Summer Paradise: A Complete 3-Day, 2-Night Family Guide to Songyang

Discovering Zhejiang's Last Hidden Gem | A 2-Day Slow Living Guide to Songyang

This off-the-beaten-path destination is full of wonderful surprises! Known as "Jiangnan's Last Hidden Gem," Songyang preserves numerous ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Every alley feels like a talking time machine~

🌿Day 1
📍Yangjiatang Village (dubbed the "Golden Potala Palace")
- Best visited at dawn when sunlight bathes the ancient houses in golden hues
- Don't miss the 800-year-old banyan tree couple at the village entrance - perfect for photos

📍Songyang Ancient Street
- Try the hand-pulled noodles at century-old "Baixian Noodle House"
- Explore the creative shops near Tongji Weir

📍Afternoon Leisure
- Relax at "Pioneer Bookstore"
- Or sip tea at a local teahouse while listening to elders' stories

🌿Day 2
📍Shuangtong Mountain Scenic Area
- Take the cable car up and hike down
- The glass walkway at the summit offers thrilling views

📍Damushan Tea Plantation (China's largest cycling tea garden)
- Rent a bike to roam through seas of tea
- Bring home some Songyang fragrant tea as souvenirs

🍵Food Recommendations:
- Wang Village Scholar's Cake (on Songyang Ancient Street)
- Old Bao Farmhouse's free-range chicken soup (near Shicang Ancient Houses)
- Salt-baked chicken (available at many restaurants in town)

💡Tips:
1. Wear comfortable shoes for the cobblestone paths
2. Best seasons are spring and autumn; bring sun protection in summer
3. Yangjiatang and Songzhuang are quite far from town - consider hiring a car

Post by JamesonDawson841 | Jul 13, 2025