Lost in a Thousand-Year-Old Stone Village | Jining's Peach Blossom Land

Dear friends, I recently discovered an amazing hidden gem—Shangjiushan Ancient Village in Jining, which is like a real-life Peach Blossom Land!

🌆 As soon as you step into the village, it feels like falling into a whirlpool of history. Existing since the early Northern Song Dynasty, it is over 1,100 years old. Every brick, every tile, every blade of grass tells a story of the ages. The stone-paved roads underfoot are polished smooth by time, flanked by neatly arranged stone houses. There’s no hustle and bustle of city traffic, only the occasional bird song and the gentle sound of flowing water—truly healing.

🏮 There are many historical sites here. Be sure to visit the Scholar Xiao’s Courtyard, where you can see exquisite wood carvings and colorful paintings, as if witnessing the prosperity of the past; the Xuan Emperor Temple is solemn and majestic, with red prayer cloth strips hanging in front, full of earthly warmth; the old school is also very interesting, with long wooden tables and cushions—bringing kids here to experience an ancient private school is very meaningful.

🎨 Shangjiushan Ancient Village also offers many intangible cultural heritage craft experiences, such as clay figurines, willow weaving, and coarse cloth weaving. Follow the master craftsmen to get hands-on and feel the charm of traditional culture. You can also try making pancakes on a donkey-powered millstone and grinding soybeans at the tofu workshop—joys you won’t find in the city. In the evening, there’s Liuqin opera at the theater, with melodious singing and a great atmosphere.

🍱 When you’re tired from exploring, try the local delicacies: crispy pancakes, oven-baked sesame cakes, and spring water tofu—each bite full of rich southern Shandong flavor. Don’t miss the farmhouse stir-fried chicken and spring water stewed fish; the ingredients are fresh and the taste is absolutely amazing. Before leaving, you can also take home traditional rice wine and coarse cloth scarves as souvenirs.

📸 It’s also perfect for photography—stone alleys and ancient walls, ink-wash style old trees, and panoramic views from Nanshan Village. Every shot looks like a vintage masterpiece.

Helpful tips✨:

1. We recommend wearing lightweight, non-slip shoes as there are many stone paths and steps.
2. There are few convenience stores in the village, so remember to bring enough drinking water.
3. Signal is weak in some areas, so download maps in advance.
4. Strongly suggest staying overnight in a stone house guesthouse to experience the tranquility and beauty of the ancient village in the early morning.

This little-known treasure is perfect for a weekend getaway or holiday vacation. Friends, hurry up and mark it down to visit!

Post by Reed_92 Lila | Sep 9, 2025