Explore the Beauty of Ancient Villages in Songyang

Explore Songyang Shicang | Travel Back 300 Years to a Hakka Paradise and Experience the History and Life of an Ancient Hakka Village Hidden in the mountains of Songyang, Lishui, is a living "Qing Dynasty Architecture Museum" - Shicang in Dadongba Town. This is a Hakka settlement. The Hakka people who migrated from Tingzhou, Fujian in the early Qing Dynasty used their wisdom and craftsmanship to build ancient residential buildings with high horsehead walls and carved beams and painted rafters. More than 30 Qing Dynasty buildings are still preserved, and 300 years of history flow between the blue tiles and mud walls. Strolling through the stone alleys is like opening the doors of history. The solemnity of the Ye Ancestral Hall and the smoke and fire of the ancient shops tell the Hakka spirit of "farming and reading." 🏯【Ancient Residential Buildings: Living Fossils of Jiangnan Architecture】 Shicang's residences are famous for their layout of "one surname, one ancestral hall, nine halls, and eighteen wells." The courtyard houses, large patios, and brick-wood structures are layered, the horsehead walls undulate like waves, and the stories on the carved doors and windows are vivid. The sunlight shines on the mottled mud walls, and the light and shadow intersect, making it easy to take cinematic photos! We recommend checking in at the Contract Museum. This modern building made of stones is perfectly integrated with the ancient village and displays the history of the Hakka people's integrity and contract, which is the key to understanding Shicang's cultural genes. 🍶 【Hakka Memories on the Tip of the Tongue】 The taste of the New Year for Shicang people is hidden in the mellow aroma of white rice wine! Made with mountain spring water and glutinous rice using ancient methods, it is sweet and long-lasting, and paired with a crispy Shicang bubble tofu, it instantly awakens the taste buds' nostalgia. The village still retains a tofu workshop, where you can experience the traditional techniques of grinding beans and adding brine, and feel the Hakka people's philosophy of "food is the most important thing." 🎋 【Immersive Cultural Experience】 - Participate in Hakka folk activities: During festivals, dragon lantern dances, tea-picking operas, and puppet theaters are performed one after another, creating a lively atmosphere; - Stay overnight in a boutique homestay transformed from an ancient residence, listen to the sound of insects under the starry sky, and open the window in the morning to see a landscape painting shrouded in mist; - Check in at the popular live broadcast base, meet local experts, learn to make Hakka food, and bring Shicang's scenery home. 🚗 【Transportation Tips】 📍 Address: Shicang Ancient Residential Buildings, Dadongba Town, Songyang County, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province 🚙 Self-driving: About 4 hours from Hangzhou, convenient parking in the village; 📅 Best season: Spring and autumn (avoid the rainy season, the ancient village is quieter). 🌟 "The ancient village is not old, and the story lasts forever - Shicang is a love letter left by time to Jiangnan, and it is also a witness to the endless Hakka culture. Come here, be a mountain guest for a day, and let history and nature heal your restless heart.