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I've Been to Nianbadu Ancient Town 4 Times and Finally Figured It Out

📍 Location Located in Jiangshan City, Quzhou, Zhejiang Province, at the junction of Zhejiang, Fujian, and Jiangxi provinces, known as "one foot in three provinces." 🚗 Transportation ▫️ High-speed rail: To Quzhou Station/Jiangshan Station, then take public transportation (Jiangshan Station→Bus 201→Nianbadu, 1 hour, ¥15) ▫️ Self-driving: Exit at Jianglangshan from the Jingkai Expressway, then follow navigation (about 4 hours from Hangzhou). 🎫 Tickets Adults ¥80 (includes core attractions like Wenchang Palace, Dai Li's Former Residence), free for seniors over 70 and children under 1.2m, half-price for students. 🏯 Must-Visit Attractions 1️⃣ Wenchang Palace • The town's landmark and a late Qing/early Republic school, featuring exceptional wood carvings and murals. The roof paintings of "Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage" and "Jiang Taigong Fishing" are remarkably lifelike. • You can write wish cards and hang them in the courtyard for a special experience. 2️⃣ Dai Li's Former Residence • The secret residence of Dai Li, head of the Military Statistics Bureau, with 27 hidden mechanisms and secret doors. The stairs and ventilation ducts all conceal secrets—pay attention to the details during your visit. 3️⃣ Fengxi Old Street • Bluestone paths connect buildings with architectural styles from three provinces (Hui-style horse-head walls, Fujian-style earthen buildings). Best visited at dusk when the lanterns light up for maximum atmosphere. 4️⃣ Shui'an Bridge • A single-arch corridor bridge with a popular Water God Temple at its head. The bridge offers panoramic views of Fengxi and the ancient village. 🍜 Must-Try Food ▫️ Tongluo Cake: Made using thousand-year-old methods, glutinous rice mixed with brown sugar and osmanthus, chewy but not greasy, best eaten hot. ▫️ Yanyuan Wonton: Paper-thin skin with filling pounded with cassava flour, served in a clear, sweet broth. ▫️ Charcoal Stove Tofu Pot: Slow-cooked over charcoal, the tofu is tender with rich bean flavor—a winter-only warming specialty. ▫️ Nianbadu Sausage: Glutinous rice stuffed in pig intestines, steamed, sliced, and pan-fried until golden, savory with a hint of spice. 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations ▫️ Inside the ancient town: Nianba Inn (renovated Ming-Qing old house, ¥150-200 per person), Langfeng Academy Guesthouse (scholarly atmosphere, ¥200-300). ▫️ Outside the ancient town: Fengling Street budget hotels, standard rooms around ¥100, good value. 📌 Useful Tips 1️⃣ Time: Recommend 1 day for visiting; stay overnight for a deeper experience. Early morning is best for photos when there are fewer tourists. 2️⃣ Attire: Wear comfortable shoes (for bluestone paths); Hanfu/qipao makes for better photos. 3️⃣ Avoid crowds: Weekend stage performances (10:00/15:00), plan ahead to avoid crowds. 4️⃣ Souvenirs: Fermented bean curd, dried bamboo shoots, osmanthus honey—more authentic when purchased directly from local farmers in town. 📸 Photo Spots • Wenchang Palace Stage (upward shots of flying eaves), Shui'an Bridge head (panoramic view), Fengxi Riverside (reflections). The beauty of Nianbadu lies in the everyday life expressed in 13 dialects and in the ornate carvings and paintings of Ming-Qing architecture. No need for meticulous planning—just wander freely and experience this "dream lost for a thousand years."
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