Gaotiankeng Village, a thousand-year-old ancient village under the starlight, go camping, watch the stars and eat freshwater fish!

💗There are not many people in the village, which is hidden by the mountains. Spring water comes down from the mountains and flows through every household in the village. The original rammed earth houses still retain the ancient way of life. The rammed earth buildings on the mountain ridges maintain the original appearance of the ancient village. Almost all the houses are made of yellow mud walls. Roosters crow in the morning and you fall asleep at night accompanied by streams and the chirping of insects and birds. There is an observation deck on the top of the mountain, where you can go to see the stars at night. It is suitable for summer vacation. Compared with crowded big cities, it is very suitable for a slow-paced life. ️ 📍Address of scenic spot: Changhong Township, Kaihua County, Quzhou City, Zhejiang Province Opening hours: Open all year round 🎟️Ticket related: Tickets: Free 🚗 Transportation to attractions: It is recommended to drive by yourself🚙, and navigate directly to "Gaotiankeng Village". There is also a parking lot in the village🅿️. Take a bus from Quzhou Bus Passenger Transport Center to Kaihua Passenger Transport Center, and then take Kaihua No. 721 urban and rural bus to Gaotiankeng Village. There is only one bus per day. 🌟Highlights: ⏩It is a village built at an altitude of nearly 700 meters. It is an original ecological ancient village, 👉famous for its 88 well-preserved yellow mud houses. It is known as the highest altitude and 👍most well-preserved original ecological village in western Zhejiang. The whole village is in the shape of a swallow's nest, surrounded by mountains and has a superior natural ecological environment. ⬇️It still retains the appearance of decades ago, with a Qing Dynasty covered bridge at the entrance of the village, ⏫a stream rushing through the village, rows of mud walls and black tiles, and an ancient road paved with pebbles. The rural flavor remains the same, 👍Many house viewing houses have been converted into homestays, and various facilities are being improved. 🚩The village takes "starry sky" as its theme. It has built a cultural and art exchange center, a starry sky bookstore, a starry sky coffee shop, a starry sky accommodation center, etc. It also cultivates and creates a high-end homestay brand cluster to achieve an organic combination of ancient village protection and development. 👍️Must-see attractions: Dark Sky Park Planetarium: 💗 Located on the top of a mountain in the village, it is the only planetarium built on a mountaintop in the country. ☑️It is both an observatory and an exhibition hall. It not only introduces famous astronomers in history, ✅but also has many introductions and models of planets. In summer, you can see the Milky Way with your naked eyes here 👀Professional stargazing equipment is set up, nebula and constellation observation experience, etc. There are three camping ⛺️stargazing spots. For nighttime stargazing, all lights are changed to a 45-degree angle. Guanyin Covered Bridge👍 is an ancient covered bridge handed down from the Qing Dynasty. It is located at the entrance of the village. There are exquisite carvings and paintings on the bridge. It is one of the landmark buildings in the village. Starry sky viewing platform: ↘️On the top of the mountain in the village, it is an excellent place for stargazing. 👇You can overlook the beautiful scenery of the ancient village and enjoy the spectacular starry sky🌌. At night, the ground and sky of the viewing platform will be full of stars. Starry Sky Library: ↙️Reconstructed from an old house, it is located at the entrance to the village and is divided into two floors. ▶️It displays many books and is open to tourists and villagers. There are many centuries-old trees in the village, including a thousand-year-old yew tree. The tree is full of small red fruits that are edible and can be used to make wine. The village has retained the thousand-year-old method of raising freshwater fish. In front of the door or behind the house, a fish pond is dug with pebbles at the bottom, and vegetables and fruits are fed to the fish. The spring water has low temperature and grows slowly, but the fish meat is delicious, chewy and nutritious. Without affecting the original appearance of the village, many supporting facilities have been built. There are B&Bs, restaurants, and a small children's playground. There are libraries, cafes, parent-child, restaurants, accommodation and dining. The village market is where you can buy local specialty agricultural products and handicrafts💁 💗Other tips: ✅There are many mountain roads, so it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen and mosquito repellent. ✅The temperature difference between day and night is quite large. You can camp on the top of the mountain to watch the stars. It is windy, so remember to bring an extra piece of clothing to avoid catching a cold. ✅When going up the mountain, there are many winding mountain roads, so you need to pay attention to safety when driving. 💁You still need some driving skills, especially when you encounter oncoming cars. People who are prone to motion sickness need to take motion sickness medicine in advance. ✅The road into the village is a bit narrow, it is difficult for two cars to pass each other, and there are many people and it is easy to get stuck in traffic. It is recommended to go early in the morning.