritages from the Ming, Qing, and Republic of China periods. You can find traces of history hundreds of years old from the architectural details.
Ps: The scenic spot is in the middle of the village. If you can't find it, you can ask the villagers how to get to the "Wu Family Ancestral Hall".
❷ Nandu Zen Temple
A relatively large temple in Yongkang City, not far from Hou Wu Village, it is more convenient to drive.
❸ Yongkang Little Great Wall
Surprisingly, there is also a Great Wall in Yongkang. It takes about half an hour to climb from the foot of the mountain to the top. From the mountain, you can overlook Yongkang City, and the view is quite good. It is recommended to avoid going at noon, as it is too sunny at noon.
❹ Qingbei Library
A free library with a bit of retro decoration. You can go here to escape the heat and relax on weekends. It is also very good for taking pictures indoors. It is a good place to pass the time. It is recommended to go at noon or in the evening.
❺ Zhiying Ancient Town
It is also an ancient town with a long history in Yongkang. Zhiying Ancient Town is slightly larger, and the small attractions are relatively scattered. You can spend more time exploring the small attractions inside. There are many local Yongkang specialties here, such as Yongkang meat pie, tofu balls, etc.
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Traditional Chinese Village - Yongkang Houwu Village
Houwu Village belongs to Qiancang Town, Yongkang City, Zhejiang Province, and has been named as the third batch of China's Historic and Cultural Villages, with only four villages in Zhejiang receiving this honor.
Houwu Village has a long history, with outstanding people and a spirit of place. Since its establishment in the fifteenth year of the Jiading era of the Song Dynasty (1222), it has a history of more than 770 years. During this period, it has produced many talents, enjoyed economic prosperity, and accumulated a rich cultural heritage.
Despite the vicissitudes of time, the village still retains the largest and most complete ancient architectural complex in Yongkang. Among them, the Wu family ancestral hall covers an area of more than 1140 square meters, was founded in the 26th year of the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty (1547), and has a history of more than 450 years. Its structure is rational, craftsmanship exquisite, and the column heads, archways, and beams are all painted with gold and colorful beads, and are well preserved.
In addition, Houwu Village also has many ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, with the old construction style clearly visible, earning high praise from both domestic and foreign sightseers.