The Last Secret of Jiangnan

Travel tips for Yangjiatang Village: 1. Preliminary preparation - Documents: Bring your Mainland China ID card or other valid documents. - Clothing: Prepare appropriate clothing according to the season. Pay attention to sun protection in summer and bring light and breathable clothing, sun-protective clothing, sunglasses, etc.; prepare long-sleeved jackets in spring and autumn; winter is relatively cold, so you need to prepare thick cotton-padded clothes and other warm clothing. - Other items: prepare sunscreen, mosquito repellent, common medicines, power banks, etc. 2⃣️Transportation Guide - Self-driving: Navigate to "Yangjiatang Village, Sandu Township, Songyang County". Starting from Songyang County, drive about 8 kilometers along the mountain road to arrive. - Public transportation: First go to Songyang County, then take the bus to Sandu Township at the county bus station and get off near Yangjiatang Village. 3⃣️Check in at scenic spots - Husband and Wife Tree: At the small square at the entrance to the village, there are 500-year-old and 300-year-old ancient camphor trees, leaning against each other. From here, you can enjoy the panoramic view of the village, and taking photos from the tree holes is also creative. - Yangjiatang Primary School: It has been converted into the Nanshe Songyang Impression Museum, which sells local specialties and has a good photo spot at the entrance. - Observation Deck: Located next to Nanshe Coffee, it is the best location to take photos of the "Golden Potala Palace" and overlook the layers of yellow-walled and black-tiled houses. - Song's Ancestral Hall: It preserves the history and culture of the village, from which we can understand why most of the villagers in Yangjiatang Village have the surname Song. 3⃣️Food recommendations - Xuji Braised Salt Chicken: There are two options: white chicken and black chicken. The chicken is tender and has a mellow flavor. - Yellow rice cake: Made from glutinous rice flour and ash from burned mountain plants. It can be steamed, boiled, fried or stir-fried and has a soft and glutinous texture. - Dengzhanpan: Made from rice and soy milk, fried with shredded radish and other fillings, it is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. 4⃣️Accommodation options - In Yangjiatang Village: There are homestays such as "Youmingtang", "Licha" and "Bansantingyu", with large public areas and good experience. - Songyang County: There are various accommodation options with a wide price range, and you can choose according to your budget.