Day 1 Nanjing → Tonglu Exi She Village
08:15
8:15-8:30 Gather and sign in at Exit 1 of Andemen Subway Station, Nanjing Metro Line 1, when you see the yellow China-TravelNote flag.
08:30
We set off on time, and the team leader led everyone in interactive games and laughter along the way.
12:00
We had lunch and rest at a service area along the way, and then continued our journey.
13:00
Arriving at Exi She Village, the first village of She ethnic group in China, we started our fun experience activities in the afternoon, which was particularly lively.
The She ethnic group’s wedding performance is a unique bride-selection meeting. You can see how She girls and boys fall in love and discuss marriage, and experience the marriage customs of ethnic minorities.
Fun She ethnic minority intangible cultural heritage activities include herding wild boars, kicking stones, dancing with bamboo poles, and climbing poles. Some of these activities have already been included in China's intangible cultural heritage! Let's challenge ourselves to these unique She ethnic sports!
After a delicious dinner at the She ethnic group's bonfire party, it's time to experience the She ethnic group's bonfire party. The enthusiastic ethnic minority girls will lead you in singing and dancing. Don't be shy, move and be a real She family member.
6:00 PM
After starting the bonfire party and experiencing the She ethnic life for a day, we went to Tonglu County to stay overnight. We fell asleep contentedly at night, looking forward to the next day's itinerary.
Day 2 Tonglu → Jiangnan Hanging Temple → Zhuge Bagua Village → Songyang
08:00
After breakfast, we set off to start today's cultural experience tour.
10:00
Arrive at the Jiangnan Hanging Temple, which is similar to the Hanging Temple on Hengshan Mountain in Shanxi, one of China's Five Sacred Mountains. People call it the Jiangnan Hanging Temple (tour lasting approximately 3.5 hours). Experience the temple and plank road that is half embedded in the mountain and half suspended in mid-air. Visit the Daci Rock Buddha Head, known as the "First Natural Standing Buddha in China", the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Hall, known as the "Little Jiuhua in Western Zhejiang", the Qingyin Pavilion, the Two-Faced Buddha, the Tianxiang Hanging Corridor, the Tianxiang Garden, the glass plank road, and other tourist attractions that combine Buddhist culture with natural scenery. Let us pray here in peace, eliminate worries, seek peace, wish for good luck, and pray for good health!
12:00
You need to bring your own lunch in advance.
1:30 PM
We'll drive about 20 minutes to Zhuge Bagua Village, where the layout was designed by Master Zhuge, Zhuge Liang's 27th-generation grandson, according to the Nine Palaces and Eight Trigrams. The village forms the inner Bagua, while eight hills surround it, forming the outer Bagua. The village itself is dominated by Ming and Qing dynasty buildings, making it a nationally protected ancient village with a rich cultural heritage.
5:00 PM
After the tour, we will go to Songyang County to find food, check into the county hotel at night, stroll through the ancient streets and enjoy delicious food.
Day 3 Songyang → Yunhe Rice Terraces → Guyan Painting Village
08:00
After breakfast, depart for the Yunhe Rice Terraces. Be captivated by the wonders of mist and clouds, the winding terraces stretch from the foot of the mountain to the summit, resembling the texture of nature. As you journey through the mountains, overlooking the layers of curves, the scenery changes with each step, and you'll experience the wonders of nature.
Farmers have cultivated this area since the Tang Dynasty, gradually forming this terraced landscape over the millennia. Magnificent terraces stretch out before your eyes. Wander among them and experience the wisdom of our ancestors.
12:00
We departed from the Yunhe Rice Terraces and journeyed to the Ancient Weir Painting Village, where the ancient camphor trees and historic water overpass at Yantou stand, immersing ourselves in the beauty of nature and the wisdom of the ancients. The scenic area is a breathtaking painting, dotted with millennia-old camphor trees, interwoven with ancient villages, and boasts a millennium-old weir, comparable in fame to Sichuan's Dujiangyan. These elements all contribute to the region's rich cultural heritage. Wandering the ancient streets felt like transcending the boundaries of time and space, a journey of both body and soul. We then embarked on a boat trip along the 800-li Oujiang River (Wenzhou's mother river), a sacred spot for sketching at the Academy of Fine Arts.
Arriving in the "Painting Village," the artistic town listened to the legendary stories of the Barbizon School. The entire street was filled with a strong cultural atmosphere. It is truly a "Painting Village" and a great place to experience the artistic atmosphere.
5:00 PM
In the evening, you can explore the night view of the old street of Huaxiang on your own, find food in the ancient street, and taste local special snacks. During the holidays, the layout of Huaxiang is particularly atmospheric, and there are usually some performances or activities arranged in the evening, which you can explore and watch on your own.
Rest at the right time and have a good night and sweet dreams.
Day 4: Guyan Painting Village → Dinghu Peak → Nanjing
08:00
Get up early in the morning and experience the beautiful moments of Guyan Painting Village. A thin mist gently covers the Oujiang River, and you can occasionally see a few sailboats. Don't stop your camera, keep shooting!
After breakfast, depart for Dinghu Peak.
09:30
Arriving at [Xiandu Dinghu Peak], it looks like a bamboo shoot in spring, piercing the sky.
This is a natural studio, used as a backdrop for numerous film and television productions, including "The Twin Dragons," "The Heroines of the Yang Family," "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils," "Southern Shaolin Temple," "Chinese Paladin," and "Ancient Swordsman." On a clear day, the peaks and rocks appear vibrant and varied, while on a rainy day, the landscape becomes misty and shrouded in mist. Take a stroll through this wonderland.
12:00
You can have a meal or take a short rest near the scenic area.
13:00
Return to Nanjing by bus.
8:00 PM
After arriving at the departure point in Nanjing, we each returned to our warm homes and met again in the future.
