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Life is about witnessing the last secret realm of Jiangnan at least once, right? But before you go, there are things you need to know‼️ - 👉 Mode of Transportation It is recommended to rent a car or drive yourself after taking the high-speed train! Most of the ancient villages in Songyang are scattered in the mountains, and it often takes 30-40 minutes to drive from one village to another. It's really inconvenient without a car. There's almost no nightlife - The preservation of the ancient villages here is superb, completely different from the temperament of Moganshan and Anji. They usually won't extend their working hours to accommodate your 'city schedule', so if you're looking to experience the nightlife of bars and late-night snacks in the mountains? This might not be the place for you, please switch to the local mountain dwellers' schedule! It's too late for anyone to cook dinner for you. Mountain restaurants close early, remember to eat early, and if it's late, call ahead to confirm, so you don't go hungry. I finished dinner at seven and some owners had already closed (although a certain platform indicated they close at eight). - 🌿 It's suggested to slow down and deeply experience everything here If you are a photography enthusiast, you can go crazy checking in at various ancient villages; but if not, don't rush, taking it slow for a deeper experience is better. - 🐜 Mosquito Prevention As the weather warms up, it's inevitable to encounter mosquitoes in the mountains, and there might even be more in the summer. If you're really scared of these, it's best to bring along some brave friends, or choose a star-rated hotel for a staycation. - 🗺️ What to Play (I played these during my 3 days and 2 nights stay in Pingtian Village) - ✅ Chenjiapu Village: An ancient village on the cliff, Feiwuji B&B Coffee and the Pioneer Bookstore are landmarks (but Feiwuji B&B does not accept non-residents for visits, another cafe is available to go to, the scenery is amazing). - ✅ Yangjiatang Village: 'The last secret realm of Jiangnan', a popular spot for social media check-ins, with a big tree at the village entrance and curling smoke, very photogenic! But once it became famous, it's no longer a secret, and everyone is queuing up to take photos with the big tree. - ✅ Pingtian Village: A village above the clouds, so tranquil it's breathtaking, and the mountain scenery behind the village is full of surprises! Staying here for two nights felt like I had the whole village to myself, super peaceful! A place rarely visited by others. - ✅ Songyang Old Street: A quaint street with many craftsmen and snacks, and the same No. 9 Coffee as Gao Yuanyuan is waiting for you to check in! - 🌟 Food and Drink Recommendations 👉 Xikeng Village Frog Brother Restaurant (Home-style stir-fry, the taste is amazing!) 👉 Wang's Kitchen next to Songyang Old Street (The stream fish is incredibly delicious!) 👉 No. 9 Coffee on Songyang Old Street (The desserts are top-notch, definitely not to be missed!) 👉 Grandpa's Coffee in Pingtian Village (The view on the second floor is picturesque, a great place to enjoy coffee!) - Songyang, waiting for you to 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

Songyang, is so graceful and real, it is a rare, living 'classical China'. Under the rings of history, it becomes more and more charming. These ancient village groups with hundreds of years of history, in the protection, development and cultural propaganda, have slowly explored their own path. The future Songyang, perhaps will be like those new buildings scattered in various villages. While preserving the culture to the maximum extent, constantly adding new blood to maintain the prosperity of Songyang.

🌿 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.

Sidu Township is located in the northeast of Songyang County, only 10 kilometers away from the county seat. This mysterious land boasts abundant cloud and fog resources, with more than 200 days of clouds and fog each year, making it seem like a fairyland. The Sidu Township tour route map will implement one-way loop traffic and transit changes for people entering and exiting Chenjiapu Village during the 'May Day' holiday period, excluding local villagers. The one-way loop order: Pingtian Village → Zhaitou (transfer point) → Xikeng Village → Xiabao Village. Follow the loop order to check in to the ancient villages! First stop: Pingtian Village | A millennium-old village with local culture Pingtian Village, established during the Northern Song Dynasty, has a history of over 900 years. Located at the highest altitude, it is often shrouded in mist and clouds, hence known as 'Cloudy Pingtian'. Homestay | Cloudy Pingtian Coffee | Grandpa's Coffee Restaurant | Shan Jia Qing Gong, Lingfang Magic Realm Songyang Art Hall Residence Handmade Experience Tea Vying Workshop Second stop: Tanghou Village | Nature and history, indispensable Tanghou Village is surrounded by towering mountains, with a suitable temperature all year round and a quiet and pleasant environment. The village is built against the mountain, with mud walls and black tiles, retaining the original simplicity. Homestay | Xishanfang Third stop: Chenjiapu Village | A classic example of cliffside ancient village Nestled in the valley, Chenjiapu Village is like an ancient scroll, Homestay | Fei Niao Ji, Chun Xiao, Yun Xi MO+, Yi Shan Ban She Coffee | Yang Coffee, Muyan Muyu Coffee Restaurant Restaurant | Shan Guo Luo, San Jiao Su, Ya Liao Yun Restaurant, Lao Bao Farmhouse Bookstore and Cultural Creativity | Pioneer Bookstore, Jin You Guang Cultural and Creative Shop Fourth stop: Zhuanghe Village | A paradise built by clouds and mountains Zhuanghe Village is located in a warm and humid climate, with abundant water vapor all year round, forming an amazing natural landscape - 'Zhaitou Clouds', covered by a sea of clouds for 200 days a year, fascinating. Homestay | Yun Ying Xin Gu, Wu Xin Yun She, Jiu She Restaurant | Yun Zong Mi Shi, Restaurant in the Valley Fifth stop: Xikeng Village | A simple and silent mountain village Xikeng Village has become a charming tourist and photography destination due to its unique geographical location and pleasant climate conditions. Homestay | Yun Duan Mi Jing, Guo Yun Shan Ju, Yun Li Ting Wa Restaurant | Wa Ge Restaurant Sixth stop: Langshu Village | A whole village of homestays Langshu Village, with a history of more than 400 years, is named after a betel nut tree that was once 5 meters thick and 50 meters tall in the village. The terrain is high in the north and low in the south, with terraced loess houses built against the mountain, and the rammed earth walls are full of traces of time, witnessing the historical changes of the village. Homestay | Yuan She Lan Shu Restaurant | Shan Lan Restaurant