Chaguan Village

Chaguan refers to Chaguancun, which was rated as a classic landscape village in China in 2007! Part of the village houses are Qing Dynasty buildings, each with its own style, and the village alleys are all paved with bluestone! The main attractions include Chaguan Water Mouth, Huirao Ancient Trail, Zhan Family Ancestral Hall, Chongjian Hall, Guandi Temple, and Qianshan Forest Nature Reserve, etc! A fishing rod inserted by the creek sprouted branches and leaves the next day, and even the legend about the origin of the village name is so full of life, from the initial legend of 'Inserting a Rod' to the poetic 'Chaguan', it is a rich growth of the village through the years of dialogue among the villagers! Just like the stream beside the village, the quiet flow is accompanied by distant singing! The angler by the creek, who fished for opportunities, became the founder of Chaguancun. His contentment and leisure not only established order within his own heart but also left the village and its people with a legacy of tranquility and harmony for thousands of years!

Hello, babies! Your travel expert is back~ 🌏 This time, it's the same old place - my beloved Wuyuan! I can't remember how many times I've been there, but I just go whenever I want, and I just love it so much~ 💚 This time, I'm going to recommend a few treasure spots in Wuyuan that you must visit during the spring. Are you ready? 🥊 1️⃣ Let's start with a bang - Jiangling! 💸 For 80 yuan, you can enjoy a visual feast. Standing on the mountain top and looking at the rapeseed flowers in the terraced fields, it's enough to satisfy all my romantic fantasies for the entire spring. If you're lucky, the misty scenery is just too dreamy! 2️⃣ Next, a lesser-known secret spot - Shibao Village! The ticket is a big, fat Free! 🆓 The winding paths are flanked by bright yellow rapeseed flowers flirting with you, how can your heart not flutter? 3️⃣ Prefer places with a story? Then you can't miss Qingyuan Village~ 🤗 Full of vitality and it doesn't cost a dime, walking into the ancient village is like traveling back to a heavenly paradise. 4️⃣ Yantian Scenic Area, you deserve it! A 55 yuan ticket takes you to experience a sea of flowers, and there's also that little train, scenes from a fairy tale book come to life right here! 😍 5️⃣ Without further ado, Fengshan Village is also free. Take a selfie under the Dragon Sky Tower amidst the flowers, and I guarantee your social media likes will go through the roof. 👍 6️⃣ Chaguan Village, the air here is filled with the scent of pastoral poetry, and did you know? This is the filming location for the movie 'I Am Not Madame Bovary'! 🎬 Strolling through the ancient bridges and villages, the silhouettes of old farmers and oxen, everything is so picturesque. 7️⃣ Hongling deserves a heavy recommendation! The ticket price is 165 yuan, not expensive at all, and the cable car takes you straight to the clouds. Known as 'China's most beautiful village', here, it's not just about the rapeseed flowers, even the air is imbued with poetic and picturesque charm. 🎨 8️⃣ Hongguan Village is also very nice, and there's no entrance fee! The gentle ink of Huizhou blooms softly on this land, and you absolutely must take an artistic photo here to do justice to your trip. 9️⃣ Lastly, I recommend Likeng, 60 yuan for a trip full of memories. The ancient village river flows from dawn to dusk, and there are local snacks that you just can't stop eating. 🍜 Here's a secret tip, a perfect two-day itinerary is coming up: Day1: Fengshan - Shibao - Chaguan - Hongguan - Yantian - Likeng, and spend the night in the super-feel 'Wang Wuyuan·Tassel Residence' 🛌 Day2: Wake up from a dream - Check in at Jiangling - Then go to Hongling - End the trip beautifully! Staying at 'Wang Wuyuan·Tassel Residence' has its own charm, surrounded by mountains and rivers, and in the morning, opening the curtains reveals a lush green view. It's super close to the attractions, really super recommended~ Grab your little suitcase and let's go find spring in Wuyuan! Let's go~ 🚀🌸

In Wuyuan, besides Huguling, it is recommended that you leave a day for the ancient villages near Wuyuan. These niche and original ancient villages are really flavorful!! 🔸Chaguan Village - Hongguan Village The two villages are next to each other. The most classic thing about Chaguan Village is the ancient bridge at the entrance of the village, which has a history of 500 years. The old man leading the cow is a paid performance. If you wish, you can also ride on the cow for a photo. Hongguan Village is upstream of the stream, the village is larger, you can stroll along the stream, you will see a very large thousand-year-old camphor tree🌳Remember to hug the tree when you pass by 🔸Zhang Village About 120 meters of bench bridge, every year in April and May flood season, the river will wash away the bench bridge, and rebuild in September and October dry season, convenient for villagers to go to the mountains to farm. In this way, the bench bridge also has the meaning of life cycle. It's also nice to experience bamboo rafts here, and when the weather is good, you can see many people camping here⛺️ 🚗It is recommended to drive or charter a car, the bus is not very convenient.

🔥 Rated by 'National Geographic' as 'China's most beautiful countryside', Wuyuan in spring is simply a fairyland. However, popular scenic areas like Hongling, Wuyuanzhou, and Jiangling are really too crowded, leading to a poor experience. It's better to choose some lesser-known spots, where it's less crowded, the scenery is beautiful, tranquil, and free. Taking your time to savor the moments, allowing your soul to relax and be nourished, is the true meaning of travel~ 🗺 Suggested route: 🅰 Fengshan Village—Shibao Village—Chaguan Village—Hongguan Village 🅱 Tuochuan Township: Likeng—Hong Village—Jingang Ridge—(Feifeng Gorge)—Chapingtan Village If you're short on time, you can finish the tour in one day. 1⃣ Fengshan Village: This is the hometown of Jin Yong, with many ancient houses built during the Ming and Qing dynasties, featuring delicate brick and wood carvings, simple and elegant. At the entrance of the village stands the Longtian Tower, which, set against the backdrop of a sea of rapeseed flowers and the ancient village, is exceptionally tranquil and harmonious. 2⃣ Shibao Village: There is an S-shaped curve path leading to the village through the sea of rapeseed flowers, and at the entrance of the village, there are two hundred-year-old camphor trees. Unfortunately, I encountered heavy rain when I visited, so I had to hastily take a couple of photos, but the upside was the lack of people and cars~ 3⃣ Chaguan Village: Rated in 2007 as a classic Chinese landscape village, an internet-famous village! It is the location for that stunningly beautiful countryside scene from the textbooks. When I got off the car, I saw an old man in the distance carrying a wooden plough and leading an ox on the ridge of the rapeseed field, and I excitedly thought I was so lucky to encounter such a harmonious scene. Later I found out that the old man and the ox are NPCs here! 4⃣ Hongguan Village: Peach blossoms, pear blossoms, rapeseed flowers, small bridges, flowing water, ancient camphor trees, such a beautiful scene, no wonder it attracts many artists to immerse themselves in oil painting here~ 5⃣ Likeng: Known as the hometown of plein air painting in China, I stayed at a homestay here as a transit point, which was very convenient for travel and dining. During the day, there are many students who come here to paint, the same scenery, but each person's painting is unique. 6⃣ Hong Village: Currently undeveloped, but there is an observation deck where you can overlook the entire rustic countryside. You can see an ancient Yu family ancestral hall inside, but it is not open to the public. When the writer Yu Qiuyu visited Wuyuan, he specifically went to the Yu family ancestral hall in Hong Village, claiming to be a descendant of the Yu family from Hong Village. 7⃣ Jingang Ridge: Known as the 'cancer-free village', there are several giant ancient camphor trees in the village, with tree holes large enough to stand one or two people. 8⃣ Feifeng Gorge: Recommended by the homestay owner, it is a place where locals often go. The trail follows the stream upwards, a green fairyland, with few people and beautiful scenery. However, on the day we were there, it rained heavily, and the wet and slippery road surface was not convenient for hiking. 9⃣ Chapingtan Village: A high mountain village that requires driving on a winding mountain road to reach. There are many simple homestays in the village, and with some luck, you can overlook the sea of clouds in the mountains from your window. The key is that the villagers here are really warm and simple. The next note will tell the story of this place in detail~ 💡 Other small suggestions: 🚗 Although the distances between the villages are not far, it is best to drive yourself or charter a car, as public transportation is not very convenient. ☀️ Check the weather forecast before you travel, as the weather can change in an instant.

I always believe that out of ten thousand springs and bright sceneries, there must be one that graces the land of Wuyuan, with its picturesque countryside, quaint dwellings, and brilliant seas of flowers. Among them, Hongguan Village and Chaguan Village are the northernmost villages of Wuyuan. Compared to Huangling and Jiangling, I prefer the quietness here. · 🎉 Fun ✅ Hongguan Village is nestled between mountains and rivers, resembling a colorful painting. In spring, the rapeseed and peach blossoms are in full bloom, attracting countless artists to paint en plein air. You can stroll along the country paths, enjoying the tranquility and beauty of the rural scenery; or taste the local cuisine of Wuyuan, experiencing the purity and simplicity of country life. ✅ Chaguan Village is located near Hongguan Village, famous for its bridge scene with an ox, which costs 💰20 to photograph. Take some time to admire the surrounding green mountains and waters, wander through the village alleys, and discover ancient stone houses weathered by time, feeling the peacefulness of the moment. ✅ There are many lesser-known hiking trails in Hongguan Village. I walked the Huirao Ancient Trail, following the ancient flagstone path built by our ancestors to check in at the 'Wu Chu Dividing Monument', which marked the boundary between the Wu and Chu states during the Warring States period, and now marks the junction between Jiangxi and Anhui provinces, allowing you to set foot in two provinces at once. · 🏨 Accommodation Youth Hostel in the Valley The owners are two young couples with stories, currently engaged in outdoor education. The hostel is also their home. It's truly blissful to stay in a small wooden house surrounded by rapeseed flowers for an average of 💰50 per person. · 🚶 Itinerary Day1: Hongguan Village - Chaguan Village Day2: Hiking (4-5 hours round trip) You can daydream here for a long time; I stayed here for several days, chatting with the villagers, dining with the hostel folks, and setting off fireworks. · In Wuyuan's Hongguan Village, it seems that ten thousand springs and bright sceneries are all waiting for your arrival. Here, you can savor the charm of rural life, put aside the hustle and bustle, and experience the most pure beauty. Please be sure to leave time for these two places.

Every March, do not miss the sea of rapeseed flowers in Wuyuan This ancient village, rated as the most beautiful in China by National Geographic Come spring, the mountains and fields are filled with beautiful little yellow flowers🌼 Save this 2-day, 1-night flower viewing itinerary first👇 . ✅Tour Route ▪️D1 (Northern Route): Fengshan Village👉Shibao👉Chaguan Village👉Hongguan Village👉Yantian👉Stay at a homestay ▪️D2 (Eastern Route): Likeng👉Huangling👉Jiangling👉Return trip . ✅Accommodation This time, stay at Wang Wuyuan·Liushu Xiaozhu, hidden deep in the mountains, nestled on the banks of the Xingjiang River. Entering the courtyard, you can feel the slow pace of life with small bridges and flowing water. I like the natural log style inside, and the bamboo cloud chandeliers are very distinctive! There is a round house coffee shop with a special design in the courtyard, and treehouse rooms near the lake, with a view just outside the window. . ✅Wuyuan Transportation 🚄High-speed train: Direct to Wuyuan Station 🚘Self-driving: Inconvenient transportation between villages, suitable for renting a car upon arrival or local chartering . ✅Must-Visit Attractions ❶Jiangling Overlooking the terraced fields from the mountaintop, the layers are staggered. When spring comes and flowers bloom, the rapeseed flowers spread across the countryside complement the pink walls and black tiles, the distant mountains, and nearby waters, creating a beautiful pastoral painting. The morning mist adds a touch of magnificence - ❷Yantian This is the most intact Shuikou cultural site in Wuyuan, famous for the 'Number One Camphor Tree in the World'. Taking a small train through the rapeseed fields is like falling into a spring fairy tale - ❸Chaguan Village Accidentally captured a cover of a Chinese textbook, walking into this thousand-year-old village, an old man leading a cow across the hundred-year-old Sacrificial Wine Bridge, full of storytelling💯The rapeseed/pear/peach blossoms in spring bloom in front of and behind the village - ❹Fengshan Village Visit the ancestral home of Mr. Jin Yong, with rapeseed flowers blooming under the century-old pagoda at the entrance of the village, where you can stand on the opposite bank to take a photo with the pagoda in the frame - ❺Shibao Village Located between Fengshan Village and Chaguan Village, a low-key and surprising small ancient village! In front of the large camphor tree at the entrance of the village, there is a large field of rapeseed flowers, walking through the field paths is like stepping into a spring painting. - ❻Hongguan Village This is the first pass of the ancient Huirao road, famous for Hui ink. A thousand-year-old camphor tree stands at the entrance of the village, known as the 'Number One Camphor Tree in Jiangnan'. In spring, the blooming rapeseed/pear/peach flowers bring vitality to the Hui-style architecture. - ❼Likeng Close to the homestay, there is a field of rapeseed flowers at the entrance of the village. The village is surrounded by mountains, with streets and streams running through it. You can experience boat rides, and walking on the bluestone road, you are immediately greeted with a scene of small bridges, flowing water, and houses. For those who like to explore and eat, don't miss it, recommended are steam cakes, charcoal-grilled rice cakes, Wuyuan rice wine😋 - ❽Huangling A mountain village with a history of 500+ years, known for its magnificent sea of rapeseed flower terraces in spring, is hailed as 'China's most beautiful countryside' and is truly amazing! .

The old farmer leads the cow, isn't this the scene depicted in our primary school textbooks? However, do you know? It's hidden in Wuyuan, a place to enjoy autumn, here seems like a paradise, active in the ink of the painter... . 📍Chaguan Village, Wuyuan County, Shangrao, Jiangxi 🔖Chaguan Village was rated as "China's Classic Scenic Village" in 2007, with a history of more than 1200 years 🎫No ticket, free 🚗 Transportation: It is recommended to drive/charter a car to go 🐃The old farmer and the cow can be rented, 30/time 🗺️Nearby check-in points: Qinghua Bamboo An Tang Umbrella Factory, Jujing Village, Shicheng Red Maple Leaf Scenic Area . 📝There is a legend about this bridge Also known as the Widow Bridge, known as "China's First Widow Bridge", due to the many mountains and few people in Huizhou, most people go out to do business, leaving many old and young and widows. It is said that this bridge was built in the Southern Song Dynasty, more than 800 years ago. Due to the damage over the years, a widow in the village raised money to rebuild it, and removed the stone railings on the bridge, meaning no railing (male). Therefore, the bridge is also called "Widow Bridge". To this day, villagers must not pass this bridge whenever they have weddings and celebrations, to avoid the taboo of "widow". .