Longmen Ancient Town: A Thousand-Year-Old Town in an Ink Painting

📍Address:
Longmen Town, Fuyang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province
🚗Transportation:
It is recommended to drive. It takes about 1 hour from downtown Hangzhou. Navigate to Longmen Ancient Town Central Elementary School or Taipuo Bridge. After arriving, drive along the road. There are many free parking spaces.
✔️Must-see spots:
① Inkstone Pool at Night: Located in the center of the ancient town, the white walls and black tiles are reflected in the water, making for great photos. Local residents also like to relax and chat around here.
② Longmen Stream: The water is very clear and not deep. The varying heights make for great photos. Local residents wash clothes and vegetables here.
③ Local snacks next to the alleyways are inexpensive. You can taste them. Longmen rice wine and Mulan tofu are very good!
④ Old Houses and Ancestral Temples: Sun Clan Ancestral Hall, Guandi Temple, Baibuting Pavilion, Sun Xiaomei's Former Residence, etc. If you are interested, you can buy tickets to visit many well-preserved buildings.
🎟️Ticket Information:
RMB 70 yuan/person (one-ticket system)
Free for children under 1.2m, half price for children over 1.2m
The ancient town is well-connected, and you can enter through many small roads, or let the owner of a restaurant or B&B outside the town take you in.
If you want to visit the Sun Clan Ancestral Hall, you need to buy an additional ticket.
There are no restrictions in other areas.
💗Other tips:
▪️ It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes for easy walking.
▪️Most of the buildings in the ancient town are ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Pay attention to protecting cultural relics during the visit, and do not touch or damage them at will.
▪️There are many B&Bs and hotels in the ancient town, so it is recommended to book in advance.