Help! The Fujian version of the "Forbidden City" is very underrated, and I really want it to become popular

Hidden in the mountains of western Fujian, Peitian Ancient Village is a living museum carved by the wisdom and sweat of the Hakka people during the Southern Song Dynasty. With more than 30 blue-brick mansions and 21 ancestral halls and academies, it stretches along a thousand-meter ancient street into a 70,000-square-meter architectural epic, praised by scholars as the folk Forbidden City. It still preserves the original Hakka lifestyle of water channels winding through alleys and the tradition of farming and studying passed down through generations. The cool average temperature of 26°C in September makes it a perfect escape from the city's hustle and bustle.
🚶 2-day 1-night immersive itinerary
Day 1: Ancient architecture exploration · Life among the people
Jixutang: Before 9 AM, push open the vermilion door of the official’s residence. The 6,900㎡ nine-hall eighteen-well complex awakens in the morning light. The courtyard on the central axis casts mottled shadows, and you can count the exquisite patterns on the 136 carved wooden pillars.
Rongxiju: Visit the nation’s earliest girls’ school. The couplet on the door, which talks about romance, looks even more avant-garde against the Qing Dynasty stone guardian. Remember to touch the auspicious stone carving on the lintel praying for success in the imperial exams.
Thousand-meter ancient street: In the afternoon, buy a bag of Hakka rice wine at the Ming and Qing dynasty shops, watch grandmas drying persimmon cakes on bamboo trays, and see koi fish nibbling fallen flowers in the water channels around the corner.
Day 2: Pastoral poetry and painting · Stargazing night talk
Nanshan Academy: Climb to the viewing platform before dusk to see the sunset gild the blue tiles, with Mount Daiyun looming like a giant beast in the distance.
Wu Family Mansion: Follow farmers to plant rice seedlings early in the morning, and in the afternoon, drink Lei tea under a century-old osmanthus tree while listening to the 24th generation descendant of the Wu family tell stories of their ancestors going to Southeast Asia.
Lotus Pond overnight stay: Recommended to stay in the ancient village inn, where opening the window on the second floor reveals lotus leaves stretching to the sky. The frog croaking on September nights is as clear as the Milky Way.
📸 Photo guide
Central axis of the official’s residence: Use a wide-angle lens to shoot from the entrance hall looking up to the courtyard; the symmetrical composition naturally gives a time-travel feel.
Red walls of the Wenwu Temple: At 3 PM, sunlight filters through the carved window lattice, casting geometric light spots on the thousand-year-old luohan pine.
Water channel reflections: On rainy mornings, the ancient bridge and old houses reflect symmetrically on the mirror-like water surface.
🚗 Transportation tips
After taking the high-speed train to Guanzhaishan South Station, take a carpool for 30 yuan directly to the village (look for the green minivan).
For self-driving, it’s recommended to park at Parking Lot No. 3, then walk 5 minutes to the core area.
🏡 Accommodation recommendations
Blue-brick courtyard homestay: Converted from a century-old official hall, the carved king-size bed room lets you listen to rain hitting the eaves at night (about 250 yuan per person).
Rice Field Inn: Open the window to see golden waves of rice, and the terrace is perfect for star time-lapse photography.
💡 Pitfall avoidance tips
Avoid the travel group peak from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM; wear non-slip shoes on the ancient street’s stone slabs.
September has frequent showers (40% chance of rain), so bring a lightweight raincoat.
Drones must be registered with the village committee; flying is prohibited inside Jingming Cave.