Longtan Ancient Town, Ningde, Fujian | Entering a beautiful landscape painting

| Break into the beautiful landscape painting. 🏞 Overall impression The ancient town of Longtan, hidden in Pingnan, Ningde, is a hidden paradise among the mountains and rivers of eastern Fujian! Ancient houses from the Ming and Qing dynasties are scattered around, bluestone streets meander for a thousand meters, gurgling streams run through the town, and cultural and creative coffee shops and ancient houses complement each other, as if entering the poetic world of Fang Wenshan. 🌟 Must-see highlights 1️⃣ Stroll in the ancient village: Walking along the stream, you will see cafes, studios, and wine museums hidden among the green tiles and white walls. Every shot you take will be an artistic blockbuster! I recommend the "Longtanyi" B&B. The Japanese-style garden is super healing, and you can pet cats and drink hand-brewed coffee. 2️⃣ Cultural and creative experience: Visit the birthplace of the intangible cultural heritage Siping Opera, encounter Tujia brocade craftsmen, or go to the Pioneer Bookstore (Xiadi Village Branch) to sit and read a book, surrounded by rice fields, which is super healing. 3️⃣ Natural secrets: Stilt houses in the morning mist, fiery red persimmon forests in autumn (Siping Village), firefly streams in summer nights, there are surprises in all four seasons. 4️⃣ Food recommendations: Street rice-roasted rabbit, alley beef noodles, traditional Chinese pancakes, and local chicken stewed with red mushrooms that are so delicious that they’ll make your eyebrows drop! As souvenirs, choose black honey or handmade glutinous rice cakes. 📌 Game guide 🎫 Tickets: Free! Open all day, some exhibition halls require reservations. ⏰ Time: 2 days and 1 night is best, and it will be more fulfilling if you combine it with a tour of Siping Village and Xiadi Village. 🏡 Accommodation: The average price of B&Bs is 200+/night. We recommend the Japanese-style courtyard "Bird's Nest Space". You can see the persimmon tree when you open the window in the morning. ⚠️ Tips: Wear non-slip shoes! There are many stone roads in the village; bring mosquito repellent to prevent midges; in autumn and winter, the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, so bring a thick coat. 🚗 Transportation 📍From Fuzhou: ① Self-driving: Navigate to "Pingnan Longtan Ancient Town", Fuzhou → Ningde → Pingnan (about 2 hours), the mountain road is winding and requires an experienced driver. ② Train + bus: Fuzhou South → Pingnan Station (1.5h), transfer to bus No. 8 to the bus station → transfer to the "Pingnan-Yitou" bus (departs at 14:30, 18r), only one bus a day! If you miss it, you can share a car (50r per person).