[2024 Yongjia Attraction] Travel Guide for Daitou Ancient Village (Updated Oct)
Ancient Villages
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Address:
Daruoyan Town, Yongjia County, Wenzhou City
Opening times:
Opens at 08:00-17:00Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
0.5-1 day
Phone:
4008269978,15397375076,15325516736
Daitou Village vernacular architecture, wandering between the wind and the moon in the pines.
In the stereotype, the Qing Dynasty architecture is often dull and rigid, with too much complexity and not enough flexibility, but the Nanxi River Basin is not. Thanks to the closed geographical conditions, the craftsmen here evolved very slowly, so the simple and atmospheric characteristics of the Ming Dynasty architecture and the ingenuity of the structure were preserved; in the village planning, it continued the high aesthetic standards of this place since the Song Dynasty.
Daitou Village was originally named Daichuan and is located in a valley in the middle reaches of the Nanxi River, surrounded by Jiuluo Mountain and Wushan Mountain. In the middle and late Qing Dynasty, Daitou became a professional architectural village. The craftsmen here used creativity and superb aesthetics to create an ideal landscape home for themselves. Daitou Village is centered on a man-made pool-Moze, and the ancient houses such as "Pine Wind and Moon", "Moze Shengxiang", and "Qulu" are arranged around Moze in a row. The architectural style of plain wood and white walls complements the mountain view in the distance. The ceremonial buildings such as ancestral halls are scattered on the outside of the residential area. Thanks to the professional advantages of the architects, many of these buildings are equipped with exquisite shrines and small woodwork, which will be shared separately later. On the Wolonggang in the northwest corner of the village, the old camphor tree with a tree age of 700 years spreads its branches and leaves, and stretches out its twisted branches to protect the Yuhou Ancestral Hall under the shade of the tree.
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Name: Daitou Village Vernacular Architecture
Location: Daitou Village, Daruoyan Town, Yongjia County
Years: Qing
Cultural protection level: Zhejiang Province
Emily Walker Emily22
Wading through the bustling crowd, you escape into an ancient town that remains tranquil and silent even during the holidays
🖼️ Imagine wading through the bustling crowd, escaping into an ancient town that remains tranquil and silent even during the holidays. This is not a fictional mirage but Dai Tou Ancient Village deep in Wenzhou, Zhejiang, a millennium-old secret realm forgotten by time, quietly waiting for you to knock on its ancient doors.
📍 Coordinates Locked
🚗 Zhejiang Wenzhou·Yongjia·Dai Tou Ancient Village, only 3.5 hours from Hangzhou and even shorter, just 1 hour from Wenzhou. This light travel away from the hustle and bustle doesn't come at a high price but is full of surprises.
✨ Charm of the Ancient Town
🏰 Dai Tou Ancient Village, a relic from the Southern Song Dynasty, has been through 700 years. Hidden among the ancient town clusters by the Nanxi River, surrounded by many quiet ancient villages untouched by commercialization, it is a rare sanctuary for those seeking a spiritual journey.
🌿 The Blend of Nature and Antiquity
🌳 Here, an ancient camphor tree full of vitality seems to have become the guardian spirit of the village. Its roots spread and intertwine with an abandoned temple, creating a symbiotic existence. Inside the temple, red paper is spread out, and candlelight flickers, creating a mysterious atmosphere detached from the mundane world, as if you can hear the ancient whispers: 'Welcome, to the home of the mountain god.'
🏞️ Outdoor Exploration:
🚶♂️ Not just an immersion in history and culture, Dai Tou Ancient Village is also a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.
🌄 The continuous mountain range, whether you're driving, hiking, or cycling, is a wonderful journey of dialogue with nature.
📸 Photography Tips:
🎥 A five-star photography spot, whether it's the 'enchanted' camphor tree, the secluded ancient temple, or the mythical beast sculptures on the eaves, each frame can be captured as a cinematic scene, enchanting the viewer.
🌟 Travel Tips
1️⃣ 🚶 For hiking enthusiasts, don't miss the mountain path behind the village; it will lead you straight to Xiao Ruo Yan, where the scenery will ensure your camera's memory is at capacity!
2️⃣ 🏡 The village's large ancestral hall requires a ticket of 10 yuan, while the rest is free to explore without any additional fees, offering great value for money.
Erich Smith I
A niche boat-shaped village from the Yuan Dynasty over 700 years ago
In Yongjia's Dawo Rock Town, there is an ancient boat-shaped village, backed by Jiuluo Mountain and facing Wushan Mountain. There are cliffs like rosy clouds, water like jade, and lush trees;
【Daitou Ancient Village】 is a perfect combination of Yongjia's natural and cultural landscapes.
The terrain slopes from west to east, its shape is like a boat, hence it is called the boat-shaped land.
Beyond the beautiful mountains and waters, the ancient village has a profound cultural heritage of local customs and family education. There have been many private schools since the Qing Dynasty.
【History】
The history of Daitou dates back to the Southern Song Dynasty. The ancestors of the Chen family moved from Lishui Qingtian (historically, Qingtian has always been part of Wenzhou) to Zhu'an Village. Daitou Ancient Village was built during the reign of Emperor Shun of the Yuan Dynasty (1335-1340), and it has been 700 years so far.
Chen's ancestral hall, Jicui Temple, Mozhu Pond, Mozhu Shengxiang, Yuhou Temple, Qulu, Huazhu Temple (also known as Luban Temple), Songfeng Shuiyue.
(Wolonggang is a good spot to overlook the ancient village)
The most prominent is a Songfeng Shuiyue) a gate platform, located on the hillside, close to the highest Wolonggang in the ancient village. (Figure 45) Pine waves, mountain wind, mirror water, bright moon, here to study and discuss, brew tea and rest, it is like cultivating immortals.
The gate platform is exquisitely carved with bats, sika deer, pines and cypresses, willow trees, orioles, and the four blessings of fortune, longevity, and happiness.
There were originally five gate platforms here, implying the meaning of five blessings coming to the door. Later, two were demolished during the turbulent years, leaving only three.
Professor Chen Zhihua of Tsinghua University came here and sighed, "Here, man and nature are in harmony, reaching the realm of unity of man and nature."
📍Address: Dawo Rock Town, Yongjia
🧭Navigation: "Daitou Ancient Village", free parking.
🎫Ticket: Free, it costs 10 yuan to enter Chen's ancestral hall.
Andreanne Collier
Dai Tou Village in Yongjia - an ancient village with an ancient style and charm!
Dai Tou ancient village is located within the territory of Da Ruo Yan Town. It was formerly known as Dai Chuan or Dai Gu, the terrain slopes from west to east, shaped like a boat, hence it is known as the land of the boat shape!
Dai Tou ancient village was built in the late Yuan Dynasty, backed by Jiu Luo Mountain, with red cliffs like dye, facing Wu Mountain, lush and tall, it is a village where the Chen family lineage gathers, with a current population of over 1400 people!
Dai Tou ancient village is built against the mountain, with a well-arranged and clear hierarchy, here you can see the profound cultural heritage of scholarly customs and the tradition of farming and studying!
The cultural landscape and natural landscape complement each other, the huge ancient camphor tree, the unique well, the elegant bamboo forest, make people linger on and forget to return!
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Walking in the rain in Daitou ancient village
Walking in Daitou ancient village on a rainy day, the centuries-old camphor trees accompany the ancient houses, ancient ancestral halls, and ancient temples. In the misty rain, I don't know where I am...