Jinyun Shaobing Ancient Trail | Explore the secluded Stone Village and enjoy the sunrise and sea of ​​clouds from atop a mountain

Day 1 Hangzhou → Xianju → Yanxia Village

07:00

Check in at the Huanglong Seafood Stall meeting point

07:30

The tour starts on time and the journey is long but not boring; the tour leader will lead everyone to interact and have fun all the way.

12:00

At noon, we arrived at Hengxi, Xianju County for lunch

13:00

After dinner, we changed to a small car (buses with more than 18 seats need to be changed) to the starting point of the hike. The team leader led everyone to do a thorough warm-up and set off on foot.

We will pass Erliban and Nantian Village, pass the generals' platform built in the Ming Dynasty, walk across the stone bridge, pass through the stone archway, and walk through the valleys, forests, and streams; we will look for autumn colors among the mountains and find allusions in the ancient villages.

5:00 PM

Arrive at the stone-built Yanxia Village. Immerse yourself in this pristine, natural stone world; find a few pictures to capture the artistic atmosphere of the stone walls.

6:00 PM

Dine at a village farmhouse at your leisure. Spend your own share of the delicious farmhouse dinner. Afterward, stroll through the ancient village, where the winding alleys create a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere. Chat and exchange stories with old and new friends. Life needs to slow down occasionally, to admire the moon and the stars, and savor the tranquility of the place.

Driving time: about 3.5 hours

Hiking: The hike is about 9 kilometers, with an ascent of about 550 meters. The road conditions are mainly ancient stone roads, dirt roads and cement roads.

Day 2 Yanxia Village → Xianju → Hangzhou

·morning

If the weather is good, for those who want to watch the sunrise today, we will get up early in the morning (around 4 o'clock)

Under the guidance of the team leader, we climbed to the ridge line at an altitude of 1,100 meters to watch the sunrise over the sea of ​​clouds (the temperature is low in the early morning, so remember to keep warm).

Note: You must set out after dark to watch the sunrise, and a headlamp is essential. The route is round trip, with a steep climb and a slope. It is a ridge firebreak, so please choose according to your physical condition.

You can also take a leisurely nap and wait for your friends to return at sunrise. Then, head to the village entrance and buy a steaming hot, authentic Jinyun sesame cake to make your trip to the Ancient Sesame Cake Trail a success.

08:30

We packed our bags and headed east along the ancient trail. A towering mountain, steeply rocked, with a majestic waterfall cascading from a gap at the top, was revealed. The mountain was named "Bai Zhang Rock." We then passed through Yanbei Village and Dongkeng, admiring the pristine natural scenery and experiencing the beauty and vicissitudes of historical sites along the way.

13:00

Arrive at Hengxi Town for lunch at noon

2:00 PM

Return at an appropriate time after dinner

6:00 PM

Arrived in Hangzhou, kissed goodbye with tears, see you again!

Driving time: about 3.5 hours

Hiking: About 10 kilometers of hiking, climbing about 300 meters, on ancient roads and dirt roads; if you want to watch the sunrise, you need to hike another 4.5 kilometers and climb 460 meters.

Note: Please bring a flashlight/headlamp, knee pads, and hiking poles for sunrise; the descent route is mainly on a dirt road in the forest.

Yanxia Village is located at the origin peak of Kuacang Mountain in Zhejiang Province. It borders Xianju to the east and Pan'an to the north. It is 15 kilometers away from Huzhen Town, Jinyun County. In a secluded valley with an altitude of more than 600 meters, a village built of stones is still intact, named Shitou Village.

Shitou Village was founded in 1402, the third year of the reign of Emperor Jianwen of the Ming Dynasty. A more accurate name, it's Yanxia Village, derived from its location beneath the towering Baizhang Rock. Nestled between mountains and water, Shitou Village is scattered throughout, surrounded by lush bamboo and a mountain forest. Its layout is well-organized, with a clear and orderly layout. The unique and seamless stone houses, stone bridges, stone roads, and stone mills are constructed from simple, rustic materials.