Shen'ao Village in Tonglu, Hangzhou

Located in Tonglu, Hangzhou, Shen'ao Village is a relatively lesser-known ancient village in Zhejiang. There are very few tourists, surrounded by mountains and fields, giving a full sense of relaxation. Its history dates back to the Southern Song Dynasty when the ancestors of the Shentu family moved here, and the Shentu Ancestral Hall is at the entrance of the village. It is famous for its water system, with an 800-meter underground canal running through the entire village, a drainage system that embodies the wisdom of the ancients and is still in use today. The village mainly features Ming and Qing Dynasty Huizhou-style architecture, with blue bricks, cobblestones, horse-head walls, and exquisite wood carvings inside the houses, all telling the history of Shen'ao. On one side, there are cafes, tea houses, and homestays injecting vitality here; on the other side, old residential houses are preserved, depicting the most simple and honest human life. However, the ancient village now gathers many young craftsmen, such as paper cutting, gourd pyrography, cyanotype, and kintsugi restoration, giving this village a greater sense of cultural heritage. . ✅ Must-visit attractions Shen'ao Grand Hall, Shentu Ancestral Hall, Huaisu Hall, Gongsitang, Shen'ao Hundred Crafts Art District, Shen'ao Tea House . 📍 Shen'ao Ancient Village, Tonglu County 💰 Free, 2 hours of playtime ⚠️ 1 hour drive from Hangzhou, 3.5 hours drive from Nanjing, near Tonglu East Station 🚗 20 minutes from Daqishan Forest Park, 30 minutes from Fuchunjiang Town