This overlooked 5A scenic spot is amazing, featuring a world of wood

When it comes to handicrafts, many people are familiar with them. These are items with certain artistic attributes that can meet the daily needs of the people, possessing both decorative and functional qualities. Handicrafts originate from people's lives but create value beyond life itself, representing the crystallization of human wisdom and modern industrial technology. In our daily lives, handicrafts come in many varieties, including wood, ivory, bamboo, carbon, jade carving, colored carving, resin, cultural walnuts, ceramics, paper cutting, and more, all of which have stunning finished products. Especially wood carvings, such as rosewood, boxwood, pearwood, almond wood, and camphor wood, which possess all the advantages of carving. These are top-quality materials suitable for carving complex structures and intricate shapes. They are also less likely to break or get damaged during production and preservation, making them highly collectible. So, where should one go to experience the charm of handicrafts, especially wood carvings? Uncle Cricket suggests visiting an overlooked 5A scenic spot that is amazing, featuring a world of wood, known as the 'First Wonder Garden in the World.' If you like it, you should definitely visit! The place to visit is the Zhejiang Root Palace Buddhist Cultural Tourism Zone, abbreviated as Root Palace Buddhist Country. It is a national 5A tourist attraction, a national ecological civilization education base, a national cultural industry demonstration base, and one of China's most distinctive cultural tourism destinations. It covers an area of 3.03 square kilometers. Unlike other attractions, the Root Palace Buddhist Country ingeniously uses root carving art, bonsai art, stone appreciation culture, and ancient garden architecture as carriers, integrating the splendid culture of five thousand years of Chinese history into the unique roots and woods. It creates a serene and elegant picture where heaven and man are in harmony, making it a place to explore the roots and sources of mountain and water culture tourism. Due to its close and harmonious artistic conception and return to nature, it is praised as a miracle in the history of world gardens, known as the 'First Wonder Garden in the World.' It features two main theme areas: Root Buddha Culture and Chinese Root Culture, with more than thirty attractions! For first-time visitors, it is recommended to follow the route: enter from the South Gate -> Qingmei Garden -> Buddhist Culture Root Carving Art Museum -> Root Palace Buddha Tower -> Drunken Scenery Garden (Glass Walkway) -> Western Zhejiang Red Culture Root Carving Art Museum -> Chinese Culture Root Carving Art Museum -> Divine Craft Garden -> Jade Art Museum -> Drunken Root Craft Museum -> Ancient Style Culture Experience Hall -> North Gate. This route allows you to fully enjoy the essence of the 'World of Wood,' with highlights such as the 'Water Margin 108 Heroes Cultural Corridor' and 'Confucius' Seventy-two Disciples,' which will greatly enhance your knowledge! Additionally, with pavilions, ancient bridges, flowing water, lakes, and Hanfu photography, it feels like checking in to a picturesque Jiangnan ink painting! During your visit, be sure to check out: The Buddhist Culture Root Carving Art Museum, which showcases the essence of Buddhist culture. It features three large halls displaying various root carving works of Buddha images, including a root carving of Shakyamuni Buddha, which is enormous and weighs over 40 tons. There are also root art sculptures of the Five Hundred Arhats, which are majestic. The Root Palace Buddha Tower, the landmark building of the scenic area, has 13 floors and stands over 79 meters tall, which is very impressive. The underground palace on the first floor displays rare and precious wood species from around the world, as well as root carving works by various art masters. The Chinese Culture Root Carving Art Museum, which not only has interesting root carving works but also many unique courtyards and garden landscapes, making it perfect for taking photos in ancient costumes and Hanfu. Talking with fellow tourists, everyone agrees that the Root Palace Buddhist Country is a hidden gem. Although 'World of Wood' might not sound appealing at first, it actually perfectly combines wood with craftsmanship. Whether delicate and gentle or grand and imposing, all the works showcase the unique charm of root carving art. Coupled with the beauty of Chinese courtyards and the garden scenery of Jiangnan ink painting, the entire scenic area exudes rare tranquility and elegance, allowing you to leisurely stroll and enjoy the undisturbed peace and beauty! Zhejiang Root Palace Buddhist Cultural Tourism Zone Travel Tips: Online tickets are 118 yuan, located at No. 1 Genbo Road, Kaihua County, Quzhou City, Zhejiang Province. Take bus route 3 to the 'Root Palace Buddhist Country' stop. Self-driving and chartered tours are recommended. It is recommended to wear Hanfu for a time-travel experience. Here, root carving art, Buddhist culture, and ancient garden architecture are perfectly integrated, full of martial arts style, and great for taking photos! Previously, there were free tickets on weekdays, but now the policy has changed, and both weekdays and weekends during peak seasons are charged. This article is originally created by 'Uncle Cricket Loves Travel.' Unauthorized reproduction or plagiarism is prohibited, and violators will be prosecuted! For more fun, free, and novel travel guides, please follow 'Uncle Cricket Loves Travel!' 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