Sanming Youxi Guifeng Ancient Village｜"The Potala Palace of Central Fujian"! Unlock the life of a Ming and Qing dynasty ancient village

📍Village Profile - Location: Guifeng Village, Yangzhong Town, Youxi County, Sanming City, Fujian Province - Highlights: 800-year-old Ming and Qing architectural complex + Zhu Xi’s teaching site + kilometer-long ancient official road, known as the "Mountain Retreat" - Recommendation Rating: ★★★★★ (Trip.com 4.9 high score recommendation, Douyin viral village with millions of views) 🌟【Must-Visit Attractions】 1. Cai Clan Ancestral Hall · Neo-Confucianism Cultural Landmark - Insider Tips: - Capture the "Nine Halls and Eighteen Wells" architectural complex in the early morning mist; drone aerial shots reveal the "Big Dipper" layout - Participate in the "First Writing Ceremony" experience, writing calligraphy under Zhu Xi’s inscribed plaque (calligraphy work gifted) - Encounter love around the corner in the alley behind the ancestral hall, where stone walls and lanterns create a healing scene 2. Stone Lion House · Stones That Speak - Architectural Secrets: - Touch the 600-year-old weathered stone walls and listen to villagers’ legends about "breathing stones" - On the second floor’s "Beauty Leaning" spot, photograph the "red walls, black tiles + winding ancient alley"; wearing a qipao makes photos even better - Around the Winter Solstice, shoot the "Autumn Drying Scene" with chili strings and corn cobs hanging all over the stone walls 3. Louping Hall · Time Museum - Immersive Experience: - Opening the door feels like traveling back to the 1930s, with well-preserved old stoves and looms - Learn to make Guifeng glutinous rice cakes with grandma; the aroma of steamed rice fills the ancient alley from bamboo steamers - Capture the moment of rainwater converging in the courtyard’s "Four Waters Returning to the Hall," symbolizing wealth retention 4. Ancient Tree Cluster · Natural Oxygen Bar - Healing Activities: - Take deep breaths under 500-year-old yew trees, where negative ion concentration is 100 times higher than urban areas - Hike along the ancient official road, where ferns sprouting from stone cracks are perfect for macro photography - In the evening, watch villagers lead cattle home, creating a classic "small bridge, flowing water, and people’s homes" scene 🍜【Trip.com Food Recommendations】 Guifeng Family: Braised pork with preserved vegetables, herbal root soup slow-cooked over a wood fire, meat fragrant to the bone Stone Wall Café: Guifeng coffee + tea snacks, renovated old house with ancient alley views from the window Grandma’s Glutinous Rice Cake Stall: Guifeng glutinous rice cakes + ginger sugar syrup, freshly made and sold, sticky and fragrant glutinous rice 📅【Recommended Itinerary】 One-Day Highlights Tour 09:00-11:00 Cai Clan Ancestral Hall → Stone Lion House 11:30-13:00 Lunch at Guifeng Family for braised pork with preserved vegetables 13:30-15:00 Louping Hall ancient weaving experience 15:30-17:00 Ancient tree cluster hike + photo shoot on ancient official road 18:00-20:00 Night view at Stone Wall Café + Grandma’s glutinous rice cake for late-night snack Two-Day Immersive Tour Day 1: Zhu Xi Square → Time Post Office → Tea tasting at guesthouse Day 2: Surrounding terraced fields hike → United Terraces → Return trip 🚗【Transportation Guide】 - Self-driving: Navigate to "Youxi Guifeng Ancient Village," about 2 hours from Fuzhou, free parking at the village entrance - Public Transport: Take a shuttle bus from Youxi High-Speed Rail Station (15 RMB/person), limited frequency so car rental recommended - Taxi: About 80 RMB from Youxi town, 40-minute ride 💡【Trip.com Practical Tips】 - Admission: Free! Some experiences require reservation (e.g., First Writing Ceremony) - Best Seasons: Spring and autumn (April-May for terraced field irrigation / November-December for autumn drying) - Hidden Perks: Rent Hanfu when staying at Stone Wall guesthouse, free ancient alley photo shoot - Accommodation Recommendations: - Guifeng Family Guesthouse (window view of ancient bridge, exclusive 10% off on Trip.com) - Stone Story Loft (rooftop stargazing deck, ideal for photography enthusiasts) 🌟【Trip.com Exclusive Bonuses】 - Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience: Book the "Ancient Weaving Deep Tour" and receive a handmade weaving souvenir - Photography Follow-up: Book the "Guifeng Secret Realm Travel Shoot," includes drone aerial shots + 5 professionally retouched photos - Food Mystery Box: Spend over 100 RMB at designated shops to draw hidden menu dishes 📍【Nearby Joint Tour Recommendations】 - United Terraces (20-minute drive): Fujian’s most beautiful terraced fields, perfect for shooting "Earth Fingerprints" - Xiatiantian Scenic Area (1-hour drive): Martial arts theme park + glass sky bridge - Longmen Ginkgo (30-minute drive): Thousand-year-old ginkgo grove, golden in November 📌 Traveler’s Note: "Time here moves slowly, slow enough to hear the breath of the stone-paved road. Recommended to stay two nights to unlock different surprises of dawn, dusk, and the four seasons!"