[2025 Tonglu Attraction] Travel Guide for Shen'ao Village (Updated Apr)

🌳 April is when nature is at its most generous. The sun is warm, the breeze is gentle, and it's the perfect time to travel. If you're still wondering where to go for a spring outing, why not come to Tonglu? This place holds the poetry and distance you long for. Here's a super detailed travel guide for Tonglu in April✨ 📍 Location: Tonglu County is located in the west of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, in the middle reaches of the Qiantang River, with the Fuchun River running obliquely through the county. 📍 Introduction: Tonglu is known as a "land of natural beauty and cultural elegance." It boasts beautiful natural scenery, a rich cultural heritage, and many famous attractions such as the Fuchun River, Yaolin Wonderland, and Yanziling Fishing Platform. 🌟 Must-do's in Spring: 1. Cruise the Fuchun River🚤: The Fuchun River in spring is as beautiful as a painting. Cruise downstream, watch the green hills on both sides, the lush trees, and the blooming rapeseed flowers. It's like being in the "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains" painting, experiencing the poetic scenery of "people walking in a clear mirror, birds flying through a screen." 2. Stroll through ancient villages🏮: Shen'ao Ancient Village and Shishe Village preserve a large number of buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Stroll along the cobblestone streets and admire the ancient houses with white walls and black tiles. Explore the secrets of the ancient canals and experience the tranquility and beauty of time. 3. Hike to the top for panoramic spring views🗻: Climb Tongjun Mountain or Daqi Mountain and enjoy the panoramic view of Tonglu's spring scenery. The rolling mountains, vast fields, and winding rivers form a beautiful landscape painting. 4. Experience spring tea picking🍃: April is the perfect time to pick spring tea. Go into the tea garden, pick the tender green tea leaves yourself, participate in the tea-making process, and then taste a cup of freshly brewed tea. Let the tea fragrance bloom on your taste buds and feel the freshness and vitality of spring. 5. Enjoy riverside camping⛺: Find a flat grassland by the Fuchun River, set up a tent, fall asleep to the sound of the river breeze and birdsong, wake up to the first rays of sunshine in the morning, watch the sparkling water on the river, and enjoy the beautiful time in close contact with nature. 🎈 Recommended Attractions: - Yaolin Wonderland: A national 5A scenic spot, famous for its magical cave landscapes. The stalactites in the cave are uniquely shaped and look dreamlike under the light, as if entering a mysterious underground world. Don't miss the 3D light show in the cave, it's super stunning. - Yanziling Fishing Platform: This is where Yan Ziling, a hermit of the Eastern Han Dynasty, used to fish. Take a boat trip to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Fuchun River's Little Three Gorges, climb the fishing platform to overlook the mountains and rivers, and admire the authentic calligraphy works of famous writers such as Su Shi and Fan Zhongyan in the stele gallery. Feel the rich historical and cultural heritage. - Daqi Mountain National Forest Park: Known as the "Little Jiuzhaigou of Jiangnan," it has dense bamboo forests, clear streams, and spectacular waterfalls. In April, the azaleas are in full bloom, covering the mountains and fields with pink flowers. It is very suitable for hiking, breathing fresh air, and getting close to nature. - Lucicun: Famous for its ancient village and canal water system. Rent a bicycle and ride along the Fuchun River Greenway, feeling the spring breeze on your face; or take a boat trip on the river, explore the secrets of the canals, and enjoy the leisurely slow time. ❗ Important Notes: - Plan your itinerary in advance: Tonglu's attractions are scattered, so plan your route and transportation in advance. Whether you are driving or taking public transportation, check the relevant information in advance to avoid delays. - Pay attention to weather changes: Check the weather forecast before traveling and bring appropriate clothing and rain gear. In case of rain, some outdoor scenic spots may have slippery roads, so pay attention to safety. - Respect local customs: When visiting ancient villages, respect the living habits and traditional culture of the local residents. Do not damage ancient buildings or cultural relics. - Protect the environment: Keep the scenic area clean, do not litter, and jointly maintain a beautiful environment. - Pay attention to your belongings: In crowded places, such as the entrance of scenic spots and public transportation, keep your belongings safe to avoid loss.

Really cute village to visit in Hangzhou, there’s a really nice history. Water sources are key to the well function of the village and villagers customs. Architecture there is really nice, you can find really traditional building as well as newer buildings inspired by the ancient architecture. And traditions are also well preserved there. People there are really nice and welcoming! Will definitely bring my friends there when they come visit Hangzhou✨#historicallandmarks#hangzhou

Youxu Hall is the Shentu Family Ancestral Hall in Shen'ao Village. According to the Shentu Family Genealogy, the original construction date is unknown. It was rebuilt in the sixth year of the Zhengtong reign of the Ming Dynasty, destroyed by war at the end of the Ming Dynasty, rebuilt during the Kangxi and Zhao reigns of the Qing Dynasty, renovated in the thirteenth year of the Qianlong reign, and renovated again in the tenth year of the Daoguang reign. Severely damaged by war from the Xianfeng to Tongzhi reigns, it was rebuilt again in the ninth year of the Tongzhi reign. The current structure was repaired and expanded in the third year of the Republic of China, with wooden pillars replaced by square stone pillars. After liberation, it was used as a school. In the late 1970s, the first hall was demolished, leaving the remaining two halls. The ancestral hall faces west and covers an area of 920 square meters. It features a brick and wood structure, five bays and three halls, a Guanyin dou screen wall, and a double-sloped gable roof. The second hall has a facade of 16.6 meters, with nine purlins and four pillars in the main bay. The roof is covered with boarding. The main pillars are round stone pillars, while the front and rear step columns are square stone pillars. There are no side pillars in the secondary bays. The courtyard of the third hall is paved with stone slabs, and two-story corridors are built on both sides. The third hall is 1.0 meter higher than the second hall, with nine purlins and four pillars in the main bay, and five frames inside the front and rear double steps, all using square stone pillars. The stone pillars were originally inscribed with couplets by Qing Dynasty calligrapher Dong Hao, but these were destroyed during the Cultural Revolution. The hall was renovated again in 2011.

Shen'ao, or Ao Shen, is the largest natural village in Tonglu County. With a population of over 4,000, it boasts more than 50 surnames. The ShenTu clan, descendants of the Western Han Dynasty prime minister ShenTu Jia, migrated to Shen'ao during the Song Dynasty and now account for over 80% of the village's population, making it the largest ShenTu settlement in China. Covering an area of approximately 5.2 square kilometers, Shen'ao Ancient Village features a unique, thousand-year-old water system composed of streams, pools, ditches, ponds, and wells. The village houses over 100 ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties, covering an area of about 40,000 square meters. These structures retain the architectural characteristics and lifestyle customs of that era, with the majority belonging to the Hui architectural style, one of the four major architectural styles in China. These ancient buildings can be categorized as ancestral halls, temples and monasteries, opera stages, bridges, and residential houses. Most of the ancient houses in Shen'ao are courtyard houses, providing both tranquility and privacy. Each house is typically built along a central axis, or along the outer wall if limited by the terrain, a style known locally as "hugging houses." Most courtyards have a single central open space, with the largest having up to seven. Regardless of the number of courtyards, houses in Shen'ao have double main gates, forming a gate hall. Typically, the gate hall is smaller than the hall inside, symbolizing good fortune. Entering the main gate leads to the reception hall, and further inside is the main hall, used for receiving guests and ancestor worship. Above the back wall of the main hall is a plaque, and in front of the wall is a long table flanked by armchairs, with an ornate round table in front. This arrangement exudes order and grandeur. Notably, the interior is adorned with exquisite wood carvings, combining traditional Chinese architectural patterns with masterful craftsmanship. Shen'ao was also an ancient commercial hub. It is recognized as a Famous Historical and Cultural Village of China, one of the first Traditional Villages of China, and its ancient architectural complex is a key protected cultural relic site in Zhejiang Province.

Located in Houju Alley, Shen'ao Village, Jiangnan Town, Zishantang was built during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty, according to 80-year-old Shentu Shusong. Originally built by the ancestors of the seventh branch of the family, it was later sold to the fifth and sixth branches and remains in use today.  The building covers an area of 242.5 square meters and faces southwest. It features brick hollow walls, staggered straight masonry, and a brick-wood structure, forming a three-bay, two-story courtyard house.  The roof is a double-sloped hard mountain roof with horse head walls. The first floor has a stone gate, with three pillars and five purlins in the central bay and side doors on both sides of the rear corridor. The courtyard is paved with stone slabs and surrounded by double eaves, with two-story side wings on the north and south sides, each with two pillars and three purlins and a double-sloped hard mountain roof. The second floor has five pillars and seven purlins in the central bay, with a front corridor and side doors on both sides. The entire building has a rigorous layout, with simple and unsophisticated decorative carvings. It is one of the buildings in the Shen'ao Village complex, a provincial key cultural relic site.

｜A place where I regret not taking enough photos. Since childhood, I have been particularly envious of people with double surnames such as "Zhuge" and "Linghu". This time, I accidentally broke in and encountered a surname like "Shentu", and the whole village is filled with people with the surname Shentu. [Chinese] Although it is called a village, it is actually much bigger than a village. I walked around for 2 hours and still couldn't walk through every alley. This place seems to have been forgotten by the world, and there are only a few tourists including us. It is precisely because of the lack of external interference that the ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties and the rustic rural landscape have been preserved. [Tiptop] So if you want to take photos without passers-by forcing their way into the frame, and want to quietly explore the Hui style, you might as well come here - Shen'ao Ancient Village. [StarEyes] [Rainbow] Tickets: Free [Taxi] Transportation: 1. Self-driving navigation to Shenao Ancient Village, parking on the roadside or in the alley is free. 2. Take the high-speed rail to Tonglu East Station, and then take a taxi for 15 minutes to arrive. [Highway] Tour route: Every landscape in the village is worth exploring, and it is well connected, so you don’t have to stick to a fixed route. [GoodJob] If I have to recommend something, it would be the Shenao Teahouse, which has the best experience. You can have a cup of Longjing tea for 15 yuan, and the store will keep refilling you with free melon seeds and peanuts. You can sit there for an entire afternoon. [Shy] The elders here like energetic young people and are willing to talk to them. If you are lucky, you might be able to meet a troupe on stage. [Coke] 🍜Eating: There are many restaurants in and outside the village, and the prices are super low! We ate at a "Grand Auditorium Noodle House" at the entrance of the village. A bowl of noodles cost more than 10 yuan, and the portion was twice as much as usual, and it was served in a bowl! [Awesome]

I've always envied people with compound surnames like "Zhuge" and "Linghu." This time, I stumbled upon a village where everyone has the surname "Shentu." · Although it's called a village, it's much larger than a typical village. I spent 2 hours there and still didn't manage to explore every alley. It seems to have been forgotten by the world, as there were only a few tourists, including us. The lack of outside interference has allowed the ancient Ming and Qing architecture and the simple rural landscape to be preserved. · So if you want photos without strangers in the background, or if you want to quietly explore the Huizhou style, come to Shen'ao Ancient Village. —————— 💵Tickets: Free🆓 · 🚘Transportation: 1. Drive to Shen'ao Ancient Village. Parking on the roadside or in the alleys is free. 2. Take a high-speed train to Tonglu East Station, then take a taxi 🚕 for 15 minutes. · 👀Tour route: Every attraction in the village is worth exploring, and the roads are well-connected. There's no need to stick to a fixed route. 🔈If I had to recommend something, it would be the Shen'ao Teahouse, which offers the best experience. For CNY 15, you can enjoy a cup of Longjing tea 🍵 and free refills of sunflower seeds and peanuts 🥜. You can sit there for an entire afternoon. The elderly here love energetic young people and are happy to chat with them. If you're lucky, you might even catch a performance on the stage. · 🍜Dining: There are many restaurants both inside and outside the village, and the prices are very low❗We ate at a restaurant called "Dali Tang Noodle House" at the entrance of the village. A bowl of noodles costs just over CNY 10, and the portion is double the usual size. It's almost served in a basin❗There are also many roadside snacks. You can spend as much as you want💰. I could eat 5 pieces of gluten for CNY 2 each.

In April this year, five of our families went to the picturesque Tonglu together. Here there are mountains, water, wind and moon, and our deep friendship. The meaning of travel has never been just about the destination, but also about the changes in scenery and mood along the way. Being casual and at ease also leaves many beautiful moments in our travels. Day ① ➡️After lunch, everyone drove from Suzhou, Changzhou, and Zhenjiang to Tonglu and met at the B&B (we arrived in the evening because we had something to do) ➡️The first stop is [Shen'ao Ancient Village], then [Yuxi Restaurant] for dinner (we "cloud participation" in the group) Day ② ➡️After breakfast at the B&B, set off to [Daqishan National Forest Park] It deserves to be called the "Little Jiuzhaigou in the South of the Yangtze River". Climbing along the winding plank road, every step feels like stepping into a secret paradise. Tickets are required 🎫. We visited the "Daqi Waterfall" for more than three hours in total. We didn't go to the "Daqi Waterfall" after hearing passers-by say it didn't have much water. The "Flying Squirrel in the Forest" ride down the mountain is a paid item, so you can negotiate the price in a low voice. ➡️【Chaihuo Renjia】Have lunch Real wood-fired iron pot stew, there are many of us, the chicken, fish, and ribs are paired with it, the taste is 🉑 ➡️Back to the B&B to rest, dads prepare dinner Day ③ ➡️After checking out of the B&B, we set off to [Shishe Village] and had lunch at [Auntie’s Restaurant] on the roadside (then we were going to go for a walk on [Maling Ancient Trail]. If it was a little rainy, we went straight to the next stop) This quaint village is surrounded by mountains and rivers, surrounded by the Fuchun River and its tributaries. Due to heavy rain in the middle of the night the night before, the originally clear and green water turned turbid after the rain. I found a small restaurant on the roadside, but it tasted delicious. I ordered two portions of stir-fried pork and stir-fried vermicelli. You must try the rice sieve that is unique to Shishe Village. ➡️The last stop of this party is [Luci Village]. The original plan was to take a boat and experience the boating on the river. We temporarily adjusted it to [Yuanxiang Luci Coffee] to quietly watch the river view. We sat leisurely in the cafe, accompanied by the aroma of coffee, overlooking the slightly turbid but full of vitality Fuchun River after the rain. At the same time, we watched the children playing happily and enjoying their innocent happiness. About the B&B [Tonglu Letuwangshan B&B] 🔹There are five rooms in total, all with independent bathrooms. Single rooms can be rented as a private room. Private rooms on weekends are about 1,800 yuan/night. 🔹In the village, there is a large open space for parking at the door. It takes 5 minutes to drive to the town and 20 minutes to the city. 🔹The kitchen is fully equipped with pots and pans, but there is an additional charge for cooking. The five dads cooked a dinner, but there was only one wok that was too late to cook. They even borrowed a pot from the neighbor next door. The neighbor was very friendly.

Located in Tonglu, Hangzhou, Shen'ao Village is a relatively lesser-known ancient village in Zhejiang. There are very few tourists, surrounded by mountains and fields, giving a full sense of relaxation. Its history dates back to the Southern Song Dynasty when the ancestors of the Shentu family moved here, and the Shentu Ancestral Hall is at the entrance of the village. It is famous for its water system, with an 800-meter underground canal running through the entire village, a drainage system that embodies the wisdom of the ancients and is still in use today. The village mainly features Ming and Qing Dynasty Huizhou-style architecture, with blue bricks, cobblestones, horse-head walls, and exquisite wood carvings inside the houses, all telling the history of Shen'ao. On one side, there are cafes, tea houses, and homestays injecting vitality here; on the other side, old residential houses are preserved, depicting the most simple and honest human life. However, the ancient village now gathers many young craftsmen, such as paper cutting, gourd pyrography, cyanotype, and kintsugi restoration, giving this village a greater sense of cultural heritage. . ✅ Must-visit attractions Shen'ao Grand Hall, Shentu Ancestral Hall, Huaisu Hall, Gongsitang, Shen'ao Hundred Crafts Art District, Shen'ao Tea House . 📍 Shen'ao Ancient Village, Tonglu County 💰 Free, 2 hours of playtime ⚠️ 1 hour drive from Hangzhou, 3.5 hours drive from Nanjing, near Tonglu East Station 🚗 20 minutes from Daqishan Forest Park, 30 minutes from Fuchunjiang Town

--- 🏞️【Exploring Ancient Villages in Tonglu】🏞️ 📍Location: Tonglu County, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province In this fast-paced era, there are always some places that can make you stop and appreciate the beauty of life. Tonglu is such a place, a hidden paradise in the heart of Zhejiang. Here, you will find ancient villages, the rippling Fuchun River, and mesmerizing natural scenery that will make you linger. Today, let me take you to explore several ancient villages in Tonglu and uncover the stories behind them. 🏡【Maoping Village】 Maoping Village is located on the south bank of the Fuchun River and has a history of hundreds of years. The grand Wen'an Building stands in the center of the village, as if telling the glory of the past. Walking on the ancient stone roads, you can see historical relics such as the round grain warehouse, the Zhiqing Building, and the Dongshan Academy. Every brick and tile is full of stories. **Transportation Guide**: - Self-driving: Depart from Hangzhou, take the S32 Hangxinjing Expressway to the Tonglu exit, and drive along Tonglu Avenue to reach. - Public transportation: Take the high-speed train to Tonglu Station, then transfer to a bus or taxi to reach. 🏛️【Shenao Village】 Shenao Village is located upstream of the Fuchun River and has a thousand-year history. Here, you will find white walls and black tiles of Hui-style architecture, clear ponds, and the ancient Jingsong Hall. Strolling through Shenao Ancient Street, feeling the stone roads from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and seeing the straw raincoats and flying eaves supported by ox legs on the house pillars of ordinary people, you will feel a sense of traveling through time. **Accommodation Recommendations**: - **Yunxi·Shenaoli Bookstore**: Not only a bookstore but also provides accommodation services, allowing you to fall asleep immersed in the fragrance of books, offering a unique experience. - **Republic Memory Coffee**: Enjoy a cup of coffee here and savor a moment of tranquility. 🏞️【Luci Village】 Luci Village is located in the southeast of Fuchun River Town and is a shining pearl of the national scenic area "Two Rivers and One Lake". The picturesque landscape here allows you to enjoy beautiful natural scenery and experience traditional crafts such as oil pressing and tofu making. **Nearby Attractions Recommendations**: - **Yan Ziling Fishing Platform**: Located on the opposite bank of the Fuchun River, it is a famous scenic spot from the Eastern Han Dynasty. - **Fuchun River Small Three Gorges**: Take a boat ride to experience the beautiful scenery on the river. - **Baiyunyuan Waterfall**: The cool mist and spectacular waterfall will make you linger.

🤎As early as the beginning of this century, Shen'ao Ancient Village, which was rated as a famous historical and cultural village by the state, is located on the banks of Yingjia Creek in the south of Fuchun River. The ancient village is 16 kilometers west of the county seat. From the entrance of RT-Mart Supermarket in Tonglu County, you can take the K302 or K303 bus with a fare of 6 yuan and reach Shen'ao Ancient Village in about 45 minutes. 👉It is reported that Shenao Ancient Village was built in the early Southern Song Dynasty and has a history of nearly 900 years. The earliest villagers, the Shentu family, moved in from Shentu Mountain in Fuyang. Their descendants multiplied and became a prominent family. Today, most of the villagers in the village still have the surname Shentu. The area of ​​Shen'ao Village is rectangular and runs from north to south. The old street on the central axis is more than 300 meters long and about 3 meters wide. It is paved with pebbles and has an underground canal (commonly known as "ao") underneath. There are three alleys on both sides of the old street, shaped like the Chinese character "fei". In the 1980s, new streets were built on both sides of the road at the north end of the village to connect with the old street, and it became the shape of the Chinese character "jiu". Today, Shen'ao New Street and Old Alley are densely populated and has become the largest village in Tonglu area. 👉The architectural style of the ancient houses in Shen'ao Ancient Village is almost all Hui-style architecture, with blue tiles, white walls and horse-head walls. They are mainly concentrated in the buildings of the Ming, Qing and Republic of China periods, and are roughly distributed in the alleys on both sides of the old street running north-south. There are more than 100 ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties and more than 50 modern buildings from the Republic of China period in the village. Most of them are well preserved, which is rare in Zhejiang Province. Why do the houses in rural Zhejiang adopt the Hui style of architecture? We know that Hui style architecture, as an important part of Hui culture, has always been highly praised by architectural masters at home and abroad. Of course, Hui style architecture does not specifically refer to Anhui architecture. Although Hui style architecture originated in Huizhou, Anhui, the neighboring Wuyuan in Jiangxi and Jinhua, Quzhou and other western Zhejiang regions are all radiating areas of Hui style architecture. Therefore, it is not difficult to imagine that the Hui-style architecture in Shenao Ancient Village, which is only more than 200 kilometers away from Huangshan, Anhui, is also reasonable. 🔶There are many cultural relics in Shen'ao Ancient Village, including the Shentu Clan Ancestral Hall, a provincial cultural relic protection unit, and 26 cultural relic protection sites such as Huaisu Hall, Gongsi Hall, Jingsong Hall, and Shangzhi Hall. The wood carvings on the beams, doors and windows in these ancient Huizhou-style buildings are very exquisite and can be regarded as a visual enjoyment. 🔶Gongsi Hall, built in the 19th year of the Guangxu period (1893), covers an area of ​​1,147 square meters. It is the largest existing single-family residence in Shen'ao. It consists of five main buildings and three courtyards on the north side, with a total of seven patios. Locals call it the "Seven Wells House". The owner of Gongsi Hall is Shentu Jicheng, a wealthy businessman from Shenzhen and Australia. The whole house took ten years to build, and the carving alone took three years. The carvings on the patio were particularly fancy, extending from the attic to the seventh floor. The skirting boards and flat beams were also carved with great care. It could be called a "mansion" at the time. 🔶Youxu Hall, built between the first year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty and the first year of Xuande (1403-1426), is the ancestral hall of the Shentu family in Shen'ao Village. Youxu Hall faces south and has five rooms and three courtyards, covering an area of ​​900 square meters. The entire building uses square stone pillars, which gives it a majestic and steady look, and the wood carvings are bright and elegant. "Youxu Hall" means a place where ancestors can enjoy incense forever and descendants can gather and tell stories. Due to a hundred years of wind and rain, Youxu Hall is in ruins. In 2012, Shen'ao Village invested 1.4 million yuan to comprehensively renovate Youxu Hall. The newly renovated Shentu Ancestral Hall welcomes and sees off wave after wave of tourists. 🔶Huaisu Hall, built during the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty, covers an area of ​​793 square meters and is a typical Jiangnan wealthy family mansion building. The carvings inside Huaisu Hall are dazzling. From the high corbels and moon beams to the low window lattice skirts and door waist boards, from the large brackets and flower beams to the small window partitions and flower knots, from the beam heads and corbels to the column base steps, every place is carved and every carving is exquisite. The carvings contain a collection of maxims from the traditional family education in ancient China, with a strong flavor of traditional Confucian culture.

There is a reason why Shen'ao Ancient Village occupies a place in Tonglu, which is famous for its mountain and water scenery, with its ancient village history and ancient buildings. In front of the ancient house with carved beams and painted rafters, exuding classical aesthetics, you would like to slow down, stand quietly under the patio, appreciate the exquisite carvings on the columns, moon beams and corbels, and listen to the sound of water lilies blooming. In front of the mirror-like pond, look at the lush lotus leaves, see the ducks know first when the spring river water warms up, watch the fishing in the green bay in spring, and then listen to the rain in the lakeside studio in midsummer, which one is not the artistic conception of Chinese landscape painting, which one is not the relationship between people and nature? Natural harmony? In the lonely rain alley, in the rain alley under the high walls, in the deep rain alley, the lilac-like girl is no longer sad, no longer complaining; she has love, she has family affection, she has the beauty that the world deserves! Under the square patio, I recall my childhood fantasies of sitting in a well and looking at the sky, poking swallows’ nests with a bamboo pole, and chasing running water and playing in the water on rainy days; this small space holds the fun of my entire childhood! ———— Highlights: Datangli: The large pond at the entrance of the village has stunning scenery, with distant mountains, white walls, and reflections. It is a scenic movie when photographed from every angle. Shentu Family Ancestral Hall: Also known as Youxu Hall, it has five rooms and three entrances, a double-sloped hip roof, and is very imposing. The large mansion and deep courtyard display the famous people who have emerged from this village throughout the ages. The Great Auditorium: This building was built in the 1960s and 1970s, and is full of the fighting atmosphere of that era. The building is tall and imposing, with a five-pointed star in the center, quotations from the passionate years, and a small terrace on the second floor, where leaders waved their hands and gave orders. Hospitality Jiangnan Season Experience Hall: Introducing the community operas and temple fairs during the Jiangnan season, which are a carnival and gratitude for the people of Jiangnan. You can dine here, which is also a renovated old house with exquisite architectural details. Dai Mansion: It was a villa built by local people for Dai Li during the Anti-Japanese War to house his beautiful mistress. It's also worth checking in. 🚗Address and transportation: Qingyuan Village, Shen'ao, Tonglu County (near Huanxi Ancient Town), can be navigated directly. There is free parking in the village.

The ancient village is located on the south bank of the Fuchun River in Tonglu County, Hangzhou. Its history is very ancient. At the beginning of the Southern Song Dynasty, the ancestors of the Shentu clan moved here, starting the chapter of this secluded ancient village. By the Ming and Qing dynasties, Shen'ao ancient village had developed to its heyday, and most of the Huizhou-style buildings in the village were also built during that period. Strolling through the narrow alleys of the ancient village, towering houses, deep lanes, long cobblestone paths, and one after another 'Ao Kou' come into view. As early as when the village was established, an independent water system was planned. An 800-meter-long underground channel runs through the village, perfectly reflecting against the ancient buildings with white walls and black tiles, forming a unique style!

From the Yanziling Fishing Platform to the Tonglu County town, I asked the Didi driver on the way, what are the fun places in Tonglu. The tasteful young man immediately recommended the ancient villages in Jiangnan Town, especially Dihu, Shena'o, Xufeng, and Huanxi. So I decided to take a look, especially at the representative Shena'o ancient village. 👍 Shena'o ancient village is just to our taste. The mansion with seven courtyards, the beautiful wood carvings in the old house, the local specialty Shenxian chicken, the autumn drying that needs no staging, the ancestral hall of the Shentu family, and so on, Shena'o ancient village has fulfilled my imagination of the ancient villages in Jiangnan. 👍 Graceful Tonglu County, Shena'o village is not to be missed!

In Tonglu, Hangzhou, there is a beautiful thousand-year-old village: Shen'ao Ancient Village. Although it is a "village", it is more like a "town". It is the largest ancient village in Tonglu, with a large group of ancient buildings. There are more than 140 ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and more than 60 ancient buildings from the Republic of China period. The architectural style of the ancient village mainly combines Huizhou architecture and Zhejiang West Mountain residential buildings. What is unique about Shen'ao Ancient Village is its water system, which is composed of dark canals, open ditches, Kan'er wells, ponds, and streams. The ancient village is rectangular, with old streets in the middle, running from south to north, about 500 meters long and about 3 meters wide, with cobblestone pavement and a spring dark canal (commonly known as 'ao') built underneath. The 'ao' is deep and the water is clear, hence the name of the village. In simple terms, there are live water dark canals all over the bottom of the village. 'Ao' in the local dialect means underground well, and Shen'ao means deep underground well, hence the name Shen'ao Village.