This ancient village in Zhejiang is extraordinary, with its skills included in the intangible cultural heritage list!

The world is full of wonders, especially tourist attractions that draw numerous visitors with their unique natural landscapes, cultural history, and mythological atmosphere! For example, the Crescent Moon Spring in Dunhuang is magical because, despite being surrounded by desert, it never dries up and the water is as clear as a mirror; the peculiar pines and strange rocks of Mount Huangshan amaze people with nature's incredible craftsmanship, while also providing a quiet and beautiful tourist destination; the ancient town of Lijiang is known for its unique Naxi architectural style and rich ethnic customs; Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, with its spectacular peaks and misty scenery, makes tourists linger and forget to return! So, where should you go if you want to see some special attractions? I suggest visiting an ancient village, which is quite extraordinary. After thousands of years of development, it has many ancient Huizhou-style residences, and its skills have been included in the intangible cultural heritage list. You can take a stroll there in your free time! The village in question is Xiashan Ancient Village, which is structured with the ancient post road as its main axis, streets and alleys as lines, and residential houses and ancestral halls as points, forming a village layout with the south market and north residences. There are a total of 361 ancient Huizhou-style residential buildings from the Ming, Qing, and early Republic of China periods, with a total construction area of over 29,000 square meters. Delving into it, you'll find winding paths leading to secluded spots and a deep cultural heritage, full of enticing ancient relics and beautiful legends! Looking through history, we can find that Xiashan Ancient Village was primarily a village of the Zheng and Wang surnames. According to the 'Zheng Family Genealogy' and the 'Revised Genealogy of the Wang Family', both families moved here almost simultaneously a thousand years ago. Among them, the Zheng family is the descendant of Zheng Ping, a general of the Eastern Wu during the Three Kingdoms period, whose descendant Zheng Hui moved to Danshan. In the Yuanfeng Guihai year (1083), due to a flood that destroyed the village, they moved to the opposite side of Danshan, and named it Xiashan because of the rosy clouds over Danshan and the purple aura. The Wang family, descendants of Wang Hua, a duke of the Tang Dynasty, settled here because of the fertile fields at the foot of Xiashan, and named the place Xiatian, which has been over a thousand years. With the joint efforts of the two major surnames over a thousand years, Xiashan Ancient Village gradually prospered, becoming a large village with ancient markets and post roads. At one time, it was said: 'The ten-mile-long street was brightly lit, and a hundred wooden rafts could not be seen in the waterway'. Of course, as time moved to the present, with the development of society and the advancement of transportation facilities, the ancient village has long since declined! However, due to its remote location, the ancient buildings have all been preserved, especially the ancient Huizhou architecture, with its whitewashed walls, black tiles, and horse-head gables, all arranged in an orderly fashion. Upon closer observation, you can still see the gatehouses, door frames, and other areas, complemented by murals, carved brackets, and latticed windows, all exquisitely decorated, a testament to the incredible craftsmanship, which is breathtaking! In particular, the Wang family ancestral hall and the Zheng residence are the most typical and spectacular, not only are they spacious, but they are also refined, with many highlights and points of interest! Talking with the villagers, I also unexpectedly learned about the deep cultural heritage of the ancient village, not only with a rich accumulation of folk culture but also with beautiful calligraphy and literature, such as works by famous people from the Song Dynasty like Zhu Xi, Lu Zuqian, Zhang Shi, Lu Jiuyuan, and from the Ming Dynasty like Shang Lu, Fang Hao, and from the Qing Dynasty like Dai Dunyuan. While introducing it to tourists, they also displayed the 'Aijing Tang' three-character plaque personally inscribed by Shang Lu, a Doctor of Ming Ronglu, the Prince's Young Protector, the Minister of Personnel, and a Grand Scholar of the Jing Shen Hall, which is awe-inspiring! Moreover, I learned that in 2007, the construction skills of Xiashan Ancient Village were included in the Zhejiang Province Intangible Cultural Heritage Representative Project Directory. No wonder Xiashan Ancient Village is so amazing; it turns out to be a typical Huizhou-style architecture, with most structures being of a single seal style, and the overall appearance is aesthetically pleasing! Xiashan Ancient Village Travel Tips: Admission is free, located in Xiashan Village, Majin Town, Kaihua County, Quzhou City, Zhejiang Province. Take the Kaihua 355 bus to Qianjiangyuan and get off at station. Self-driving is recommended. For first-time visitors, you can focus on checking out attractions like Xiashan Ancient Maze, Xiashan Old Street, Tang Dynasty Well Hall, Yonggeng Hall, Xiashan Village Ancient Well, Yukun Hall, Southern Star Shine, Qianjin Tank, and other highlights! Has anyone visited this attraction? Welcome to leave a message and discuss!