2026 Pujiang Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in January)

Staying at Pujiang Xinguang Sheraton Hotel 📍Prime Location Located at No.1 Baishi Road, Punan Street, Pujiang County, Jinhua City, this hotel isn't in the bustling downtown but surrounded by attractions like Shenli Gorge and Xianhua Mountain Scenic Area, just a short drive away. The famous Yiwu Commodity Market is also conveniently accessible. What's more, authentic local eateries nearby serve delicious Pujiang specialties - the wontons are so memorable I still salivate thinking about them! 🏨 Stay Experience The modern minimalist lobby with its sleek entrance design immediately impressed us. Check-in was swift with exceptionally friendly staff who thoroughly explained all facilities. Our Deluxe King Room (40+ sqm) was spacious and bright with smart controls for lighting and curtains - perfect for lazy souls like me! The open-concept bathroom featured a luxurious bathtub that melted away fatigue, while the window offered panoramic city and mountain views. 🏊‍♀️ Fantastic Recreational Facilities The 2nd-floor wellness center became my happy place! The well-equipped gym has distinct cardio and free-weight zones, while the peaceful yoga studio provides perfect relaxation. We enjoyed laughter-filled games in the billiards room, and the temperature-controlled pool with floor-to-ceiling windows made swimming extra delightful. Parents will appreciate the colorful indoor kids' playground - I loved watching children play joyfully in the ball pit while swimming. 🍽️ Dining Experience The all-day dining restaurant on the 1st floor serves an extensive international breakfast buffet (7-10am). Their freshly baked dried vegetable pancakes are unforgettable - crispy, fragrant perfection! For lunch/dinner, Cai Yue Xuan Chinese Restaurant offers excellent Huaiyang-Pujiang fusion dishes like the heartwarming clear beef soup. 📌 Helpful Tips The parking lot has slow-charging stations (though electricity rates are slightly high - plan accordingly) Check online for value packages including meals to save money Research nearby attractions beforehand to optimize your itinerary Perfect for both leisure and business trips, I wholeheartedly recommend Pujiang Xinguang Sheraton Hotel - it'll definitely be my choice for future Pujiang visits!

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In the south of Shenli Gorge, the mountains are high and steep, with thick forest and marvelous water around. Birds, animals, and grassland are everywhere with exotic rocks and magnificent falls around. The natural environment is quiet and beautiful and well protected. In the northern part are ancestral halls and buildings of Ming and Qing Dynasty. There are several scenic spots here like the Censer Hidden in the Smog, Zhuyan Falls, Stalagmite and Cool Spring, the Sleeping Celestial, Zhutou Mountain, Grandpa Chen Carrying Stones, Valley of One-Hundred Steps, Meteor Cliff for Watching Eagles, etc. In this gorge, a three kilometer ancient post house named “Tenli Paviliion.” Since ancient times, ten beautiful legends have evolved and are still popular today. These include Huizhounese Gining Treasure, Grandpa Chen Carrying Stones, Shanniang Sleeps Eternally, Geshan Temple, and Zhutou Mountain Light. Shenli Gorge has always been a good place for writers to visit since the Song Dynasty. Lots of famous writers of Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasty have written travelling journals and poems about the gorge. #urbanexplorer #tigeryear2022 #campingglamping #camping #waterfalls #mountainview

When i went to 3D Luoyuan Village to check the painted houses, I was quite disappointed because they were not able to maintain the paintings beauty of the houses in the village. Maybe they should re paint it every year or 2 years. So, before you arrive at Minshengcun you pass by this village and you see colorful houses. You can go around for an hour or 2 taking pictures of the nice paintings and colorful houses. The environement is also very provincial. Fresh and cool air and you can hear birds singing. At Minshengcun, the place is full of Rape Seed Flowers and it gives tourists different locations or areas where you can get juce pictures of the surroundings and also the whole area itself. I was satisfied with the place. thumbs up! #urbanexplorer #eslteacher #tigeryear2022

Is this the world's most colourful village? Incredible images show small town plastered with stunning 3D frescoes of wild animals, oceans... and even Garfield the cat Just enjoy walking around the village. Elders in Luoyuan village, China, commissioned colourful frescoes in a bid to rejuvenate their lifeless home town Luoyuan has been dubbed 'the colour village' after snaps of the amazing paintings were shared online Designs feature a swinging monkey, an overspilling ocean and Garfield the cat poking his head around a wall Local children are said to be delighted by the unique, fun designs festooning walls and roads #urbanexplorer #eslteacher

Address - 成记牛香 吊锅牛骨 Ambiance/Facilities - Hot pot style dining Highlights - nice atmosphere Avg. Price per Person - 100pp Rating - 7/10 On the outskirts of Yiwu , Zhejiang lays the district/town, Pujiang. If you are ever pass by make sure to stop for some local delicacies. This restaurant offers a spacious area with many comfortable seating places. There are many options on The menu, but it was a cold and winters rainy day so we settled on some delicious beef, lamb, meatballs, mushrooms and white carrots. The broth it was cooked in was spicy and added to the flavour of the meal. Everything was delicious and we were ready to face the cold evening after we finished our meal. Warmed from head to toe. #tigeryear2022#staycation

Not far away from Yiwu. Costs about 40rmb to get there by Didi. It only takes an hour or two to walk through the scenic area, but it is still worth going. There is a tea house inside, but it was closed over the spring festival. The scenery is beautiful and relaxing. Tickets are inexpensive (40rmb per person).#tigeryear2022

Baishi Wan Scenic Area - not so many people around because the place was designed for a Spring/Summer get away... still took some amazing photos and drone shots... #awesomepic #exploreyiwu #decembertravel #djimavicmini

Xianhua Mountain-Pujiang County,Jinhua City #instagramworthydestinations #decembertravel #djimavicmini #mountaintop

Shenlixia Scenic Spot - a good place to relax and forget about our problems... #awesomepic #instagramworthydestinations #familytrip #couplestrip

The Pujiang grape is the most common peak, accounting for 90% of the grape industry in the whole region. Pujiang is also known as the Hometown of China's Jufeng Grapes. The color of the local peak is purple, and the size is not exceptionally large. It is sweet and sweet. Note that it is sweet, not just sweet and awkward. Pujiang has a unique geographical location, with seven mountains, one water and two fields. It has a basin environment similar to Xinjiang's Turpan, which makes the locally produced grapes look bright and of good quality. In addition to the high sweetness, they also carry the heart. The spleen, the grape aroma that reaches the bottom of my heart. By the way, Pujiang grape is still a special offering for the G20 Hangzhou Summit, you can see the quality!

In the winter, hot springs and skiing are the best ways to open. If you touch the snow, it adds a lot of romance. Located at the foot of Xianhua Mountain, the Xianhua Four Seasons Hot Spring in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province is one of the largest comprehensive resort hotels in East China. It is composed of 98 different themed soup pools, which are built into the top spa spa area in Europe and the 12 constellation beauty fragrant flower bathing area. The footsteps of winter come just right, it is also the best time to soak in hot springs~

The car can be driven all the way to the mountain. There is a parking lot at the entrance of the scenic spot. The scenery here is beautiful and the forest coverage rate on the mountain reaches 88%. The entrance to the scenic spot is a large piece of bamboo, full of green eyes, it is a paradise. The Zhaoling Palace under the mountain has a long history and is a Taoist holy place. However, the original temple has long been damaged. The existing Zhaoling Palace was rebuilt in 1993. The Zhaoling Palace was preceded by the Taoist yin and yang fish pattern, the mountains are misty, and the mountains and the mountains have different climates. When we climbed to the top of the mountain, the fog was almost invisible. On the square in front of the Zhaoling Palace, there are various carved stone beasts. Can you find your genus? The road to the mountain in Xianhua Mountain is divided into the east line and the west line. The large bamboo forest under the mountain is like a fairyland. The Zhaoling Palace is dedicated to the daughter of the Yellow Emperor Yuan Xiu. It is said that she is a monk in the Xianhua Mountain. There are neat steps on the mountain, and the trees are thick on both sides. It is suitable for weekend fitness. To the mountain is divided into two roads, you can choose to walk the plank road or take the sky gate, you can reach the platform of the top of the mountain, we decided to go up the mountain to walk the road, go down the mountain to go to the gate. The road actually encountered a little squirrel, eating tourists to eat the remaining popsicles, it is very cute, we can not bear to disturb the little squirrel, waiting for a long time. But the little squirrel was very vigilant, and we ran away as soon as we approached it.

China's first color village - Luoyuan Village, the wall is colored, come here, as if entering the fairy tale world. There are four seasons of flowers around, such as this peach blossom, flowers open five petals, color for pink, a little cinnabar in the center, to the margin, fine and white, the flower is like silk, with the wind shaking, like the beauty of Jiangnan water town If it is ancient times, it is probably already picked up and inserted in the side.

After walking through the sea of flowers, you will enter the land of Luoyuan Village, where the main theme is 3D painting. This is the first village in China featuring 3D painting. The renovation was carried out in 2015. After the completion, the whole village is like a change. It is vivid and interesting. We have all seen such 3D paintings in big cities, and we have all taken photos and photographed them, but this open-air, still outdoor, is the first time I saw it. The shape here is realistic, the key is not to receive any tickets, for people, it has become the best place to visit.

“Stop going to those overcrowded ancient towns! This ancient village tucked away in a mountain hollow is the true hidden paradise!” 📍 Location: Southwest Zhejiang, drive and navigate to "Chongxi Village," where the mountain road opens up at the end 🕒 Recommended visit: 1-2 days (stay overnight to truly savor it!) 📸 Must-check magical scenes: 1️⃣ The mist-covered ancient bridge at dawn Rush to the stone arch bridge at the village entrance at 6 AM, where morning mist rises like milk from the creek. Wearing Hanfu and holding an oil-paper umbrella on the bridge, friends will exclaim, “You look like a still from a time-travel drama!” 2️⃣ The “talking” century-old mansion The wooden carved windows of the Wang Family Courtyard hide secrets—when sunlight passes through, shadows of “Fu, Lu, Shou” (fortune, prosperity, longevity) appear on the ground! Grandpa Wang, the 13th generation owner, will pour tea and share the family’s secret stories behind each carving. 3️⃣ The magical treehouse café by the creek A post-90s hometown girl transformed a stilted building into a café. Must-try: “Ancient Village Cloud Mist Tea Latte.” Sitting on the terrace watching the creek flow beneath your feet, open your notebook, and instantly become the lead in a mountain forest fantasy drama! 4️⃣ The enchanting night tour of the ancient village After dark, carry a bamboo lantern and follow the night watchman on a village patrol. The moonlit cobblestone path glows faintly blue, and he suddenly points to the wall: “Look, the paw prints of a Ming Dynasty cat are still on the bricks~” 🍜 Culinary wild mountain adventures: ▪️ Grandma’s Hearth Rice - smoked pork and potato rice cooked in a firewood iron pot, with crispy crust that’s out of this world! ▪️ Creek Stone Grilled Fresh Fish - freshly caught creek fish cooked on heated creek stones, unbelievably fresh ▪️ Hidden menu: Say the secret phrase “want to taste wild flavors” to the grandma at the village shop, and she’ll serve homemade osmanthus plum wine (limited!) 🏡 Surprising stays steeped in history: Recommended stay at “Gengdu Chuanjia” guesthouse, converted from a Qing Dynasty academy. Behind the bookshelf in my room was a secret door leading to a private tea room with a view of the starry sky! The owner says every room has a different surprise~ 💡 Exclusive insider tips: ✅ Visit Wednesday morning to catch the mobile market where mountain locals bring all kinds of magical mountain goods ✅ Bring an old book to exchange for handmade gifts from villagers at the book exchange by the ancestral hall ✅ Rainy days are even better! The bluestone slabs reflect the horse-head walls, making you feel like you’re walking inside an ink painting 📌 Real experience notes: “The commercialization here is only 0.5%, even the village shop closes at 4 PM. But it’s this ‘inconvenience’ that makes starlight, creek sounds, and cooking smoke the most luxurious pleasures.” 🌟 Blogger’s honest confession: “I originally came just to take photos but was healed by Grandpa weaving bamboo baskets on the doorstep—he smiled and said, ‘Young people, take it slow, life is long.’ Suddenly, I understood what ‘slow living’ really means.”

No commercial tricks here No ticket fees 🎫 and even incense offerings are left to fate The real "locals" here are cats and dogs 🐾 They stroll, nap, and bask in the sun 🌞 If you're lucky, you can adopt them and take them home Such a niche spot is really quite surprising 😎 It's a place where you can freely take photos, daydream, and fully relax in peace 🙏🏻 — ⛩️ Longtan Ancient Temple, Pujiang County About a 1-hour drive 🚘 from Jinhua City

Key Highlight: Capture the linear beauty of Ming and Qing architecture, freezing romantic moments where ancient and modern blend. Morning: Head to Pujiang, capture the morning light ● Depart early for Pujiang, aiming to arrive at the First Family of Jiangnan before 9:00 AM. The soft morning light and fewer tourists make it the golden hour for capturing grand shots of ancient architecture. Late Morning: A visual feast for photographers ● Composition Tips: ● Symmetrical Aesthetics: The Zheng Family Ancestral Temple boasts a rigorous central axis layout; use a wide-angle lens to capture the grand interior of the temple. ● Framing: Use the doors, windows, and columns of the ancient houses as foregrounds to capture a sense of depth in the courtyards. ● Details: Take close-ups of the textures of stone carvings, wood carvings, brick carvings, and the mottled walls for a rich sense of texture. ● Outfit Suggestion: Wear Hanfu! This is an excellent backdrop for ancient-style photoshoots; simply standing here makes you look like a figure from a painting. Noon: Light, Shadow, and Rest ● Rest briefly after lunch, avoiding the strong overhead light of midday. Afternoon: A Black, White, and Gray Ink Wash World ● The afternoon's oblique light casts long shadows on the buildings, making it perfect for capturing photos with an ink wash painting aesthetic. ● Focus on photographing the side courtyards, such as Changsan Ancestral Temple and Changqi Ancestral Temple, where there are fewer people and good depth of field. Evening: Return to the City, Switch Styles ● Return to Jinhua and check into the Rongjingwan Hotel. ● Hotel Photography: The hotel's design blends New Chinese and modern elements. In your room, use the floor-to-ceiling windows to frame the city skyline with the indoor Song-style furniture, creating a sophisticated "living in the scenery" feel. Night: Dazzling Lights ● Yanweizhou Park: Easily accessible by walking across the bridge. The park is brilliantly lit at night, especially the Rainbow Bridge, which is ideal for capturing modern urban night portraits. ● Late-night Snack: Return to the hotel to enjoy thoughtful late-night snack service (such as tremella soup or mini wontons) to replenish your energy.

Core Highlights: Immerse yourself in the culture of filial piety and righteousness of the "Zheng Family's Gate of Righteousness," giving children a vivid "history lesson." Morning: Step into "The First Family Under Heaven" and explore its family secrets. ● Transportation: Self-driving is recommended (navigate to "Jiangnan No. 1 Family," located in Zhengzhai Town, Pujiang County), approximately a 1-hour drive. Parking lots are available around the scenic area, which is very convenient. ● Core Experiences: ● See the Archway Cluster: Start from the "Gate of Filial Piety and Righteousness" and stroll along the nine Ming Dynasty stone archways. Each archway tells a moving story. ● Visit the Zheng Family Ancestral Temple: This is the core attraction. Pay attention to the architectural details of the ancestral temple—"a thousand pillars reaching the ground, yet no cobwebs," and the over 600-year-old cypress tree planted by Song Lian. The sense of history is palpable. ● Learn about Family Rules: The 168 family rules of the Zheng family are a highlight. Here, 173 officials served without a single instance of corruption, making them well worth a careful read. ● Tip: Guided tour services are available in the scenic area. It's recommended to hire a guide to bring the ancient buildings to life. Noon: Pujiang Specialty Simple Meal ● Find an authentic small restaurant in Zhengzhai Town and try Pujiang Tofu Skin Wrapped Meat and Misai Pa (a type of specialty noodle dish). The flavors are authentic and affordable. Afternoon: Stroll along Bailin Creek, touch the ancient charm. ● Ten Bridges and Nine Sluices: After visiting the ancestral temple, take a walk along Bailin Creek. The "Ten Bridges and Nine Sluices" here embody ancient hydraulic wisdom. With gurgling streams and towering ancient trees, it's perfect for a leisurely walk and photos. ● Dongming Academy: If time permits, you can visit here to experience the atmosphere of ancient education. Evening: Head to Jinhua City, check into Rongjingwan. ● Drive to Jinhua city center (approximately 40 minutes) and arrive at Rongjingwan Hotel. ● Check-in Surprise: Welcome fruits are usually provided upon check-in. We recommend upgrading to a river-view room. The large floor-to-ceiling windows directly face the Wujiang River, offering expansive views and instantly transitioning from the rustic black, white, and gray to modern, vibrant colors. Night: Urban Nightlife ● Dinner: Wanda Plaza is right downstairs from the hotel, a 2-minute walk away, offering a wide variety of dining options to satisfy everyone's tastes. ● Night View: After dinner, take a stroll along the river, or return to your room, take a bath while enjoying the river night view, and conclude a fulfilling day.

As a light frost blankets the mountains of central Zhejiang, the Junlan Resort Hotel, nestled at the entrance to the Luojiayuan Scenic Area in Pujiang, becomes a hidden gem for winter retreats in the Yangtze River Delta. Surrounded by mountains with 95% forest coverage, 17,000 acres of pristine secondary forest provide refreshing negative oxygen ions, and a 2170-meter-deep underground fluorine-rich mineral spring offers a soothing escape from the harsh winter, making it an ideal place for "hot springs + wellness." The hotel is situated in the heart of the Luojiayuan Scenic Area, adjacent to a 15-kilometer-long pristine valley gallery. Its white-walled, gray-tiled traditional Chinese buildings unfold along the mountainside, offering panoramic views of verdant mountains and babbling brooks from every window, truly embodying the concept of "staying within the scenic area and playing amidst the scenery." Despite its secluded location, transportation is convenient, making it an ideal choice for weekend getaways. Room Type Selection: Warm Hot Spring Access, Catering to Diverse Needs 1. Garden View Courtyard Hot Spring King Room (Top Choice for Hot Spring Bathing) - Key Highlights: A spacious 65㎡ room with a private courtyard. The private hot spring bath directly faces the garden view. In winter, you can sit around the hot spring in the courtyard, watching the mountain mists, and soak in the 60℃ fluorinated mineral spring, feeling the warmth spread from your fingertips to your entire body. The room is equipped with automatic curtains and lily-shaped pillows, and has excellent sound insulation, allowing you to hear only the mountain breeze and the sound of the stream at night. - Bonus Features: Separate wet and dry areas in the bathroom, complete with high-end toiletries. Some room types include a bathtub, allowing for double relaxation with both a private hot spring and a bathtub. The minibar is equipped with complimentary drinks, showing attention to detail. 2. Comfortable View Twin Room (High-Value Choice) - Key Highlights: Spacious and bright 40-45㎡ rooms with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows bringing mountain views into the room. Some rooms have a viewing balcony, where the winter sun can shine into the room for more than 4 hours. Enjoy sunbathing, tea, and the view – pure bliss. - Thoughtful Details: Equipped with a humidifier to combat winter dryness, and soft, skin-friendly bedding, perfect for groups of friends or families traveling together. 3. Family Room (Ideal for Families) - Key Highlights: Spacious interior, equipped with children's toiletries, toys, and adorable pet-themed decorations. Located near the hotel's children's play center, allowing children to run freely. Even heating throughout, ensuring parents can relax. Extra beds are available in some room types. Core Feature: Unlimited access to the therapeutic hot spring - Hot Spring Features: Sourced from 2170 meters underground, the fluorothermal mineral water contains silicon, strontium, and other trace elements, with a faint sulfurous smell. Soaking leaves skin smooth and provides both health benefits and skin moisturizing. - Hot Spring Options: Indoor hot spring pools are warm and windless, perfect for those who are sensitive to the cold; outdoor pools are nestled among bamboo groves, offering a romantic experience of soaking in a warm hot spring while watching the frost-covered trees after a snowfall in winter. The infinity pool with mountain views is also a popular spot for taking photos, perfect for capturing stunning forest-themed shots. Dining: No pre-made meals, warming both body and soul - Breakfast (7:30-10:00): A buffet featuring both Chinese and Western dishes. Must-try dishes include Huangpu River specialty handmade noodles, wheat pancakes, and beef broth, accompanied by hot porridge, freshly cut fruit, and Western pastries. - Winter Special: The Chinese restaurant offers a warm and nourishing winter meal. The star chef team uses fresh local ingredients to prepare dishes such as braised pork with bamboo shoots, river delicacies, and pan-fried beef ribs with orchid fragrance, providing warmth and nourishment. - Evening Surprise: The hotel's bistro offers barbecue sets. Sizzling skewers of grilled meat with a secret sauce, paired with hot drinks or beer, create a cozy atmosphere for conversation. In winter, Junlan Luojiayuan offers a tranquil escape from the city's hustle and bustle, surrounded by verdant mountains, warm hot springs, and the warmth of everyday life. Here, you can soak in a health-promoting hot spring to dispel the chill, breathe deeply in the forest's oxygen-rich air, and savor the local flavors of life in the ancient village, allowing every winter moment to be enveloped in warmth and comfort. This winter, why not venture into this secluded mountain paradise and unlock the double joy of "warm hot spring escaping the cold + health-promoting vacation"?

As soon as you walk in, the lobby’s design grabs your attention! The modern light luxury style is perfectly balanced—not flashy or gaudy, but quietly elegant and high-end in texture～ 🛋️ 📚 Soulful Rest Area What surprised me the most was the book wall in the rest area! Books are neatly arranged, and the lighting creates an instantly cozy atmosphere～ Enjoy a cup of coffee and a good read here, and all the travel fatigue melts away. A perfect spot for artsy souls! 📖☕ 🛁 Bathtub Room is timeless I have to rave about this bathtub room! It’s tailor-made for relaxation～ Soaking in a hot bath washes away all the tiredness, making you feel completely healed! It’s also super photogenic, perfect for flooding your social media with stunning shots! ✨ 📍Located in Huangzhai Town, Pujiang, with excellent value for money. Next time I visit Pujiang, I’ll definitely stay here again!

【Recommended Reasons】📸 👉This is Shanghe Ancient Village, which preserves over 80 Qing Dynasty residences, including the seven-compound ancient mansion Dafangbo and the provincial-level cultural protection unit Guang'an Bridge🏮, along with exquisite brick carvings, stone carvings, and wood carvings.🎍 Whether you want to admire traditional architecture or experience farming culture and folk customs, this is a great choice. 🌿Shanghe Ancient Village is really perfect for photography📸, especially those quaint and charming buildings and scenery, every shot looks like a masterpiece.🍃 Walking through the village feels like traveling back in time, immersed in a strong historical atmosphere.🌊 If you have enough time, you can also visit the nearby reservoir🏞️, where the scenery is also very beautiful. 🍁【Travel Recommendations】 🎈Shanghe Ancient Village: Here are over 80 Qing Dynasty residences🏠, among which the seven-compound ancient mansion Dafangbo is a provincial-level cultural protection unit🏮. The buildings in the ancient village mostly feature Qing Dynasty style🛖, preserving traditional elements like brick carvings, stone carvings, and wood carvings, definitely worth seeing👀. 🎈Longmen Ancient Town: This was once the hometown of Ma Zhong, a general of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period🌟, and is also one of Zhejiang Province’s first historical and cultural towns🏘️. The ancient town has many Ming and Qing Dynasty architectural complexes and street layouts📝, perfect for sightseeing and photography📸. 🎈Lanxi Huang Daxian Ancestral Temple: This is the ancestral temple of Huang Daxian👨‍🦳 and one of the birthplaces of Taoism in China📖. The temple houses many Taoist cultural exhibits and relics✨, worth a visit. 🍲【Food Recommendations】 🥘 Specialty dishes of Shanghe Ancient Village: braised pork, stinky dried tofu, sweet and sour ribs, etc.🍖. These dishes taste great😋 and are very affordable☺️.

Unexpectedly, just 1.5 hours by car from Hangzhou, there’s such a “relaxed” Jiangnan small town—Jinhua Pujiang. Here, there are no overwhelming crowds, only tranquil ancient villages, impressive paifangs, cat-filled Zen temples, and unforgettable homemade flavors. I spent two days here over the weekend, and the afterglow was so strong that I want to share this peacefulness with everyone. 🗺️ One-Day Leisure Route (Highlights without backtracking) If you only have one day, follow this route to deeply experience Pujiang’s ancient charm and Zen spirit: Morning: Jiangnan First Family (feel the family epic) → Songxi Ancient Village (visit the creekside homes) Afternoon: Longtan Ancient Temple (seek Zen and cats) → Longde Temple Pagoda (encounter millennia of light and shadow) This route is convenient and comfortably paced, easy to do by self-driving or taxi. 📍 In-Depth Guide to Four Treasure Spots 1. Jiangnan First Family · A Three-Dimensional Family Epic • My Impression: Before even entering the village, I was stunned by the nine paifangs stretching 500 meters at the entrance, grand and imposing. This is the “Jiangnan First Family,” a plaque personally bestowed by Zhu Yuanzhang. The Zheng family lived and dined together for fifteen generations, with 173 officials none corrupt. Walking through the ancestral hall and reading the family rules, you can almost feel the centuries-old integrity and righteousness flowing here. • Basic Info: The outer paifang group is free. Entrance to the ancient village core area (Zheng Ancestral Hall, etc.) requires a ticket, about 65 RMB. Recommended visit time: 1.5–2 hours. 2. Songxi Ancient Village · A Millennium Maze Built on a Creek • My Walk: This is my favorite stop! The entire village is built over a creek, creating the marvel of “houses above the creek, creek beneath the houses.” Walking along the 700-meter-long covered creek bridge, you hear the babbling water, see smoke rising from homes overhead, and Ming and Qing dynasty buildings quietly stand nearby. Time seems to slow down here. • Basic Info: Free admission. The village is large and easy to get lost in, so feel free to wander and enjoy the exploration. Recommended visit time: 1–2 hours. 3. Longtan Ancient Temple · A Zen Corner Guarded by Cats • My Surprise: An incredibly niche Tang-style ancient temple with almost no tourists. It’s not finely restored, just a courtyard filled with seemingly casually placed stone carvings, sutra pillars, and Buddha statues, full of primitive and simple Zen spirit. The biggest surprise is the many free-roaming cats in the temple, napping in the sun or quietly sitting beside statues, adding a lively charm to the ancient temple. • Basic Info: Free admission. Very quiet, please keep noise to a minimum. Recommended visit time: 0.5–1 hour. 4. Longde Temple Pagoda · A “Kaleidoscope” Hidden Inside the Pagoda • My Magical Moment: A Northern Song dynasty ancient pagoda and a filming location for the game “Black Myth: Wukong.” The exterior is simple and ancient, but inside holds secrets—look up at the top of the pagoda and you’ll see kaleidoscope-like light and shadow patterns formed by sunlight filtering through brick gaps, creating a momentary feeling of time travel. Nearby are an 800-year-old camphor tree and a 900-year-old zelkova tree, where life and history resonate together. • Basic Info: Free admission. The interior of the pagoda is narrow and steep, so be careful. Recommended visit time: 0.5 hour. 🍜 Must-Try Pujiang Flavors After a day of sightseeing, heal yourself with food. These local snacks best explain the local culture: • Breakfast/Snacks: Be sure to try Pan Zhoujia’s one-strand noodles and Pujiang wheat cakes (the preserved vegetable and meat filling is the soul). • Main Meals: Visit a small shop for a bowl of hot lamb clear soup, or try Dongming beef clear soup with a wheat cake—absolutely delicious. • Specialty Snacks: Mi Shai Pa (a type of noodle dish) and Mulian tofu (a refreshing dessert) are both worth trying. 💡 Practical Travel Tips • Transportation: The easiest way is to take the high-speed train to “Pujiang Station” or “Yiwu Station” and then taxi or rent a car. Attractions are spread out, so self-driving is best. • Pace: This place isn’t for rushing or ticking off spots. Slow down, daydream in ancient villages, listen to the wind in temples—that’s the right way to enjoy it. • Accommodation: You can stay in Pujiang county town for convenience or find a guesthouse inside Songxi Ancient Village to experience sleeping by the water. If traveling in big cities is like recharging, then time in Pujiang is like a gentle “formatting” for body and mind. If you want a place to quietly stroll and see the real Jiangnan life, Pujiang won’t disappoint. Pujiang

When it comes to ancient villages in Zhejiang, is your first thought Lishui Songyang? White walls and black tiles, smoke curling from chimneys—it's indeed a Jiangnan paradise in the hearts of many. But did you know? Right next to Songyang is a low-key small city with a thousand years of history—Wuyi, Jinhua. The ancient villages hidden here are quieter than Songyang, more pristine than Wuzhen, and most importantly, with very few tourists, allowing you to truly feel the texture and warmth of Jiangnan's ancient villages. 1. Self-driving (Recommended rating: ★★★★★) Route plan: It is recommended to start from Jinhua city center and navigate to "Wuyi County," about a 1-hour drive. After arriving in Wuyi, visit the villages in this order: Guodong Village → Yuyuan Village → Shanxia Bao Village → Shanghuang Village. The driving time between the four villages is about 30 minutes each. The roads are in good condition but have many mountain curves, so please slow down and drive carefully. Advantages: Extremely flexible, you can stop to take photos anytime, especially suitable for those who enjoy in-depth travel. You can easily reach viewpoints and other spots that are hard to access by public transport. Tips: Each village has free parking lots. The mountain roads to Shanxia Bao Village and Shanghuang Village are narrow, so please yield when passing other vehicles. 2. Public transportation (Recommended rating: ★★★★) Transportation method: First take the high-speed train to "Wuyi North Station." After exiting, transfer to a bus to Wuyi West Bus Station, then take a rural-urban bus from there to the villages. There are direct buses to Guodong Village and Yuyuan Village, about one per hour; for Shanxia Bao Village and Shanghuang Village, you need to first take a bus to Liucheng She Ethnic Town, then take a taxi, costing about 20-30 yuan. Advantages: Cost-effective, suitable for solo travelers or those on a budget, and allows you to experience local customs. Tips: Rural-urban bus schedules are limited, so check departure times in advance to avoid missing the last bus; public transport to Shanghuang Village and Shanxia Bao Village is inconvenient, so consider carpooling. 🌟 Travel tips 1. All four villages are free to enter. Visiting inside the Yu Clan Ancestral Hall and He Clan Ancestral Hall requires following scenic area rules; please do not touch the cultural relics. 2. The village dining mainly features farmhouse dishes. Recommended dishes include native chicken stew, Xuanping wontons, and Wuyi tofu balls—authentic flavors at affordable prices. 3. It is recommended to stay in Wuyi County town, where there are many hotel options. At night, you can also stroll through the county night market to experience the local lively atmosphere.

🧨 As the lights along both sides of the Huangpu River illuminate the year's end, Shanghai's New Year's celebration surge is already in full swing. 🧨 From the drone shows along the riverside to the ice and snow carnivals in shopping districts, from the dazzling fireworks by the sea to the colorful festivities in theme parks, domestic and international tourists gather in Shanghai to join a New Year's celebration full of ceremony and fireworks spirit. We've compiled the latest schedule for Shanghai's New Year's fireworks shows. Hurry and join this dazzling event! ✅ December 31, 2025 (Wednesday) Baoshan Riverside Wusongkou Aerial Theater Drone Fireworks Show 21:00-21:30 Jinshan City Beach 20:00-20:10 / 23:55 Qingpu Bailian Outlets New Year's Fireworks Show 24:00 Shanghai Happy Valley New Year's Fireworks Gala 22:00 Shanghai Disneyland Castle Phantom Show "Light Up the New Year" (specific time to be announced) ✅ January 1, 2026 (Thursday) Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park Drone Fireworks Show 19:30 2026 "Lingang Moment, Time Ring" New Year's Light and Fireworks Show 20:00 Aegean Sea · Colorful Lane "Boiling New Voices" Fireworks Gala 20:00 Shanghai Happy Valley New Year's Fireworks Gala 21:20 Shanghai Disneyland Castle Phantom Show "Light Up the New Year" (specific time to be announced) ✅ January 2, 2026 (Friday) Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park Drone Fireworks Show 19:30 Shanghai Happy Valley New Year's Fireworks Gala 21:20 Shanghai Disneyland Enchanted Dream Light Phantom Show 20:00 / 21:15 ✅ January 3, 2026 (Saturday) Shanghai Happy Valley New Year's Fireworks Gala 21:20 Shanghai Disneyland Enchanted Dream Light Phantom Show 21:15 🎺 The above is for reference only. Please refer to official announcements or actual showtimes at the venues.

Here is a travel guide for Songxi Ancient Village: Basic Information • Location: Songxi Village, Baima Town, Pujiang County, Jinhua, Zhejiang. • Admission: Free. • Opening Hours: Open all day; recommended visit time is half a day to a full day. • Parking: Free parking lot available at the village entrance. Transportation Guide • Self-driving: From Hangzhou, take the Hangjinqu Expressway to the Pujiang exit, then follow Provincial Road S210 for about 2 hours; from Jinhua city center, drive east along S210 for about 1 hour. • Public Transport: Take the "Pujiang-Zhengjiawu" urban-rural bus from Pujiang County, get off at Songxi Village entrance, about 40 minutes ride; alternatively, take the high-speed train to Yiwu Station, then taxi or transfer to a Pujiang shuttle bus. Must-See Attractions • Ming and Qing Dynasty Ancient Architecture Complex: 1,560 well-preserved Ming and Qing old houses, including the Xu Clan Ancestral Hall with flying eaves, dougong brackets, and exquisite wood carvings, and the Shao Clan Ancestral Hall featuring stunning Qing Dynasty murals—both are must-visit spots. • Songxi Underground Stream: Known as the "Jiangnan Kan'er Well," this 700-meter-long underground stream is an ancient marvel built by people in the Southern Song Dynasty, running through the village. It is cool and pleasant in summer. Remember to bring a flashlight; the reflections on the water surface make beautiful photos. • Baizi Stone Alley: The alley is flanked by Baizi stone walls built with cobblestones, rich in color. Wearing a light-colored dress here makes for great photos. • Lime Kiln Ruins: The ancient village is famous for its lime industry. The remaining kiln sites and workshops showcase traditional lime-burning techniques. Food Recommendations • Meigan Vegetable Wheat Cake: Crispy and flaky, with the aroma of preserved vegetables and meat blending perfectly—very delicious. • Grey Soup Cake: A Pujiang specialty, can be stir-fried or served in soup. The stir-fried grey soup cake at the village entrance snack shop is worth trying. • Clear Beef Soup: Tender beef with a rich and flavorful broth, perfect for warming up and whetting your appetite in autumn and winter. Travel Tips • The stone slab roads are highly reflective; remember to bring sun protection. • The underground stream is mossy; non-slip shoes are recommended. • The ancient village is densely vegetated and has many mosquitoes; mosquito repellent spray is a must. • Around 7 a.m., the village is shrouded in light mist and cooking smoke, creating a very atmospheric setting for photos.

Pujiang Xianhua Mountain is renowned in Jiangnan for its "strangeness, danger, vastness, and seclusion," making it a highly recommended famous mountain to visit. The following concise guide aims to help you better plan your trip. 🗓️ Trip Overview * Core Experience: Hiking to admire the unique peaks, experiencing the cliffside plank road, and visiting Zhaoling Palace. * Suggested Duration: The full tour takes about 3-4 hours, suitable for a day trip. * Opening Hours: Usually from 08:00 to 17:00. * Ticket Reference: Adult tickets are around 60 RMB (it is recommended to check the latest prices on the official platform before your visit). 🚶 Recommended Route It is suggested to enter from the scenic area entrance and first visit Zhaoling Palace at the foot of the mountain. Then you can choose the east route to ascend, passing by scenic spots such as Danliu Stone Wall and Tianmen, climbing up to the iconic Maiden Peak. The summit offers a broad view, allowing you to see Pujiang County town in the distance. For descending, you can take the west route to experience the winding plank road through the mountains, enjoying the peak forest scenery from different angles, forming a loop. 💡 Practical Tips * Dress Code: Be sure to wear non-slip sports shoes as some mountain paths are quite steep. The temperature at the summit varies greatly and the weather is changeable, so it is recommended to bring a jacket. Prepare rain gear if traveling on rainy days. * Supplies: Although there are small vending points on the mountain, options are limited, so you may want to bring some drinking water and snacks. * Transportation: If driving, you can navigate directly to "Xianhua Mountain Scenic Area," which has a parking lot. If using public transport, first arrive at Pujiang Bus Center, then transfer to bus route 3 to the scenic area. We hope this information helps you enjoy a pleasant trip to Xianhua Mountain!

Tired of streets full of stinky tofu and Yiwu small commodities in “ancient towns”? This time, let me take you to Wuyi, Jinhua, to explore several truly “living” ancient villages and touch the original appearance of time. Even cooler, this route once deeply attracted the architectural masters Liang Sicheng and Lin Huiyin—they specially traveled south to investigate it back then. Seeing ancient architecture through the masters’ eyes, every glance carries heavy significance. My 2-day 1-night “seeking ancient and exploring secluded” route can be directly copied, with few people, beautiful scenery, and lasting appeal. 📜 【My Route and Practical Guide】 Day 1: Arrive at Wuyi → Guodong Ancient Village → Yuyuan Village → Yanfu Temple (stay at Xiaohuangshan) Day 2: Baocun at the foot of the mountain → Shanghuang Village → Return fully satisfied 🔍 【Every stop is worth slowing down for】 ▪️ Guodong Ancient Village | Time “sealed” by mountains and waters • Basic info: Not a cave, but “mountains encircle like a city wall, secluded like a cave.” Known as “the No.1 Feng Shui Village in Jiangnan.” Admission 35 RMB, about 2 hours to tour. • My way: No rushing! First walk across Huilong Bridge to catch some luck, then visit the 600-year-old red bean tree king to feel the grandeur of life. The highlight is the He family ancestral hall—carefully observe the exquisite wood carvings and weathered honor boards; a century-long family epic is carved between the beams and pillars. There is a quiet Longshan ancient path in the village; if you have time, definitely take a walk. • Practical tips: There are farmhouses at the village entrance where you can try native chicken and bamboo tube rice. If you want to avoid the ticket (not recommended), local drivers know “small paths” in the early morning or evening, but the ancestral hall may not be accessible. ▪️ Yuyuan Village | Lost in the Taiji star pattern • Basic info: China’s only Taiji star pattern village, said to be designed by Liu Bowen. Admission 40 RMB, 2-3 hours to tour. • My way: This place is like a huge maze and puzzle. Take a map and try to find Qixing Pond and Qixing Well, see if their locations really correspond to the Big Dipper stars. In the Yu family ancestral hall, be sure to see the ancient tree struck by lightning but growing even more vigorously—a miracle. The village is large; don’t just walk the main road, turn into alleys where the most authentic life scenes are often hidden. • Practical tips: There are guides in the village, costing a few dozen RMB per session; it’s recommended to hire one, otherwise many secrets are hard to understand. The goose meat pot at the village entrance’s “Bowen Cottage” is a must-try. ▪️ Yanfu Temple | The highlight of this trip, encounter the breath of Yuan dynasty wooden structure • Basic info: One hall for one city. The main hall is the oldest Yuan dynasty wooden structure discovered in Jiangnan; the Liang couple once surveyed it. Free admission, about 1 hour to tour. • My way: The moment you step into the main hall, hold your breath. Look up at the nearly primitive dougong brackets and beams, without excessive painted decoration, only the strength and beauty of the wood itself. I sat on the doorstep, watching sunlight move across the floor through the window grids, with only wind chimes and birdsong in my ears. That simplicity, grandeur, and tranquility cannot be conveyed by any photo; you need to experience it yourself. What Mr. Liang saw back then was probably just like this. • Practical tips: The temple is quiet, please speak softly. The best visiting time is in the afternoon when sunlight slants into the hall, creating beautiful light and shadow. No shops nearby, bring your own water. ▪️ Baocun at the foot of the mountain & Shanghuang | The last secret realms deep in the mountains • Basic info: Two free, undeveloped, pristine villages. Mountain roads are winding; car rental or self-driving is recommended. Each requires 1-1.5 hours. • My way: Baocun is rustic and intact, with a creek running through the village, elders sunbathing at the doorsteps; time stands still here. Shanghuang is visually stunning, with a Potala Palace-style terrace layout, yellow mud and black tile houses stacked layer upon layer, resembling a huge ink painting in morning mist or sunset. There are no tourist spots here, only life and scenery. • Practical tips: Mountain roads have many bends; bring motion sickness medicine if needed. No formal restaurants in the villages; bring your own food or have a simple meal at villagers’ homes (advance communication required). Please respect villagers when taking photos and be polite. 🏮 【Stay in scenery and history】 Highly recommend staying at “Zizai Valley Homestay” on Xiaohuangshan. It is renovated from an entire She ethnic ancient village, perfectly preserving the texture of rammed earth walls and village layout. You can touch the rough texture of old walls while enjoying floor heating, smart toilets, and a scenic bathtub. The best part is you can embrace the sea of clouds and starry sky right from your room. If you visit in winter, soak in a natural underground hot spring pool, and all fatigue will vanish. This route is dedicated to everyone who wants to avoid crowds and yearns to gain energy amid authentic ancient traces and peaceful mountains and waters. Save it, pick a weekend, and set off. Wuyi