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National Geographic Highly Recommends! 2 Hours from Hangzhou to the Last Jiangnan Secret

🌥️The sea of clouds drifts over the bamboo forest, the coffee in hand steaming warmly, and beneath my feet are the scattered yellow clay walls of a 600-year-old ancient village—at this moment, I finally understand why National Geographic calls Songyang "the last secret of Jiangnan." 📖 Ancient Village Walking Guide 1️⃣ Yangjiatang Village → Jiangnan’s Potala Palace 🌇 At dusk! The sunlight gilds the rammed earth walls, an old farmer leads cattle past the 350-year-old "Couple Tree" at the village entrance, and every snapshot looks like a National Geographic masterpiece. 💡 Tips: Arrive before 7 to avoid crowds, free parking available. 2️⃣ Songzhuang Village → National Geographic Cover Ancient Bridge 💧 A stream runs through the village, the reflection of the 600-year-old stone arch bridge is picturesque, hide away in the "Taoye Homestay" book bar for a hand-brewed coffee, and listen to villagers pounding clothes under the bridge—time slows down here. 3️⃣ Chenjiapu Village → Artistic Universe on the Cliff 📚 Order a "Mountain Mist Latte" (38 RMB with a complimentary book voucher) at the Vanguard Bookstore, take a diagonal shot of the bookshelf and sea of clouds from the second-floor terrace; visit the woodworking shop to buy a pine-scented soap, and send a postcard of the sea of clouds from the post office. 4️⃣ Hidden Gems 🌾 Youtian Village: 400-year-old Masson pine guarding rice fields, a paradise for sketch artists 🏘️ Tanghou Village: A symphony for perfectionists! Symmetrical rammed earth houses with a natural vintage filter 🎋 Shanlong Village: Step into the bamboo forest theater and listen to the rustling of wind through bamboo leaves 🗺️ Itinerary ✨ 2 Days 1 Night Highlights 🛤️ Day 1: Hangzhou → Lishui High-Speed Rail (1.5h) → Songyang Urban-Rural Bus (12 RMB) → Yangjiatang at dusk → Overnight at Xikeng Village’s "Cloud Quest" (cliffside pool stargazing) 🌱 Day 2: Chenjiapu Bookstore sea of clouds → Damu Mountain Tea Garden tea picking → Return trip 🍜 Foodie Hits! 🍜 Baixian Noodle House: Firewood-cooked hand-pulled noodles with fermented rice wine pork intestines 🐔 Xu Ji Salt-Baked Chicken: Whole chicken wrapped in rice paper, traditional salt baking, juicy when torn open ⚠️👉 Avoid: Chen Village’s popular coffee is low cost-performance, better to drink villagers’ 10 RMB homemade tea 💡 Latest Tips 🚗 Transportation: 2.5h self-drive from Hangzhou, high-speed rail to Lishui Station → rent a car/charter, check village bus schedules with "Songyang Transportation Travel" 🎟️ Tickets: Ancient villages are all free! Huang Family Courtyard wood carvings 30 RMB ⚠️ After rain, the bluestone slabs can be slippery! Wear non-slip shoes and bring cash (some vendors only accept cash), spray mosquito repellent all over—mountain mosquitoes are fierce.
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Posted: Jul 19, 2025
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