Songyang Old Street

🌿 Opening Remarks When asked about the most worthwhile place to visit in Zhejiang, my answer is always—Lishui. A hidden gem with countless secret spots, where just 500 yuan per person can let you enjoy a two-day, one-night fairyland journey. 🌸 Day One: The tranquility of Guyan Huaxiang and Chenjiaku Village 📍 Guyan Huaxiang Stepping into this place is like traveling through time and space, returning to the poetic Jiangnan of old. The eight-hundred-li Ou River flows here, as picturesque as poetry. It is also the filming location for the TV series 'A Little Forest for Two', where every step is a scene. 📍 Chenjiaku Village In the afternoon, we head to Chenjiaku Village in Songyang County. This is a paradise hidden on the cliffs, free from the hustle and bustle, only tranquility. The ancient village built along the mountain and the simple villagers make one feel a long-lost sense of peace and beauty. 🌙 Night on Songyang Old Street Stroll through the over 1800-year-old Songyang Old Street, taste the local specialties Wei Yanxi and Zhuangyuan Bing, and experience the unique local life. 🌅 Day Two: The fantasy world of Jinyun Xiandu 📍 Jinyun Xiandu Scenic Area This place seems like a filming location for a fantasy drama. Here, you'll understand that the fantasy world depicted in movies is not imaginary. Besides checking in at the Xianling Island from 'The Legend of Sword and Fairy', you can also witness the famous scene of the old dragon leading the ox. 🌈 Conclusion Tired of the city's noise and the sameness of popular internet check-in spots? Then take a trip to Zhejiang Lishui! Here you will find beauty you've never seen before, tranquility you've never experienced. Two days and one night are enough to make you fall in love with this fairyland.

About transportation: Recommended high-speed rail-Lishui Station, local car rental self-driving, Lishui attractions are scattered, there are many mountain roads, traffic is a bit tiring 💛About playing: If it's only 3 days, it's recommended to choose 2 places from Songyang-Yunhe-Jinyun, otherwise it will be particularly tiring ☆Note, the road in Chenjiapu is very narrow, easy to jam, don't stop too high There are relatively many parking spaces in Yangjiatang, you can drive all the way up to the entrance, if you want to walk, there is a parking lot in the middle of the journey, and it takes about 15-20min to walk up About accommodation: Songyang【Songyang Niaoshe】 It used to be an old school site, now it has been transformed into a homestay with a small courtyard, the sun is warm and comfortable, the interior is generally clean, and it is very large, you can see the small courtyard when you open the window The breakfast is very rich, eating while watching the scenery, see the details in the picture Yunhe Terraces【Yungu Mountain Language Homestay】 Located halfway up the mountain, it is just a few minutes drive to Jiuhu Yunhuan and Baiyin Valley (remember to get a 6% discount ticket from the boss), this newly renovated, quite clean! Our room type has a large balcony, but the scenery is average, just living more spacious, you can watch TV with a projector at night Breakfast is rich, steamed buns with small dishes are delicious About food: 【Songyang Old Street】Zongzi, sugar cake, most of them are small shops 【Yunhe Terraces】Chuixiao Xiaozhu (you can ask the boss to sell 2 pieces of yellow cake to take home) 【Lishui County】Jintian Stir-fry, Qingtian Lao Ye Bingjia, Dayang Cooked Food ✅1 【Shanghai Hongqiao→Lishui Station (pick up the car)→Songyang Old Street】 It was already night when we arrived at Songyang Old Street, the shops basically closed at 9 o'clock, we went to a nearby 【Iron Pot Era Ground Chicken】 ✅2 【Songyang Old Street-Chenjiapu-Yangjiatang Village-Yunhe Terraces】 Morning: After breakfast at the homestay, take a walk on the old street, it feels very good, it is recommended to buy some zongzi and sugar cakes to eat on the road, leave at noon to Chenjiapu, go to the Pioneer Bookstore to take pictures📸, go to Fei Niao Ji to eat an ice cream🍦, go Small restaurant to eat farmhouse dishes 📢Eat in advance, there are not many restaurants, just 4 or 5 Afternoon: After eating Yangjiatang, this village is very small, the style is more ancient village, all are yellow horse head walls~ We feel more general Evening: You can go to Yunhe Terraces, 1.5H drive, you can eat a super delicious Lishui dish near the homestay, highly recommended 【Chuixiao Xiaozhu】 ✅3 【Yunhe Terraces-Lishui County-High-speed Rail Station】 Morning: It's just a few minutes drive from the homestay to the terraces and Baiyin Valley, the terraces in winter are not as stunning as in summer, but it's very comfortable to walk, and the mood is relaxed Afternoon: 1.5H drive to Lishui County, 📢Try to arrive before 12:30, otherwise many restaurants will close,

Accidentally broke into the scroll, it is talking about this land in front of me. The secluded Songzhuang Village, far away from the hustle and bustle, makes people feel like they are in another world. The small bridges and flowing water houses seem to be that ancient dream, quietly awakening here. The gurgling water gently splashes on the stones, outlining a poetic and picturesque scenery. The simple buildings with yellow mud and black tiles tell the story of time. In the world of staggered black tiles and yellow walls, how many joys and sorrows, the hustle and bustle of the world, have turned into dust and drifted with the wind. Since we are all insignificant dust in this world, let this moment become the most brilliant eternity in my life. ✨✨Tips✨✨ 1. How can you miss these ancient villages when you come to Lishui Songyang? This place is known as the 'place recommended by National Geographic', it will not let you down! 2. Recommended tour order: Songzhuang Village-Yangjiatang Village-Songyang Old Street-Pingtian Village. Among them, Songzhuang Village is known as 'the last secret place in Jiangnan', it is very quiet here and basically maintains its original appearance. 3. Yangjiatang Village is known as 'Golden Potala', it is the most famous original village here, you can take beautiful sunset photos! 4. Xikeng Village is very suitable for taking photos, you will take pictures of the sea of clouds and large tea gardens, very photogenic! 5. Songyang Old Street has a history of more than 1800 years, the ancient buildings are not commercialized, they are all real life of the original residents. 6. Chenjiapu Village is located on a cliff, the Pioneer Bookstore is known as the most beautiful bookstore in China. The natural scenery here is excellent, you must come and feel it! 7. Pingtian Village is a good place to watch the sea of clouds, you can enjoy the sea of clouds for more than 300 days a year. The tranquility and beauty here will definitely make you linger. Transportation suggestions: The transportation between villages is not convenient, you must drive by yourself! Remember to pay attention to safety during the journey. Accommodation suggestions: It is recommended to stay in Songyang County or Yangjiatang. The tranquility and beauty here will definitely leave you with beautiful memories. Whether you are strolling on the stone roads of the ancient village, or stopping to admire the picturesque scenery, you will find romantic moments in daily life. Take advantage of these villages still maintaining their original appearance, hurry up and explore!

🍃 Speaking of Lishui in Zhejiang, it is not only 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' called "Songyang" 👉"Songyang"👈 🍃 Awarded the title of 'China's Natural Oxygen Bar' in 2019 🍃 Insanely recommended by 'Lonely Planet' countless times 🍃 Named 'The Last Secret of Southern Yangtze River' by 'National Geographic' - ✅ Must-visit spots in Songyang 1️⃣ Songzhuang Village A 600-year-old ancient village nestled by the mountains and waters, a filming location for 'National Geographic Magazine', attracting countless visitors to its ancient bridge. With dense bamboo forests and streams flowing through the village, it feels like a paradise on earth, perfect for in-depth travel! 2️⃣ Songyang Old Street 'Ming and Qing Ancient Street' The old street has a history of over 1800 years and retains many ancient buildings. It's not commercialized, with a strong local life atmosphere. It's mainly inhabited by locals who engage in blacksmithing, cotton carding, weighing, tailoring, haircutting, laundry, and clothes drying... It's like a real-life version of 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival' 3️⃣ Yangjiatang 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. At nightfall, the scene of smoke curling up from each household is especially stunning! 4️⃣ Chenjiapu Village Backed by cliffs and surrounded by mountains, it represents cliffside villages. 'China's Most Beautiful Rural Bookstore' Pioneer Bookstore is also located here. Reading quietly in the bookstore on the cliff, being idle away from the world, is also very beautiful~ By the way, the film crew of 'The Glittering Years' 🎬 also wrapped up here 🌝 5️⃣ Pingtian Village For over 200 days a year, you can experience the fairyland shrouded in clouds and mist, known as 'Pingtian above the Clouds'. The earthy yellow houses and century-old trees stand on the cliffs, full of life, and it's very close to Chenjiapu Village 6️⃣ Huang Family Mansion The house where the richest man in Songyang during the late Qing and Republic of China lived, built over fifty years by three generations, with very exquisite wood carvings! It is recommended to rent a guide when visiting ✅ Delicious food in Songyang 1️⃣ Baixian Noodle House A noodle house featured on CCTV, cooked on a traditional stove, with dried pickled vegetables in the fried eggs, and the hand-rolled noodles taste very good 2️⃣ Xu's Salt-Baked Chicken A local signature dish, available in white and black chicken, can be express delivered vacuum-packed 3️⃣ Songyang specialty snacks: bean 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 ① Many 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 ② The ancient villages are free to visit, no tickets needed~ - If you're tired of living in a big city Why not take a few days off in Songyang ✈️ Experience the paradise life outside the city You will be rejuvenated, and you must visit once in your lifetime

Speaking of Lishui in Zhejiang, it is 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 the drama 'Empresses in the Palace', Songyang 🌳 A forgotten village sleeps between mountains, rivers, and a sea of clouds. Primitive, simple, and natural, the last secret realm of Jiangnan feels like a paradise on earth 🌴 Recommended sightseeing route: Songzhuang Village - Yangjiatang Village - Xikeng Village - Songyang Old Street - Chenjiapu Village - Pingtian Village 🌎

🌿 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! 💖

🌿 Under the lens of 'China National Geographic', Lishui Songyang is the last secret realm of the South of the Yangtze River, praised by 'Lonely Planet' multiple times as a hidden ancient village jewel. 🏞️ 🏡 Here, ancient villages quietly hide in the embrace of the mountains, and the traces of time have left unique marks on these ancient buildings. They are picturesque, like a fairyland where time stands still, far from the hustle and bustle of the world, untouched by commercialization. 🍃 Walking on this land, what you can feel is the simplicity and tranquility of primitive nature. The atmosphere of human life is pervasive here, simple and real, making one feel as if they are in an ink painting, with the soul receiving an unprecedented purification and relaxation. 💎 This severely underrated paradise on earth awaits every nature lover and advocate of primitiveness to explore. In Lishui Songyang, let your soul converse with nature, and let every breath become a deep communication with the world. 🌲🍃 Recommended Tour Route: Songzhuang Village - Yangjiatang Village - Xikeng Village - Songyang Old Street - Chenjiapu Village - Pingtian Village Transportation Guide: The ancient villages of Songyang are scattered like pearls among the verdant mountains, beyond the reach of public transportation, making self-driving undoubtedly the best way to explore these ancient villages. The mountain roads are winding and tortuous, like an ancient dragon vein, connecting the earth with the sky. Although the roads carved through the mountains are mostly narrow, each step is full of unknown surprises. When you feel exhausted by the noise of the big city, why not spend a few days in Songyang to enjoy the tranquility and comfort of this paradise. Let nature's embrace wash away the dust from your heart, and let the mountain breeze sweep away the worries from your brow. Here, you can slow down, find the rhythm of life again, and feel the long-lost tranquility and harmony. Life is not a hurried journey, but a journey of the soul. Let us rediscover our love and longing for a beautiful life in the ancient villages of Songyang, making happiness and tranquility the eternal themes of our hearts. Here, we can temporarily forget the troubles of the world and let our souls truly relax and be reborn.