2-Day Adventure in the Hidden Gem! Songyang Ancient Villages Praised by National Geographic

【Trip Highlights】 √ Visit the "Last Secret Land of Jiangnan" acclaimed by "Chinese National Geographic" √ Explore 600-year-old villages shrouded in morning mist and dusk glow √ Touch the sea of clouds at a cliffside bookstore, wade through streams under ancient bridges √ Savor authentic farmhouse noodles and live as a mountain villager for a day 🚗 Transportation Tips High-speed train to Lishui Station → Rent a car (winding mountain roads, experienced drivers recommended) Or book a private car in advance (~¥500/day, ask your homestay for assistance) 🏡 Accommodation Recs Stay in Chenjiapu Village: Fei Niao Ji / Yunxi MO+ (cliff-view rooms) Yangjiatang Village: Homestays at the village entrance for "Golden Potala Palace" morning mist views —— DAY 1: Hidden Gem Tour —— 📍 Yangjiatang Village ⏰ Suggested visit: 3h 🌳 Must-see: - "Couple Trees" at village entrance: 300-year-old intertwined camphor trees forming a heart - Panoramic view of "Golden Potala Palace" at dusk - Tea-picking with locals (best around Qingming Festival) 🍜 Food: Clay-stove noodles by grandma at the old village committee building, featuring dried vegetable fried egg noodles 📍 Songzhuang Village ⏰ Suggested visit: 2h 🌉 Hidden surprises: - National Geographic-featured stone arch bridge with streams flowing beneath - Bamboo forest trek along the creek - Hunt for villagers' homemade peach gum honey —— DAY 2: Cliffside Moments —— 📍 Chenjiapu Village ⏰ Suggested visit: 4h 📖 Cultural experiences: - Pioneer Bookstore (glass study perched on cliffs) - Cloud-high coffee at Fei Niao Ji's terrace - Traditional botanical dyeing workshop - Post-rain must-see: Sea of clouds drifting over terraced fields ⚠️ Travel Tips 1. Wear anti-slip shoes! Mossy stone paths get slippery after rain 2. Bring mosquito repellent & sunscreen – strong mountain UV 3. Arrive at Yangjiatang viewpoint by 6:30am for morning mist photos 4. 30-50min drives between villages – prepare motion sickness meds 📸 Photography Guide ▫️ Yangjiatang: Shoot misty dawn 1 hour after sunrise ▫️ Songzhuang: Best light piercing the ancient bridge at noon ▫️ Chenjiapu: Capture cliff village silhouettes at dusk This forgotten Jiangnan paradise, with its earth-walled stories spanning 1,800 years, reveals its magic when chimney smoke rises – reminding you every journey is worth it for this mountain rendezvous. 🌄