Cangpo Ancient Village

Cangpo Ancient Village is located in Yantou Town, upstream of the Nanxi River in Yongjia County, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, backed by Bijia Mountain and facing the Nanxi River. In a sense, Cangpo is the most culturally rich ancient village because its design concept originates from the 'Four Treasures of the Study'. The long alley that runs through the village represents the brush; a bridge in the middle of the stone path, made of five evenly sized stones, represents the inkstick; the lotus ponds on both sides of the stone path represent the inkstone; and the cobblestone ground of the square village represents the paper. The village was founded in the second year of Xiande of the Later Zhou Dynasty during the Five Dynasties (AD 955) and has a history of over 1000 years. In the fifth year of Chunxi of the Southern Song Dynasty (1178), the national teacher Li Shiri replanned and built the village layout with the 'Four Treasures of the Study' as the main image, the meaning of which is self-evident. Today, despite thousands of years of vicissitudes, the village still retains the original planning and architectural style of the Southern Song Dynasty. The fortress walls, stone paths, residences, pavilions, ancestral temples, ancient cypresses, and pools still exhibit the charm of the past, interpreting the rich culture of farming and reading everywhere. The small ancient village also houses eight cultural halls, including the Rural Reform Exhibition Hall, Kunqu Museum, Huifengxuan Art Gallery, and Lin Ximing Painting Gallery, and has also developed a large-scale farming and reading culture park. It fully displays the ancient village culture, farming and reading culture, Kunqu culture, folk culture, ancestral hall culture of Yongjia, integrating tradition with modernity. During the Spring Festival, Cangpo Ancient Village launched the slogan 'Come to Nanxi River, celebrate the Song Dynasty New Year'. Stepping into Cangpo Ancient Village, the festive atmosphere hits you. There are photo spots designed around the themes of 'Song Dynasty charm' and 'celebrating the New Year', such as 'Welcome Home', 'The Flavor of Cangpo', and 'I Meet Fortune in Cangpo'. There are also various colored lanterns, water lanterns, rural post offices, festive courtyards, time-honored grocery stores, and 'dry goods' such as dried radishes, sweet potato slices, and dried pickles displayed by the villagers, all enhancing the festive atmosphere of the Spring Festival. 📍Detailed address: Cangpo Ancient Village, Yantou Town, Yongjia County, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province Ticket price: 10 yuan ⏳Time for visit: 2 hours

The ancient village of Cangpo nestles against the Bijia Mountain and faces the Nanxi River. The village was designed by the national teacher Li Shi during the Southern Song Dynasty and has a history of a thousand years. The architecture of the village is a condensation of ancient Chinese culture. Its architectural concept originates from the 'Four Treasures of the Study', and despite the vicissitudes of a thousand years, it still retains its basic planning layout and architectural style, interpreting the agrarian culture of 'farming and reading passing on through generations'. Ticket price: 10 yuan Navigation: Nanxi River Cangpo Ancient Village

The Nanxi River is very large, with many scenic spots, about over 800 in total. There are many ancient villages, and it would take about 2-3 days to visit them all. If you have ample time, you can stay at Nanxi River to fully immerse yourself in the slow life. The village is situated on the mountain, surrounded by mountains on three sides. The houses are made of wood and built along the hillside. Every household has bamboo shoots drying at their door. A small stream runs through the village, making it a great spot for photography. Near the parking lot, there is a small alley you can walk into for free, but it's not easy to find. We only discovered it when we were leaving. Cangpo Village was established in the second year of the Xiande era of the Later Zhou Dynasty during the Five Dynasties (955 AD) and has been a settlement for the Li family. The current Cangpo Village was rebuilt in the fifth year of Chunxi during the Southern Song Dynasty (1189 AD) by inviting the national teacher Li Shirri to arrange it according to the Feng Shui theory of the Five Elements and the layout of the 'Four Treasures of the Study.' It has a history of 840 years now. Inside, there are some ancient buildings, such as Renji Temple (Kunqu Opera House), Li Family Ancestral Hall, Xi Learning Temple, Huifeng Pavilion, Official Residence, and Pen Street. There is a path next to the toilet at the entrance parking lot that allows direct access for free. To the left of the entrance, there is a stone bridge that leads to the village, and to the right, there is an ancient street from the Qing Dynasty with a 300-meter-long river corridor hung with big red lanterns. On one side, there are cafes and restaurants, and on the other, across the river, you can see ancient bridges and trees. You can order a cup of coffee and sit on the corridor to enjoy the view. This place is even more famous for its night scene when the red lanterns are lit, creating a beautiful atmosphere.

Wenzhou, an underestimated treasure land! 🔥 Why don't you hurry up and learn about this beautiful place? Hello hello, dear friends👋, I am Dongzai who loves photography. Today I want to share with you a wonderful place I recently discovered - Cangpo Ancient Village. This ancient village, like Linkeng Shaiqiu, is also a pearl of Wenzhou, but its charm is even more unique. In this autumn, Cangpo Ancient Village has become particularly lively. The season of Shaiqiu is coming, and the ancient village is filled with the scent of harvest. Dyeing workshop, little goats, golden paddy fields... everything is full of the taste of autumn. What's more surprising is that there are various activities and performances on weekends, adding more fun and color to this beautiful place. Autumn is coming, and I can't help but want to explore. In this autumn, I chose to go to Cangpo Ancient Village to feel that unique charm. Here, I seem to be in a fairy tale world, everything becomes so beautiful and magical. About transportation🚗: Parking fee is only 10 yuan, very convenient. About tickets🎫: Only 10 yuan, you can experience the charm of the ancient village. Tips💡: Because the light in autumn is shorter, it is recommended to go earlier. Wenzhou, a place full of vitality and charm. It has unique natural scenery and rich cultural heritage, let's explore it together! Whether you are a photographer or a travel enthusiast, you will not be disappointed. Come and join us! 🍂 The shutter leaves the beautiful memories of this season, let's enjoy this colorful autumn together!