Day 1 Hangzhou → Sanshi Village → Yantou Ancient Village → Xikou → Hangzhou
07:30
Gather, sign in, and depart
【Meeting Place】Exit F of Huanglong Sports Center
【Meeting time】7:00-7:30
We set off on time at 7:30. The leader introduced the itinerary in the car and we set off for Fenghua with laughter and joy!
10:30
【Take a short hike from Sanshi to Yantou】
We arrived at Sanshi Village, the starting point of our hike. This thousand-year-old village is located beside the Shanxi River and is famous for the three huge rocks in the village. According to legend, Li Bai once visited this village to collect folk songs and wrote a poem: "The moon on the lake shines on my shadow, sending me to the Shanxi River." We set out from the village and followed the ancient road, passing ancient houses and ancient trees along the way. In the deep autumn, the scenery is very colorful and beautiful.
Passing through Sanshi Village, you'll step onto a primitive trail that feels like a psychedelic forest (the road conditions are relatively primitive, so be careful wearing shorts).
Leaving the ancient road, a vast scene full of rural style comes into view, with small bridges, flowing water, country trails, rice fields, etc., which is super suitable for taking pictures!
[Encounter the style of the Republic of China - Yantou Ancient Village]
Arrive at Yantou Ancient Village, which is known as the "No. 1 Ancient Village in the Republic of China". It has a history of more than 600 years since its construction. It is mainly famous for being the former residence of Chiang Kai-shek's wife, Mao. Many ancient shops and ancient houses are still preserved today.
We strolled to the entrance of the ancient village, and along the way we could see green bridges, flowing water, and wobbly swings, which made us feel relaxed and happy!
12:30
【Exploring Xikou】
Drive to Wuling Square (20 minutes drive). When you come to Fenghua, how can you miss the Fenghua cuisine?
Fenghua beef noodles, Xikou thousand-layer cakes, taro heads, Fenghua cold drinks, Fengcheng flatbreads, wontons, and more are all available. Enjoy a feast for all tourists and foodies!
2:30 PM
【Buddhist Fantasy Land·Maitreya Museum】
If you can't go to Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, why not come here to appreciate its beauty first? (The tour lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes)
The museum showcases a collection of world-renowned Buddhist paintings, statues, and grottoes, meticulously collecting, organizing, and presenting these images. Strolling through the museum, we gain a glimpse into the evolution and continuity of aesthetics across millennia of culture.
The museum also features a digital Maitreya statue, featuring uniquely generated faces generated by algorithms; a rare amethyst Maitreya statue, reflecting a dreamy Buddha light in the sunlight; and a miniature Dunhuang Grottoes replica, featuring a 1:1 scale replica of the caves.
5:00 PM
Return
We returned to Hangzhou in due time (the journey took about 2 hours and 40 minutes)
【Disbanding location】Huanglong Sports Center
