My favorite travel destination so far has appeared! A true hidden paradise
by WanderlustAdventures$777
May 12, 2025
Tired of city noise? Discover this hidden paradise! A 3-day 2-night getaway from crowds to unlock the healing magic of Songyang's ancient villages.
🚗 Itinerary Guide
DAY1: Depart from Hangzhou, 3.5-hour drive to Yangjiatang Village. Capture the stunning sunset at the "Golden Potala Palace," then stargaze at a cliffside B&B.
DAY2: Wander through Chenjiapu Village's cliffside bookstore for cloud-top reading romance. Explore ancient alleys and misty tea fields, feast at Songyang Old Street at night.
DAY3: Wake naturally, visit Guyuan Painting Village on return (optional).
🌟 Must-Visit Spots & Photo Tips
1️⃣ Yangjiatang Village: A golden fairytale in the mountains
At dawn/dusk, sunlight gilds the layered earthen walls, transforming it into the "Potala Palace of Jiangnan!" Don't miss:
- The millennium-old couple camphor tree (featured in drama "A Romance of the Little Forest")
- Hidden west pavilion viewpoint for misty rooftop panoramas
2️⃣ Chenjiapu Village: Cliffside bohemian utopia
🔥 Pioneer Bookstore: Perched on 800m cliffs with cloud-sea views through floor-to-ceiling windows. Recreate Ni Ni's "My Best Friend's Story" shots over coffee.
🍃 Poetic moments everywhere: flagstone paths, mossy stone houses, mountain wind chimes. Watch villagers sun-drying tea or weaving baskets - time stands still here.
🏡 Stay & Eat
✅ Feiniaoji (Chenjiapu): 270° glass rooms with cloud views! Renovated from ancient rammed-earth houses with butler service.
✅ Yangjiatang Homestay: Wake to ancient camphor trees and rooster crows (~$23/person).
🍜 Songyang Old Street (1800yo!):
- Baixian Noodle House's hand-pulled noodles
- Xu's Salt-baked Chicken
- Crispy glutinous rice cakes
- Herbal jelly dessert
🚙 Driving Tips
1. Route: Hangzhou→highway→winding mountain roads (experienced drivers recommended). Navigate to "Songyang Ancient Villages."
2. Restrictions: Private cars limited on holidays! Contact your B&B for permits or transfer at Pumen.
3. Outfits: Light-colored dresses + straw hats photograph beautifully. Hanfu or neo-Chinese style blends perfectly.
📌 Fun Facts
• Yangjiatang villagers descend from Song Lian (Ming Dynasty scholar) - check carved door lintels for stories.
• Pioneer Bookstore was originally the village cultural hall, now shared by locals and travelers.
No crowds, no commercialization - just mountain breezes, cloud seas, old houses, and soul-soothing tranquility. Come discover your Jiangnan fairytale in Songyang! 🌿
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