Taishun Xiaocun Commune: A Sea of Hydrangeas and a Fairytale World

### **Xiaocun Commune | A Utopia in the Mountains Where Time Slows Down** **【Opening】** While cities rush forward, time here stretches lazily in the mountain breeze— **Xiaocun Commune**, a healing paradise nestled among the peaks of southern Zhejiang. Terraced fields are its piano keys, sea of clouds its curtain, and the aroma of lattes drifts from renovated rammed-earth cottages. Your arrival completes the final piece of this pastoral puzzle. --- ### **【Stay · Reborn Heritage】** Sleep in a "memory capsule" of the mountains ▶ **Starry LOFT** transformed from rammed-earth houses, with skylights framing the Milky Way and bamboo forests outside the shower ▶ **Glass cabin** amid rice paddies, waking to birdsong and stepping onto dew-kissed paths ▶ **Educated Youth-themed rooms** in the commune courtyard, complete with enamel mugs and vintage lamps—a trip back to the 1970s **🌙 Nighttime Surprise**: On rainy days, the earthy scent seeping from the walls lulls you to sleep --- ### **【Play · Local Therapy】** Live life like a *Little Forest* movie ☑ **Planting/harvesting rice** in terraces (seasonal) ☑ Learn to make **wood-fired wheat cakes** with Grandma, kneading sunlight into the dough ☑ Pick fresh tea leaves in **wild tea gardens** and roast them over charcoal ☑ Evening **rice field cinema**, screening Studio Ghibli films against golden waves of grain **📸 Photo Spots**: - **Cloud-viewing platform** on the back hill (arrive by 6 AM for sunrise) - **Corner post office** in the commune—mail a hand-drawn postcard to your future self --- ### **【Eat · Mountain Delicacies】** Taste the freshness of "600-meter altitude" 🌿 **Must-Try List**: → **Paddy fish** raised in mountain springs, naturally sweet → Freshly picked **chinquapin tofu**, paired perfectly with wild honey → **Sweet potato pizza** baked in a clay oven—redefining flavors **🍵 Secret Menu**: Book the **"Terraced Field Afternoon Tea"**—a bamboo box of mugwort mochi, wild raspberries, and freshly ground soy milk --- ### **【Nearby Gems】** Hidden spots within 15 minutes' drive ✔ **Xuaodi Ancient Village**: 800-year-old red yeast workshops, air thick with fermentation ✔ **Wenxing Bridge**: Elderly vendors sell freshly picked *August Explosion* fruit under the covered bridge ✔ **Wuyanling**: Follow waterfalls upstream—rainbow sightings guaranteed --- ### **【Practical Guide】** 📍 Location: Xiaocun Town, Taishun County, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 🚗 Transport: - High-speed rail to Cangnan Station + 1.5-hour drive (scenic mountain route recommended) - 2-hour direct drive from Wenzhou Airport 🎫 Tips: ① Book commune activities 1 day ahead ② Bring mosquito repellent (summer/autumn) or thermal wear (winter/spring)—mountain temps vary ③ Pet-friendly! Furry friends welcome --- **Final Note**: "Here, even daydreaming is productive— watch clouds crawl over rooftops, listen to rice whispers with the wind."