A guide to visiting Zhinan Village

Zhinan Village, an ancient village located on the banks of the Nan Shao Creek at the source of Tai Lake in Lin'an, has an altitude of nearly 600 meters and a history of thousands of years. It quietly sits there, waiting for the arrival of tourists. If you choose to drive, please note that there may be traffic congestion on weekends. Once you get to the village, the narrow roads may make it difficult for you to pass other vehicles. However, if you stay in the village, the host will usually reserve a parking space for you, otherwise parking may be hard to find. Whether you stay or not, parking costs 20 yuan per day. If you like cycling, many cyclists choose to ride up the mountain, but please note that Zhinan Village is on a mountain and you need to climb, so choose according to your physical strength. As soon as you enter Zhinan Village, you will be attracted by the terraced fields of flowers in front of you. Although the paddy fields had already been harvested when I went there in early November, imagine the full paddy fields, golden, must be very beautiful. Walking along the path to the top of the terraced fields, you will see a quiet ancient street - Zhinan Old Street. The buildings on both sides of this small street are well preserved, and you can feel the charm of this ancient village. In Zhinan Village, you will also find some interesting sights. For example, the thousand-year-old ginkgo tree, which looks at the four sisters' ancient ginkgo trees by the Tianchi, as if telling the history of the ancient village. There is also the Seven Ancient Square, standing here is like standing in the heart of Zhinan Village, you can fully appreciate the seven ancients of Zhinan Village: ancient surnames, ancient houses, ancient tombs, ancient wells, ancient trees, ancient ponds, ancient roads. Walking from the Seven Ancient Square to the edge of Tianchi, you will see another thousand-year-old ginkgo tree, its scenery is very beautiful. In addition, there are attractions such as the ancient tree wind and the ancient well ripples, you can slowly taste the charm of this ancient village. As for accommodation, there are many homestays in the village to choose from. I recommend you stay near Lin Meimei's glutinous rice balls, which are delicious. After finishing your tour in the village, you can go to the Mojia Pavilion viewing platform to enjoy the beautiful scenery, look at the terraced fields, and enjoy the comfort brought by this quiet ancient village. In general, Zhinan Village is a very suitable place for weekend outings. You can enjoy the beautiful autumn scenery and feel the tranquility and historical atmosphere of the ancient village. Whether you drive or cycle, you can find fun here. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature, then Lin'an Zhinan Village is definitely a place worth visiting.