Shengzhou Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

2024 Plum Blossom Latest! Six thousand acres of white plum blossoms will bloom during the Spring Festival!!!

From mid-February to early March in 2024|1 day hiking|Round trip from Shanghai| ●Just not far from Shanghai, in Shaoxing There is a thousand-acre plum garden hidden Every February, the plum blossoms here bloom This year happens to be the Dragon Year Spring Festival Setting off the entire mountain top as if covered with pink snow This is the plum appreciation reserve of Shaoxing people "Wangtan East Village Since the last century, the villagers of Dongcun have started to plant plum blossoms in the village. So far, Dongcun has more than 6,000 acres of green plums. Every spring when the plum blossoms are in full bloom, the villagers of Dongcun "appreciate the plum blossoms and brew plum wine", leisurely and contented, showing a pastoral scenery. The ancient town of a thousand years, the misty and rainy Jiangnan, was once called "Apricot Flower Village", and was later settled here by the Qiu family of Songyi Gate. Because of advocating benevolence, it is named "Chongren". Chongren does not have crowded tourists, but many are Ming and Qing buildings of Sanheyuan and Siheyuan. Its ridge, eaves, and horse head walls are all decorated with brick carvings. Over the millennia, it is majestic and elegant. There is also very delicious Chongren stewed duck! No. 132 exclusive design, Wangtan East Village to appreciate plum blossoms + Chongren Ancient Town √No. 32 has multiple hiking experiences in Wangtan East Village, and has organized excellent plum appreciation routes, and has completed the entire plum appreciation loop. √Ancient town tour + flower appreciation, double leisure elements, one natural and one cultural, travel experience MAX. √No. 32 contemplates more possibilities in travel, discovers more partners in travel, and more interesting world Hiking mileage: 7 kilometers, entry-level difficulty Activity time: mid-February to early March Meeting place: Yishan Road/Shanghai Songjiang New Town Itinerary arrangement密 Shanghai-Chongren Ancient Town-Wangtan East Village-Shanghai

Roaming Zhejiang| Chongren Ancient Town, the gradually disappearing old stage door

|Chongren Ancient Town, the gradually disappearing old stage door.. Transportation: High-speed rail: Hangzhou-Shengzhou Xinchang, 45 minutes Bus: Take the bus from the entrance of Shengzhou Xinchang Station to Shengzhou West Station, and then transfer to the bus to Chongren Ancient Town Highlights: 1 The first ancient stage in Zhejiang Located at the entrance of the town, the temple roof in Weizhen Temple is very gorgeous 2 Old stage doors Scattered around the town, unfortunately, most of them are private houses and cannot be visited 3 Rice cake dumplings Turn right out of North Street, and you can see it. Search for 'Chongren Special Rice Cake Dumplings' on Gaode, it's very delicious 4 Roasted buns On North Street, the shop is called 'Jianping Roasted Buns', the filling is tofu, and the pot is very strong

Shengzhou, an ancient town with no trace of commercialism| Chongren Ancient Town

Chongren Ancient Town. A low-key thousand-year-old ancient town, without commercialization, not many people, walking around and taking pictures here has a unique flavor. The wood carvings, stone carvings and brick carvings here are very exquisite. In addition to this, there are stages, public temples, gates, ancient wells and many ancient buildings in the ancient town. It is recommended to wear plain colored clothes or Chinese-style clothes such as cheongsams for photos here! 🚗Navigation: Chongren Ancient Town 🅿️Parking: There is a free parking lot 🎫Tickets: Free Food recommendations: 1. Rice cake dumplings: It can be said to be the business card of the ancient town, and it is also very characteristic. 2. Jianping roasted buns: A specially marked shop. There are a lot of people, the shop is full of neighbors, and there are many people waiting outside for the pot. Sisters who are patient and like food can try it! 3. Yuanfeng fast food: An ordinary small shop, but their fried stinky tofu buns and radish shreds are particularly delicious, and they are very cheap, only one yuan each.

Shengzhou, the hometown of Yue Opera

🔸 Xiaokun Village on the top of the mountain to watch the stars 🎑 The little Kun village with a history of over 800 years that has become popular Hidden in the depths of Xibaishan, a paradise on earth, also known as 'Western Seda' Walk up for about 2H, you can reach the top of Xibaishan Xibaishan, also known as Shaobaijian, with an altitude of 1095.7 meters You can overlook the whole view of Xiaokun Village The red bricks on the roof under the sunlight Look just like Seda PS: Mountain road · 🔸Chongren Ancient Town without too much commercial atmosphere The ancient town is open for free, without too much commercial atmosphere Preserving the original Ming and Qing buildings, the closed courtyard or quadrangle is suitable for a leisurely stroll If you're lucky, you might even come across a Yue Opera performance · 🔸Wubai Gang, Fragrant Fir Forest and Village above the Clouds🏞 Wubai Gang, known as 'Little Wugong Mountain of Shaoxing', stretches across nearly 500 peaks of the Kuaiji Mountain Range The big pointed mountain in the middle, with continuous peaks, in the depths of more than 600 meters above sea level, there are occasional villages along the ancient road PS: Single lane, the road is quite narrow · 🔸Baizhang Waterfall Scenic Area 'Flying straight down three thousand feet, it seems like the Milky Way falls from the sky' Nine waterfalls fly out of the Baizhang canyon, with a magnificent momentum, spectacular It's the free season, from 1.1 to 6.30, the scenic area is free of charge PS: The water flow is relatively small in winter

Shengzhou Peach-Shaped Plum

Shengzhou Peach-Shaped Plum, a specialty of Shengzhou City, Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, is a national agricultural product geographical indication. The Shengzhou Peach-Shaped Plum originated from the grafting of the Red Heart Plum by fruit farmers. Its heart-shaped appearance resembles a peach, and it grows in Shengzhou, hence the name "Shengzhou Peach-Shaped Plum"; it features a small stone, semi-freestone, crisp and refreshing flesh, and few fibers. On April 30, 2020, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China approved the implementation of geographical indication registration protection for the 'Shengzhou Peach-Shaped Plum'.

The essence of the architecture in Huatang Ancient Village, the settlement of the descendants of Wang Xizhi—Wang Family Ancestral Hall

Huatang Ancient Village, the largest settlement of the descendants of Wang Xizhi, conceals a Wang Family Ancestral Hall with a long history. Here, the glory and heritage of the Wang family over five hundred years are condensed and displayed. The Wang Family Ancestral Hall was built to commemorate the 36th generation descendant of Wang Xizhi, Mr. and Mrs. Wang Qiong. The five big characters on the plaque of the gate tower, 'Filial Piety Wang Family Temple', shine brilliantly, highlighting the family's glory and dignity. The 'Calligraphy Endures Through Ages' inscription in the Filial Piety Hall further carries on the essence of Wang Xizhi's calligraphy, giving off a unique cultural atmosphere. Entering the main hall, where the ancestral tablets of generations are enshrined, one feels a sense of solemnity and reverence. Surrounding the hall, the side rooms encircle a pond, over which a small bridge is arched, creating an interesting reflection of the pavilion in the water. Wandering through every corner of the Wang Family Ancestral Hall, one can feel a profound sense of family culture and historical depth. This place is not just a building, but also a witness to history and a carrier of culture. Huatang Ancient Village

Huatang Ancient Village is located in Jinting Town, east of Cangzhou City, 25 km from Cangzhou District and Fenghua Xikou. Around the ancient village, "Qianyan competes in the show, and fights for it"; the ancient name is the place where the dragon and the tiger are lying, and the good environment is superimposed. In the eleventh year of the Yonghe Period of the Eastern Jin Dynasty (AD 355), the book of the King of the Kings was the winner of the Jinting Mountains and Waters, bringing his wife and his son to this seclusion. After six years, Xie Shi, built in the south of the waterfall. The descendants of the book descended from the Jinting Huatang, where they lived together and stretched for 1700 years. There is a very strong historical atmosphere here. Many scholars and geeks and singers will be here. There are no confession between the literati and the confession. There is no white ding in the village. The creek in the village is very good with the octagonal pavilion. Many people like to be free in the pavilion. Feel the gift of nature, and some people are here to make poems, sing a song, or sing a lover here.

Xibai Mountain, you really know how to enjoy the outdoors! Early spring hiking to the highest peak in Shengzhou

How can you not climb mountains in spring?! The springtime at Xibai Mountain, the highest peak in Shengzhou, Shaoxing, has always attracted many people with its blooming flowers, so I arranged a hiking trip with a few friends. There are several entrances to Xibai Mountain, and we chose the one starting from Xiaokun Village in Changle Town, Shengzhou. You can park your car at the innermost entrance, but Xiaokun Village itself is an ancient village with a history of over 800 years, well worth a leisurely stroll. If you also want to take a look around the village, you can park at the village entrance parking lot. The entrance at Xiaokun Village features an archway gate with the inscription 'Forget Worries at Xibai,' marking the starting point of the hike. Ascending the mountain path with the company of fragrant fir trees on both sides, there are rest stops and toilets built for hikers along the way, and the path is well-maintained and clean. However, the higher you go, the more trash is left uncleaned, and the donkey friend station near the summit is also abandoned, with piles of garbage left at this station. Continuing upwards from the abandoned station, you will pass through an area that might be a peach orchard; we arrived a bit too early and it was not yet the flowering season, which must be absolutely stunning when in bloom. In ancient times, Xibai Mountain was always a place for Taoist health cultivation, with famous Taoist figures such as Ge Xuan, Ge Hong, Zhao Guangxin, and Chu Boyu having practiced Taoism, gathered herbs, and passed on medical knowledge here. Walking and taking photos along the way, it takes less than two hours to reach the summit of Xibai Mountain at an altitude of 1095.7 meters. The first thing you see is the meteorological radar station, and at the summit, there is a huge rock inscribed with 'Shaoxing's Highest Peak.' However, in reality, Xibai Mountain is only the highest peak in Shengzhou; the highest peak in Shaoxing is Dongbai Mountain, located at the junction of Dongyang, Zhuji, and Shengzhou counties, with an altitude of 1194.6 meters. Probably because Dongbai Mountain is closer to Dongyang in Jinhua, and geographically Dongbai Mountain is to the west of Xibai Mountain, the names imply that Dongbai Mountain is on the east side of Jinhua and Xibai Mountain is on the west side of Shaoxing. It sounds like Dongbai Mountain has a bit of an 'impure bloodline,' so Xibai Mountain still claims to be the highest peak in Shaoxing. The summit of Xibai Mountain offers the best scenery of the entire journey. From the top, you can gaze at the rolling mountains and the closely packed villages at the foot of the mountains, definitely worth the trek. Descending from the other side, head towards Baiyan Pit Village, and after reaching the road, follow it for a while to a place called Shijia Bird, then take a sharp 90-degree turn to climb over a pass. This section is not easy to walk, with dense shrubs. After crossing the highest pass, you can soon see Xiaokun Village on the mountainside, and from this angle, you can best appreciate the origin of Xiaokun Village's nickname 'Zhejiang's Little Shangri-La.' Starting from the parking lot, the total distance is 7.8 kilometers, with a total ascent of 814 meters, and it takes 4 hours and 25 minutes.

Sichuan West is too far, it's better to go to Zhejiang's 'Little Seda'

Traffic jam has reached 5.30 Unexpectedly gained the lighted Shengzhou Xiaokun Village It feels different. You can navigate to Xiaokun Village! About touring Xiaokun Village, there are currently two viewing platforms 1. Located on the mountain at the entrance of the village, there is a white plank road 2. Position the Xibaishan parking point, drive up 200m along the road, both viewing positions can overlook the whole village, very beautiful. The village retains some old ancestral halls and courtyard buildings. The wooden carving structures in the buildings are very well preserved. If you have time, you can stroll around the village to feel the simple atmosphere. The villagers are very friendly and will give you directions and help. Every villager is smiling. The most common saying is that there are so many people coming every day. After the development of the homestay, it will be more convenient for more people to stay. The entrance and exit are mountain roads. The roads are now very well built. However, friends who are not familiar with mountain roads should pay attention to turning and overtaking. If you catch the sunset, it will be more picturesque!

Shengzhou, the hometown of Yue Opera

🔸 Xiaokun Village on the top of the mountain to watch the stars 🎑 The little Kun village with a history of over 800 years that has become popular Hidden in the depths of Xibaishan, a paradise on earth, also known as 'Western Seda' Walk up for about 2H, you can reach the top of Xibaishan Xibaishan, also known as Shaobaijian, with an altitude of 1095.7 meters You can overlook the whole view of Xiaokun Village The red bricks on the roof under the sunlight Look just like Seda PS: Mountain road · 🔸Chongren Ancient Town without too much commercial atmosphere The ancient town is open for free, without too much commercial atmosphere Preserving the original Ming and Qing buildings, the closed courtyard or quadrangle is suitable for a leisurely stroll If you're lucky, you might even come across a Yue Opera performance · 🔸Wubai Gang, Fragrant Fir Forest and Village above the Clouds🏞 Wubai Gang, known as 'Little Wugong Mountain of Shaoxing', stretches across nearly 500 peaks of the Kuaiji Mountain Range The big pointed mountain in the middle, with continuous peaks, in the depths of more than 600 meters above sea level, there are occasional villages along the ancient road PS: Single lane, the road is quite narrow · 🔸Baizhang Waterfall Scenic Area 'Flying straight down three thousand feet, it seems like the Milky Way falls from the sky' Nine waterfalls fly out of the Baizhang canyon, with a magnificent momentum, spectacular It's the free season, from 1.1 to 6.30, the scenic area is free of charge PS: The water flow is relatively small in winter

Shengzhou Huatang | The hometown of the sage of literature, unexpectedly encountering the blooming red plum in the ancient temple

The ancient temple's red wall, dotted with wintersweets The unexpected encounter amazed the entire early spring - Shengzhou Huatang Village, the place where the sage of literature, Wang Xi, retired in his later years The Wang Clan Ancestral Hall is the most distinctive ancient building in the village - Stepping into the ancient temple Two plum blossoms in the temple are blooming vigorously The red wall and black tiles, the ancient bridge and window lattice Make the whole place full of poetry and Zen - Spring, as if it starts from the blooming of plum blossoms At this moment, I am indulged in the spring of plum blossoms - 📍Navigation: Shengzhou Huatang Village 🎫Free admission, free parking - ✔️Nearby attractions: 🔸Huatang Ancient Village, the village is not very large, mainly the front street and the back street, many residences are modern buildings, the main ancient buildings in the ancient village are Wang Clan Ancestral Hall, Village History Museum, Ancient Stage, Folk Museum, etc., the famous water conservancy project Jiuqu River can only see a section of it - 🔸Jinting View The former residence of Wang Xi, the tomb of Wang Xi, less than 2 kilometers away from the ancient village Normal ticket price💰30, currently free of charge, it is a newly planned scenic spot, I personally think it is not very attractive - 🔸The Big Buddha of Yuxi Village A abandoned big Buddha in the village, on the way back to Shengzhou, there are no other matching points, recommended for friends who simply like to take pictures Navigate to "Yuxi Village", after arriving at the village, go to the right front for about 100 li, turn left at the fork and keep going in, continue for a few hundred meters after seeing the bridge - Food recommendation: ✔️Huangze food Yuji's tofu xiaolong, triangle dumplings are also delicious Zhouji's lamb bone vermicelli 🐷Head meat spring pancake, fish head are Huangze's special delicacies

Guimen Genglou and Lumen Academy

Located 35 kilometers southwest of Shengzhou City is Guimen Mountain. Guimen Mountain was originally called Lumen Mountain, but it was renamed Guimen after Zhu Xi inscribed the two characters 'Guimen' here. The architecture of Guimen Genglou can be divided into two parts, the east is Genglou and the west is Lumen Academy. The academy was founded by the Southern Song scholar Lv Guishu, and the famous Neo-Confucian scholar Zhu Xi once lectured here. The word 'Guimen' inscribed by Zhu Xi is engraved on the north gate. Genglou was built by Lv Guishu's son, Lv Zu_. The existing building was rebuilt in the third year of Jiaqing in the Qing Dynasty (1798). Nearby there are also inscriptions from Meishu, which were inscribed by Zhu Xi when he visited Lv Guishu. It is a city-level cultural relics protection unit. To enter Genglou, you can go up from the south of the mountain. This is a two-story, four-sided building facing north to south. The lower level is a stone base with a patio in the middle. There are arched doors on the north and south sides, which were the passageways for pedestrians in the past. The south gate is 'Ancient Lumen', and the word 'Guimen' is inscribed on the north gate. The characters are as big as a fight, written by Zhu Xi. Later, the calligrapher Zhao Ruirong from Wudong also inscribed the two titles 'Ge Chen' and 'Gui Yun' on the north side of the two holes in the south and north. The upper floor rooms face each other on all four sides, connected by corridors. When you climb the tower and look north, a dam locks Pinghu, and the green mountains and clear water reflect each other, and the scenery of Nanshan Lake is all in sight.