#Yangjiatang Village Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
#2 of Best Things to Do in Songyang
Ancient Villages
Address:
Yangjiatang Village, Songyang County, Lishui City
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-3 hour
Please heed this advice before you head to Songyang!
Life is about witnessing the last secret realm of Jiangnan at least once, right?
But before you go, there are things you need to know‼️
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👉 Mode of Transportation
It is recommended to rent a car or drive yourself after taking the high-speed train!
Most of the ancient villages in Songyang are scattered in the mountains, and it often takes 30-40 minutes to drive from one village to another. It's really inconvenient without a car.
There's almost no nightlife
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The preservation of the ancient villages here is superb, completely different from the temperament of Moganshan and Anji. They usually won't extend their working hours to accommodate your 'city schedule', so if you're looking to experience the nightlife of bars and late-night snacks in the mountains?
This might not be the place for you, please switch to the local mountain dwellers' schedule!
It's too late for anyone to cook dinner for you.
Mountain restaurants close early, remember to eat early, and if it's late, call ahead to confirm, so you don't go hungry. I finished dinner at seven and some owners had already closed (although a certain platform indicated they close at eight).
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🌿 It's suggested to slow down and deeply experience everything here
If you are a photography enthusiast, you can go crazy checking in at various ancient villages; but if not, don't rush, taking it slow for a deeper experience is better.
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🐜 Mosquito Prevention
As the weather warms up, it's inevitable to encounter mosquitoes in the mountains, and there might even be more in the summer. If you're really scared of these, it's best to bring along some brave friends, or choose a star-rated hotel for a staycation.
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🗺️ What to Play (I played these during my 3 days and 2 nights stay in Pingtian Village)
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✅ Chenjiapu Village: An ancient village on the cliff, Feiwuji B&B Coffee and the Pioneer Bookstore are landmarks (but Feiwuji B&B does not accept non-residents for visits, another cafe is available to go to, the scenery is amazing).
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✅ Yangjiatang Village: 'The last secret realm of Jiangnan', a popular spot for social media check-ins, with a big tree at the village entrance and curling smoke, very photogenic! But once it became famous, it's no longer a secret, and everyone is queuing up to take photos with the big tree.
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✅ Pingtian Village: A village above the clouds, so tranquil it's breathtaking, and the mountain scenery behind the village is full of surprises! Staying here for two nights felt like I had the whole village to myself, super peaceful! A place rarely visited by others.
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✅ Songyang Old Street: A quaint street with many craftsmen and snacks, and the same No. 9 Coffee as Gao Yuanyuan is waiting for you to check in!
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🌟 Food and Drink Recommendations
👉 Xikeng Village Frog Brother Restaurant (Home-style stir-fry, the taste is amazing!)
👉 Wang's Kitchen next to Songyang Old Street (The stream fish is incredibly delicious!)
👉 No. 9 Coffee on Songyang Old Street (The desserts are top-notch, definitely not to be missed!)
👉 Grandpa's Coffee in Pingtian Village (The view on the second floor is picturesque, a great place to enjoy coffee!)
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Songyang, waiting for you to explore‼️
CASSANDRA BUSH
Yangjiatang Village
Yangjiatang Village is located in Sandu Township, Songyang County, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province. The village is situated in a circular mountain depression, and in the land of Yangjiatang, where there is hardly three feet of flat ground, more than 20 Qing Dynasty residential buildings with earth and wood construction extend upwards along the hillside in tiers. It is a typical terraced ancient village in Songyang County, known as the 'Golden Potala Palace'.
Gr@c3 Wh.t3
Dubbed by 'National Geographic' as 'the last secret land of Jiangnan', it's stunning
Songyang, a treasure town in Lishui, Zhejiang, is home to numerous ancient villages. It has been recommended by 'Lonely Planet' multiple times, and 🌏 rated as the last secret land of Jiangnan by 'China Geographic'!
🛤️Route
Recommended: Yangjiatang - Songzhuang - Youtian Village - Xikeng Village - Chenjiapu
It's suggested to start early, first visit Yangjiatang to photograph the couple trees when there are fewer people, and if you're lucky, you'll see the morning mist! Arrive at Songzhuang before noon, the classic ancient bridge is not crowded and really photogenic🌆. In the evening, capture the sunset at Chenjiapu.
📍Photo spots
🍁🍁Yangjiatang Village
At the entrance of the village, there are two ancient camphor trees, also known as the couple trees, which are the most classic cover photos🖼️!
If you can catch the morning mist, it's truly beautiful❤️🩹P2-3
📸Near Yangjiatang Primary School, take a photo of the opposite yellow house, which shines golden in the sunlight, commonly known as the 'Golden Potala Palace' P4
📸The viewing platform at the entrance of Nan She Coffee, for a panoramic view of the ancient village opposite P5
Songzhuang Village
🖼️The classic ancient bridge is the filming location for 'National Geographic', it's recommended to sit on the bridge for better photos! P6
📸On the way into the village, you can overlook the village from a high point P7
The B&B of my dreams - Taoye is located at the highest point of Songzhuang, a secret land among bamboo forests, I really want to stay for a night if I have time6
Chenjiapu Village
📸The sea-viewing platform for photos of the entire village of Chenjiapu under the sunset P11
📸The second-floor window of the West Pioneer Bookstore is very photogenic P12, the terrace offers a panoramic view, but it's really crowded on holidays, so be warned🥰
📸Don't miss the alley next to the Pioneer Bookstore, it's very photogenic!
📸Feiniaoji Coffee + B&B, located at the top of the village, overlooks the entire village, and you need to book the B&B in advance
🥙Youtian Village
📸The pine trees at the entrance of the village, the reflection in front of the pond, Wuxin Academy, and the tea mountains are all good for photography, and there are really few people compared to other villages
📍Transport
🚄Direct train from Shanghai or Hangzhou to Songyang, or you can drive or take a 🚌 bus.
🚗The villages in Songyang are relatively scattered, 🚕 it's recommended to drive or hire a car! For sisters who are not good at mountain driving, it's better to hire a car, the mountain roads in Songzhuang are really narrow! This time I chose a hired car, and met a very reliable driver + guide who can tell you a lot of photo spots, I can recommend to sisters who need it
❌If you're tired of the hustle and bustle of the city, why not come to Songyang, to the ancient villages to experience this paradise on earth🌸...
FLYNN COBB
Rumored to be the last secret realm of Jiangnan
Speaking of Lishui in Zhejiang, it is not only home to the filming location of the fantasy drama 'Swords of Legends' known as Xian Du, but also the hometown of An Lingrong from the drama 'Empresses in the Palace', Songyang 🌳
A forgotten village sleeps between mountains, rivers, and a sea of clouds. Primitive, simple, and natural, the last secret realm of Jiangnan feels like a paradise on earth 🌴
Recommended sightseeing route:
Songzhuang Village - Yangjiatang Village - Xikeng Village - Songyang Old Street - Chenjiapu Village - Pingtian Village 🌎
BARRETT HAMMOND
Leisurely Stroll Through the Small Town | Songyang is worth visiting time and again
| Songyang is worth visiting time and again. Songyang, the perfect weekend getaway from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai!
Songyang, a hidden gem nestled in the deep mountains of Zhejiang, its beauty is worth revisiting. 🍃
🚄 A quick weekend escape, Songyang awaits you
- After work on Friday: Head straight to Songyang with friends by high-speed train.
- Night at Chenjiapu: The night is deep, with a gentle breeze and the bright moon for company, stay at the Bird's Nest, and feel the freshness of the mountain air.
🌿 Day 1: Chenjiapu - Bird's Nest - Pioneer Bookstore - Xikeng Village
- Bird's Nest Breakfast: A hearty breakfast with aromatic coffee, full of energy.
- Strolling through the village: Continuous surprises, the perfect blend of nature and culture at Pioneer Bookstore.
- Adventure in Xikeng Village: Lush bamboo, fresh air, an ideal place amidst the clouds and mountain mists.
- Food Recommendations: The farmhouse dishes at Uncle Bao's Restaurant, the ambiance at Triangle Wei Restaurant, and other delicious restaurants worth waiting in line for.
🌿 Day 2: Damushan Tea Garden - Yangjiatang Village - High-speed Train Station
- Damushan Tea Garden: Endless scenery, few tourists, enjoy the tranquility and beauty.
- Yangjiatang Village: The village under the sunset, the 'Potala Palace' of the south, perfect for photo memories.
📸 Songyang, capture the beauty with your lens
- Record the beauty of this moment with your phone.
Lumin@t1_Zephyr
Quieter than Wuzhen, more rustic than Hongcun, yet missed by 99% of people
In Lishui City, located in the southwestern part of Zhejiang Province, there is a secluded small town that has been classical for 1800 years👉Songyang.
It has been a county since the Han Dynasty and still retains more than 100 traditional ancient villages.
Out of 365 days a year, there are 200 days shrouded in a fairy-like mist, reminiscent of the Peach Blossom Spring described by Tao Yuanming.
It is also called 'the last secret land of Jiangnan' by National Geographic Magazine.
Songyang·Lishui
🌟'The Golden Potala Palace'—Yangjiatang
📍Address: Yangjiatang Village, Sandu Township, Songyang County
🚗Transport: About a twenty-minute drive from Songyang county town, self-driving is recommended. The first half of the road is relatively wide, with a free public parking lot midway, and the latter half is narrower, with another free parking lot at the entrance of the village, but it is relatively smaller. During holidays, it can get very congested, so it is suggested to park in the first parking lot. If you're lucky, you might unlock an NPC with a tricycle to take you into the village.
🌟'The Internet-famous village above the cliff'—Chenjiapu
📍Address: Chenjiapu Village, Sidu Township, Songyang County
🚗Transport: More than 30 kilometers from Songyang County, self-driving is recommended. The whole journey is mountainous, and it is also very congested during holidays. It is not recommended to drive directly to the entrance of Chenjiapu Village. You can park midway and walk, enjoying the terraced fields along the way, which is also a pleasure.
DAXTON PAGE
Lishui, a hidden ancient village in the mountains
Braving the drizzle, I walked into Yangjiatang Village and saw the legendary couple trees, said to be the last secret territory of China - Lishui, Zhejiang.
Yellow walls and black tiles, ancient trees reaching the sky
Wisps of cooking smoke, simple and beautiful
Songyang, Lishui, the best time is at dusk. At this time, the yellow rammed earth houses are shrouded in golden light under the sun, exceptionally beautiful and photogenic 🦋 The couple trees at the entrance of the village are a popular photo spot 📷
Watching the contented old man under the old tree at the entrance of the village, occasionally villagers carrying shoulder poles pass by, as if instantly pulled back to the lifestyle of more than 300 years ago, peaceful and warm, it's the ideal 'retirement paradise'.
The entire village is undulating and layered, very beautiful and poetic
☁️ Although there are many tourists and a commercial atmosphere, as long as those old buildings and villagers are still there, the tone of the whole village will not change 🍃 Worth a visit.
@zur3_@rc@n1t3
Departing from Hangzhou! A treasure town worth visiting over and over again!
Destination: Songyang County, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province
High-speed train: Get off at Lishui Station, then turn right after exiting the station to find the bus station
Just buy a ticket to Songyang.
Self-driving: The journey takes about 3 and a half hours
The 2-day and 1-night route is as follows:
DAY1: Drive from Hangzhou to Yangcuntou Village in Songyang County, check in at the Brick Kiln Museum, a wild spot, and then head to Damushan Tea Garden. Stay at a hotel in the county town
DAY2: Visit Yangjiatang ancient village and return.
Yangjiatang: Pictures 123
I've been to this place N times and still love it. It's really worth revisiting over and over! There are also homestays in Yangjiatang village where you can stay.
Here you can drink authentic Dragon Boat Festival tea, and this season you can also enjoy persimmon cakes.
Brick Kiln Museum: Pictures 45
Although I've been to Songyang many times, this is my first time checking in here. A wild spot that doesn't require an entrance fee and is not fully constructed, suitable for taking photos.
Visiting Damushan Tea Garden: Picture 6 The total area of the tea garden is 3000 mu. You can freely choose various ways to tour, such as walking, cycling, or taking a sightseeing car.
Songyang Li Tea Homestay
LoganPerez@55
In Lishui Songyang | The ancient village hidden in the mountains - Yangjiatang Village
The first stop of the Spring Festival trip: A place rated by National Geographic as the last secret place in Jiangnan, Yangjiatang Village in Songyang County, Zhejiang Province.
It takes a narrow mountain road from the county town to the village. When you are close to the village, there is a parking lot at the location of Figure 13. It takes about 20 minutes to walk to Yangjiatang Village from here (mostly uphill). It is recommended to drive directly to the parking lot at the entrance of the village. There are not many parking spaces, all parked along the road, try to drive in as far as possible to walk less (the road inside is easy to jam, and it is not easy to miss the car, if you are afraid of trouble, just park in the parking lot of Figure 13)
Yangjiatang Village is a terraced ancient village. At the entrance of the village is the "couple tree" that everyone checks in. The light and shadow are charming, and the sun shines through the gaps in the leaves, revealing the "golden Potala" scenery. It is recommended to go in the evening, when the sun is full of the village, it is simple and comfortable, walking on the stone road in the village, watching the smoke from every household~
xerxes_8597
The scenery of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai is no less than that of southern Anhui, with two small towns, sea of clouds, ancient villages, and hot springs, which are really worth visiting
The first one is Songyang in Lishui, a city in Zhejiang that I have wanted to go for a long time but have never been to. The ancient villages in Songyang are really unique in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai!
The camphor tree in Yangjiatang is really a place where every photographer can't help but take pictures. The stone bridge in Songzhuang Village has been on the cover of 'China National Geographic'. And the Pioneer Bookstore in Chenjiapu, you read books, and outside the window is a sea of clouds, that feeling is really too wonderful!
In addition, Xikeng Village is a real village in the sea of clouds, and Hou She Village is also a secluded and isolated ancient village. There are many other lesser-known ancient villages, it can be said that the ancient villages in Songyang are absolutely quiet and beautiful!
Xuanya Temple Village, not only often surrounded by a sea of clouds, but also has a very suitable mountain road for self-driving. Baocun under the mountain, with a very heavy history, the village is also very quiet, Liang Sicheng and his wife called it a paradise! Yuyuan Ancient Village, with exquisite architecture, is also a place worth strolling around.
And not far from the county town, Jingyuan is also a good place to appreciate Ming and Qing ancient houses. The owner here bought 87 ancient houses from Shexian and other places and built the current Jingyuan. This is also the filming location of 'The Most Human Fireworks'.
In addition, there are many places in Wuyi to soak in hot springs, which are also very suitable for holiday and leisure.
There are really too many treasure travel places in Zhejiang. Friends in the comment area can talk about your treasure travel city in Zhejiang!
NICHOLAS WASHINGTON
"Go to the place where the wind is"! Known as the "Golden Potala Palace"!
With a history of more than 1800 years, Songyang in Lishui
is scattered with large and small ancient villages among the lofty mountains
It was rated by "China National Geographic" as "the last secret place in the south of the Yangtze River". This time, three ancient villages were visited in particular:
Songzhuang Village, Yangjiatang Village, and Chenjiapu Village
Today, the focus is on the century-old village 'Yangjiatang Village'
It is also the filming location of the popular drama 'Two People's Small Forest'
. Location
Yangjiatang Village is located in the deep mountains, public transportation is not very convenient to reach, self-driving is most recommended, you can drive to the parking lot at the entrance of the village, tourist buses can only stop a few hundred meters away from the entrance of the village;
Attractions
■The two most famous photo spots in Yangjiatang Village, one is the two camphor trees with a history of more than 500 years, a classic shot that has been on the 'National Geographic' is in the early morning, when the morning light is sprinkled, the old man leads the cow under the camphor tree, if you want to take the same kind of photo, you need to stay in the village overnight and get up early;
.Another famous photo spot is the viewing platform to see the whole view of the ancient village, when the dusk light comes, the yellow walls and black tiles become golden, highlighting the rustic and quiet beauty of this century-old ancient village; Yangjiatang Village
TranquilEscapes
Yangjiatang Village, Lishui, Zhejiang | Known as the "Golden Potala Palace", how beautiful is autumn
| Known as the "Golden Potala Palace", how beautiful is autumn. The setting sun shines on the yellow earth walls, dyeing the entire village golden, hence the name "Golden Potala Palace". To be honest, there is really no comparability between the terraced layout of the ancient villages in the south of the Yangtze River and the Potala Palace. The person who came up with this name is really a genius at naming, attracting waves of tourists to check in, and the tourists are bustling in every corner of the village. However, the commercial facilities in the village cannot support such a large flow of people, and the lack of stopping points causes the tourists to always come and go in a rush.
Walking around the village, I saw the local villagers picking tea. Tourists drink coffee, chat, and peek into the lives of the villagers, but all of this seems to have no effect on him.
Photo spots:
1 The couple tree at the entrance of the village. The iconic spot of Yangjiatang. When there are more tourists, there is even a business here to provide smoke for photo check-ins, but we didn't encounter it. This place is really photogenic, "Two People's Small Forest" was filmed here. There are so many people taking photos and checking in that they have to queue up.
2 The viewing platform opposite the village. You can overlook the orderly layout of the entire Yangjiatang. The foreground is a small tea garden, where we saw the old man picking tea.
3 Song Clan Ancestral Hall. There is a family tree in the ancestral hall, and the villagers of Yangjiatang are actually the descendants of the great scholar Song Lian of the Ming Dynasty. There is a very magical point, the villagers of Yangjiatang are basically surnamed Song instead of Yang. Just like the villagers of Chenjiapu are surnamed Bao instead of Yang
Detailed address:
Yangjiatang Village, Sandu Township, Songyang County, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province
Play time:
Half a day is enough for play time, it is best to go in the afternoon
Recommended reason:
In Yangjiatang Village, where there is no three feet of flat land, there are more than 20 old houses of the Qing Dynasty with earth and wood structures. It is a typical terraced ancient village in Songyang County. Known as the Golden Potala Palace
Ticket: Free
Travel: Self-driving navigation "Yangjiatang Village", there is a parking lot at the entrance of the village
Attractions:
1 Ancient camphor trees, there are two "couple trees" at the entrance of the village
2 Ancient architectural complex, Song Clan Ancestral Hall, Yangjiatang Primary School
3 Song Clan Ancestral Hall
4 Yangjiatang Primary School
5 Viewing Pavilion (It looks very beautiful from this angle, you can see the ancient village)
Tour duration: The village is not big, you can stroll around in half a day. The village is very leisurely, if you have time, you can stay for one night.
Accommodation: There are homestays, it is best to stay in the homestays in the village, it is very quiet at night
After visiting the ancient village, you can also go to the vineyard to pick grapes, pick and pick is very fresh
adeline_cressida_everhart
Beautiful small mountain village
Yangjiatang Village in Songyang County is also a well-preserved ancient village from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Walking into this exquisite small mountain village surrounded by mountains, you can feel the pastoral poetry of men farming and women weaving, self-sufficient.
(Photo taken in Yangjiatang Village, Songyang County)
JAMISON SUTTON
I'm tired of praising the beauty here, Yangjiatang Village in Songyang
Known as the "last secret place in Jiangnan", Yangjiatang Village in Sandu Township, Songyang County, Lishui City. Yangjiatang has its own special charm.
👉Yangjiatang Village is known as the "Golden Potala Palace". It's really beautiful. The couple tree at the entrance of the village is lush and verdant.
🚌🚌Transportation: It is 10 kilometers away from Songyang County, with convenient transportation. Although there are mountain roads, they are not difficult to drive, and there is a parking lot at the entrance of the village. Free parking.
There are county buses at the Songyang Passenger Transport Station, for specific departure times, see the public number "Songyang Traffic Travel".
🎫Tickets🎫Free visit, the play time is about 1/2 hour.
💯There are homestays in the village, which will be more expensive during holidays, and they are almost the same at ordinary times. Decide whether to stay according to your own needs.
📝The best photo spot, don't miss it
👉Couple tree at the entrance of the village: Many people online have seen it, the best shooting location for the popular landscape here【Old Farmer Leading the Cow】, you need to make an appointment in advance and pay the farmer's fee (300 yuan), usually photography groups will spend this money, if you are lucky, you can hitch a ride. The old farmer is also good-looking without leading the cow.
👉Viewing platform on the east side of the village: You can overlook the entire Yangjiatang from the side and feel the staggered layout of the village.
👉Tea garden terraces: You can reach a tea garden by following the small road in the village, and feel the rural atmosphere.
Evelyn.Simmons.56
Experience different local customs and practices
Departing from Anhui to Yangjiatang Village, arriving at ten in the morning, a long queue lined up near the uphill road, due to the narrow mountain road and many cars, traffic control was implemented. After waiting for 5 minutes, we decisively gave up and turned around to Songzhuang Village. The mountain road was rugged and the road conditions were poor, dust was flying all the way. Near Songzhuang, more than a hundred meters away, the car was parked on the side, walked into the village for a tour, the scenery was very beautiful, about half an hour surprisingly circled to Yangjiatang Village, continued to park on the side, took a 10 yuan/person bus into the village, the same at the entrance of the village is the popular ancient tree, the village terrain is quite different, walk carefully to avoid spraining your foot, circle back. Overall, the expectations for these two villages were high before, after a trip, I still feel that Yangjiatang is not bad, it's not easy to come once due to the rugged mountain road.
WYATT RODRIGUEZ
Yangjiatang Village, Lishui | The last secret place in Jiangnan
Yangjiatang Village is surrounded by five mountains and streams, with dozens of rammed earth houses scattered along the mountain. The earthy yellow exterior walls of the village seem to have a strong sense of age, while the lush trees along the road show a fresh and vigorous vitality.
The original village, about twenty old houses made of mud and tiles are built along the mountain, scattered in a well-organized manner, forming a typical terraced ancient village. From a distance, the mottled earth walls show a charming golden color in the sun. The mountain roads in the ancient village stretch along the slope with twists and turns, the old stone steps, the walls are covered with moss, the vegetation is lush, the stream is gurgling, the clouds and mist are lingering, and the herdsmen returning late in the evening, a strong sense of nostalgia comes to the face.
GamingGazette
Yangjiatang Village
Songyang is known as the "last secret of Jiangnan", thanks to the ancient village of Yangjiatang, which perfectly preserves the ancient buildings of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, with horse-head walls standing tall, deep lanes, crisscrossing stone roads, and old walls covered with moss everywhere. Yangjiatang Village is located in Sandu Township, Songyang County, Zhejiang Province. It takes about 8 kilometers to drive on the narrow mountain road from the county town to the village. The ancient village was built in 1665. The first ancestor to move here was Song Xiankun, the eleventh generation descendant of Song Lian. The village faces east and west, and is located in a ring-shaped mountain recess. The mountain ranges on the left and right wings surround it, and a small stream winds around the village from east to west. This is an ancient village with original flavor. About twenty old houses made of mud and tile are built according to the mountain, which are scattered and orderly, forming a typical terraced ancient village. From a distance, the mottled earth wall shows a charming golden color under the sun. There is a big camphor tree at the entrance of the village, which is 500 years old and is called a couple tree with a neighboring tree. The mountain road in the ancient village winds along the slope, the old stone steps, the old walls are covered with moss, the vegetation is lush, the stream is gurgling, the clouds and mist are lingering, the late-returning cattle herders, a strong nostalgia hits the face, as if returning to the simple childhood, now the ancient villages that can be preserved as a whole are few and precious!
HARLOW HARDY
Yangjiatang 🇨🇳 Zhejiang
An authentic Chinese countyside experience full of character and lovely locals .
The town which is based to the north east of songyang county had winding streets, huge trees that were hundreds of years old and beautiful traditional houses .
The locals were so proud of their village and would show you their farms, tea plants and local delicacies to try.
In the centre of the town is a large ancient Tree which as iInow follow the town on social media I see pictures of everyday. It is grand in the spring when in full bloom. while it is creep in the winter and charming in the fall when all the leaves turn orange.
Ginge5
The walk to Songyang County- Zhejiang
As we set off from Yangjiatang 🇨🇳 Zhejiang to Songyang County, we knew the 8 kilometer walk would be scenic and peaceful, but we hadn't considered quite how beautiful the houses and tea farms would be.
The lanes were winding and took routes through the farms and the locals were excited to see people admiring their little villages and old houses .
An easy hike for all levels and a beautiful part of the world.
#tripblazers