Flying to Songyang, certified by National Geographic, for these 18 photos of the secret Jiangnan paradise is absolutely worth it!

Absolutely! Songyang, rated by National Geographic as "the last secret place in Jiangnan," is truly worth a flight✈️ Instantly fell in love with the photos, booked the ticket right away❗

🌾The perfect autumn trip with 18 stunning photos for your social feed: ancient villages with white walls and black tiles shrouded in mist + golden terraced rice fields, no filters needed to get amazing shots~

📸Must-visit magical photo spots revealed✨

📍Houshe Village
📷Photos 1~3
1️⃣Deer Head Dead Tree at the village entrance: uniquely shaped like deer antlers🦌 paired with terraced fields and yellow mud houses, every shot looks like a movie scene🎬
2️⃣Kuzhu Ancient Tree: stunning backlight from 3-5 PM! Tyndall light filtering through leaves, panoramic mode captures the layers of village + terraces🌄

📍Songzhuang Village
📷Photos 4~8
1️⃣600-year-old Stone Arch Bridge: same as featured in National Geographic! Sitting on the bridge, shoot the stream flowing beneath your feet, full Jiangnan gentle charm💦
2️⃣Village Entrance Highland: near the village entrance is a viewpoint overlooking the village, use telephoto to compress the scene and capture the "stream winding around the village"📸

📍Chenjiapu Village
📷Photos 9~13
1️⃣Pioneer Bookstore: filming location of "The Golden Years"! Floor-to-ceiling windows facing the sea of clouds and valley☁️ The second-floor terrace is perfect for silhouette shots
2️⃣Feiniaoji Alley: casual shots in the alley naturally bring a relaxed vibe

📍Songyang Old Street
📷Photos 15~18
1️⃣Ming and Qing Arcade Buildings: stand in front of the carved doors and windows for half-body shots, full vintage vibes🏮
2️⃣Century-old Iron Shop: sparks flying⚡️ The clanging sounds make you feel like you've traveled back in time

🚀Practical Tips:
- Transportation: recommended to drive or hire a car, some villages have many mountain roads
- Best Season: September to November for the most beautiful autumn colors
- Outfit Suggestions: Hanfu or light-colored clothes photograph best

Who says secret places are just filter tricks? Songyang’s ancient village morning mist, old street moments, and spontaneous stories are stunning even without filters💕

🚁Only when leaving did I realize, the true secret places are hidden in the everyday life and the stories captured by the lens~

Post by CrimsonFury@ | Oct 22, 2025

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