The living Qingming Shanghe Tu: the thousand-year-old Songyang Old Street
by Emily_Hayes@45
May 23, 2024
๐ Located in Lishui City, Zhejiang Province, Songyang is known as ๐๐ป the last hidden paradise of Jiangnan ๐๐ปโฃ๏ธ Famous for its ancient villages ๐ pastoral landscapes and tea culture ๐๐ป here's your travel guide to Songyang ๐ค
๐น Must-Visit Attractions
Yangjiatan Village
๐ Highlights ๐๐ป Known as the Golden Potala Palace ๐๐ป ancient residences with yellow walls and black tiles arranged beautifully ๐๐ป especially spectacular at sunset
โค๏ธ Recommended ๐๐ป Ancient couple camphor trees at village entrance and viewing platform for panoramic views
๐ Songyang Old Street ๐๐ป Ming-Qing Dynasty Ancient Street
๐๐ป Features: Well-preserved Ming and Qing architecture, vibrant atmosphere, perfect for photography and food exploration
๐ Chenjiapui Village
๐น Features ๐๐ป Ancient village on a cliff ๐๐ป popular Avant-garde Bookstore ๐๐ป Chenjiapui Public Library ๐๐ป location
๐ Recommended ๐๐ป Enjoy coffee while watching sea of clouds ๐ experience poetic mountain living
Damu Mountain Tea Garden
๐ฅฐ Features ๐๐ป China's largest cycling tea garden ๐น available for cycling or walking ๐๐ป experience tea culture
๐ Recommended: Rent bikes to explore, taste Songyang Silver Monkey tea in tea house
โฃ๏ธ Yunshang Pingtian
๐ Features: Artistically renovated ancient village ๐๐ป with guesthouses, exhibition halls and craft workshops
๐๐ป Recommended: Stay overnight to experience slow mountain living
๐ Shuangtong Mountain Scenic Area
โค๏ธ Features ๐๐ป Danxia landform ๐๐ป glass walkway and cliff swing for adventure seekers ๐ค
๐ Hidden Gems
Youtan Village ๐๐ป quiet and rustic ๐๐ป perfect for sketching
Xikeng Village ๐๐ป excellent spot for cloud sea photography ๐ท looks like fairyland after rain
โฃ๏ธ Songyin Stream Scenic Area ๐๐ป riverside cycling ๐๐ป refreshing scenery
๐๐ป Accommodation Suggestions
Luxury homestays: Feiniao Ji, Chenjiapui, Yunduan Mijing, Xikeng Village
๐ฅฐ Value choice: Hotels in Songyang County, convenient transportation
Mountain living experience ๐๐ป Yunshang Pingtian homestay cluster
๐ฅ Transportation Guide
High-speed rail: To Lishui Station ๐๐ป then bus to Songyang ๐ about 1 hour
Self-driving: 3.5 hours ๐ from Hangzhou, drive carefully on mountain roads
Local transport: Villages are scattered, recommended to hire car or self-drive ๐๐ป some mountain roads are narrow
๐น Itinerary Suggestions
2 Days 1 Night
๐ฅฐ Songyang Old Street, Yangjiatan Village ๐๐ป Youtan Village, stay at Chenjiapui or Xikeng
Damu Mountain Tea Garden ๐๐ป Chenjiapui Village ๐๐ป return
โฃ๏ธ 3 Days 2 Nights ๐๐ป Add Yunshang Pingtian ๐๐ป Shuangtong Mountain or Songyin Stream
๐น Tips
Ancient villages have stone paths ๐๐ป wear comfortable shoes
Bring umbrella for rainy season ๐๐ป sun protection in summer ๐๐ป warm clothing in winter
๐ฅฐ Some villages require advance booking ๐๐ป like Avant-garde Bookstore homestay
๐ Songyang is perfect for slow travel ๐๐ป photography and culture enthusiasts ๐ better experience during off-peak seasons ๐๐ป for more information about hiking routes or in-depth cultural experiences ๐๐ป feel free to ask more questions ๐ค
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