Rainy Tonglu Ancient Village

Shen'ao Ancient Village in Tonglu｜A Millennium Frozen in Time! A Healing Guide to Strolling Through Ink-Wash Ancient Alleys 🖋️

Push open the wooden door of Shen'ao
It feels like falling into a flowing "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" scroll
How many past life stories are hidden behind the mottled horse-head walls?

📍Reasons to Visit
The last living ancient village in Jiangnan! Bluestone slabs engraved with poems of time

🚗Transportation Guide
Address: Jiangnan Ancient Village Scenic Area, Hengping Line, Tonglu County, Hangzhou
Self-drive: 1.5 hours direct from Hangzhou, free parking
Bus: Take the direct bus from Tonglu Passenger Transport Center (few trips, taxi recommended)

🌿Walking Route
1️⃣ Shentu Clan Ancestral Hall
The pinnacle of Hui-style architecture! See 700-year-old nanmu wood pillars
Remember to look up when passing through the ceremonial gate—the carved moon beam is breathtaking

2️⃣ Water System Underground Channel
Look down for the stone slab gaps! The underground hidden river is still in use today
Villagers say putting watermelon in the channel in summer = natural refrigerator

3️⃣ Craftsmen Street
Living fossils of old crafts! Recommended experiences:
• Sanwei Study to write bamboo slips (the owner will teach you how to hold the brush)
• Traditional indigo dyeing studio (take home a unique square scarf)

📸Photo Spots
Spot 1: Hui-shaped courtyard (the light beam at 3 PM is stunning)
Spot 2: Ancient camphor tree at the village entrance (drone view is even more spectacular)

🍚Food Bonus
Must-try Qingming rice cakes! Shepherd’s purse and bamboo shoot filling is a local exclusive
Rice wine steamed buns sold by the granny at the village end, sweeter than first love!

💡Tips to Avoid Pitfalls
• Mossy stone slabs are slippery! Wear non-slip shoes
• Book craft experiences one day in advance