The people of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai really keep secrets well, hiding such a cool and playful ancient village
Who would have thought that such a beautiful ancient village is hidden in Yuyao, Ningbo
Surrounded by mountains and green water
The village is in its original state, really relaxing and healing
✅ Cool off and play in the water ✅ Thousand-year-old village ✅ Hiking trails ✅ Niche and free ✅ Camping and fishing
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📍 This place is: Yuyao · Luting Zhongcun
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💦 The most recommended activity here is playing in the water
A stream called Xiaolu Creek runs through the village, with both deep and shallow parts
You can have water fights, wade in the water, swim, fish, and catch small fish
In the hot afternoon, many local villagers swim to cool off
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1️⃣ Zhongcun: Leisurely stroll, visit the ancient village. The village was built in the Tang Dynasty, with earthen walls, stone houses, and bluestone bridges, a picturesque scene of small bridges and flowing water
2️⃣ Baiyun Bridge: A century-old bridge, a steep arch single-hole stone bridge, built in 1890, like a rainbow leaping across, with lush branches on both sides
3️⃣ Village Corridor Bridge: With eaves to shade from the sun and rain, it is a good place for villagers to rest and chat. There are ancient trees shading the bridge, and the stream flows gently below
4️⃣ Stepping Stones: Walk through the stream, very close to Baiyun Bridge. In the morning or evening, the sunlight is beautiful
5️⃣ Both sides of Xiaolu Creek: The water is clear to the bottom, sparkling, with lush branches and leaves providing shade
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🚶🏻♂️ Hiking route: Zhongcun → Songming Ancient Road → Qiudai → Daming Mountain Ancient Road Loop
About 12km long, not very difficult ⭐️
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🥗 Food
Bamboo shoots, taro, sweet potato noodles, green tea, Liangnong cake, and other Yuyao specialties
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🏨 Accommodation
Tree Frog Tribe: The homestay is located among green bamboo, with wooden triangular rooms, giving a very outdoor natural feel. There is a small stream in the homestay, also suitable for playing in the water and camping. The homestay now has a sports season event, go for it~~
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🚗 Self-driving: Navigate to Zhongcun Scenic Area, 2.5h drive from Hangzhou, 3h10 drive from Shanghai, 1h20 drive from Ningbo
🅿️ Parking: Several parking lots are free 🆓
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