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A quaint and worthwhile ancient village to visit - Siping Village
Siping Village is located at the foot of Jiufeng Mountain in Xiling Township, Pingnan County, Ningde City, Fujian Province. It is a provincial-level historical and cultural famous village. Visiting here in the autumn and winter seasons, you can see the persimmons drying in the sun by the villagers and smell the sweet fragrance in the air. Here is a travel guide for Siping Village in Pingnan during the autumn and winter seasons:
- Early morning: It is recommended to stay in the village for one night and set up your camera before sunrise. There is a large temperature difference in the mountains, and there will be a thin mist in the early morning. There is a corridor near the road on the side of the village, which is a good spot for backlight photography.
- Sunrise: After shooting the sunrise, it is suggested to walk through the village to the opposite earth slope, a position suitable for drone photography and also for telephoto shots of small scenes. After breakfast at the village entrance, you can stroll around the village. There are some interesting small scenes to explore, and by walking and stopping, you can capture quite a few photos.
- Afternoon: After lunch, drive slowly to Xiadi Village. A large persimmon tree is on the hillside by the open space at the entrance of the village, with ancient houses made of rammed earth and black tiles in the background, creating an excellent scene.
In addition, you can also visit Longtan Village and Qiantou Village, which both have very nice scenery.
I love this exquisite, secluded ancient village deep in the mountains more than Hongcun
📍Location Navigation: Siping Village, Pingnan, Fujian Admission & Parking: Free💸
🏠Siping Village is a 700-year-old village nestled deep in the mountains🍀
🍀Entering the village, you see uniform yellow walls and black tiles, and high horse-head walls🔹
💠The stream from the high mountains quietly flows through the village🍀
🏠The village is not big, but it is exquisitely beautiful and reveals a literary atmosphere everywhere. It is a great place for photography, sketching, and living a slow life💠
Fujian Ningde‖ Yun Siping·Slow Life
⛰️Attraction Name: Siping Village
📍Detailed Address: Siping Village, Xiling Township, Ningde City, Fujian Province
🚗Travel Tips: It is recommended to drive or take a taxi
⏰Visiting Time: Half a day or a few days
💰Ticket Price: Free
⭐Transportation: It is recommended to drive. It takes about 2 hours from Fuzhou by car, and about 1 hour and 50 minutes from Ningde. There are many mountain roads, please pay attention to safety. There is a free parking lot at the entrance of the village.
If you are tired of the fast pace of the city,
why not stay in Siping Village for a few days during the holidays
and experience a slow-paced life that is completely different from the city.
If you have any worries or anxieties,
here you can temporarily put them aside.
Put down your phone and temporarily disconnect from the outside world.
When you're free, you can drink tea, read books, or just daydream.
When you're bored, you can make some new friends to chat with,
or go to a cafe and sit down to enjoy the scenery.
The village is not big, there are not many tourists, and there is no noisy sound.
The sound of the stream is babbling, and the smoke from cooking is curling up, it's like being in a painting.
Here, you will feel as if time has been paused.
The whole village is very quiet, and the buildings with their varying heights are beautiful.
Staying here for a few days, you will feel very comfortable and at ease.
As long as the weather is clear, the sky here is very beautiful every day.
Look up, and every day there really are different surprises.
When it rains lightly, you can also feel the atmosphere of the misty rain in the south of the Yangtze River.
The village also has many cultural and creative shops, which are worth visiting.
Experience the strong cultural and artistic atmosphere of the village.
There are also free experience centers for hand-brewed coffee and painting.
⭐There is also a very famous check-in spot 'Little Waterfall'.
If you want to take photos, standing at the top and shooting down is very photogenic.
Ningde City, Pingnan County, Xiling Township, Siping Village||Siping Village is located in Xiling Township, Pingnan County, Ningde City, Fujian Province, and is a newly developed cultural and creative ancient village. It is an artistic ancient village transformed by a group of literary youths who rented old houses from villagers, suitable for tea gatherings, photography, check-ins, and other slow-paced activities.
⭐Play: There are cafes, teahouses, bakeries, and pottery galleries in the village. Stroll along the waterfall creek, listen to the birds, watch the fish swim, enjoy the cool breeze, and enjoy your leisure time.
🍱Food: At the highest point of the waterfall, there is the Xiao Ran French Bakery, which recommends its French bread, croissants, and Basque cake. The bakery has an excellent view overlooking the entire village.
⭐Surroundings: A 10-minute drive from Siping Village is Longtan Ancient Village, which is also beautiful and has its own characteristics, and can be visited together. The core scenic area of Longtan Ancient Village is along the creek, and the scale of the village is larger than that of Siping Village, with more complete facilities for eating, drinking, and entertainment.
Fujian | The Uncharted Stunning Ancient Village
The Uncharted Stunning Ancient Village. Leaving the bustling city, stepping into the 'slow life' of the ancient village, you gaze upon the well-arranged ancient architectural complex, listen to the babbling brook, and unconsciously reminisce about Lijiang. Both are ancient towns, yet they possess distinct cultural heritages.
Siping Village is like a small Lijiang hidden in the mountains
The mud-walled houses in the village date back to the Ming and Qing dynasties, and are now largely uninhabited by locals.
Most of the houses have been renovated and turned into beer houses, music bars, coffee shops, craft workshops, bakeries, and even guesthouses, making it a truly artistic little village.
Just walk into any small shop, order a drink, and sit for the whole day~ Enjoy the scenery and space out
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Fuzhou Surroundings| Latest Guide to a Day Trip to Pingnan for Persimmon Viewing
Who says there's no autumn in Fujian, Pingnan is the first to stand out
The persimmon trees all over the mountains and plains add a touch of autumn color to these ancient villages in Pingnan.
Take advantage of the weekend and escape with your sisters to Pingnan to enjoy the autumn!
3 hours drive from Putian
If you only have one day to play, don't miss this persimmon viewing day trip route guide to Siping Village
The village is not big, but it has cafes, bakeries, bookstores, snacks, and homestays. It is also the ancient village with the most persimmons. Siping is often congested on weekends, remember to avoid peak travel times
Longtan Ancient Town
The village closest to Siping, about a 10-minute drive, is a semi-commercial ancient town. The attractions are on both sides of the river. There are plenty of homestays, pubs, and restaurants. If you want to eat and stay, consider this side
Qiantou Village
Qiantou Village is super close to Longtan, about 1-2 kilometers. I came here specifically for the first picture, but it is indeed still under renovation. I am very much looking forward to the beautiful scenery when it is completed.
You can easily visit these three villages in one day, and the return journey will not be too rushed, but it is still recommended to stay overnight to see the ancient village in the morning. The curling smoke and the red persimmons of the ancient village are another kind of beauty.
The hidden paradise of Longtan Ancient Town in Fujian has been rated as the most beautiful ancient town in Fujian, with an average cost of three hundred yuan per person
Longtan Ancient Town , a town hidden deep in the mountains and forests, has a unique style and charm🌹! I just got back and can't wait to share the travel tips of these two days with everyone!
Transportation: It takes about 3 hours to drive from Fuzhou. Although the road is winding, the scenery along the way is absolutely worth it🉐!
Accommodation: I recommend "Longtan Ancient Town Inn", which has an antique charm, a quiet environment, and the owner is super enthusiastic and hospitable!
Food:
1. Longtan specialty snacks: You must try the local specialty snacks🥟, such as Longtan rice cakes and Longtan dried tofu, super delicious!
2. Local cuisine restaurants: There are several local cuisine restaurants in the ancient town🤔, the dishes are full of color, aroma, and taste😍, especially the local chicken🐔, which is tender and melts in your mouth.
Sightseeing:
1. Strolling through the ancient streets: The streets of the ancient town are well-preserved, with stone roads and old houses🏠, as if traveling back to ancient times.
2. Longtan Waterfall: A must-visit! The waterfall cascades down from the mountains, with a roaring sound, spectacular👍!
3. Tea garden experience: There are many tea gardens around the ancient town, where you can experience the fun of picking and making tea😊.
Live the life you yearn for in Fujian's "Place with Wind"
Live the life you yearn for in Fujian's "Place with Wind"
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Are you overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle of busy work life?
Do you also long to escape the noise and restlessness of the city?
This weekend,
Let's escape the city together and head to that place filled with fresh breezes🍃
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Itinerary
Day One: Depart from Putian city center, passing through Ningde city, Xiadi village, and Tangkou village
Day Two: Visit Siping village, Longtan ancient town, Qiantou village, and Sanfeng village
Final Day: Explore Huotong ancient town, then return to Putian
This article will focus on introducing Longtan ancient town,
For strategies on Siping, please refer to the previous article on the homepage
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Longtan is not far from Siping, just about a 10-minute drive. After visiting Siping on the same route, we head straight to Longtan,
Parking🅿️: Longtan has two parking lots, both close to the scenic area. It is recommended to choose the parking lot to avoid fines for illegal parking.
Although the architectural style here is largely similar, Longtan is still a worthwhile place to visit.
Although Longtan doesn't have as many persimmons as Siping, the scenery is even more charming.
The scale of the ancient village is not large, making it a relaxing and enjoyable place to stroll around. Everywhere you look, there are exquisite views, and there are also studios, guesthouses, taverns, and coffee shops...
This is an ancient village with a strong artistic atmosphere. Personally, I think it is a relatively mature tourist area, but not highly commercialized, and the prices are relatively affordable.
Walking by the small streams of the ancient town, feeling the fresh mountain breeze, chatting with the local elders, we can all share the tranquility and comfort of this ancient town.
Fuzhou Outskirts Travel | I prefer this place over those popular tourist spots!!
📍Ningde Pingnan·Longtan Ancient Town
A severely underrated beautiful ancient village!! Compared to those popular tourist spots, I like this lesser-known ancient village more~ The environment here is great, and it makes you want to retire here!!
📷Few people!! Easy to take great photos!! You can take beautiful pictures anywhere!! The village is small, and time flies as you stroll and snap photos~
🚗Driving is recommended
🎫Free
There are many homestays in the village, and if you have enough time, you can stay overnight to experience the unique charm of the ancient village at night~
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Ningde Pingnan self-driving travel guide
Arrange a trip to an ancient village with a few good friends
Itinerary: Depart from Fuzhou by self-driving-(2h)-Longtan Ancient Town-(10min)-Siping Village-(1h)-Xiadi Village/Pioneer Bookstore-(2h)-Return
Longtan Village
After passing a mountain road by car, the ancient village that suddenly comes into view will shock you with the scale of the building complex in front of you, thinking that this is the utopia in Tao Yuanming's pen! The scattered old houses of yellow rammed earth, the saddle walls different from Lingnan, and the old trees with persimmons hanging in front of every household, all tell their own glorious past! Self-driving can park to the village parking lot, a good scenic spot should start from the parking lot! This is a deep mountain ancient city lost for 500 years, once named by Kangxi, the middle of the village is a West Creek, here, born of water, live by water, because of water, it is called West Creek, also called Longtan. Longtan Village has built public welfare art education center, art gallery, Siping Opera Museum, yellow wine museum, concert hall, leisure square, corridor and other cultural facilities, it is worth mentioning the famous 'Wanwu Market'.
Siping Village
Depart from Longtan Village after lunch to Siping Village, which is four kilometers away from Longtan Village and less than 10 minutes by car. It is a provincial historical and cultural village and traditional village in Fujian Province, surrounded by persimmon trees. Originally, two-thirds of the farmers in the village went out to do business, and then they continuously attracted 'new villagers' to settle in, successively created half-mountain space, Yuyue space, Yifang wine shop, Song Han house homestay, Qiancao Tang homestay, Xijian restaurant, Kaoshan restaurant, etc., will regularly hold cultural and ecological markets, and fruit picking activities, each season's agricultural products are fresh and visible.
Xiadi Village
Go to Xiadi Village for the paddy field library-Pioneer Bookstore, a large piece of golden paddy field, a modern architecture earth house is located in it, breaking the balance and highlighting the sense of loneliness. There are tourists checking in at every corner around, if there are too many people, you can go around the village. This is an ancient house with a history of more than 800 years. The classic combination of rammed earth wall and wooden structure building, thanks to the ancient village renovation activity initiated by Mr. Cheng Meixin, has changed the past decay and restored the original appearance as much as possible. I heard that there will be a paddy field concert this month, which is also expected.
&About catering/accommodation:
There are homestays and restaurants in both villages, with all kinds of mountain flavors, traditional delicacies, Fujian snacks, etc., and there will also be mobile snack cars. If you have been in a big city for a long time, you might as well come to the mountains to let go and relax.
I also want to live in seclusion here like the ancients
Like the wind persimmons, picking up the warm and worn-out leaves, hurt but not sad
Sparse shadows, short sentences lightly chanted, left to the coarse wall, old face
......
📷Photography Guide:
There are many ancient villages in Pinnan County, and the persimmons in Siping Village are the most photographed. The morning light is the best, so it is still recommended to stay in the village for one night and set up the camera before sunrise. There is a large temperature difference in the mountains, and there will be a thin mist in the early morning. There is a corridor near the road on the side of the village, which is a good backlight shooting position.
After shooting the sunrise🌅, it is recommended to cross the village to the opposite slope, a downlight position, suitable for aerial photography, and also suitable for telephoto to take local small scenes. After breakfast at the entrance of the village🍳, you can stroll around the village. There are some small scenes, quite interesting. Walking around, you can harvest a lot of photos.
After lunch, drive🚗 slowly to Xiadi Village. A large persimmon tree is on the slope at the edge of the open space at the entrance of the village. The background is the rammed earth and black tile ancient houses. The scene is very good. Don't rush to shoot, wait until around four o'clock, side backlight, there is also smoke in the old house, then press the shutter, this scene can produce several good works.
In addition, the scenes in Longtan Village and Luoshayang Village are also great, recommended. Siping and Longtan are hot spots, it is recommended to go on non-weekends, if you want to get out of the picture, you must get up early
Detailed Guide to Pingnan
I often see Pingnan, so at the end of this summer and the beginning of autumn, I took a mini trip. I set off from Putian at noon yesterday, drove for more than three hours, and arrived at Longtan Village at four thirty. I was really excited and full of expectations at first, but I arrived too late, the light was very ordinary, and there were not many tourists. The ancient village was quite lonely, and the photos taken without filters were quite ordinary.
✔Pingnan Address: Pingnan County, Ningde City, Fujian Province
✔Visit ancient villages: Longtan Village, Siping Village (altitude 800 meters)
✔Visit time: Be sure to arrive earlier, the sun sets at four or five o'clock, the old house has no light, can't feel the beauty, the sun directly falls from the distant mountain, can't see the sunset.
✔Visit duration: It takes one hour to stroll around Longtan Village, with a stream in the middle and ancient houses on both sides. Many shops are not open, walk up one side and down the other.
✔Transportation: Self-driving or taxi, park in P1 parking lot, free for 1 hour, 5 yuan for 3 hours.
✔Business: There are seven or eight small shops outside the parking lot, and many homestays along the stream.
✔Weather: Around September 15, there was heavy rain in Pingnan, many landslides on the mountain roads, but it did not affect traffic. Both Longtan Village and Siping Village could enter, and the road into Siping Village was fine. When leaving, the navigation let us leave the village from the other end, where the mountain road was interrupted by a landslide, and even motorcycles could not pass. It's okay to return the same way, it doesn't affect much.
✔Temperature: It's no wonder it's a summer resort, it's very cool in the mountains, yesterday it was about 23°, it's recommended to wear long pants and socks, there are small black dot mosquitoes in the mountains that will bite.
✔Tour route: Longtan Village → Siping Village → Xiadi Village (Pioneer Bookstore) Longtan and Siping Village are very close, more than four kilometers, ten minutes, one hour from Siping Village to Xiadi Village
✔Local features: Saw a lot of chestnut trees, the ones on the tree with green shells, the ones dried on the ground are brown
✔Architecture: Horse head wall, yellow mud wall, wooden loft, wooden structure corridor bridge (Longtan Village Bridge)
I didn't really want to stay in Longtan, and the road conditions were not good, so I left the mountain before it got dark. Originally wanted to go to other ancient villages in Pingnan, seeing that the architectural style is similar, all gave up, Xiadi Village is too far, also not going. For travel photography, Xiadi Village can be the first choice, this season is more out of the picture, the bookstore in the rice field, more atmosphere.
I saw a blogger taking parent-child photos in Longtan, and I knew when I came here, actually this place is not suitable for bringing little kids, there are many water systems, a stream in the middle, a few steps a small pool, many sections of the road are very narrow.
Impressions of Pingnan Xiadi Village
Pingnan Xiadi Village, an ancient residence with over 800 years of history, embodies the classic combination of Central Plains culture, rammed earth walls and wooden structures. Thanks to the ancient village renovation activities initiated by Mr. Cheng Meixin, the village has undergone a transformation from its previous decay, restoring its original appearance as much as possible. With its north-facing, south-facing, mountainous and watery environment, the refreshing atmosphere that hits you makes you instantly relaxed and happy. I admire the young volunteers in the village who are so passionate and focused on rural construction and maintenance. The past cannot be retained, but the future is still worth looking forward to.
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This secluded island is so simple that there is only one boat trip to the island each day. The island is bustling with boats docked at the pier and flowers blooming all over the mountains, with herds of cattle and sheep, seagulls circling, and every scene is as healing as the movie ~ Live scenes are also beautiful ❤️
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1⃣️Taimu Mountain (Recommended Value ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
✅ 5A scenic spot, known for its dangerous peaks, strange rocks, secluded caves, and misty illusions. World Geopark, national natural heritage.
💰100
📍 Taimu Mountain Town, Fuding City, Ningde
👍 Jiumo Peak, Lengcheng Ancient Castle
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2⃣️Baishuiyang (Recommended Value ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
✅ 5A scenic spot, known as "the unique scenery of the world, the mystery of the universe." It has a rare shallow water square, which is a great place to play in the water and escape the summer heat.
💰120
📍 Shuangxi Town, Pingnan County, Ningde
👍 Shallow Water Square, Wulao Peaks, Shuanglong Bridge
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3⃣️Dongbi Village (Recommended Value ⭐⭐⭐⭐)
✅ A popular internet-famous little fishing village in recent years, with beaches, sea, sky, and white Greek-style houses, it feels like being abroad.
💰Free
📍 Dongbi Village, Sansha Town, Xiapu County, Ningde
👍 Dongbi Trail, Yugong Pavilion Beach, Dongbi Bridge
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4⃣️Beiqi Tidal Flat (Recommended Value ⭐⭐⭐⭐)
✅ A paradise for photography enthusiasts, a popular spot for watching the seaside sunrise. Fish rafts, tidal flats, bamboo poles, light and shadow, and fishermen interweave, making for outstanding photographs.
💰Free
📍 Beiqi Village, Xiapu County, Ningde
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5⃣️Yu Mountain Island (Recommended Value ⭐⭐⭐⭐)
✅ Rated by National Geographic as one of the top ten most beautiful islands in China. It has mountains, meadows, lakes, and seas, so beautiful that one cannot take their eyes off.
💰76 (including sightseeing car)
📍 Yushan Town, Fuding City, Ningde
👍 Tianhu, Moon Bay Beach, Mazu Village
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6⃣️Siling Archipelago (Recommended Value ⭐⭐⭐)
✅ Mainly composed of four small islands, it has the reputation of "Peach Blossom Land on the sea." Unique marine landscape, distributed in the shape of a lotus flower, known as the real-life version of Zelda.
💰100 (one-way boat ticket)
📍 Southeast of Xiapu County, Ningde
👍 Dongli Island (real-life Zelda), Nanli Island (pebble beach), Hongli Island (Bird Island)
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7⃣️Yangjiaxi Scenic Area (Recommended Value ⭐⭐⭐)
✅ Known as "Little Wuyi of Eastern Fujian." The "Old Man Leading a Cow" photo spot has become a popular "internet-famous" check-in spot for many tourists.
💰Free (small attractions charge separately)
📍 Ducao Village, Yacheng Town, Xiapu County, Ningde
👍 Rongfeng Park (💰18), Longting Waterfall, Jiuli Stream
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8⃣️Xiaowei Island (Recommended Value ⭐⭐⭐)
✅ Became an internet-famous photo spot because of a sea-eroded cave. There are many rocks eroded by seawater here, making for very photogenic shots.
💰Free
📍 Southeastern tip of the peninsula, Changchun Town, Xiapu County, Ningde
👍 Sea-eroded cave
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Here
You can take deep breaths of fresh oxygen
Enjoy the breath of pristine nature
Sing freely between the mountains and the sea
With splendid culture and dazzling intangible heritage, this is Ningde
This is not Guilin, it's Fujian!! Ningde, a lesser-known tourist destination
Here you can enjoy beautiful mountains, water, and Feng Shui.
Not Guilin!! It's in Ningde, Fujian
Location: Baishuiyang Scenic Area. Operating hours: 8:00-17:00
Scenic area admission: 8:00-16:00 (Don't miss it)
Navigate to the visitor center, admission and check-in are all with your ID~ Say goodbye to boring days at home and get out and about.
After entering the scenic area, take the sightseeing car, and walk for ten minutes to reach the 80,000 square "natural mountain spring water" shallow water square, where you can swim freely.
The 11th Baishuiyang Water Sports Challenge has already begun, there are so many fun projects in the park~ Fun dragon boat races and tug-of-war on water are really fun.
Bring your friends and family on the weekend for a childhood water fight, all kinds of water guns play out magical bubbles.
Experience Ningde's natural surfing and rafting, thrilling and exciting that will make you scream continuously, release your stress to your heart's content! If you don't raft, you've wasted your trip!
Transportation guide:
Self-driving: Baishuiyang Mandarin Duck Creek Visitor Center Parking Lot
Bus: From Pinnan Bus Station, take the bus to Baishuiyang/Mandarin Duck Creek Scenic Area
Geological Wonder in Northeastern Fujian | Baishuiyang (972)
Baishuiyang, located in Pingnan County, Ningde City, Fujian Province. The total area of Baishuiyang Geological Park reaches 77.34 square kilometers, and it has the world's only Mandarin Duck Macaque Nature Reserve.
On October 3, 2010, Ningde Geological Park, consisting of Pingnan Baishuiyang, Mandarin Duck Creek, Fuding Taimu Mountain, and Fu'an Baiyun Mountain, was officially included in the UNESCO World Geological Park Network list.
Pingnan, Shuangxi Ancient Town
It belongs to the inland mountainous county of Ningde City, known as the 'County of the Undefeated Red Flag', 'Town of Mandarin Ducks', 'Town of Summer Shiitake', 'Town of Oil Rape', and 'Town of Hydropower' in Fujian Province. The region's GDP is 9.184 billion yuan, with a permanent population of 139,815 people and an area of 1,487 square kilometers. Famous tourist attractions in Pingnan County include Mandarin Duck Creek, Baishuiyang, Chicken Crow Mountain, Qingdie Stream, Xiaohukou, Shuangxi Ancient Town, Tianhu Wetland, etc.
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Visiting the Rooster Village deep in the mountains
Qianqian Village is located in the eastern part of Ningde City, with an altitude of up to 930 meters, situated on a hillside, about an hour away from the county town, and the road to it is winding and challenging.
The village is located in a small mountain recess, with its buildings scattered in a band-like distribution, well preserved, quietly nestled on the hillside.
Surrounded by mountains, the village enjoys abundant annual rainfall, and there are also primeval forests nearby, with lush vegetation, countless century-old trees growing here, and from time to time you can see wild macaque groups foraging and playing in the mountains.
The most famous natural attraction in the village is the Rooster Village, which is located directly opposite the village, and you can see it just by looking up. The top of Rooster Village is a huge bare rock naturally formed, which looks like the comb of a rooster, hence the name Rooster Village.
A few viewing platforms have been built on Rooster Village, and it is definitely a luxury to make tea or coffee on the platform. It's a pity that the equipment was forgotten at the foot of the mountain when going up the mountain...
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