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Yangjiatang Village
No. 4 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Zhejiang

Yangjiatang Village

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Yangjiatang Village is hidden among the mountains of Sandu Township, Songyang County. The entire village faces west, situated on a steep and narrow hillside. More than 20 Qing Dynasty residences with timber-earth structures are arranged up the slope, with a vertical drop of several m. From a distance, it looks like a massive building facade covering the hillside, with the rammed earth walls glowing warm gold in the sunlight. At its center is the Song Ancestral Hall, first built during the Qianlong era. Old buildings like the Dide School and the rice-pounding workshop are arranged around it, with layers of horse-head walls facing each other. The beams, pillars, doors, windows, and corbels and brackets are covered with wood carvings of auspicious patterns. The rammed earth walls of every household are inscribed with sentences from "Zhu Zi's Family Maxims," the "Classic of Filial Piety," and the Song family precepts, interspersed with murals. Although weathered after hundreds of years, one can still read the family tradition of valuing culture and education here. From afternoon to evening, the setting sun shines directly on the layered rammed earth walls, covering the entire village in a warm golden hue. Walking up the stone steps from the old camphor tree at the village entrance, if you turn back as you walk, you can see different village facades from different heights.Songyang · 6.5km from downtown
Ancient Weir Home of Painting
No. 7 of Family-friendly Attractions in Zhejiang

Ancient Weir Home of Painting

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The Ancient Weir Home of Painting is located on the banks of the Oujiang River in Lishui, Zhejiang. It consists of two major areas facing each other across the river: one side is the "Ancient Weir" where Yantou Village is located, and the other is the "Home of Painting" where Dagangtou Town is situated. The two sides are connected by cruise boats, with the journey taking about 10 minutes. Enjoying the scenic views of the Oujiang River from the boat is itself a highlight of this itinerary. On one side of "Ancient Weir" stands the Tongji Weir, the protagonist built during the Southern Dynasties and operating for over 1,500 years: the arched dam lies across the Songyin Stream, diverting water into canals that traverse the Bihu Plain, still irrigating tens of thousands of acres of fertile farmland today. Together with the Tongji Sluice, the Three-Cave Stone Culvert, and the Ye Channel, it forms a complete ancient water conservancy system. Among them, the Three-Cave Stone Culvert allows the canal and mountain stream to flow separately at different levels, vividly dubbed the ancient "overwater interchange." Stone inscriptions from various dynasties, including the "Tongji Weir Regulations" established by Fan Chengda during the Southern Song Dynasty when he served as the prefect of Chuzhou, still stand beside the weir. Within Yantou Village, the camphor trees planted to stabilize the dam have grown into clusters of thousand-year-old ancient camphors. Walking along the cobblestone country path, the Wenchang Pavilion from the Jiaqing era of the Qing Dynasty, ancient streets, pavilions, and celadon kiln sites are scattered throughout. The "painting village" on the opposite bank has a distinct character: Around the 1980s, artists from various regions gathered in Dagangtou to sketch by the river, gradually forming an oil painting community known as the "Lishui Barbizon." Today, the old riverside street in the town is lined with galleries and art sketching bases. On clear days, you can often see rows of students painting by the Oujiang River with their easels. It's recommended to explore both riverbanks during your visit: take a boat across the river to see the ancient weir, then return to the painting village's old street. The sunset over the Oujiang River is a signature scene here, with occasional white sails gliding by—a sight many photography enthusiasts wait patiently to capture.Lishui · 30.3km from Songyang

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ForEverEero13 October 2026
4.0
The village is small and quite rustic, with initial signs of commercialization. It's worth a visit for photos, especially at sunset when the scattered ancient villages are accompanied by wisps of smoke rising from their chimneys – a truly beautiful sight. A word of caution: the village's pebbles are difficult to walk on, so wear appropriate shoes. Also, there's a 500-meter-long winding mountain road in and out of the village with extremely high oncoming traffic, making it quite challenging to drive. Traveling during the off-season is strongly recommended.

Yangjiatang Village

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amy32327 April 2026
4.0
After visiting Yangjiatang Village, on the way back to the hotel, we made a special trip to Chenjiapu Village, known as "a utopia atop the clouds, an ancient village on a cliff." There's a Librairie Avant-Garde bookstore there, which is also quite nice.

Chenjiapu Village

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kk走遍中国24 March 2025
5.0
Songyang Old Street, also known as Nanzhi Street, is located in Songyang County, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province. It is one of the oldest ancient streets in the area. It began in the Tang and Song Dynasties, flourished in the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, and still retains a large number of buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is the longest county town old street in Zhejiang Province, with a core line length of 1.9 kilometers, a total planning area of ​​about 7.68 hectares, and a total length of the core pedestrian street of about 640 meters.

Songyang Old Street

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喝咖啡的狙击手5 August 2026
5.0
The ride was smooth and the scenery was beautiful. The magic carpet and glass slide were both very comfortable experiences. Feeling the breeze on the glass walkway was wonderful. The staff at the visitor center were very helpful and answered many of our questions.

Shuangtong Mountain Scenic Area

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菜菜的后花园6 May 2023
4.0
Songzhuang Village is relatively small. Its most distinctive feature is that there is a small stream in the village with an ancient stone arch bridge over the stream. As it is not very famous, there are not many tourists in the village. There are also very few residents in the village, with only a few elderly people. It is very quiet and not much developed, so it is quite pristine.

Songzhuang Village

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4.0
The well-protected forest area has gurgling water and streams flowing down the mountain road. There are many waterfalls along the way, and the shady side is also cool. According to the introduction of the scenic area, there are many protected animals and plants, but of course I didn't encounter any animals on this trip.

Ruoliao Primitive Forest Scenic Area

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Anonymous user30 October 2026
5.0
Guyan Huaxiang has a quiet atmosphere, and it's quite pleasant to stroll along the river. There aren't many shops, so you can take your time to explore without rushing. A 15-minute round trip boat ride costs 40 yuan per person, which is a decent experience and a nice way to leisurely enjoy the river view.

Ancient Weir Home of Painting

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M68***8221 June 2025
5.0
⛰️A 600-year-old ancient village located about 10 minutes drive up from Yangjiatang. The village is full of aboriginals. The village is very simple and has not been commercialized at all. It is recommended to come here if you like traditional Chinese villages. 🏠There is a "Youtian Huakai" B&B in the village. The B&B is very niche, cost-effective, and the service is quite considerate. The B&B is also equipped with a restaurant and a cafe, which meets my life needs. I have to recommend his coffee and dishes to everyone again. The taste is very authentic! There is no additives in the restaurant outside! 🚗The transportation is also convenient. I drove here this time. It is only a 10-minute drive from Yangjiatang. The mountain road is also relatively wide, and there is no problem for female drivers. There are also parking lots and charging piles in the village. I have to say that this small village is really too humane! BBs who can't drive can choose to take a taxi after arriving in Songyang, which is about 30-40💰. 🌸In general, the scenery of the village is beautiful, but the village is not big. It is a small but beautiful existence. In the village, you can see villagers farming, clouds rolling, smoke curling, and a full atmosphere of life. It perfectly interprets the "countryside" in my heart. If I have time, I will come again, chat with the owner of the homestay, eat with the villagers, experience farming, listen to the cicadas and birds singing... It is a childhood memory and a piece of pure land in my heart!

Youtian Village

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深山野梨24 August 2022
5.0
The endless tea garden makes people feel relaxed and happy. The tea garden road is undulating and designed as a cycling track. It combines sports and tea culture and is a good place for leisure and sports.

Damushan Tea Garden

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M59***963 October 2023
5.0
It's a very small village. The scenery in front of Guoyunshanju is very good. But the study room of Guoyunshanju was closed on the day I went there, so I couldn't buy coffee. Later, I went to visit the small exhibition hall. The children had a lot of fun going up and down the houses. If you are interested, you can walk around the small waterfall further down. It takes about an hour to walk around slowly. Everyone thinks it feels good to walk around. You can take pictures of Chenjiapu Village at the entrance of the village.

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