[2024 Hangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Zhinan Village (Updated Nov)
Terraced Fields
Ancient Villages
Address:
Zhinan Village, Taihuyuan Town, Lin'an City, Hangzhou
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
0.5-1 day
Rural Staycation in the Mountain ⛰️
This is the best staycation I had this year and can’t recommend it enough to anyone who wants to escape from the city for some time! Zhinan is located in the mountains of Lin’an county, part of Hangzhou city. I happened to go there for a weekend during fall and it was much better than what we expected with my friend. This village is so peaceful with epic views on the mountains and paddy fields. Most buildings are guest houses with restaurants whilst others are mostly shops selling local specialities. We stayed at a guesthouse for two nights. Everyone was so friendly there! Every corner was beautiful and the views are so soothing! In need of a dose of fresh air and nature, this is the place to go! 🌿🌳🍃👍🏼
Address ➡️ Zhinan, 指南村
How to go ➡️ My friend and I took a taxi from Lin’an Baolong shopping mall to the village. It took about an hour to reach.
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Katsights
Epic Paddy Field Views in Fall 🌾💛
The paddy fields in Zhinan village were defo the highlight of my fall this year. They’re located right at the entrance of the village surrounded by many viewpoints for tourists. You can walk through the fields and venture further at ease! The views were breathtaking and so worth it! I spent a weekend in the village and explored this part on a Saturday. It was crowded, but this place is so big that you can easily find spots without people to take pictures 📸💛
Address ➡️ Zhinan Village, 指南村
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Katsights
Coffee & Mountain View❓Hell Yes 🧡
On a fall weekend getaway in Zhinan, the one and only coffee shop of the village was so lovely 🍁 It’s at the very beginning of the village and is beautifully decorated with maple leaves in and out! The outdoor seats have a gorgeous view on the mountains ⛰️ It’s also a small business shop where you can buy tea, cute notebooks and a bunch of handmade products such as jewellery, Chinese fans, scarfs etc… Most of the souvenirs are Maple leaf themed with surprisingly, very affordable prices. I bought a handmade Chinese fan, a ring and a pair of earrings for 148¥.
There’s coffee and tea with prices ranging from 20 -38¥. I had the wind leaf latte while my friend had the americano in the morning and white tea in the afternoon. They were all good 😊 The shop owners were so friendly and welcoming 🧡 Highly recommended checking it out!
Address ➡️ Zhinan village, 指南村
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Katsights
Beautiful Autumn scenery, terraced fields and Ginko trees in Zhinan, a 2000 year old Village tucked away in the mountains of Western Hangzhou.
MsHStravels
Life | Lin'an Zhinnan Village! Escape to the mountains (Part 2).
Spend time outside the tea room with a few friends, brewing tea around the stove. Take a sip and let the milk tea dance on your tongue, with the sweetness of the mountain spring, the fragrance of the tea leaves, and the smoothness of the milk. It's like tasting the whole autumn.
Return to [Baiju] for a private bath. The wooden shutters let in soft sunlight, and you can enjoy the natural scenery outside the window while soaking in the bath, feeling the warmth and healing of the mountain spring.
The clear mountain spring water flows down from above. Listen to the music of nature and feel your heart calm down. I love spending a whole day in peace like this. Life should be about slowing down.
Before leaving, I took a look at the lazy cat in the courtyard. It was dozing by the pond, which made my heart melt. This is the end of my three-day, two-night retreat full of Zen.
KucianDream
Shangu Liuchuan Cultural Park Tour Guide.
🏞️Shangu Liuchuan Cultural Park Tour Guide🏞️
🌸Tour Route:
Visitor Center → Qingniu Woxi → Dongpo Bieye → Fuong Pavilion (Huang Tingjian's Reading Place) → Qiuxing Cliff → Shiniu Ancient Cave → Shuyu Bridge → Exit
📜Key Attractions:
1. Qingniu Woxi🐮: The first attraction after entering the park. There is a huge rock by the stream that looks like a green ox lying on the ground. The stream flows gently, and the scenery is pleasant.
2. Dongpo Bieye🏡: Su Shi once lived here and left many poems and essays. It is a must-visit place for literature lovers.
3. Fuong Pavilion (Huang Tingjian's Reading Place)📚: Huang Tingjian once built a house here to read. There is a stone statue of Huang Tingjian sitting on an ox in the pavilion. It is a great place to learn about Huang Tingjian and his poems and essays.
4. Qiuxing Cliff🍂: Named after the two characters "Qiuxing" carved on the cliff, the scenery by the cliff is magnificent and suitable for taking photos.
5. Shiniu Ancient Cave🐉: The cave is full of stone carvings, and the most famous one is the inscription by the Tang Dynasty writer Li Ao. It is a paradise for calligraphy lovers.
6. Shuyu Bridge🌊: The stream under the bridge is clear, and the sound of the water is like jade. It is a quiet resting place in the park.
🕰Recommended Visit Time:
It is recommended to visit for half a day to a day. The light in the morning is soft, suitable for taking photos and visiting stone carvings. The temperature is higher in the afternoon, so you can choose to rest near Fuong Pavilion or Shuyu Bridge to enjoy the tranquility and coolness of the park.
👗Dress Code:
It is recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes and casual clothes for hiking and visiting. Also, bring a hat and sunglasses to protect yourself from UV rays. As the park is densely vegetated and has many mosquitoes, it is recommended to wear long sleeves and pants and bring mosquito repellent.
🎁Surprise Recommendations:
1. Stone Carving Exploration: In addition to the main attractions, there are many hidden stone carvings in the park waiting for you to discover. Each stone carving carries a piece of history and culture.
2. Calligraphy Experience: In the calligraphy experience area of the park, you can try writing ancient poems with a brush and feel the charm of calligraphy.
I hope this Shangu Liuchuan Cultural Park tour guide can help you, and I wish you a pleasant journey! 🌼📸🎏
NoraThompson541
Catch the last of fall and go leaf peeping!
In fall, Zhina Village in Lin'an is a paradise on earth! 🌾 In the afternoon, the warm autumn sun shines on the heavy golden wheat ears, like a golden oil painting on the top of a mountain. The ancient village has been renovated, but it still retains the tranquility and poetic pastoral style.
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📍Address:
📍Zhina Village, Lin'an
- Self-driving navigation: Zhina Village Committee
- Location: Zhina Village, Taihuyuan Town, Lin'an District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
- Time: 8:00 am–5:00 pm
🗓Itinerary:
① Zhina Village Committee ➡️ Rice fields at the entrance of the village ➡️ Ginkgo tree at the village cultural hall ➡️ Tangding Wonderland
Hiking route ② Hengdu Village ➡️ Datal ➡️ Zhina Village Greenway ➡️ Tangding Wonderland ➡️ Zhina Village
🧳Preparation:
✅ Backpack, sunscreen, trekking poles, water, food
✅ Comfortable sneakers, sportswear, sunscreen
👍Recommended:
🍂 Ancient ginkgo trees: The thousand-year-old ginkgo trees and a group of hundred-year-old ginkgo trees in the village form a golden forest, which is especially suitable for taking photos. Children can play with fallen leaves under the trees, and you can take a photo of the autumn blockbuster! 📸
🌾 Golden rice terraces: Before early November, the golden rice terraces are beautiful, and you can feel the harvest season with your children, which is full of childlike fun! 🌞
🍁 Red maple trees reflected in the sky pool: The sky pool is as quiet as a mirror, reflecting the red maple trees. It is a particularly suitable place for a parent-child walk and sightseeing in autumn. 💖
🍃 Red maple path: The red maple forest can be seen everywhere in the village, covering the path. Take your children for a walk, and every step is like walking in poetry. ✨
⏳Visiting time:
1️⃣ The protagonist in October is the golden rice fields;
2️⃣ Early November is golden larch;
3️⃣ Late November is ginkgo, sweetgum, and maple;
4️⃣ December is pond cypress, metasequoia, bald cypress, etc.
⭐ Ginkgo viewing period: The photos were taken on November 17. There was a lot of rain this fall, and several tall ginkgo trees have lost a lot of leaves. It is estimated that next week will be the end. If you want to enjoy the autumn, you should hurry up!
matildarosewood86
Hangzhou Countryside - Zhina Village.
1 hour 45 minutes' drive from Gongshu District. The ginkgo trees have turned yellow, but many leaves have fallen. The weather is cloudy today, and it's very cold in the mountains, much colder than in the city. Fortunately, I brought a coat for my baby!
The whole village is very friendly to strollers. The baby care room is in the visitor center at the entrance, but it is currently unavailable.
EnchantedForest!
A live guide to the red leaves in Lin'an Guide Village on November 10th.
I heard that the Red Leaf Festival in Lin'an Zhizhi Village has begun.
We went today
If you haven’t set off yet, why not wait two more days?
📍Navigation There are not many people in these two days, you can drive directly to the guide village
There are more people in the afternoon than in the morning
🚗We parked the car at the foot of the mountain and hiked up
🗺️Navigate the archway of Shenlongchuan Scenic Area. There is a public restroom under the archway. The car can be parked here, and then there is a step from the place where I circled that you can walk directly to the guide village. The distance is about 1.5 kilometers, about 30 minutes🚶
🚌If you don’t want to walk up, you can go directly to Zhanzhi Village when the parking lot below the village has a view. The round trip is 20 yuan/person💰
🏠Guide Village
🍁Zhizhi Village is very famous for its red leaves, but the village is not big. It takes about half an hour to walk around the entire village. The leaves are not yet red, and the ginkgo trees have not turned yellow. So if you are not in a hurry, it is recommended to wait for another two days.
🍔There is not a lot of food in the village, and the prices are a bit higher than normal consumption. If you have time, you can go to the village to find a farmhouse, the taste is okay.
🥟There is an Internet celebrity mochi on the homepage, which you can pound and take pictures of yourself. 4 pieces/10 yuan💰, there are different flavors to choose from.
🚶In the afternoon, there are a lot of people here on the terrace, and there will be many tour groups coming. Today, there are anchors singing live here. There is a cycling station nearby, and there will also be motorcycles coming up, so here, everyone Still need to pay attention to safety⚠️
📷There is a Hanfu photo booth on the terrace, similar to Trip Moments
🏨There are also B&Bs in the village, and the prices are pretty good. You can book them on the platform
🍁Personally, I think the red leaves may be expected to appear in about a week, so we can wait a little longer.
Follow me for more travel tips!
GREY DELEON
Zhejiang‖A Great Place for Family Trips to Taihu Source
Taihu Source is located on the southern slope of Tianmu Mountain in Lin'an City, Zhejiang Province→It is a tourist attraction with beautiful natural scenery and excellent ecological environment! Not only is it one of the main sources of Taihu Lake, but it is also a tourist destination that combines the beauty of mountains and rivers, cultural charm, and leisure entertainment❃The scenic area is characterized by rolling mountains, deep valleys, clear streams, and cascading waterfalls/Especially the scenery of connected cliffs, pools, corridors, and terraces makes one feel like being in a series of exquisite landscape paintings♣Attracting countless tourists to visit❃It's really worth seeing for yourself!
【Travel Tips】❤
√ About Scenic Area Fees¶
▶Scenic Area Ticket☞70 RMB/person on Ctrip/Remember to book two hours in advance, otherwise you can't enter (40 RMB for seniors over 70)❤
▶Glass Walkway☞78 RMB/adult/40 RMB/child❤
√ About Scenic Area Highlights¶
▶Natural Environment☞The Taihu Source Scenic Area is surrounded by mountains and streams, with a high forest coverage rate→It is known as a "natural oxygen bar"❤
▶Tourism Experience☞Visiting Taihu Source not only allows you to enjoy beautiful natural scenery and rich cultural landscapes/but also participate in various outdoor activities→Hiking through canyons, rock climbing adventures, rafting, and water play❤
√ About Scenic Area Route Introduction☞After entering the scenic area, there are two routes→One leads to the glass walkway/the other to the scenic area! You can walk back and forth on the glass walkway, or pass through it to the scenic area, where you can catch small fish and play with water guns along the way
√ About Main Check-in Points in the Scenic Area
▶Longxu Wall☞This is a famous spot in the Taihu Scenic Area, named for the dragon beard-like vines growing on the rock wall. The Longxu Wall is towering and majestic→A great place for tourists to take photos❤
▶Yunbi Pool☞This is a deep green pool with crystal-clear water→Like a giant emerald embedded in the valley, surrounded by lush trees/making it an excellent place for tourists to relax and rest❤
▶Shenfeng Valley☞Here, the terrain is steep, and the valley wind blows gently→Tourists can feel the mysterious power of nature❤
▶Shuanglong Pool☞Two adjacent pools, one large and one small→Resembling two dragons playing with a pearl/It's a great place for tourists to enjoy the beautiful mountain and water scenery❤
▶Siyuan Corridor☞This is a long corridor built on a cliff→Tourists can overlook the entire Taihu Source Scenic Area from here❤
√ About Nearby Check-in Points☞There are many surrounding attractions, among which Zhennan Village is about a 15-minute drive away→No entrance fee, but parking costs 20 RMB/car. The terraced fields and ancient trees are particularly beautiful in summer
√ About Opening Hours☞8:00—17:00
✈About Transportation¶
√ Address: Baisha Village, Taihu Source Town, Lin'an City, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province
√ Transportation Route☞Take bus No. 598 from Hangzhou West Bus Station (ticket price 10 RMB/person)→To Lin'an, then take a shuttle bus from Lin'an New Passenger Station (shuttle buses at 8:30 and 12:30) or take a minibus from the North Station to Taihu Source❤
√ Self-driving Navigation→Zhejiang Lin'an Taihu Source Scenic Area
【Travel Suggestions】
√ Equipment☞It is recommended to bring sunglasses, sunscreen, etc./Taihu Source is located in the mountains→The temperature difference between morning and evening is large/It is recommended to bring some warm clothes❤
√ Food and Accommodation☞It is recommended to bring some snacks and water→You can't order takeout here/There are many homestays and farmhouses here, making accommodation convenient→Homestays with good environments, and farmhouses that include three meals (100—150 RMB/person)❤
√ Play Time☞Suitable for all seasons, it is recommended to spend at least half a day/The best time to visit is in summer❤
√ Transportation☞It is recommended to drive by yourself→About 1.5 hours drive from Hangzhou/There is a parking lot 50 meters above the scenic area, 20 RMB unlimited time❤
Ethan Mitchell Ethan82
Global Autumn Chasing|Meet the beautiful autumn scenery in Zhinan Village, Hangzhou
🌟Highlight Features: Zhinan Village is located at the foot of Dongtianmu Mountain in Lin'an, on the bank of Nantiao Creek, the source of Taihu Lake, and is close to famous tourist spots such as Shenlongchuan, Taihu Source, and Tianhuangping.
👍Most Recommended: The forest coverage rate of the village is over 93%, and there are more than 200 towering ancient trees behind the village, all of which are rare tree species such as maple, ginkgo, Chinese fir, and chestnut, with the longest tree age over 900 years.
✅Must Experience: Here is warm in winter and cool in summer, with birds and flowers, and the highest temperature in summer is below 30 degrees Celsius, which is a good place to escape the heat. And every deep autumn, the golden ginkgo and red maple trees will paint here into a 'mountain oil painting with thick ink', which is one of the most beautiful autumn viewing places in Jiangsu and Zhejiang. When the red maple trees fall casually in every corner of the village, the autumn of Zhinan Village inadvertently enters its best state. There are also more than 470 acres of terraced fields on both sides of the village, which is spectacular. There is a day pond along the mountain road, with green water all year round and schools of fish.
❤Recommended Reason: If you like hiking, you can choose to hike from Hengdu to here - this is a particularly outstanding leisure hiking route, and it is one of the must-go destinations for outdoor photography enthusiasts in Hangzhou every year.
📝Tips: Zhinan Village is dominated by the surname 'Que', and there are still well-preserved hundred-year-old houses, as well as excavated ancient stone tools and ancient iron coins. Water, houses, trees, cultural relics, tombs, surnames, villages, these 'seven ancients' give Zhinan Village a unique charm.
📍Detailed Address: Lin'an District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province
🚉Transportation Strategy: Take Lin'an 2721/Lin'an 2722/Lin'an 2725 to Hengdu Bus Station and walk about 774 meters to reach.
🕙Business Hours: All year round
💰Ticket Consumption: Free
GRANT HODGES
【National Day Reverse Lin'an Autumn Charm】
🍂Autumn in Lin'an, like a scroll of painting unfolding, is colorful and breathtaking. Leaves dance lightly, red, yellow, and orange dominate, autumn is overflowing, the best viewing time has arrived!
🍁【Autumn Must-Visit】
1⃣Taihu Source: 💰80r, known as the small Jiuzhaigou in the south of the Yangtze River, where mountains and waters blend, is breathtaking.
2⃣Tianmu Mountain: 💰120r, climb the mountain to breathe fresh air, or stroll along the stream, feel refreshed.
3⃣Zhinnan Village: 💰Free entry, ancient village, terraced fields and ginkgo forests are breathtaking.
4⃣Moon Bridge🌙: A less-known scenic spot, with beautiful scenery, an excellent shooting location.
5⃣Zhejiang West Grand Canyon: 💰80r, steep mountains, clear streams, a summer resort.
6⃣Lin'an Daming Mountain: 💰80r, lake and mountain scenery in full view, known as the "Little Huangshan in Zhejiang".
7⃣Tianchi: 💰90r, steep mountains, green pool water, pleasant scenery.
🍁【Transportation Guide】
Lin'an has convenient transportation, you can choose subway, bus or taxi. The subway🚇 can directly reach Hangzhou Station or Hangzhou South Station, and then transfer to bus or taxi to the scenic area. The bus🚌 route is convenient, covering all scenic areas in Lin'an. If you drive🚗, you can navigate to the parking lot of each scenic area.
🍁【Autumn Viewing Route】
1⃣Taihu Source + Moon Bridge + Zhinnan Village: Suitable for friends who like outdoor sports, climbing and natural scenery.
2⃣Daming Mountain + Tianmu Mountain: For friends who like photography and autumn scenery, mainly for climbing and autumn viewing.
3⃣Zhejiang West Grand Canyon + Tianchi: The best choice for family outings, cool and summer escape, enjoy the autumn scenery.
4⃣Moon Bridge + Zhinnan Village + Tianchi: Less-known route, quiet and peaceful, beautiful scenery.
🍁【Accommodation Recommendation】
Eight Acres Field Villa B&B:
Unique decoration style, fresh and elegant, comfortable bedding like lying on marshmallows, like in the clouds. The farmhouse's special dishes are delicious, and the rich variety can be tasted at will. The enthusiastic and thoughtful B&B owner makes you feel at home.
🍁【Precautions】
1⃣The temperature difference in Lin'an in autumn is large, it is recommended to prepare a thick coat.
2⃣The ticket prices of each scenic spot are different, please check and book in advance.
3⃣Protect the environment when touring the mountains, do not litter.
4⃣While enjoying the autumn scenery, protect plants and the environment, and take care of the natural landscape.
eldronia_0720
Zhinan Village, a hidden treasure in the mountains of Lin'an
Autumn in Zhinan Village is really beautiful, you must come!
The mountains are full of golden rice fields, thousand-year-old towering trees, golden ginkgo and fiery red maple leaves🍁,
It's like a spilled palette
October to November is the most beautiful time to visit
Lin'an Zhinan Village
🎫Ticket: None
Parking fee: 10 yuan
It is recommended to drive by yourself! About 1h from Hangzhou (it is recommended to go early, otherwise it is hard to find a parking spot)
Taking photos📷 is very picturesque, golden rice fields, a casual shot, the autumn atmosphere is very strong, the maple leaves have dyed a place red
There are many thousand-year-old trees in the village
GlobeTrotterPro99
The color of Zhinan Village
This autumn's color seems to be all collected by Zhinan Village.
The yellow of ginkgo and the red of maple leaves are the main colors, they are the protagonists of this autumn drama, taking turns on the stage at the top of Zhinan Village.
I was healed by this color.
The small village of this season has quietly opened its heart to prepare for the arrival of winter, the rice is to be harvested, and the wheat and rapeseed are to be sown. Take advantage of the best sunshine in late autumn to complete the tasks of this solar term.
Autumn harvest and winter storage, there is harvest if there is sowing, this is the simplest truth in the world.
Zhinan Village in Lin'an, although I have been there many times, every time I can see different scenery, every time there will be different gains.
From the road into the mountain in Lin'an, it has already made people feel overwhelmed. On one side of the winding mountain road is the reservoir, extending upwards with the mountain. This season, the upper reaches have dried up, exposing pebbles and beaches. Occasionally, a few Chinese tallow trees are seen and their appearance is immediately stunning.
On the side of the road are pine trees that I can't name, and the fallen pine needles on the ground are like two long ribbons.
Zhinan Village is located at the foot of Dongtianmu Mountain in Lin'an, on the bank of Nantiao Creek, the source of Taihu Lake, at an altitude of 550 meters. The mountain road can directly drive to the villages on the mountain. But I like to walk up the mountain, about one kilometer ahead of the parking lot is the entrance to walk up the mountain. The feeling of stepping up the steps through the forest is much better than taking a car.
There is a natural sky pond covering fifteen acres in front of the village, which is a bit like the Fangtang in Hongcun. The pond water is green all year round, with schools of fish, people living in it, and it is suitable for all seasons. The villagers all live around the sky pond facing south, opened guesthouses and restaurants, and started businesses, taking advantage of the right time and place.
The village is surrounded by ancient trees, and there are still more than 340 rare ancient trees of maple, Tianmu ironwood and ginkgo, all of which are nationally protected ancient trees.
It seems that everyone is here for the color of this season, and it seems that everyone's memo records the autumn of Zhinan Village.
Yes, I am the same, because if I miss it, I have to wait for a year, so we are all more punctual than the solar terms.
There are more than 470 acres of terraces on both sides of the top of the mountain, which are spectacular. Some of the rice on the hillside has been harvested and stored, and some have not been harvested. The golden rice fields immediately attracted everyone's attention.
The color of Zhinan Village is the most beautiful and mature color I have seen this autumn. The autumn of Zhinan Village is the most beautiful color in this season.
Each season has its own personality.
"Spring has a hundred flowers and autumn has a moon, summer has a cool breeze and winter has snow. Don't hang idle things in your heart, it's a good time in the world."
BenjaminThompson.28
Travel guide to avoid pitfalls in Zhinan Village, Taihuyuan Town, Lin'an District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province!!!
Zhinan Village, the beauty of nature without a filter
Zhinan Village Travel Guide
Zhinan Village, located in Taihuyuan Town, Lin'an District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, is an ancient village with a long history and picturesque scenery. Here, you can appreciate the simple architectural style, magnificent natural scenery, and profound historical and cultural heritage.
Navigation: Hangzhou Lin'an Zhinan Village
1. Located at an altitude of 600 meters in Taihuyuan Town, tourists mostly come by self-driving, tourist buses, cycling, buses, and walking.
2. Self-driving: about 1.5 hours from Hangzhou city center, parking fee is 20 yuan/time.
3. Metro: Take Line 16 to Lin'an Square Station Exit A, transfer to Bus 832 to Yangling Station, then transfer to Bus 2724 (depart at 10:30) to Zhinan Mountain Station (direct to Zhinan Village). Note that there are few buses on Route 2724, please arrange your travel time reasonably.
4. Accommodation: There are homestays in the villages at the foot of the mountain, and the accommodation for one night (about 150 yuan, including three meals).
⭐【Attractions Guide】
1. Ginkgo trees: Beautiful ginkgo trees can be admired near the village committee on the west side, near Zhinan 88 Homestay, near the Cultural Hall and Qigu Square, and near the "Yishan 9 She" across the village.
2. Ancient trees: More than 340 rare ancient trees are preserved in the village, including maple, Tianmu ironwood, and ginkgo, all of which are nationally protected trees.
3. Tianchi: The ancient pond in the center of the village, formed by the merger of four ancient ponds, reflects the static pool water of red and yellow tree shadows, showing the rich colors of nature.
4. Terraces: Terraced rice fields near the village, the golden terraces in autumn are picturesque.
5. Houses: Five or six ancient houses from the Ming and Qing Dynasties are preserved in the village, with pink walls and black tiles, horse-head walls, wooden window lattices and finely carved beams and columns, fully showing the ancient style of Huizhou architecture.
6. Market snacks: Experience farm-style gourmet food, such as sesame cakes, dagao, radish cakes, etc.
Ch@rl0tt3 L33
A guide to visiting Zhinan Village
Zhinan Village, an ancient village located on the banks of the Nan Shao Creek at the source of Tai Lake in Lin'an, has an altitude of nearly 600 meters and a history of thousands of years. It quietly sits there, waiting for the arrival of tourists.
If you choose to drive, please note that there may be traffic congestion on weekends. Once you get to the village, the narrow roads may make it difficult for you to pass other vehicles. However, if you stay in the village, the host will usually reserve a parking space for you, otherwise parking may be hard to find. Whether you stay or not, parking costs 20 yuan per day. If you like cycling, many cyclists choose to ride up the mountain, but please note that Zhinan Village is on a mountain and you need to climb, so choose according to your physical strength.
As soon as you enter Zhinan Village, you will be attracted by the terraced fields of flowers in front of you. Although the paddy fields had already been harvested when I went there in early November, imagine the full paddy fields, golden, must be very beautiful. Walking along the path to the top of the terraced fields, you will see a quiet ancient street - Zhinan Old Street. The buildings on both sides of this small street are well preserved, and you can feel the charm of this ancient village.
In Zhinan Village, you will also find some interesting sights. For example, the thousand-year-old ginkgo tree, which looks at the four sisters' ancient ginkgo trees by the Tianchi, as if telling the history of the ancient village. There is also the Seven Ancient Square, standing here is like standing in the heart of Zhinan Village, you can fully appreciate the seven ancients of Zhinan Village: ancient surnames, ancient houses, ancient tombs, ancient wells, ancient trees, ancient ponds, ancient roads.
Walking from the Seven Ancient Square to the edge of Tianchi, you will see another thousand-year-old ginkgo tree, its scenery is very beautiful. In addition, there are attractions such as the ancient tree wind and the ancient well ripples, you can slowly taste the charm of this ancient village.
As for accommodation, there are many homestays in the village to choose from. I recommend you stay near Lin Meimei's glutinous rice balls, which are delicious. After finishing your tour in the village, you can go to the Mojia Pavilion viewing platform to enjoy the beautiful scenery, look at the terraced fields, and enjoy the comfort brought by this quiet ancient village.
In general, Zhinan Village is a very suitable place for weekend outings. You can enjoy the beautiful autumn scenery and feel the tranquility and historical atmosphere of the ancient village. Whether you drive or cycle, you can find fun here. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature, then Lin'an Zhinan Village is definitely a place worth visiting.
GARRETT COPELAND
The guide village is located in Lin'an Dongtianmu Mountain, on the bank of Nanxun River at the source of Taihu Lake. It is 550 meters above sea level and 80 kilometers away from Hangzhou. The asphalt road has been passed to the entrance of the village with convenient transportation. There are more than 470 acres of terraced fields on the left and right sides of the mountain. The ancient trees around the village are towering. Today, more than 340 trees are preserved as rare and ancient trees dominated by sweet gum, Tianmu iron and ginkgo. They are all famous trees protected by the state. The guide village has a long history. The village still has five or six ancient houses in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, as well as excavated ancient stone tools and ancient iron coins. Here you can enjoy both sightseeing and leisure, as well as the fun of farming.