[2025 Longquan Attraction] Travel Guide for Xiazhuang Ancient Village (Updated Jun)

Happy New Year! Have you decided where to go during the holiday? If you're still undecided, why not consider this hidden gem of a city surrounded by mountains and rivers: Longquan, Lishui. Lishui is a city full of surprises. The solemnity of Sisi Temple, the poetic charm of Guyan Huaxiang, the grandeur of Yunhe Terraces, and the rustic tranquility of Songyang Ancient Village all exude a unique charm that makes you want to explore. Longquan, known as the capital of celadon, the land of swords, and the first hometown of Ganoderma lucidum in China, is more laid-back and low-key than the popular Jingdezhen. It's a quiet and niche destination. While there are still not many tourists, come here to slow down and savor the unique beauty of this small city. Travel guide Transportation: You can take a high-speed train directly to Longquan Station, or you can choose to drive and enjoy the scenery along the way to this city of your dreams. Two-day itinerary: - Day 1: Yuandi Village - China Celadon Town - Xiazhang Ancient Village - Day 2: Longquan West Street - Water Tower Coffee - Liuchazhou - Return Photo spots Yuandi Village (free): The tulou here is the most anticipated place of the trip. Several brick-red granaries resemble a real-life version of "Big Fish & Begonia" in Zhejiang, and you can take great photos in no time. In addition to the tulou, the many old houses in the village are also full of charm and traces of time. China Celadon Town (CNY 60): If you want to learn more about the history of celadon culture, this is the place to go. The towering chimneys in the park are very distinctive and make a great backdrop for photos. Xiazhang Ancient Village (free): The village is small, but the houses are well-preserved and have a quaint charm. The majestic waterfall at the foot of the village and the ancient camphor trees are must-see sights. Longquan West Street (free): Take a leisurely stroll along the river after dinner. The street is lined with many unique cafes and restaurants. We recommend the stylish Water Tower Coffee. Liuchazhou: Known as "Little Orange Island," you can take atmospheric photos by the river. Finally, I wish you all a prosperous Year of the Snake! In the new year, let's go to more places and see more beautiful scenery!

Hello everyone, Happy New Year 😃, where are you going to have fun during the Spring Festival 🤔? If you ask me, the first choice for traveling during the Spring Festival, I strongly recommend this unpopular small town with mountains and waters - Lishui Longquan🎈. ✨Lishui is really a treasure city✨. Shisi Temple, Guyan Painting Village, Yunhe Terraces, Songyang Ancient Village... Everywhere attracts me to explore🧐. 🌟Longquan is the capital of celadon, the land of swords, and the number one hometown of Ganoderma lucidum in China🌟. Compared with Jingdezhen, which has become very popular in the past two years, this place is full of relaxation, niche and low-key😎. While there are not many tourists, you can slowly experience the beauty of the small town🤗. 🚄Travel: Take the high-speed rail to [Longquan Station] or 🚗drive directly there🚗. 🚗Two-day tour route: Day 1⃣️: Yuandi Village-China Celadon Town-Xiazhang Ancient Village. Day2⃣️: Longquan West Street – Water Tower Coffee – Liuchazhou – return. 📷Check-in point: 🎈1⃣️Yuandi Village (free)🎈 What I was most looking forward to during this trip was the Tulou in Yuandi Village. There were several brick-red barns, which were called the "Zhejiang version of Big Fish and Begonia". They were really beautiful 😍. In addition, there are many old houses in the village that are also very charming😃. 🎈2⃣️China Celadon Town (🎫60)🎈 You can learn about the history of celadon culture here📖. Several large chimneys are its characteristics😎. 🎈3⃣️Xiazhang Ancient Village (free)🎈 The village is not big but the houses are well preserved and antique. The features are the big waterfall and ancient camphor tree at the foot of the village🌳. 🎈4⃣️Longquan West Street (free)🎈 It was very comfortable to stroll along the river after dinner. There were many cafes and restaurants. I checked in at the distinctive Water Tower Coffee (MOJ), which was very good. 🎈5⃣️Liuchazhou🎈 It is called "Little Orange Island" and it is a great place to take photos by the river. 🧧Wish everyone good luck in the Year of the Snake, and all the best to you [Heart].

Everyone dreams of visiting the "Porcelain Capital" of Jingdezhen, but there is also a small town in Zhejiang that is famous for its porcelain: Longquan. Longquan is known for its celadon and swords, as well as its beautiful scenery and ancient villages. This is a great place for foodies, and you must try the pickled shrimp! ⛳️ Longquan Yuandi Village Tickets: Free This is the "Big Fish & Begonia" tulou of Lishui. There are also other ancient buildings in the village to explore. ⛳️ Jinyun Heyang Ancient Dwellings Tickets: CNY 40 This is a great place to visit on a rainy day! The misty atmosphere is very ethereal, and the village is full of horsehead walls and wood carvings. Jingning Yunzhong Daji (Shisi Temple + Xuehuaji Waterfall) Tickets: CNY 40 This is a popular ancient temple from the past two years. There are no Buddha statues in the temple, which is very simple and cold. The waterfall is more spectacular when there is more rain. ⛳️ Longquan Xiazhang Ancient Village Tickets: Free A small stream runs through the village and flows down the mountain, which is very spectacular. Most of the houses in the village are well-preserved. ⛳️ Liandu Guyan Huaxiang Tickets: CNY 50 (including boat fare) The two banks of the Oujiang River are called Guyan and Huaxiang. The entire scenic area has an old street, cruise ships, docks, and ancient trees. It is even more poetic when it rains. Jinyun Yanshi Stone Village This is known as the "First Stone Village in Jiangnan." The entire village is full of stone houses, and there are two spectacular waterfalls behind the village. ⛳️ Songyang Yangjiatang Tickets: Free The ancient camphor tree at the entrance of the village is the most classic. It is even more amazing if there is morning fog and an old yellow cow! You can also go to the viewing platform opposite to see the full view of the village.

Located in Longquan, Lishui, Xiazhuang Village is a cultural village with a history of over 1,000 years. The village's buildings mostly retain the style of the Ming and Qing dynasties, with a simple and elegant charm. Strolling through the alleys of the ancient village, you can see exquisite wood carvings, brick carvings, and ancient buildings that have stood the test of time. In addition to the ancient buildings, the natural environment of Xiazhuang Ancient Village is also fascinating. Surrounded by mountains, lush trees, and fresh air, the village is a great place to relax. The thousand-year-old camphor tree is a symbol of the ancient village. Standing under the tree, you can feel its thousand-year history.

Among the many tourist attractions in Lishui, Longquan is often overlooked. Many people may only discover Longquan by chance after visiting the Sisisi Temple. Longquan is known as the "Land of Swords", and most of the swords and knives in martial arts dramas such as "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" and "Chinese Paladin" are produced here. At the same time, it is also the "Capital of Chinese Celadon", with a history of celadon firing for over 1700 years. It is also the birthplace of Ge Kiln, one of the Five Great Kilns of the Song Dynasty. There is also a "miniature version of Big Fish & Begonia" and an ancient village with a thousand-year-old camphor tree. 🙌🏻Reasons to recommend reverse travel during the holidays: ①This is a relatively unpopular tourist city, with fewer people and more attractions, and well-developed tourism facilities.😃 ②Transportation is very convenient, with a high-speed rail station and public transportation that can reach all attractions. Self-driving is also easy to park.🚄 ③Hotels are very cost-effective, with chain hotels for over 100 yuan and Yado for 200-300 yuan. Holiday prices are also very reasonable.💰 📍Address: Longquan City, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province. 🚅Transportation: Take the high-speed rail to "Longquan Station" or choose to drive yourself. ❗Recommended 2-day itinerary for Longquan: Day①: Yuandidi Village➡︎Longquan Celadon Museum➡︎Longquan City Sword Factory➡︎West Street➡︎Liuchazhou. Day②: Xiazhang Ancient Village➡︎Water Tower Cafe➡︎Wangou Taoxi River. 📸【Recommended photo spots】： 1⃣️Yuandidi Village: The ancient village hides a miniature version of Big Fish & Begonia. The red walls and round domes are super photogenic, as if you have stepped into a fairy tale world.🎈 2⃣️Longquan Celadon Museum: As the largest professional celadon museum in China, the exhibits are rich and diverse, allowing you to easily learn about the thousand-year history of celadon.📚 3⃣️Longquan City Sword Factory: As a shining business card of Longquan City, you can witness the entire process of Longquan sword making here and experience the charm of traditional craftsmanship.🗡️ 4⃣️West Street: On the way to Liuchazhou, you will pass this old street full of fireworks. There are many celadon pieces on the side of the street for ten yuan each, which are very unique.🛍️ 5⃣️Liuchazhou: Super suitable for an evening stroll! Enjoy the breeze and sunset by the stream, the feeling is so comfortable.🌅 6⃣️Xiazhang Ancient Village: An ancient village with a thousand-year history, the ancient camphor tree is a witness to history. There is also a waterfall under the village, with beautiful scenery.🌳 7⃣️Water Tower Cafe: A cafe converted from a water tower, it will make you curious about what's inside. It's worth a visit.☕ 8⃣️Wangou Taoxi River: Similar to Jingdezhen Taoxi River, but much better for taking photos than Jingdezhen Taoxi River. Your camera shutter won't stop!📷

Xiazhang Ancient Village: Also known as Yunwu Ancient Village, it has a history of a thousand years. The ancient village features beautiful waters, strange rocks, and lush forests of white clouds and bamboo, resembling a paradise on earth, much like a utopia. For a thousand years, the village has produced many famous people, and the folk customs are simple and honest. A Song Dynasty hermit once reported to the emperor: 'The white clouds fill the valley, endlessly plowed, and the clear moon in the pond, fished without a trace.'

The classic route of Lishui Longquan It should be the place where Longquan asks for swords, watching Ou Yezi dance his sword and move it in all directions; It should be that after the rain, the sky turns blue, and the ancient porcelain captures the emerald green color of the dry peaks; - But my expectation for Longquan is this [Xiazhang Village] deep in the white clouds. - Known historically as Yunwu Ancient Village, it is an ancient cultural village with a history of more than a thousand years; 📝According to the "Longquan County Chronicle": Xiazhang Dolomite was the refuge of Emperor Huizong of the Northern Song Dynasty, and was also the residence of the two kings of the last Southern Song Dynasty. - Guan Shifu, a famous scholar who lived here in seclusion during the Song Dynasty (it is said to be the ancestor of Mo Yan, a Nobel Prize winner in literature), once described this place to Emperor Renzong: "The white clouds in the forest are endless, and there is no trace of the bright moon in the lake." Following the famous sayings of the Song Dynasty, we went to this ancient village embraced by the clouds and mountains in the pouring rain; - Ming and Qing architecture, lush forests and bamboos, strange rocks and waterfalls, all the wonders you can imagine in the mountains are here; - In this quaint place with a long history, listening to the rain hitting the banana trees, the young man's listening to the rain is the beauty of the singing house; Tingyu in his prime is a traveler on a passenger boat; - ✅Aspects: Song Dynasty monuments - Baiyun Temple, Yuxian Pavilion, Qing Dynasty cantilevered wooden bridge - Baishui Bridge, Yunwu Academy, former residence of martyr Zheng Yukui, Ye Shaoweng's residence, ancient residential buildings in Ming and Qing Dynasties, Dolomites Scenic spots - 📍Address: 6 kilometers away from the urban area of ​​Longquan City, Lishui, Zhejiang Province; 🧭Navigation: Xiazhang Village 🎫Cost: Free

During the May Day holiday, compared to the crowded Jinyun Xiandu, the tourist density in Longquan is very friendly, making it very suitable for individuals to wander and take photos without embarrassment. Longquan One-Day Tour Xiazhang Ancient Village, Yuandi Village, Celadon Town, Water Tower Coffee TOP Recommendation Lanli Water Longquan·Xiazhang Ancient Village It's a 20-minute drive from the center of Longquan city, with free parking at the village entrance Xiazhang Village, also known as 'Yunwu', is named after a thousand-year-old camphor tree at the water mouth in the southern part of the village, which is surrounded by a small waterfall, exuding a fairy-like atmosphere. When I arrived, it was drizzling, and the rain actually made it look even better, hazy and misty, taking a light walk in the rain. The ecology of the village is truly good, with large stones covered in different types of moss. After the rain, they were damp, and I collected some moss while walking. With yellow mud walls, bluestone slabs, ancient trees, wooden beams, and small bridges over flowing water, this place fulfills all the imagination of an ancient village.