If you want to feel the cultural atmosphere in Zhejiang, then visiting Jiangnan Ancient Village is a very good choice.

It can be said that ancient villages and towns such as Wuzhen, Xitang, and Nanxun are all must-see. However, with the increasingly commercial development, these famous scenic spots seem somewhat noisy.

Fortunately, there are many ancient villages in the south of the Yangtze River in Zhejiang, so it is not difficult at all to find a niche ancient village.

Among the many niche ancient villages in Zhejiang, I am personally deeply impressed by the Heyang Ancient Village in Jinyun, Lishui.

why?

First of all, it is an ancient village with a history of thousands of years. The entire Heyang Ancient Village is listed as a historic site in China's key cultural protection units; secondly, there are many ancient buildings and monuments hidden in the ancient village. You can even see Zhu Yuanzhang if you look closely.

The stone lions once given by the emperor, etc., all make Heyang Ancient Village look much heavier.

So as a niche ancient village, how can we better discover the charm of Heyang Village?

Visiting the ancient village is free and open to the public. If you want to visit the attractions inside, you need a 30 yuan ticket.

1-Look for century-old buildings in ancient villages and appreciate the beauty of Jiangnan ancient village architecture. Like many Jiangnan ancient villages, you can also find many preserved century-old houses and buildings in Heyang Ancient Village.

It is said that there are more than 1,500 ancient houses, 15 ancestral halls, 6 ancient temples and 1 ancient bridge in Heyang Ancient Village.

Most of these ancient buildings are from the middle and late Qing Dynasty, and of course there are a small number of remains from the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties. It can be said that such a huge scale is the reason why it has become a key cultural protection unit in China.

I like to walk in each ancestral hall to feel the traditional local customs. Although it is not that there are no rituals when worshiping ancestors, some old objects and photos still allow me to imagine the excitement of the ceremony.

I also like the carved beams and paintings in each ancestral hall, especially the typical sparrows and corbels in Huizhou architecture. It can be seen that the craftsmen at that time used exquisite skills to carve such exquisite opera characters, fish, insects, birds, etc., if you are a

If you are a fan of architectural travel, then Heyang will definitely become your Jiangnan traditional ancient architecture museum.

I also like to look at the gate of Heyang Ancient Village - the Eight Scholars Gate Tower, because there were 8 Jinshis in the small Heyang Ancient Village. In order to commend this rare thing, Zhu Yuanzhang specially gave him the title "Rare"

A pair of stone lions are still lying next to the gate tower more than 600 years ago.

2-Walking through the streets and alleys to feel the fireworks of Heyang Ancient Village. Compared with many ancient villages and towns that have become commercialized, local people still live in Heyang Ancient Village, and they still live a relatively primitive life.

Walking in the old streets and alleys, you can see them either riding bicycles out to work, or just coming back from the vegetable field with a bunch of vegetables, or sitting in twos and threes on small chairs chatting, and instantly a strong smell of fireworks hits your face.

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With their permission, you might as well visit the courtyard of the ancient residence. Although it is not as luxurious as the ancestral hall and the former residence of the Hall of Fame, the simple furnishings and old objects still make the old house look heavy.

This sense of heaviness may only be fully reflected after experiencing vicissitudes of life.

3- Check out the local specialty snacks and experience the strong taste of Jinyun. Jinyun, which is located in the mountainous area, has always been rich in products, so the locals have also created many snacks based on local conditions. If it is your first time to travel, you can try it

Local specialties such as sesame cakes, wontons, local noodles and mountain powder dumplings.

Crispy sesame cakes are always one of the most representative delicacies in Jinyun snacks. They can be tasted in many cities in Zhejiang Province. However, the most authentic Jinyun sesame cakes must be tasted locally in Jinyun. You can also taste the special ones in Heyang Ancient Village.

Shaobing.

Flour, fresh pork and prunes are the best ingredients for Shaobing. By firing them in the oven, these three ingredients are brought into full play. The crispy texture and the aroma of prunes will never be enough.

At this time, you might as well pair it with a mountain flour dumpling, which uses local authentic sweet potato flour as raw material, and is paired with raw materials such as mushrooms, meat, and green onions. The texture will be very chewy.

After a full stomach, my trip to Heyang Ancient Village will come to an end. Although it is generally not as well-known as Wuzhen and Xitang in the province, it has also become one of my favorite ancient villages due to its well-preserved monuments and original ecological atmosphere.

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