What a magical experience to stay in a 600-year-old ancient village!

Spend a slow weekend at Yemaling—this hidden ancient village in Pujiang, Jinhua literally rescued me from urban anxiety!

📍Destination Highlights
- Ultra-niche ancient village getaway, perfectly avoiding crowds
- Boutique homestay cluster converted from century-old rammed earth houses
- The infinity pool halfway up the mountain has absolutely stunning views
- Perfect for bringing parents or couples for a weekend getaway

🏡Accommodation Guide
Bushesan Yemaling Chinese Village is actually a homestay cluster comprising 60 renovated Ming-Qing dynasty houses. We stayed at "Spring House"—a private courtyard villa halfway up the mountain with great privacy. The room retains original rammed earth walls but features five-star bathroom facilities. The bathtub facing bamboo groves offers breathtaking views! Tip: Book at least 1 month in advance during peak season—we almost couldn't get a room with our last-minute decision 😢

📸Must-Visit Spots
1. Flying Bird Café
Right next to the visitor center—must-try osmanthus latte! The second-floor terrace overlooks the entire ancient village, with perfect golden hour lighting for photos

2. Infinity Pool
Small but incredibly photogenic! Best visited before 10am when it's less crowded and the water is cleanest. Bring white swimwear for best shots~

3. Rammed Earth Alleyways
Every lane feels like traveling back in time—cobblestone paths and bamboo lanterns become especially atmospheric after dark

🍲Food Guide
The village's only restaurant "Shiye" is surprisingly delicious! Must-tries: Pujiang tofu stew and wild vegetable omelette, all ingredients sourced locally. Their pickled vegetable noodle breakfast is so good I had two bowls!

Tip: No convenience stores in village—bring snacks. But stargazing while eating sunflower seeds in the courtyard is magical ✨

🚗Transport Tips
Most convenient by car! Just 2hr drive from Hangzhou
From Yiwu high-speed rail station, taxi takes about 1 hour (book in advance—ride-hailing is scarce here)

Be sure to reserve a full afternoon just sitting under the old camphor tree, listening to the wind whisper through centuries-old Jiangnan architecture—this is what real vacation feels like~

Post by Evelyn Price Evelyn58 | Jul 30, 2025

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