Songzhuang Village

Songzhuang Village, located in Songyang, which is hailed as 'the last secret place in Jiangnan' by National Geographic, this small village has a history of more than 520 years. There is a small stream flowing through the village, and the houses with mud walls and green tiles are gathered and built, small bridges and flowing water, it is a typical mountainous Jiangnan home. The village has very typical residences, stone arch bridges, ancestral halls, etc. Compared with other villages in Songyang, it is still relatively niche. Autumn has arrived, and the fruits of several persimmon trees in the village are gradually turning red, which is particularly quaint against the green tiles and stream. Songyang Songzhuang Village If you have a sufficient budget, you can stay in the Taoye Homestay in the village, which is very design-conscious and the food is also delicious~ You can rent a car after taking the high-speed rail to Lishui, and it takes one hour and forty-five minutes to arrive. The journey passes through many mountain roads, please be sure to drive slowly! Public transportation is difficult to reach, it is best to rent a car, you can also take a taxi, but it will be very expensive. Songzhuang Village

The Beautiful Water and Pine Village. As the shooting location for the cover of 'National Geographic Magazine', the village known as 'The Beautiful Water and Pine Village' has recently become famous throughout the internet due to an ancient stone bridge, seemingly poised to replace Yangjiatang as the new symbol of Songyang. The Beautiful Water and Pine Village is a typical ancient village located by high mountains and water, with a history of over 520 years. The village contains a large variety of ancient buildings, including traditional residences, stone arch bridges, old post roads, and several ancestral halls. The oldest existing traditional residence was built during the Jiaqing era of the Qing dynasty, with most of the exterior and interior structures well-preserved. To this day, more than 200 households still live in these ancient houses. Nestled in the deep mountains, with small bridges over flowing streams and households, it possesses a wild and secluded charm that differs from the typical Jiangnan water towns of Suzhou and Hangzhou. However, it feels like aside from the famous ancient bridge and the stream that runs through the village, these have become the biggest attractions. Location: Songzhuang Village, Songyang County, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province

🍃 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

After a month, there are always a few days when I grow tired of the busy city life and just want to hide away in the mountains, turn off my phone, and enjoy some alone time. This time, we came to Songzhuang Village in Songyang County, Lishui City, where we started our wonderful life in the mountains in a small village with green tiles as hats and yellow walls as clothes. 🏠Homestay | Taoye🍑 ⛳️Address | Taoye, Songzhuang Village, Songyang County, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province 🚗Driving | 5 hours drive from Ningbo (parking available in the village) 🍑Homestay Design | The homestay is located in the ancient village of Songzhuang, known as the 'last secret land of Jiangnan'. The entire homestay is scattered in a corner of the village, built on the original architecture of the ancient village, giving people a feeling of returning to rural life as soon as they enter. 🍑Homestay Dining | The food is light and well-matched, using seasonal ingredients. By chance, we also found a small vegetable garden in the homestay, and the coriander used for dinner was grown by ourselves. 🍑Room Distribution | With an architectural area of over 1500 square meters, there are 15 wooden rammed earth guest rooms. We stayed in 'Land', which is halfway up the mountain and has a very open view. 🍑Room Facilities | The rooms are equipped with floor heating, air conditioning, humidifiers, refrigerators, smart toilets, hair dryers, and other facilities. 🍑Public Area | The public area includes the Peach Restaurant, Peach Coffee, Peach Space, library, and conference room. 🍑Related Services | During this trip, the service at Taoye left a very deep impression on us. The check-in guide after booking, inquiries about dietary restrictions, luggage transport at the parking lot, explanation of matters related to check-in, and farewell gifts when leaving, really made us feel the dedication of the staff. 🍑Nearby Attractions | Chenjiapu Village, Youtian Village, Yangjiatang Village (for detailed strategies, see the next note😉)

Rated as 'the last secret land of Jiangnan' by 'National Geographic', Songyang is truly a treasure spot, the perfect getaway for the weekend❗️You must visit at least once😉 Departing from Shanghai 🚄High-speed train: Shanghai South Station to Songyang Station, then it is recommended to hire a car or rent a car 🚗Self-driving: about 5-6 hours There are many ancient villages in Songyang, and you can pick a few classic ones to visit❤️ 🚩Sandu Township: Yangjiatang Village, Youtian Village, Songzhuang Village... 🚩Sidu Township: Chenjiapu Village, Xikeng Village, Pingtian Village... If time is limited, it is recommended to go to ✅Chenjiapu Village✅Yangjiatang Village✅Songzhuang Village ✅Chenjiapu Village A village above an 800-meter cliff is well worth a visit. It's about a 30min drive from Songyang County, the mountain roads are not very good, but because it's located deep in the mountains and surrounded by them, it's particularly secluded🧚‍♀️ 👉Pioneer Bookstore: In addition to the ancient houses, there is also a 'rural bookstore' with a great design. Order a cup of coffee, sit by the window, and quietly read a book📖 to spend an entire afternoon. The alley next to Pioneer Bookstore is very photogenic📸 ❗️ps: On holidays, there are shuttle buses to and from the village, on weekdays you can drive to the entrance of the village ✅Yangjiatang Village Known as the 'Golden Little Potala Palace', the ancient village built along the mountain is very picturesque, and the mud-yellow houses present a golden color under the sunlight☀️, especially during sunset. The 'couple trees' (two ancient camphor trees🌳) at the entrance of the village are not to be missed, and if you arrive early in the morning, you might see the village in the morning mist. 👉Normally, you can drive directly to the entrance of the village, but on holidays, it's so crowded that you have to take a shuttle bus. However, after 18:00 on May Day, when the staff leave, you can drive up yourself ✅Songzhuang Village A filming location for 'National Geographic'—the classic ancient bridge is right here. If there are few people, sitting on the ancient bridge is very photogenic📸. The village is also very suitable for relaxing. It takes about 1h to visit Songzhuang Village, but the road to the village is not easy to travel ✅Songyang Old Street Known as the 'living Along the River During Qingming Festival'. The entire old street has many ancient buildings, retro and lively, with blacksmith shops, cotton shops, barber shops... Although commercialized, it has a strong local atmosphere. After visiting the villages during the day, you can head straight to Songyang Old Street at night～ 🚩tips 1️⃣During holidays, roads will be closed, and you can only take a shuttle bus to each village, about 10 yuan/person 2️⃣These ancient villages in Songyang are all in the mountains, and the villages are quite scattered, so it is recommended to self-drive or rent a car for convenience 3️⃣All the villages are free to visit, and parking at the entrance of the village is also free

🌿 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! 💖

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 🌎

🌿 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.

| Songzhuang Village (with Songyang ancient village tour guide). The last secret place in the south of the Yangtze River| Songzhuang Village (with Songyang ancient village tour guide) That babbling stream, Slowly flowing past the small bridge. That is the time of more than six hundred years, every day in the faint chanting, a long and deep ballad. In the world of scattered black tiles and yellow walls, how many joys and sorrows, the noise of the world, has long turned into dust, scattered with the wind. Since, We are all in this world, That inconspicuous speck of dust, then let this moment, become the most brilliant eternity in my life. Transportation suggestions: Transportation between villages is inconvenient, must drive by oneself! Songzhuang Village is under construction, see the construction sign must detour, otherwise driving up will make you doubt life... The mountain road is narrow, many bends, must pay attention to safety when driving. Accommodation suggestions: Stay in Songyang County or Yangjiatang. Tour suggestions: If time is not enough, you can skip some villages (they are all similar), take pictures of ancient bridges in Songzhuang Village, take pictures of sunset in Yangjiatang, and choose other small villages according to the situation. Others: At present, some villages are being transformed, building some cafes and restaurants, the commercial atmosphere will be stronger, while the village is still relatively primitive, hurry up to go.

National Geographic recommends an ancient village with a sense of age. The village has hardly any commercial activity, preserving the original appearance of the village very well. The village has a large variety and number of ancient buildings, such as ancient houses, stone arch bridges, and old post roads. These ancient buildings have been carefully maintained by the local villagers, with both their exteriors and internal structures remaining intact. To this day, more than 200 households still live in these ancient dwellings. The only downside is that transportation is not convenient, with winding mountain roads that are narrow and twisty.