#Ruralation MO⁺ Co-living Retreat, Chenjiapu,Songyang Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Its only flaw: it's only available in Zhejiang
🍃Speaking of Lishui in Zhejiang, it's not only home to the filming location of the fantasy drama 'Swords of Legends' known as Xian Du
🍃but also the hometown of An Lingrong from 'Empresses in the Palace', which is "Songyang"
👉"Songyang"👈
🍃Awarded the title of "China's Natural Oxygen Bar" in 2019
🍃Crazily recommended by 'Lonely Planet' countless times
🍃Rated as "The Last Secret of Southern Yangtze" by 'National Geographic'
✅Must-visit spots in Songyang
1️⃣Songzhuang Village
A 600-year-old ancient village nestled against the mountains and waters, a filming location for 'National Geographic', attracting countless visitors. The ancient bridge is here, surrounded by dense bamboo forests and streams flowing through the village, like a paradise on earth, perfect for in-depth travel!
2️⃣Songyang Old Street 'Ming and Qing Ancient Street'
The old street has a history of over 1800 years, preserving many ancient buildings. It's not commercialized, with a strong local life atmosphere, mostly inhabited by natives, engaging in blacksmithing, cotton batting, weighing, tailoring, hairdressing, laundry, drying clothes... It's like a real-life 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival'
3️⃣Yangjiatang Village
A typical terraced ancient village, known as the "Golden Potala Palace" because of its yellow walls shining golden in the sunlight. Inside, there are bamboo forests, tea gardens, and ancestral halls. The scene of smoke curling up from each household at dusk is especially stunning!
4️⃣Chenjiapu Village
Backed by cliffs and surrounded by mountains, it represents cliffside villages. "China's Most Beautiful Rural Bookstore" Pioneer Bookstore is also here. Reading quietly in the bookstore on the cliff, daydreaming away from the world, is also wonderful~ By the way, the crew of 'The Glittering Days' 🎬 wrapped up filming here🌝
5️⃣Pingtian Village
For over 200 days a year, you can experience the ethereal wonderland shrouded in mist, known as "Clouds above Pingtian", with earthy yellow houses and century-old trees standing on the cliffs, full of life and very close to Chenjiapu Village
6️⃣Huang Family Mansion
The house where the richest man of Songyang during the late Qing and Republic of China lived, built over fifty years by three generations, with very exquisite wood carvings! It's recommended to rent a guide when visiting
✅Accommodation in Songyang
🏠Songyang Yun Li Ting Wa Homestay
A homestay deep in the mountains, where you can see the misty valleys and stars at night✨, perfect for a vacation and oxygen intake~
🏠Yun Xi MO+
Located in Chenjiapu Village, it boasts the entire valley, with a walk to the mountaintop café☕️, and a cute little bear swimming pool
✅Delicious food in Songyang
1️⃣Baixian Noodle Restaurant
A noodle restaurant featured on CCTV, cooked on a clay stove, with dried plum vegetables in the fried eggs, and the hand-rolled noodles taste great
2️⃣Xu Ji Salt-Braised Chicken
A local signature dish, available in white and black chicken, can be express delivered vacuum-packed
3️⃣Songyang specialties: tofu puffs, yellow rice cakes, white old wine, Qingming fruit, wheat bean rice, longevity black rice, ash paste, eight-treasure lantern plate, sand lei, Songyang sugar cake, immortal grass tofu, available on the streets for a taste
✅Travel tips
①Many ancient villages in Songyang are located deep in the mountains, so it's more convenient to travel by self-driving or chartered car; or you can take the high-speed train to Songyang Station and then take a taxi
②The ancient villages are free to visit, no tickets needed~
If you're tired of living in a big city
Why not rest in Songyang for a few days✈️
Experience the paradise life outside the city
You will be rejuvenated, and you must visit once in your lifetime
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Zhejiang has its own Moroccan-style boutique resort hidden in the mountains
✅Hotel Exterior
It's truly beautiful and captivating upon arrival.
The architectural beauty feels like being in Morocco, and since it's located in the mountains, the surrounding scenery is also gorgeous, offering a comfortable sense of seclusion from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Hotel Interior
Since it opened in 2021, the decor and facilities are all very new, with a variety of room types available.
Twin room/Family room (2 single beds + a bunk bed)/Row house🏠
We had a larger group, so we booked a family room and a three-bedroom mountain view row house.
It's very suitable for family vacations or trips with friends, as the number of rooms and beds are very accommodating for larger groups.
✅Breakfast in picture 8
The variety is quite limited and it's not a buffet, so you can't choose, but the taste is quite good.
Since it's in the mountains, there aren't many delivery options.
If you're used to having late-night snacks, you might want to look around at nearby shops.
Nearby, there's a cliffside luxury afternoon tea spot, a pioneer bookstore, and a corner tea room.
Just wandering around and looking at the ancient village is very relaxing.
1⃣️Songyang Chenjiapu Yunxi Mo+ Shared Vacation Space, A01 Dong Road, Chenjiapu Village, Songyang County, Lishui City
2⃣️The drive is about 2-3 hours (be careful on the winding mountain roads), and parking is not a worry as you can park outside the hotel. Price reference💰1k-4k (non-holiday period)
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Lishui | "National Geographic" calls it 'the last secret land of Jiangnan' for its sheer beauty
🌿 Mentioning Zhejiang's Lishui is like stepping into an ancient legend
🍃 Not only is it the filming location for the fantasy drama 'Swords of Legends', known as Xian Du
💕 but also the hometown of An Lingrong from the drama 'Empresses in the Palace', which is Songyang
🍃 Awarded the title of 'China's Natural Oxygen Bar' in 2019
🌺 Insanely recommended countless times by 'Lonely Planet'
💐 Rated as 'the last secret land of Jiangnan' by 'International Geography'
🌟 Must-visit spots in Songyang include:
1️⃣ Songzhuang Village: A 600-year-old ancient village nestled by the mountains and waters, attracting countless tourists. Dense bamboo forests and streams running through the village create a haven like a utopia, perfect for in-depth travel!
2️⃣ Songyang Old Street 'Ming and Qing Ancient Street': With over 1800 years of history, it's imbued with the atmosphere of street life, resembling a real-life 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival', a living fossil of historical relics.
3️⃣ Yangjiatang Village: A typical terraced ancient village, where the yellow walls glow golden in the sunlight, earning it the nickname 'Golden Potala Palace'. At nightfall, the smoke from each household is especially enchanting!
4️⃣ Chenjiapu Village: Backed by cliffs and surrounded by mountains, it represents cliffside villages. Home to 'China's Most Beautiful Rural Bookstore' Pioneer Bookstore, it feels like a retreat from the mundane world, immersed in the fragrance of books.
5️⃣ Pingtian Village: For over 200 days a year, you can experience a fairyland shrouded in mist, known as 'Clouds Above Pingtian', with a unique charm. Earthy yellow houses and century-old trees stand on the cliffs, full of life.
6️⃣ Huang Family Mansion: The residence of Songyang's richest man during the late Qing and Republic of China era, built over fifty years by three generations, with exquisite wood carvings! It's recommended to rent a guide when visiting.
🏠 Accommodation recommendations in Songyang:
- Songyang Yunli Tingwa Homestay: A homestay deep in the mountains, where you can admire the misty valleys and gaze at the starry sky at night, perfect for a vacation to breathe in the fresh air.
- Yunxi MO+: Located in Chenjiapu Village, it boasts the entire valley and is within walking distance to the mountaintop cafe, plus a cute bear swimming pool, offering a luxurious mountain retreat.
🍜 Songyang food recommendations:
1️⃣ Baixian Noodle House: A noodle house featured on CCTV, where noodles are made on a traditional stove, offering a unique taste worth trying.
2️⃣ Xuji Salt-Baked Chicken: A local signature dish with two varieties, white and black chicken, both delicious.
3️⃣ Songyang specialty snacks: Bean curd, yellow rice, Bailao wine, Qingming fruit, wheat and bean rice, etc., can be tasted everywhere on the streets.
📝 Travel tips:
1️⃣ Many ancient villages in Songyang are located deep in the mountains, so it's more convenient to travel by self-driving or chartered car. You can also take the high-speed train to Songyang Station and then take a taxi.
2️⃣ The ancient villages are free to visit, with no admission fee required.
If you're tired of the big city, why not rest in Songyang for a few days? Experience the utopian life outside the city, and it will rejuvenate you. It's a place you must visit in your lifetime! 💖