[2025 Deqing ] Travel Guide for Yucun Square (Updated May)

I didn't do any research in advance. This was a spontaneous 3-day, 2-night trip. I can only say that I was very lucky. I didn't have any bad experiences and had a great time. Plus, because I booked the hotel in advance, the entire trip cost only approx. CNY 500/day per person. I was very satisfied with the trip. Itinerary: DAY 1 Arrive in Deqing around noon → Moganshan Scenic Area (fresh air) → Feed pigeons at Yucun Square → Eat farmhouse cuisine DAY 2 Wake up naturally → Sunparks Water Park → Experience massage and spa in Deqing city center → Dine at the hotel DAY 3 Take photos at the rooftop pool of the hotel (ins-worthy photos) → Hike and explore Xiantan → Return trip (arrive in Shanghai around 3pm) High-speed rail travel There are direct high-speed trains from Shanghai to Deqing. The ticket price is between CNY 80–90. Accommodation: Grand New Century Hotel Jiayi Deqing Activities: Sunparks Water Park, Yucun, Xiantan, Deqing city center Transportation: Mostly by taxi. It is recommended to use a ride-hailing app and occasionally walk. If you have a limited budget, it is recommended to buy a bus ticket from the tourist center, which goes directly to the scenic area. Food: Fish head tofu casserole, local chicken soup (recommended: Lakeside Water Restaurant), lard rice (recommended: Lan Ting Republic of China Restaurant), braised pork with dried bamboo shoots, broad beans, snails, baked wheaten cake, tea cakes

Here is a detailed travel guide for Yucun Square: Location and Transportation • Address: Yucun Square is located in the central area of Moganshan Town, Deqing County, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province. • Transportation: • Self-driving: About 60 minutes by car from Hangzhou city center. There are large free parking lots around the square, making parking convenient. • Public transportation: You can first reach Deqing County, then take a taxi to Yucun Scenic Area. Alternatively, walk 2 minutes from Deqing Station to the Bus Terminal, take the Y1 bus to Yuxin North Street, then walk 10 minutes to reach the square. Recommended Attractions • Yucun Square: This is the central location of Yucun, featuring an iconic European-style clock tower. The square has a fountain in the center surrounded by dozens of white pigeons, making it perfect for photos. • Moganshan Old Train Station: A historical and cultural building with a vintage artistic style. There's an old train at the entrance, making it a paradise for photography enthusiasts. • Republic of China Library: Displays many rare modern books and photographs that are difficult to see elsewhere, filled with the scent of books. • Baiyun Art Gallery: Converted from a silkworm shed, it combines art exhibitions, artist residences, and themed guesthouses. • Ginkgo Mural: A distinctive wall mural located a few hundred meters from the parking lot. • Huangfu East Road: Lined with countless French plane trees and Republic-era buildings, exuding the warmth of that historical period. Food Recommendations • Xingxian Noodle House: Their signature pork liver noodles are very popular and it's a local time-honored restaurant. • Mo Ji Coffee: Small storefront but spacious inside with three floors. Recommended to visit the top floor for photos. • Kiln-baked Bakery: You can taste freshly baked artisanal bread made with fresh local ingredients, with a soft and chewy texture. Accommodation Recommendations • Laiye Moganshan Designer Private Hot Spring Guesthouse (Yucun Square Branch): Very close to Yucun Square, just a one-minute walk away. Attentive service, white Instagram-style decor, surrounded by greenery, great for taking photos. • Yunxi Moganshan Designer Hot Spring Guesthouse: 9km from Yucun Square, 10 minutes by car. Spectacular mountain views, sitting on the terrace in the evening to enjoy the mountain scenery is very pleasant. Suggested Itinerary • Morning: After arriving at Yucun Square, explore the surrounding area, admire the Republic-era style buildings, feed the pigeons, and visit the Republic of China Library. • Noon: Enjoy local cuisine at food stalls or restaurants near the square. • Afternoon: Visit Moganshan Old Train Station, Baiyun Art Gallery, and other places to experience the historical and cultural atmosphere. • Evening: Take a walk in Yucun Park and enjoy the natural scenery. • Night: Enjoy dinner at nearby restaurants and experience the local nightlife. Things to Note • Parking: The square has a large free parking lot, but it may be crowded during peak season. • Expenses: Restaurants and shops around the square are slightly expensive. Consider bringing your own food and drinks to save money. • Time management: It's recommended to start early in the morning to make full use of the day to visit various attractions. • Weather: Yucun is located in a mountainous area with significant temperature differences between morning and evening. Remember to bring a jacket to stay warm. Hope this guide helps you enjoy a pleasant journey at Yucun Square!

I just returned from Moganshan and finally understand why even the homestay butlers say, "Time slows down here." For just over CNY 500 per person, you can feel like an immortal in the mountains. Here's a private guide to avoid the crowds~ 🍲 Mountain Delights ▪️ Stir-fried Wild Bamboo Shoots with Pickled Vegetables: Limited to April! The yellow mud shoots that emerge after the rain are so crisp and tender that you can pinch water out of them. They're perfect with porridge. ▪️ Bamboo Rice: Stall No. 9 at Yucun Market cuts and roasts on the spot. The glutinous rice is mixed with the fragrance of sausage, and even the bamboo membrane is scraped clean. ▪️ Preserved Vegetable Cake: A mobile stall next to Moganshan Station. It costs CNY 3 per piece and is so crispy that it crumbles. The local grandma has been selling them for 20 years. (Private tip: There is a wild tea garden in the backyard of Baiyun Hotel. After the meal, you can experience picking Mingqian tea.) 🎒 Light Mountain Gear Checklist 1️⃣ Mosquito Repellent Bracelet: Small black bugs in the bamboo forest target the ankles. 2️⃣ Folding Trekking Pole: There are many wild roads in the Dakeng Scenic Area. Picking up tree branches temporarily will scratch your hands. 3️⃣ Quick-drying Towel: Dries quickly after playing in the mountain spring to prevent catching a cold. 4️⃣ Ziplock Bag: The picked wild strawberries/raspberries will not be crushed. 5️⃣ Old Cotton Mask: To prevent bamboo catkins! The catkins in April are more fierce than willow catkins. 🗺️ Three Days and Two Nights Itinerary Day 1: Travel Through the Republic of China ▪️ 9:00 Feed the pigeons in Yucun Square, and take photos at the clock tower to return to the 1930s in seconds. ▪️ 11:00 Touch the century-old beauty tea at Baiyun Villa, and the honeymoon tree of Chiang Kai-shek is super effective. ▪️ 15:00 Find the Ganjiang and Moye sword casting platform in Jianchi, and pick up seven-hole stones by the waterfall as souvenirs. ▪️ 19:00 Watch fireflies on the homestay terrace, and the butler will send homemade bayberry wine. Day 2: Bamboo Sea Blind Box Adventure ▪️ 6:00 Squat in the sea of clouds at Xuguangtai, and bring a thermos cup to fill with brown sugar ginger tea cooked by the homestay aunt. ▪️ 10:00 Squeeze goat milk at Yiyuan Farm, and the freshly baked cheese tart is bursting with milk fragrance. ▪️ 14:00 Paddle a transparent boat in Dadouwu Reservoir. The water is so clear that you can see schools of fish hitting the bottom of the boat. ▪️ 17:00 Take photos of Miyazaki-style rice fields in Laoling, and the windmill wooden house is super photogenic. Day 3: Handmade Healing Day ▪️ 9:00 Experience a bamboo weaving course and take a tea caddy home. ▪️ 12:00 Eat creative dishes at Xiantan Art Museum, and the mint ribs are amazing. ▪️ 15:00 Pick up pine cones at Biwu Longtan, and the ancient road is covered with moss, which is super healing. 📸 Photo Spots ▪️ White Wall of Xiantan Art Museum: Wear a linen long skirt to take a side view, and the light and shadow cutting is full of high-end sense. ▪️ Laoling Windmill Wooden House: The backlight at 4pm is absolutely beautiful, and running and taking snapshots is like a fairy tale heroine. ▪️ Dakeng Scenic Area Suspension Bridge: The aerial view is super shocking, remember to wear bright clothes. ⚠️ Tips to Avoid Pitfalls ▪️ Don't wear light-colored shoes! After the rain, the mountain road is full of yellow mud. ▪️ Try to choose a homestay on the mountainside. It is too noisy near the highway if it is too low, and it is too tiring to carry luggage if it is too high. ▪️ The black car at Moganshan Station is a rip-off, so make an appointment for the homestay to pick you up in advance. ▪️ Be careful when going to Jianchi on rainy days, the bluestone steps are so slippery that you doubt your life. When the mountain mist covers the bamboo tips, and when the fireflies light up the night window, I suddenly understand what the homestay owner said, "Time in the mountains dozes off." Every bamboo leaf here seems to be pressed in slow motion, and even the cat in the cafe stretches with Zen. Bring some wild mountain bamboo shoots home on the return trip and take the freshness of this mountain life home~

Moganshan Huashi Homestay · 🏁 | Location The homestay is located on a winding mountain road next to Yucun in Moganshan, built against the mountain with panoramic views. It is 3.17 km from Moganshan Scenic Area and close to Yucun Square. There are restaurants, supermarkets and other facilities nearby, as well as attractions such as Discovery Adventure Park, offering a variety of travel options. · 📏 | Design The homestay extends in an "L" shape along the terrain, with smooth wall lines and large windows. The overall style is a low-saturation Wabi-sabi style, creating a Zen atmosphere with stone and other elements. The courtyard is surrounded by plants and flowers, and the garden has small animals such as rabbits and sika deer, harmonizing with nature. · 🔳 | Rooms There are 10 rooms in total, spread over three floors, named after "flower" and numbered from "1" to "10", each with its own characteristics. The rooms are simple, with wood, rattan and metal elements, creating a warm and natural atmosphere. There are large floor-to-ceiling windows with views, as well as bathtubs, floor heating, and separate wet and dry areas for comfort and relaxation. · 🛋 | Public Areas The public areas are rich and artistic, including a reception hall, restaurant, water bar, etc. The reception hall is upscale, with deep gray tones and dim lighting, and a black fireplace adds texture. The multi-functional room on the lower level has a water bar as its center, surrounded by dining areas, and the exposed rock is the real mountain, integrating nature into the building, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of the environment while dining.

When the weather is nice, Yucun Square is a great place to take photos. ◼️You can park your car in the parking lot inside the village. Don't start worrying about parking spaces at the village entrance. Drive inside, there is a large parking lot. ◼️Yucun Square is not big and you can finish exploring it quickly. You can also visit downtown Deqing. There are many interesting coffee shops there. ◼️Nearby, the magnolia flowers are in full bloom. You can search for "Xiawuli".

Moganshan in autumn is so beautiful There are many pigeons in Yu Village Square There is a grandma selling pigeon food next to it There are many restaurants and cafes around It's super comfortable to sit here in the sun and feed the pigeons in autumn . 📍Moganshan Town Yu Village Square

◇ Location: Mogan Mountain Yu Village (Distribution Center) ◇ Route: Leisure version / From the Distribution Center parking lot ~ Temple Front Square ~ Riverside Night Market... Yu Street ~ Riverside Concert ~ Market ~ Yu Village Square ~ Fountain ◇ Along the way: Food, drinks, and entertainment are all available ◇ Kid-friendly: Feed pigeons at Yu Village Square, bring your own dry food like corn kernels (10 yuan for 2-3 packs at the square) and enjoy the fountain (bring a change of clothes)

I really haven’t been abroad❗️In Yu Village, Deqing❗️Yu Street is going to be popular‼ ️ Yu Village in Moganshan, Deqing A new street has opened! ! The design is really similar to that of foreign countries! I have explored the way for you all. I quickly put together a guide when I came back! Please keep it! 📍Positioning: Moganshan Tourism Distribution and Transfer Center (Yu Village) 🚗Parking: Now it is mainly parked at the tourist distribution center, and the new parking lot on Yu Street will be opened later! 🚶‍♂️‍➡️【Overall route】 From the distribution center - Jianghuang Temple - Yanxi Trail - Garden Market - Zhezheyuan - Yucun Park - M20 Commune - Yucun Square 📷【Main points】 ✅The Royal Temple There really is a troupe performing! The old people all sat under the trees listening to the opera! This environment where ancient and modern times collide is really fascinating! This is also the starting point of Yu Street! The statue at the door and the coffee shop under the tree are very photogenic! ✅ Garden Market It’s really fun to visit! There are so many small things in so many houses, it’s hard to even walk! ✅ Zhe Zhe Yuan A modern building lying on the grass! There’s an exhibition inside now! You can go and have a look! ✅ Yucun Park There is a large lawn for camping! It’s so much fun to bring your dog camping! There is also a popular bridge that is quite photogenic! There is also a bamboo sea opposite, where you can check in and take photos! ✅ M20 Commune Newly built commercial complex! It's quite elegant and very suitable for checking in and taking photos! The complex is located in a valley and the surrounding natural environment is really great! Some stores in the complex have already opened, and there are several exhibitions to visit. ✅ Yucun Square It’s an old check-in spot. The combination of the church bell tower, square and pigeons is always so romantic!

A new street has opened in Yucun Village, Moganshan, Deqing!! The design really resembles that of a foreign country! I have already explored the area for everyone. I hurried back and organized a guide! Please keep it well! - 📍Location: Moganshan Tourist Distribution Center (Yucun Village) 🅿️Parking: Currently, the main parking is at the tourist distribution center, and the newly built parking lot on Yujie Street will be opened gradually! - 👉【Overall Route】 Exit the distribution center ➡️ Jianghuang Temple ➡️ Along the Creek Trail ➡️ Garden Market ➡️ Zhezheyuan ➡️ Yucun Park ➡️ M20 Commune ➡️ Yucun Square - 👉【Key Spots】 ✅Jianghuang Temple There are really troupes singing operas! The elderly sit under the trees listening to the opera! This environment where ancient meets modern is really attractive! This is also the starting point of Yujie Street! The statue at the entrance and the coffee shop under the trees are very photogenic! - ✅Garden Market It's really nice to stroll around! So many little things, dazzling, I can hardly move! - ✅Zhezheyuan A modern building lying on the grass! There is an exhibition inside now! Worth a visit! - ✅Yucun Park A large lawn suitable for camping! Bringing a dog to camp is really joyful! There is also a popular bridge that is very photogenic! Opposite is a bamboo forest, great for taking photos! - ✅M20 Commune A newly built commercial complex! Quite stylish and suitable for taking photos! The complex is located in a valley, surrounded by a really nice natural environment! Some stores in the complex have already opened, and there are a few exhibitions to visit. - ✅Yucun Square An old favorite spot for checking in, the combination of the church bell tower square and pigeons is always so romantic!