I've been to Xiaocun Commune three times and finally figured it out.
📍【Location】Aotou Village, Xiaocun Town, Taishun County, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province (directly accessible from the Xiaocun exit of the Wentai Expressway, about 2 hours drive from downtown Wenzhou)
🌟【Must-Visit Spots】
1. Hydrangea Flower Sea & Hobbit Houses
During peak bloom in May-June, pink and blue hydrangeas cover the mountains, complemented by fairy-tale cottages that feel like walking into "The Lord of the Rings." Recommended to wear light-colored clothes for atmospheric photos at the flower walls or suspension bridge.
2. Pet Paradise & Jungle Net
Interactive feeding with alpacas, mini pigs, peacocks and other cute animals. The jungle net is perfect for family climbing adventures and provides a stress-relieving experience as you navigate through the trees.
3. Wenxing Bridge
Located 5 kilometers from the commune, this "Leaning Tower of Pisa among covered bridges" features an asymmetrical structure that's truly unique. Best visited in the evening when the lighting creates better photo opportunities.
🍃【Special Experiences】
✅ Tea Picking and Processing
During April's spring tea season, you can experience picking and roasting tea, and take home your own handmade Taishun "Three Cup Fragrance" tea.
✅ Sand Bottle Art
Create personalized souvenirs with colored sand, perfect for couples and families with children.
✅ Bonfire Party & Light Show
Weekend bonfire parties under the stars, and a dreamy light show in the Hobbit house area.
🍜【Food Recommendations】
▪️ Qianshan Farm: Firewood-cooked chicken soup and stone-ground nine-layer cake, filling meal for about 60 yuan per person.
▪️ Po Cake: Crispy pastry filled with preserved vegetable and minced meat, 2 yuan each, available at the commune entrance.
▪️ Red Yeast Rice Braised Pork: Local specialty marinated in wine lees, rich but not greasy, can be ordered at guesthouse restaurants.
🏡【Accommodation Options】
1. Banshan Yunju
Renovated century-old She ethnic minority house with yellow mud walls and wooden lattice windows. Some rooms have terraces with views of terraced fields, priced at 600-1000 yuan per night.
2. Camping Platform
Bring your own tent or rent a canopy, where you can reach for stars at night and wake to birdsong in the morning, 50 yuan per person (reservation required).
⚠️【Tips】
1️⃣ Transportation: Free shuttle buses are limited, so self-driving or carpooling is recommended. It's about a 15-minute walk from the parking lot to the entrance.
2️⃣ Tickets: 29.9 yuan per person (including Pet Paradise), separate ticket for Hydrangea Flower Sea at 19.9 yuan.
3️⃣ Equipment: Wear non-slip shoes (many mountain paths), bring a folding umbrella in rainy April, and sunscreen is essential.
4️⃣ Avoid Crowds: Weekends are busy, so it's best to arrive before 10am on working days and avoid the 2-4pm peak hours.
📸【Photo Spots】
▫️Hobbit House Cluster (low-angle panoramic shots)
▫️Rainbow Suspension Bridge (aerial views of flower sea + bridge)
▫️Pet Interaction Area (close-up shots of animals)
▫️Wenxing Bridge (capture the leaning tower perspective from the bridge entrance)
✨ Hidden Activities:
• Visit the back mountain terraces at 6am to photograph misty agricultural scenes.
• In the evening, go to Yueli Community's Moon Return Coffee, a stilted house by the stream, to enjoy a red yeast rice latte while watching the sunset reflect on the water.
📌 Nearby Attractions:
• Make a quick stop at Xu'aodi Ancient Village (10-minute drive), featuring a thousand-year-old village and the popular "Plant Shadow Courtyard" cafe.
• If time permits, drive 30 minutes to Sixi Town to see the "Sister Bridges" - Beijian Bridge and Xidong Bridge.