Youxi Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Fujian 'Little Wuyuan' | Go to the ancient village with wind

At the end of summer and early autumn, tired of the city's hustle and bustle, I just want to find an ancient village to escape the heat and daze🏞️ Guifeng ancient village is relatively a treasure and less popular compared to most villages. Hidden in the mountains, the treasure ancient village, without too much commercialization, stay in the mountains for two days, breathe the air in the mountains～ Both body and mind are relaxed and healed, this is a place with wind, right?🍃😌 The number of tourists here is not too many, in autumn there is sun drying, the paddy fields turn yellow, it is simply the Fujian version of 'Little Wuyuan' Every step and every corner of the small village is a treasure spot, if you have time, it is recommended to stay here for one night, to feel the charm of the ancient village! The best way to get here is by self-driving🚗 If you don't drive, you can also take a high-speed train🚅, which is relatively more troublesome～ 1⃣️Take the high-speed train to Youxi Station 2⃣️Take the 6/8 bus to the bus station, the bus station is very small 3⃣️Take the nearest bus to Yangzhong Bus Station, tickets can only be bought on site 4⃣️Take a taxi to Guifeng Ancient Village after arriving in Yangzhong, about 30💰 🎫The entrance fee is 20 per person, if you go down the mountain, pay attention to the bus schedule, there are very few buses There is not much to eat and play, if you like a lighter commercial atmosphere, you will like it more～

32｜The Humanistic Landscape in the Camera – Guifeng Ancient Village, the Secret Little Wuyuan of Fujian

During the May Day holiday, I avoided the crowds and stepped into this ancient village known as the 'Fujian version of Little Wuyuan'. Surrounded by mountains on three sides and facing a valley on one, the village is layered and scattered in an orderly fashion. A stream runs through the entire village, bringing tranquility and freshness. 🏞️ From the viewing platform, the beauty of the entire village is in sight. The village is not large, but wandering through it is like traveling back in time to ancient years. The hot tofu, osmanthus cakes, each bite is an authentic taste of the countryside. And that osmanthus tree, over six hundred years old, has witnessed the vicissitudes and changes of the village. Its branches and leaves seem to whisper, telling the stories of the past. 📸 In your spare time, you can also choose to wear ethnic costumes for a photo shoot, capturing beautiful moments. Unfortunately, I didn't capture the scene of sun-curing in autumn on the Phoenix Terrace, but the beauty of Guifeng Ancient Village is enough to intoxicate me and make me linger on.

The ancient village of Guifeng in Fujian is hidden among the mountains

The ancient village of Guifeng in Youxi, Sanming 🎫Ticket price: 20 yuan; It is best to travel by car, as it is more convenient. The village is on the mountain, and the road winds up with eighteen turns. It gets cold in the mountains at night. It is advisable to stay at a homestay near the village entrance, especially for sisters with suitcases. Some homestays require climbing stairs, or you can also contact the innkeeper to pick you up at the village entrance; There are only some small restaurants opened by the villagers themselves in the village. The grandmothers and aunties are very laid-back, operating based on their mood, so remember to order some delicious food for yourself.

A heavenly place in Fujian that allows you to escape the hustle and bustle

Tired of the city's noise, I just want to find a quiet ancient village to space out. Guifeng Ancient Village Scenic Area, this hidden treasure in the mountains, is definitely worth exploring. This village is relatively less known compared to most villages, with little commercialization, preserving its original appearance. Here, you can breathe the fresh air of the mountains, and your body and mind can be relaxed and healed. The smoke from the kitchens is sparse, and the breeze blows over the rice fields, hitting the more than six hundred-year-old osmanthus trees. The breath of the valley ebbs and flows, and every brick and every inch of soil here tells the story of this land over seven hundred years. The layered houses are built along the mountainside, scattered in an orderly fashion. Most of the residents here are surnamed Cai, and this place is full of outstanding people and spirit, nurturing many scholars and literati. There are not many tourists who come here, especially the autumn scenery with drying crops and the rice fields turning yellow, which is just like the Fujian version of 'Little Wuyuan'. Every corner hides a surprise, and the small village is full of treasure spots. If you have time, it is recommended to stay here for a night to experience the charm of the ancient village. The best way to get to Guifeng Ancient Village is by self-driving. If not driving yourself, you can also choose to take a high-speed train, which is relatively more troublesome. You can take the high-speed train to Youxi Station, then take a bus to the bus station. At the bus station, you can easily find the next bus to Yangzhong Bus Station, and then take a taxi to Guifeng Ancient Village for about 30 minutes. The ticket is 20 yuan per person, and please pay attention to the bus schedule when descending the mountain. There are not many options for food and entertainment, but if you like a travel experience with a lighter commercial atmosphere, this is definitely the perfect choice for you.

Reverse tourism in Fujian

Youxi: The county was established in the 29th year of the Tang Kaiyuan era (AD 741), and it is the first 'Millennium Ancient County' in Fujian Province named by the United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names. The most bustling county center is near 'Jianshe Street'. After getting off the high-speed train, it takes about 20 minutes by taxi to get there, where some old snack shops, Zhu Xi Park, and Ziyang Park are all nearby~ 1⃣️ Zhu Xi Park: This is the birthplace of Zhu Xi, where a large number of ancient ancestral halls are preserved, with reliefs, totem poles, and an antique charm. 2⃣️ Ziyang Park: Ziyang is an alias of Zhu Xi, and the culture of Zhu Xi is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people of Youxi. This is also their sacred place for walking with children, featuring a children's playground and a Ferris wheel~ 3⃣️ 'Clear Soup Noodle Street': In the words of the locals, Jianshe Street is also known as Clear Soup Noodle Street. Pork head meat with noodles can also be very rich! The big noodles are slippery and have a good texture~ 4⃣️ Huang Ji Shuidong Roast Duck: Similarly, the duck is spread open for roasting, but unlike the taste of pressed duck, the roast duck made this way is mildly spicy and sweet. 5⃣️ Furnace Master's Guang Bing: A local street-side Guang Bing old shop that comes highly recommended! It's a souvenir that people take with them when they visit Youxi~ You can also go to Guifeng Ancient Town, as well as the ancient ginkgo trees at Longmen Field every November, which are very worth seeing~ Self-driving is more convenient!

The United Terraces

The United Terraces start from the United Village, connecting eight administrative villages including Lian Dong, Lian Nan, Lian Xi, Dong Bian, Yun Shan, Xia Yun, Lian Yun, with the highest altitude nearly 900 meters, the lowest over 500 meters, a vertical drop of 400 meters, stretching for tens of miles, forming a continuous whole. The scenery is infinite, winding through the green mountains, with a different view at every step, green tile bamboo buildings, both real and illusory, like a giant landscape painting. The warm water, the greenery, the layered terraces, like a ladder reaching the sky.

There are always rains when you go out, and you arrive at Yunshan Village. It is rain, and there are clouds and fog. In April, it has not yet reached the transplanting season. The terraces in the heavy rain are full of water, and there is no green scorpion. The most authentic color and earthy smell of the land is presented by another thick and heavy feeling. The clouds in front of you can see the moving posture, clouds, mountains, fields, and a moving picture, with more surprises than seeing beautiful sunsets. throwing an umbrella, there is a kind of rain that dumps the entire hill, even the impulse to drill in the rain, the fog goes to the clouds, the change in the mountain is not allowed to have too much delay to capture the lens, accidentally Even I don't know where to return.

Yunshan Village is like a name. Clouds dont know where to go, and beauty is intoxicating. The clouds in the mountains are lingering, and the terraces are faintly visible. Its a bit cloudless and I dont know where I am. Arrived at the Brothers Villa, although the rain is still down, but it is already very small, we put down the luggage, rushed out of the room, to feel the fresh air of the mountain, coincidentally, the clouds suddenly dispersed a lot, the climate in the mountains is really changeable. Beautiful terraces stand out in front of you, just need to go out the door to see such a beautiful scene, a feeling of happiness. Stop and go, look at the bamboo forest in the mountains, then suddenly a ray of sunshine, fade the fog a lot, only more than ten minutes, the fog rises again, the bamboo in the fog, like ink painting .

Reverse tourism in Fujian

Youxi: The county was established in the 29th year of the Tang Kaiyuan era (AD 741), and it is the first 'Millennium Ancient County' in Fujian Province named by the United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names. The most bustling county center is near 'Jianshe Street'. After getting off the high-speed train, it takes about 20 minutes by taxi to get there, where some old snack shops, Zhu Xi Park, and Ziyang Park are all nearby~ 1⃣️ Zhu Xi Park: This is the birthplace of Zhu Xi, where a large number of ancient ancestral halls are preserved, with reliefs, totem poles, and an antique charm. 2⃣️ Ziyang Park: Ziyang is an alias of Zhu Xi, and the culture of Zhu Xi is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people of Youxi. This is also their sacred place for walking with children, featuring a children's playground and a Ferris wheel~ 3⃣️ 'Clear Soup Noodle Street': In the words of the locals, Jianshe Street is also known as Clear Soup Noodle Street. Pork head meat with noodles can also be very rich! The big noodles are slippery and have a good texture~ 4⃣️ Huang Ji Shuidong Roast Duck: Similarly, the duck is spread open for roasting, but unlike the taste of pressed duck, the roast duck made this way is mildly spicy and sweet. 5⃣️ Furnace Master's Guang Bing: A local street-side Guang Bing old shop that comes highly recommended! It's a souvenir that people take with them when they visit Youxi~ You can also go to Guifeng Ancient Town, as well as the ancient ginkgo trees at Longmen Field every November, which are very worth seeing~ Self-driving is more convenient!

Longmenchang Ancient Ginkgo

The Longmenchang Ancient Ginkgo forest is located in the natural village of Longmenchang, Shanlin Village, Zhongxian Township, Youxi County. It is said that this is the largest ancient ginkgo group in Fujian Province. The age of the ginkgo group has reached more than 700 years, and there are still more than 150 ginkgo trees.