#Stray Birds Hotel Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
The top trending homestay - Songyang Feicao Collection
The Songyang Feicao Collection homestay is located on a cliff at the end of the road, perched 800 meters above sea level. It has turned a nearly vanished hermit-like existence into a destination brimming with endless possibilities, as splendid as the life of summer flowers and as serene as the death of autumn leaves. Tagore's 'Stray Birds' beautifully captures the scenery and human emotions of the world.
In December 2023, the second phase of Feicao Collection was officially completed, adding 11 new guest rooms, a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a tea room, once again fully expanding and broadening the rural life imagined by people.
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Sleeping in the fragrance of rice paddies until you wake up naturally is the correct way to start the weekend
⛰ Distant green mountains, 🏯 white walls with black tiles, come and have your own mountain dwelling experience
❄️ 'Zaoxue Jia Yin' is an art museum homestay brand under the Feicao Collection, aiming to connect life and nature through art spaces.
🏡 Homestay | Feicao Collection·Zaoxue Jia Yin
📍 Address | Shimen Town, Jiangshan City, Quzhou
🌷🏯 Architectural Design |
The house, designed by Japanese architect Aoyama Shuhei amidst the landscape of mountains and fields️️, links nature with art. Whether gazing at the high mountains and clouds or strolling in the courtyard, one can immerse themselves in the beauty of the seasons
🌷🪑 Guest Rooms & Facilities |
The homestay has a total of 8 room types with 14 guest rooms, starting from 40㎡ in size.
Rooms are equipped with central air conditioning, central floor heating, air purifiers, mini-fridges, Marshall speakers, Dyson hairdryers, projectors, tea sets, and other amenities.
🌷⛲️ Public Area |
📚 The resting space is also an exhibition hall of artistic aesthetics, with corridors hung with various folk paintings️️, and walls with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows reflecting the spring colors of the countryside, offering a view with every step 🌿
🍮🍵 Integrating coffee, tea brewing, and cultural exchange, creating a mountain and wild bookstore in the countryside
🌷😍 Opening Limited |
👒 Frisbee experience on the big lawn/special souvenir 1 piece/
🧘♀️ Free yoga meditation experience/selected spring welcome fresh fruit/
🍷1 round of minibar drinks/free itinerary concierge service
🌷🎡 Nearby Attractions |
🛤 Qingyang Mao's Cultural Village, just a 10-minute drive
🌄 World Natural Heritage Yijianglang Mountain, only a 20-minute drive
M1dst0rm_Wh1sp3r
Please heed this advice before you head to Songyang!
Life is about witnessing the last secret realm of Jiangnan at least once, right?
But before you go, there are things you need to know‼️
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👉 Mode of Transportation
It is recommended to rent a car or drive yourself after taking the high-speed train!
Most of the ancient villages in Songyang are scattered in the mountains, and it often takes 30-40 minutes to drive from one village to another. It's really inconvenient without a car.
There's almost no nightlife
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The preservation of the ancient villages here is superb, completely different from the temperament of Moganshan and Anji. They usually won't extend their working hours to accommodate your 'city schedule', so if you're looking to experience the nightlife of bars and late-night snacks in the mountains?
This might not be the place for you, please switch to the local mountain dwellers' schedule!
It's too late for anyone to cook dinner for you.
Mountain restaurants close early, remember to eat early, and if it's late, call ahead to confirm, so you don't go hungry. I finished dinner at seven and some owners had already closed (although a certain platform indicated they close at eight).
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🌿 It's suggested to slow down and deeply experience everything here
If you are a photography enthusiast, you can go crazy checking in at various ancient villages; but if not, don't rush, taking it slow for a deeper experience is better.
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🐜 Mosquito Prevention
As the weather warms up, it's inevitable to encounter mosquitoes in the mountains, and there might even be more in the summer. If you're really scared of these, it's best to bring along some brave friends, or choose a star-rated hotel for a staycation.
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🗺️ What to Play (I played these during my 3 days and 2 nights stay in Pingtian Village)
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✅ Chenjiapu Village: An ancient village on the cliff, Feiwuji B&B Coffee and the Pioneer Bookstore are landmarks (but Feiwuji B&B does not accept non-residents for visits, another cafe is available to go to, the scenery is amazing).
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✅ Yangjiatang Village: 'The last secret realm of Jiangnan', a popular spot for social media check-ins, with a big tree at the village entrance and curling smoke, very photogenic! But once it became famous, it's no longer a secret, and everyone is queuing up to take photos with the big tree.
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✅ Pingtian Village: A village above the clouds, so tranquil it's breathtaking, and the mountain scenery behind the village is full of surprises! Staying here for two nights felt like I had the whole village to myself, super peaceful! A place rarely visited by others.
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✅ Songyang Old Street: A quaint street with many craftsmen and snacks, and the same No. 9 Coffee as Gao Yuanyuan is waiting for you to check in!
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🌟 Food and Drink Recommendations
👉 Xikeng Village Frog Brother Restaurant (Home-style stir-fry, the taste is amazing!)
👉 Wang's Kitchen next to Songyang Old Street (The stream fish is incredibly delicious!)
👉 No. 9 Coffee on Songyang Old Street (The desserts are top-notch, definitely not to be missed!)
👉 Grandpa's Coffee in Pingtian Village (The view on the second floor is picturesque, a great place to enjoy coffee!)
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Songyang, waiting for you to explore‼️
CASSANDRA BUSH
Fairy vibes all around! Sleep above the clouds and cliffs, and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of spring
🌲 Hidden in the forest, towering over the mountains
Without leaving your room, you can experience the mountains and rivers, the mist and the morning sun, the chirping birds and the buzzing insects.
At this hotel, you can pick tea, enjoy tea tasting, gather around the stove for a movie, and experience the slow-paced life of relaxation in the mountains that can heal the soul and enlighten life.
⭐Hotel highlights:
🏠 Located in a historic ancient village from the Ming and Qing dynasties, the quaint exterior of the hotel has a very textured appearance. The interior space is ample, with a 270° panoramic design on three sides that allows you to see the mountains and seas of clouds just by looking up. Central air conditioning and floor heating will keep you away from the chill of the high mountains. You can also enjoy a relaxing moment in the bathtub in your room.
🎈What's in the mountains? Brewing pine flower wine, spring water for tea.
During the corresponding seasons, the guesthouse organizes various seasonal activities, such as picking fresh bamboo shoots and green tea in spring, and gathering around the stove for movies in winter... This slow way of life is very beneficial for relaxing the body and healing the soul.
🥝 The small snacks in the mountains are also delightful, with purple sweet potatoes, zongzi, red bean porridge, and other breakfast items personally delivered to your room by the housekeeper. Tasting the delicacies of the mountains while admiring the weather in the valley is probably a great way to pass the time!
Hotel🏨: Feicao Collection Guesthouse (Songyang Store)
Address⛰️: No. 37, Chenjiapu Village, Sidu Township, Songyang County, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province
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Leisurely Stroll Through the Small Town | Songyang is worth visiting time and again
| Songyang is worth visiting time and again. Songyang, the perfect weekend getaway from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai!
Songyang, a hidden gem nestled in the deep mountains of Zhejiang, its beauty is worth revisiting. 🍃
🚄 A quick weekend escape, Songyang awaits you
- After work on Friday: Head straight to Songyang with friends by high-speed train.
- Night at Chenjiapu: The night is deep, with a gentle breeze and the bright moon for company, stay at the Bird's Nest, and feel the freshness of the mountain air.
🌿 Day 1: Chenjiapu - Bird's Nest - Pioneer Bookstore - Xikeng Village
- Bird's Nest Breakfast: A hearty breakfast with aromatic coffee, full of energy.
- Strolling through the village: Continuous surprises, the perfect blend of nature and culture at Pioneer Bookstore.
- Adventure in Xikeng Village: Lush bamboo, fresh air, an ideal place amidst the clouds and mountain mists.
- Food Recommendations: The farmhouse dishes at Uncle Bao's Restaurant, the ambiance at Triangle Wei Restaurant, and other delicious restaurants worth waiting in line for.
🌿 Day 2: Damushan Tea Garden - Yangjiatang Village - High-speed Train Station
- Damushan Tea Garden: Endless scenery, few tourists, enjoy the tranquility and beauty.
- Yangjiatang Village: The village under the sunset, the 'Potala Palace' of the south, perfect for photo memories.
📸 Songyang, capture the beauty with your lens
- Record the beauty of this moment with your phone.
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A 2-day, 1-night trip to Songyang, recommended by 'National Geographic' as the last secret place in southern Jiangnan
Hi, I am Zhou Xingxing
An internet worker from the magic city returning from Osaka, collecting happiness every weekend~
——Fei Tiao Ji·Songyang
The mountain wild homestay I visited this week is so beautiful, I started to miss it on the way back!
For those who want to escape the city and get close to nature, save this place!
🟠About Songyang
A hidden gem in Lishui, Zhejiang, with numerous ancient villages, repeatedly recommended by 'Lonely Planet' and rated as the last secret place in southern Jiangnan by 'China Geography'!
Strolling through the village at dusk, you can see the flickering fires of rural homes, and walking on the road, you can smell the fragrance of firewood rice from childhood. The blue smoke from the chimneys covers the distant houses, creating a scene like a paradise.
🟠Fei Tiao Ji·Songyang
📍Chenjiapu Village, Sidu Township, Songyang, Zhejiang
🟠About the hotel
The homestay is located in the ancient village of Chenjiapu in Songyang, Zhejiang, perched on a cliff 800 meters above sea level, surrounded by mountains on three sides, facing a deep valley, with clouds and mist, and has a history of over 600 years👍
The village has nearly a hundred dwellings, mostly rammed earth and wooden structures, with terraced fields distributed in a step-like pattern along the mountain, with a vertical drop of more than 200 meters, forming a spectacular 'cliff dwelling' scene, preserving the original village culture👍
🚄Direct trains from Shanghai and Hangzhou to Songyang, or take a taxi or bus from Lishui
🟠About the room
Each room has a super large space of 60-70 square meters, with a 270˚ panoramic design, unbeatable views, surrounded by green trees and mountains, living here is like a bird in the forest~
🟠About food
Interestingly, the housekeeper will deliver food to the room in a food box, with rice cakes, fruits, zongzi, and grains served in exquisite bowls and dishes, starting the day with a sense of ceremony~
Guests receive fresh local seasonal fruits upon check-in, and before bedtime, the housekeeper will serve a 'goodnight sweet soup' for spring evenings
🟠About fun
In the spring of Songyang, you can pick spring bamboo shoots and enjoy flowers, escaping from the city, we instantly blend into the natural landscape and become locals. Highly recommend the Damushan Tea Garden, where you can hike along the ancient tea garden trail, and from April to June, get a limited edition tea-picking experience
🟠Tourist routes around the homestay
Recommended: Yangjiatang—Songzhuang—Youtian Village—Xikeng Village—Chenjiapu
It's advised to start early, first visit Yangjiatang to photograph the couple trees, where it's less crowded and if lucky, you can see the morning mist! Arrive at Songzhuang before noon, the classic ancient bridge is not crowded and really photogenic, and in the evening, take sunset photos at Chenjiapu
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Songyang Homestay | No other choice on the cliff
Songyang Homestay | No other choice on the cliff~haha~|||The azure sky and green mountains, the surging pine waves, the scattered terraced fields, you can see the sea of clouds and the glow of dawn right outside the window, life seems to really slow down, just leisurely and lengthy. There are two hotels on the mountain, and in the end, I chose Feicao Collection, liking its casual yet grand, natural yet not sloppy design
Oliv3r_Hart
Visit the secret Jiangnan haven in the sea of clouds at an altitude of 800 meters! Awesome!
Nestled on the cliff of an ancient village, Feicao Collection is a hidden paradise in Songyang, Lishui. This place is a fairyland on earth, with fresh air and picturesque scenery that makes people linger and forget to return!!
Every inch of land in Feicao Collection is filled with the breath of nature and traces of life. It is a sky-high building embraced by nature and a perfect interpretation of the harmonious coexistence of man and nature.
Homestay: Songyang·Feicao Collection.
Address: No. 38-2, Chenjiapu Village, Sidu Township, Songyang County.
Since ancient times, Songyang has been known as 'the last secret haven of Jiangnan.' The Chenjiapu Village, with a history of over 600 years, is built against the mountain, with terraced fields distributed in a stepwise fashion along the mountain body, with a vertical drop of more than 200 meters.
The overall settlement presents the typical form of cliff dwellings in southwestern Zhejiang, with nearly a hundred residential buildings mostly made of rammed earth and wood construction, preserving the complete village spatial texture and environmental landscape.
In the mountains, you encounter Feicao Collection
The overall design retains the architecture of the local ancient village
Immersed in nature, the lobby with 360° panoramic transparent glass windows overlooks the mountain scenery, and the dripping water from the eaves into the courtyard records the seasonal changes of Chenjiapu. Fifteen guest rooms, each with a view of the canyon's sea of clouds, floor-to-ceiling windows for watching the clouds rise, and in-room amenities like Marshall speakers, bathtub by the window, central heating and air conditioning, welcome fruit, minibar, tea set, and more, offer a leisurely village life and a comfortable experience close to nature!
At Feicao Collection, you can taste the most authentic farmhouse cuisine. There are no luxurious restaurants or high-end dishes here, only natural ingredients and the simplest cooking methods. Every dish is a gift from nature. It is the most sincere love and respect for life!
gwendolyn_hale_94
Come to Songyang, stroll through the ancient streets, watch the fireworks, visit ancient villages, and enjoy the beautiful scenery from a high place
Come to Songyang, experience the slow life.
Stroll through the old streets, watch the fireworks.
Visit Chenjiapu Village, flip through books in the Pioneer Bookstore, drink American coffee at Feinongji Coffee, taste local delicacies at Shanguo Luo~
Climb Dushan, ascend Chanfeng Pavilion, overlook the whole view of Songyang.
Walk around, relax, be at ease.
ALLEN PITTMAN
Wenzhou
🚗🚗🚗Travel itinerary:
Day1: Wuhan Station→Wenzhou South Station→Wuma Street→Yongxiao House Baked Seafood (Renmin Middle Road Store)→Oujiang Night Tour→Wenduyuan Hotel (Wenzhou Jinxiu Road Times Square Store)
Day2: Wenduyuan Hotel (Wenzhou Jinxiu Road Times Square Store)→Shanggutian Garden→Mo Chi Park→Jiushan Park→Wenduyuan Hotel (Wenzhou Jinxiu Road Times Square Store)
Day3: Wenduyuan Hotel (Wenzhou Jinxiu Road Times Square Store)→Runfeng Beef Offal (Feixia South Road Store)→Taogong Cave→Flower Open Wheat Biscuit House→Lishui Ancient Street→Nanxi First Floor (Yantou Store)→Nanxi River Meet·Tongzhou Guest House
Day4: Nanxi River Meet·Tongzhou Guest House→Chenjiapu Village→Chenjiapu Civilian Bookstore→Feiniaoji Guest House (Songyang Store)→Songyang Old Street→Fire Cannon Roast Beef (Songyang Store)→Songyang Hidden Lane Art Hotel
Day5: Songyang Hidden Lane Art Hotel→Songzhuang Village→Heyang Ancient Residence→Jinyun Quxi Mountain House (Xiandu Scenic Area Store)
Day6: Jinyun Quxi Mountain House (Xiandu Scenic Area Store)→Yandang Book Room→Zhutan Mountain→Dinghu Peak→Huangdi Temple→Jinyun Quxi Mountain House (Xiandu Scenic Area Store)
Day7: Jinyun Quxi Mountain House (Xiandu Scenic Area Store)→Atlantic Yintai City Store→Wenzhou South Station→Wuhan Station
OwenFletcher20
Feidu Collection·Songyang | Hidden in the beautiful homestay in the ancient village on the 800-meter cliff
| Hidden in the beautiful homestay in the ancient village on the 800-meter cliff.
🏨Feiying Collection·Songyang
📍Songyang Sidu Township Chenjiapu Village
「Recommended reason」
🏘Hidden in the ancient village with a history of more than 600 years
☁️The 'Pigeon' CAFE with a cloud sea view
🏡Fully functional and full of texture room facilities
🌄Standing on the top of the cliff, facing the canyon terraces
🌈Covering an area of 1200㎡, luxuriously only set up 15 rooms
🛏Guest room
Each room of the Fei Pian Collection is different, the only belief followed is that everywhere is an excellent viewing position. The four rooms in the first phase are simple, low-key, and elegant, and have been well received. The 11 rooms in the second phase retain the enduring simple style, but on this basis, they add some elements of loneliness, which are very in line with the temperament of Chenjiapu in the mountains. The fifteen rooms designed each have a super large space of 60-70 square meters, each of which is spacious and comfortable, with complete facilities.
🏺Supplies
The bedroom and bathroom in the guest room are separated from the wet and dry areas, equipped with central air conditioning, central heating, smart home, air purifier, B & O audio, mini refrigerator, bathtub, and other facilities, selected bedding, bedding, and accommodation products provide better sleep , Going out is the courtyard corridor to enjoy the natural landscape.
🏞Scenery
A cloud sea viewing terrace with the best view in the whole village, 365 days, 365° records the different scenes of the village in four seasons overlooking the forest and empty valley.
Fei Pian Collection·Songyang is located on the edge of a cliff at an altitude of 800 meters, surrounded by mountains on three sides, facing the deep valley🗻. The ancient village of Chenjiapu where the homestay is located has a history of more than 600 years. The village is surrounded by large bamboo forests🎋, terraces, ancient trees, and mountains. 365 days a year, there are more than 200 days here that can see the cloud mountain fog scene.
It took four years for Fei Pian Collection·Songyang to truly show its full view. The first and second phases of all buildings have retained the original rammed earth house🏚 style, deeply researched the use of materials, used the same type of rammed earth, old tiles, and old wood to form buildings-for better integration with the local ancient village🏘 The original appearance is also to adapt to the climate environment.
The homestay covers an area of 1200㎡, a 360° transparent lobby, a sunken living room, a private viewing terrace, 'Pigeon Coffee'... Take you to enjoy the leisure time of the mountains and modern coexistence. In addition, the newly added multi-functional landscape conference hall factory💻, simple industrial design, whether it is a company meeting or a team gathering, it is the only choice.
MindfulIndulgence
Compared to Hangzhou, I love the small town in southern Zhejiang recommended by National Geographic more
I've been there three times in a year
During the National Day, everyone went to this 'National Geographic'
Recommended the last secret place in Jiangnan
It's really beautiful in Lishui
Every county has its own unique scenery
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Recommended places
1️⃣Yangjiatang Village
Known as the Golden Potala, it looks very good at sunset, and there are two couple trees that are also very suitable for taking pictures, all angles look good
2️⃣Songzhuang Village
Mainly the century-old bridge has a feeling, the whole village does not fight, there are a few homestays, and the coffee shop can also sit
3️⃣Yandang Bookstore
The mine was transformed into a library, in fact, there are not many people who come to take pictures, the afternoon light is the best
4️⃣Yandang No. 2 Cave
Like the bookstore, it used to be a mine, the pit is full of water, and it is full of green duckweed, which looks really good
5️⃣Bamboo Forest Theater
The bamboo forest theater in Hengkeng Village is best to bring a wide angle, just brought a 24 is not enough
6️⃣Chenjiapu Village
The best commercialized village, all kinds of homestays and restaurants are available, if you live here for a long time, it is the most comfortable, and there are bird gatherings and pioneer bookstores
7️⃣Yunhe Terraces
The sunrise is very beautiful, during the National Day, it is slowly turning yellow, and the probability of sea of clouds is very high
8️⃣Kenggen Stone Village
A small village in the Baiyin Valley Scenic Area, it is also very beautiful in the middle of the terraces
9️⃣Dushan Ancient Village
There is a bit of a feeling of Peach Blossom Spring, passing through a valley to the village, now there are only some old houses and old people in the village, you can come and see on the way
🔟Jiangnan Bingcha
The canyon in Suichang is really beautiful, it has the taste of National Highway 219, friends who like self-driving can come
1️⃣1️⃣Xiandu Scenic Area
Xiandu stone bamboo shoots are very famous, there will be old people leading cattle performances on weekends at sunrise, we did not encounter, but the stone bamboo shoots are still very good-looking
1️⃣2️⃣Pingtian Village
The best village in Songyang, there are few people and the window views of several coffee shops in the village are great, I love it
1️⃣3️⃣Stone Village
The village built with stones, the stone bridge at the entrance of the village and the aerial photography are great
1️⃣4️⃣Shisi Temple
A thousand-year-old temple, but only the tree is the original version, the rest are basically repaired in the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, but it also feels very simple
1️⃣5️⃣Little Red Cliff
Jinyun is an excellent place to watch the sunset, it feels a bit like Xianggong Mountain in Guilin
1️⃣6️⃣Yunhe Lake Xian Palace
The main thing is that the castle hotel in the middle is worth checking in, the lake view is average, but the hotel is very characteristic
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