1st Tianjin Yunxi Station → Xiandu → Guyan Painting Village
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Itinerary presentation
Today is the departure day of the trip. We will pick you up at Jinyun West Station at the designated time, and then we will start our journey to the "Secret Land of Jiangnan".
The Secret Realm of Immortal Heroes / Like a natural Chinese ink painting
First, head to Xiandu National Scenic Area, known as the "Secret Land of Immortal Heroes," where numerous blockbuster films have been filmed. Upon arrival, visit the Jinyun Shaobing Global Headquarters to sample local delicacies. Then, head to the core scenic area, Dinghu Peak in Xiandu. On clear days, the sun's rays cast a myriad of striking peaks and rocks, creating a vibrant, vibrant scene. On rainy days, mist and rain blanket the sky, shrouding the landscape in a hazy, almost fairyland-like atmosphere. At an appropriate time, visit Zhutan Mountain, a famous photography spot in Xiandu. From here, Dinghu Peak stands majestically on the shore, its graceful figure swaying in the water.
Exploring the Rock Cave Study/Checking in on the New Rock Cave Study in Southern Zhejiang
Yandang Study is a masterpiece by renowned architect Xu Tiantian. Renovated from an abandoned quarry, it's known as the "Little Dunhuang" of southern Zhejiang. Cascading staircases and platforms form a "mountain of books," extending layer by layer to the top, like climbing a mountain of knowledge. The sunlight filtering through the cracks overhead onto the study is breathtaking, creating a Tyndall effect that makes for stunning photos. Furthermore, the study has introduced trendy new formats like Himalaya, voice-activated postcards, and an audio cafe, making it a popular online check-in spot in Jinyun.
Visit Guyan Painting Village/The Wizard of Oz, a unique place in Jiangnan
After the first day, we'll head to the Ancient Weir Painting Village and check into a hotel within the scenic area. The stretch from Yantou to Dagangtou is a breathtaking spectacle along the 800-li Oujiang River (Wenzhou's mother river). This area is a popular sketching destination for students from the Academy of Fine Arts. You can stroll and photograph the ancient town or take a ferry across the Oujiang River to Yantou. Yantou is famous for its clusters of ancient camphor trees and a historic overwater bridge. Here, you can experience the beauty of nature and the wisdom of the ancients. Stroll along the riverbank, enjoy a bite to eat, or enjoy a cup of coffee, and experience a unique sense of tranquility.
Accommodation presentation
Boutique Hotel/Lishui Hermitage Painting Village Courtyard Hotel◆◆◆◆◆
The Reclusive Painting Village (Note 3) is a meticulously designed boutique resort hotel created by the Reclusive Group. This courtyard-style, colorful, and artistically themed boutique hotel embodies a rich sense of design and spatial aesthetics, steeped in local culture and interdisciplinary exploration. The hotel's artistically inspired reading lounge and oxygen-rich atrium pool offer a tranquil retreat in this picturesque village.
Day 2: Guyan Painting Village → Yunhe Rice Terraces → Songyang Old Street → Songyang Ancient Village
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In the morning, you can go to the Oujiang River on your own and encounter the beautiful morning mist.
Lanyunhe Terraces/The largest terraced field complex in East China
After breakfast, depart for the Yunhe Rice Terraces Scenic Area in Chongtou Town, Yunhe County. Built into the mountainside, the terraces rise over 1,200 meters, spanning three geological zones: mountains, hills, and valleys. The area boasts terraces, seas of clouds, mountain villages, bamboo forests, and waterfalls. Arriving at the Qixingdun Observation Deck, guests can take in the breathtaking scenery. Then, visit Kenggen Stone Village, an ancient village steeped in silver mining history. Here, you can relax, stroll along the stone paths, admire the terraces, sip authentic tea, and experience the unique charm of the village.
Visiting Songyang Ancient Village/ A Secret Place in Southern Zhejiang Hidden in the Mountains
We'll drive to Songyang County in due time, first visiting Songyang Old Street, a place forgotten by time. Lining its streets are shops selling blacksmithing, barbering, tailoring, painting, herbal medicine, and cotton fluffers. For lunch, you can enjoy local specialties like braised salt chicken at Baixian Noodle House, featured on CCTV. After a free lunch, we'll begin our tour of Songyang's ancient villages, including Yangjiatang Village, known as the "Little Potala Palace of Jiangnan." We'll follow country roads and delve into the villages. Due to its remote mountain location, many of these villages have retained their authentic traditional architecture, cultural practices, and lifestyles.
Accommodation presentation
Boutique Hotel/Yunxi MO+ Shared Resort Space ◆◆◆◆
[Yeshebang VIP Privileges] Free Songyang Specialty Dinner, Savor the Local Flavor
Located in Chenjiapu Village, Songyang, at an altitude of over 800 meters, the hotel's exterior, reminiscent of a straw raincoat, is crafted from handmade palm rope woven by local villagers using intangible cultural heritage techniques, seamlessly blending in with the surroundings. The hotel offers a welcome drink of the local Dragon Boat Festival tea. The artistic lobby offers a great place to enjoy a cup of coffee and admire the scenery, perfect for taking in stunning photos. Stepping out of the hotel, you're in Chenjiapu Village, a perfect place for a leisurely lifestyle in the mountains.
Day 3 Songyang → Chenjiapu Village → Wuyi → Jingyuan Ancient Residence Museum
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Yuepingmin Bookstore/China's most beautiful bookstore on the edge of a cliff
After a natural wake-up call, take in the various scenic spots at the hotel. After a leisurely breakfast, head to Chenjiapu Village, nestled on the cliffside. The village rests on a rocky cliff over 800 meters above sea level, nestled among terraced fields, bamboo forests, ancient trees, and mountains. "The road west is blocked, the passage south is sparse. Only this Peach Blossom Spring, surrounded by no dangers," is how Shen Hui, the top scholar of the Northern Song Dynasty, praised Songyang. Continue to the Pioneer Bookstore, named one of CNN's "Beautiful Bookstores in China." Its floor-to-ceiling windows offer a stunning view of the cliffside village, a must-see for many visitors.
Visit the ancient courtyard houses/Jiangnan ancient residential version of the Grand View Garden
After a free lunch, we'll drive to Wuyi, a hot spring city known as "East China's premier hot spring destination and renowned nationwide." We'll check into our hotel and experience the charm of this hot spring town. In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the Jingyuan Ancient Residence Museum, home to over 80 ancient dwellings relocated from various locations across the Jiangnan region. Admire the gardens, pavilions, and waterside terraces of these Jiangnan dwellings, creating a truly breathtaking experience. For those who enjoy photographing traditional Chinese clothing, this is the perfect place for you.
Accommodation presentation
Boutique Hotel/Wuyi Jingyuan Dielai Wangjing Hot Spring Hotel◆◆◆◆
[Yeshebang VIP Privileges] Upgrade to a private hot spring room and enjoy it
Wuyi Jingyuan Dielai Wangjing is a museum-themed hot spring resort hotel. Its towering horse-head walls, rows of animal-back brackets, and courtyards with water flowing into the halls complement the large and small ancient trees. Every detail is meticulously crafted, and every object carefully selected, showcasing the elegant and unique lifestyle of the wealthy families of ancient times. The changing seasons of spring, summer, autumn, and winter, and the alternation of clear skies, rain, and snow, create a unique atmosphere of seclusion.
Outdoors, a private courtyard and hot spring pool offer tranquility, perfect for a leisurely chat over tea or a quiet moment of quiet contemplation. Stroll past the Seal Stone Museum, the National Academy nestled beneath flowing water, and the fairytale bookstore where tender children recite the verse, "Man is born good," as if transported back a century, entering a dreamland amidst the cascading carvings of dragons and painted phoenixes.
Day 4 Wuyi → Wuyi North Station
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Farewell on the disbanding day / Looking forward to seeing you again next time
Sleep until you wake up naturally and enjoy the hotel's holiday atmosphere. After breakfast, we will drive back in time. The hotel is about 20 kilometers away from Wuyi North Station, and the drive takes about 45 minutes. After dropping you off at the designated area, we will disperse, ending our pleasant journey.
