A Misty Morning at Chaguan Village

#discoverchina #wuyuan We arrived at Chaguan Village on a moody, overcast morning—the perfect atmosphere for this textbook-classic photography spot. The mist hung low over the ancient stone bridge, where the iconic old man and his water buffalo stood like living art. While observing this UNESCO-listed agricultural landscape is free, we paid 20 RMB to have the farmer walk his buffalo through the stream, creating those perfect reflective shots you see in galleries. As the duo moved slowly through the shallow water, their silhouettes blurred in the mist, we understood why this scene represents China's rural heritage. Pro tip: Come early to avoid crowds, and bring small change - the 20 RMB fee for the "performance" is worth every jiao for that textbook-perfect shot.