Rainy Tonglu Ancient Village

Shen'ao Ancient Village in Tonglu｜A Millennium Frozen in Time! A Healing Guide to Strolling Through Ink-Wash Ancient Alleys 🖋️ Push open the wooden door of Shen'ao It feels like falling into a flowing "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" scroll How many past life stories are hidden behind the mottled horse-head walls? 📍Reasons to Visit The last living ancient village in Jiangnan! Bluestone slabs engraved with poems of time 🚗Transportation Guide Address: Jiangnan Ancient Village Scenic Area, Hengping Line, Tonglu County, Hangzhou Self-drive: 1.5 hours direct from Hangzhou, free parking Bus: Take the direct bus from Tonglu Passenger Transport Center (few trips, taxi recommended) 🌿Walking Route 1️⃣ Shentu Clan Ancestral Hall The pinnacle of Hui-style architecture! See 700-year-old nanmu wood pillars Remember to look up when passing through the ceremonial gate—the carved moon beam is breathtaking 2️⃣ Water System Underground Channel Look down for the stone slab gaps! The underground hidden river is still in use today Villagers say putting watermelon in the channel in summer = natural refrigerator 3️⃣ Craftsmen Street Living fossils of old crafts! Recommended experiences: • Sanwei Study to write bamboo slips (the owner will teach you how to hold the brush) • Traditional indigo dyeing studio (take home a unique square scarf) 📸Photo Spots Spot 1: Hui-shaped courtyard (the light beam at 3 PM is stunning) Spot 2: Ancient camphor tree at the village entrance (drone view is even more spectacular) 🍚Food Bonus Must-try Qingming rice cakes! Shepherd’s purse and bamboo shoot filling is a local exclusive Rice wine steamed buns sold by the granny at the village end, sweeter than first love! 💡Tips to Avoid Pitfalls • Mossy stone slabs are slippery! Wear non-slip shoes • Book craft experiences one day in advance