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Yangjiatang Village
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
Chenjiapu Village
Chenjiapu Village is hidden in the mountains of Lishui, Songyang. It is situated on a steep hillside, surrounded by mountains on three sides and facing a valley on one. Old houses built with rammed earth, timber, and stone are layered up the slope following the terrain, forming a typical cliff-dwelling terraced layout. From a distance, it looks like it grew out of the cliff. When the weather is clear, the view is expansive, allowing you to overlook the valley below, and the distant Songyang county seat is faintly visible. In the early morning, clouds and mist often rise from the valley floor, with houses appearing and disappearing in the sea of clouds, a scene that many photography enthusiasts wait specifically to capture. The Avant-Garde Bookstore, Pingmin Bookstore, renovated from an old cultural auditorium, is often called the bookstore on the cliff by tourists and is a must-visit spot after entering the village. The Bao Ancestral Hall, ancient trees, and old residences and paths preserve the original appearance of the clan village.Songyang · 8.6km from downtown
Songyang Old Street
Songyang Ming and Qing Street is located in Xiping Town, the county seat. The ancient street is more than 300 meters long. Both sides of the street are two-story buildings with wooden structures. It is an old building left in the Ming and Qing Dynasties and has a strong historical and cultural atmosphere. It is said that since the Tang Dynasty, a street in Ming and Qing Dynasties has been Songyang Commercial and Trade Zone, known as Wuli Long Street. Despite the vicissitudes of life and the vicissitudes of life, the ancient street is still the same, open to the north and south, surrounded by the morning and evening here and the trivial life of people, day after day. On both sides of the street, the mud-wood structure buildings are winding away, just like the contemporary "Qingming Riverside Map". The ancient block of Ming and Qing Dynasties is an area with a long history and profound cultural accumulation in Songyang County. It retains rich Ming and Qing architectural styles and agricultural cultural relics. These residential shops are all Ming and Qing styles, and the rows are eroded by historical wind and rain. The mottled but charming neighborhood is a very unique and attractive cultural landscape, and it is a rare historical and cultural street in the province.Songyang · 697m from downtown
Songzhuang Village
Songzhuang Village is hidden deep within the folds of the mountains in Songyang, Lishui. A stream winds through the village in an S-shape, and two stone arch bridges, built with creek stones without mortar, span the water. They have withstood the elements and remain stable, now serving as the village's landmark. The water under the bridges is shallow and clear, and occasionally, elderly residents can be seen leading cattle or carrying loads as they walk up the steps. With a click of the shutter, you capture a scene of a traditional Jiangnan village. Along both banks of the stream, old houses with mud walls and gray tiles are scattered against the mountainside, with the Ye Ancestral Hall, Song Ancestral Hall, stilt houses, and ancient post roads interspersed among them. The surrounding area is filled with continuous bamboo forests, and there are stretches of peach orchards in the mountains. Villagers still use traditional earthen stoves for cooking and go to the stream to wash clothes and vegetables in their daily lives. Walking into this place, time clearly slows down.Songyang · 9.1km from downtown
Xitou Village
Xitou Village is the seat ofBaoxi Township, where people and nature exist in harmony, giving it a unique village character. The world's largest cluster of dragon kilns is preserved here, the International Bamboo Architecture Biennale is hosted here, and the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army launched its campaign here. Its forest coverage rate is 89.6%. The Oujiang River,Minjiang River, and Qiantang River originate here, earning it the title of Source of the Three Rivers and the reputation of being a water treasure trove. Local farmers release carp into the stream whenever there is a joyous occasion, which has become an unwritten custom. Today, schools of fish swim in the stream, creating a beautiful local scene.Longquan · 37.8km from downtown
Yuandi Village
Yuandi Village in Shangyang Town is a large administrative village in Longquan City. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, it was a renowned landlord village, and it still preserves 28 ancient residential buildings from that era, covering over 20,000 square meters. Simple and imposing Ming Dynasty pillars, intricately carved Qing Dynasty corbels, and doors and windows influenced by Western styles are found everywhere. Village Party Secretary Xu Dayou told reporters that Yuandi Village has produced many talented people since modern times. The densely packed ancient residences are a major feature of Yuandi Village. Upon entering the village, one is greeted by lofty white walls, dark blue roof tiles, ornate ridge decorations, and carved beams and painted rafters, all showcasing the architectural characteristics of Zhejiang mountain villages; it is a model of ancient residences in Longquan. The entire village is nestled against mountains and streams, situated within a trumpet-shaped valley. A belt-shaped canal that serves for water storage, irrigation, fire prevention, and daily water supply and drainage encircles the village. The upper part of the village is exemplified by the former residence of Xu Yangshan, all of which follow the Si Shui Gui Tang style.Longquan · 27.7km from downtown
Qianxia Lake Eco-tourism Resort
Famous for its scenic beauty and historic interest, Thousand-Gap Lake is clearly a destination for a blissful adventure, displaying the spectacular fjords and eco-friendly richness of the area. Situated in the city of Lishui, within Qingtian County in the Zhejiang Province, these deep-blue sea inlets have been carved out by the the glacial activity of the long, narrow lake. Exploring tourists cruise along and savor the unique landscape of the "Nine Mountains and Half Waters Fields" among the verdant and proud high cliffs. These natural works of art highlight the serene quality and rich cultural heritage of Thousand-Gap Lake, from the rich folk customs to the traditional cuisine.Qingtian · 27.9km from downtown
Window of She Village
The Window of Shexiang is known as "Pearl of Xiaoxi", "Jingning University" and "Furong Town in South Zhejiang". The beautiful legend of the Floating Umbrella Ancient Ferry is also known as the first in the south of the Yangtze River. This place has convenient water and land transportation, prosperous commerce and trade, pays attention to farming and reading, and forms a quaint front-store-backyard-style mountain commercial street and slate street with Ming and Qing styles in architecture, which is highly playable. The folklore of the "Three Princesses Welcoming Their Relatives" and the derived "Chao Shi Ding" of the She nationality are fascinating and very interesting. "The folk stunt of drying eggs on a bamboo pole has a strong mysterious color, which makes people applaud. There are also many fun traditional festivals such as "Qing Qiao" festival, "March 3", "Huoshen Festival", etc. The marriage of the She nationality is unique. It has a lot of style, such as blocking the road to welcome relatives, toasting wine, singing opposites, etc. It is very lively. The Dajun rafting project in Shexiang is a key tourism project. A thrilling rafting path. Bamboo rafting has four walls and a reef group of Shitan and nine beaches throughout the whole process, forming a wonderful scenery on the water where the beaches and pools are connected; As the stream goes straight down, it has a 100% hurricane feeling, and at the same time, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of She Township with Tan Li, Feng Qi, Lin Shi, and people.Jingning · 7.5km from downtown
Mansion of Chuzhou
Located in Lishui City, Zhejiang Province, Chuzhou Prefecture City is an ancient city with a long history, rich cultural heritage and unique architectural style. Many ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties are preserved in the city. Visitors can feel the strong historical atmosphere while strolling through it. The ancient city wall is a highlight of Chuzhou Prefecture City. Part of the wall is still solid, providing an ideal perspective to overlook the entire city. The streets and alleys in the city are intricate, and the traditional bluestone pavement and quaint houses make people feel as if they are in the past. The residents here still retain traditional customs, and visitors can experience authentic local culture. The food in Chuzhou Prefecture City is also not to be missed. Local snacks such as Chuzhou White Lotus and Jinyun Shaobing are all good choices for tasting local customs. In addition, the natural scenery around Chuzhou Prefecture City is equally charming. Visitors can go to nearby mountain and water scenic spots after visiting the ancient city to enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature.Lishui · 3.3km from downtown
Longquan Celadon Museum
The Longquan Celadon Museum is a more stylish museum in the entire Lishui City area. The entrance is like a huge porcelain kiln. The exhibition hall ranges from the ancient works of the Five Dynasties to the wonderful "Ge Kiln" works that flourished in the Yuan Dynasty, as well as the fine celadon produced today. Dazzling. This tour will give you a complete understanding of the history of the occurrence, prosperity, decline and revival of the Longquan porcelain industry.Longquan · 2.4km from downtown
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Yangjiatang Village
Songyang · 6.5km from downtownChenjiapu Village
Songyang · 8.6km from downtownSongyang Old Street
Songyang · 697m from downtownSongzhuang Village
Songyang · 9.1km from downtownXitou Village
Longquan · 37.8km from downtownYuandi Village
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What travellers say about Lishui
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
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
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
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
点点唐唐20 October 2022
4.0
I went to Xitou Village for the first time in 2020 and was attracted by the quietness and simplicity there.
I went to Xitou Village again in 2022. Because of the repeated epidemic, there were not many people.
Walking into the village, local specialties are sold all the way. Every family is similar.
Because there is not much rain this year, the water in the stream is small, so you can go in the water at noon. But it is very cold at night, so you have to wear a thick coat.
Xitou Village
M51***5630 September 2024
5.0
The scenery of Qianxia Lake is very beautiful. Because of the off-peak travel, there are not many people and it seems very quiet. It is suitable for relaxing or taking the elderly or children for a leisure tour. You can buy a ticket to take a boat to the lake. There is a cruise ship in the morning and afternoon. There is a chain of Holiday Inns inside, and there are homestays one or two kilometers around. Parking is also very convenient at the resort and the hotel. There are several restaurants nearby for dining. The overall feeling is good
Qianxia Lake Eco-tourism Resort
蕙质兰心蕙质兰心2 May 2021
5.0
The source of the Daliang Spring is pure and unpolluted. The waterfalls are majestic, the pools are clear and the valleys are secluded. The peaks are beautiful and the forests are vast. The She culture has a long history. The folk customs are simple and the feelings are deep. This is Jingning, where you can appreciate the beauty of the She village with distinct seasons. In this quiet little mountain town, enjoy the mountain wind and look at the flowers in the fields, and the little time becomes real and beautiful.
Window of She Village
300***7414 February 2025
5.0
A must-see attraction in Lishui, walk up the city wall, feel the vicissitudes of the ancient city, touch the stone walls, it seems as if you can see the ancient battlefield where the Lishui soldiers and civilians defended their hometown and fought bravely against the Japanese pirates.
Mansion of Chuzhou
samchenz5 March 2025
4.0
The museum has convenient parking. You can enter directly without making an appointment. There are not many people. It introduces the development history of Longquan celadon, the celadon style and works from the Five Dynasties to the Republic of China, and the celadon production process. There is an exhibition of Ge Kiln works and a typical excavation process of the site. It is a good place to understand and learn about ceramics, but there are not many celadon masterpieces, most of which are restored pieces, and the ornamental value is not so good.
Longquan Celadon Museum
