8.8km Oxygen-Rich Hiking Route in Songyang's Sidu Township

Last year, I checked off Yangjiatang Village, Youtian Village, and Songzhuang Village in Sandu Township. This year, I headed straight to Sidu Township to unlock a new route—Xikeng Village → Chenjiapeng Village → Pingtian Village. The 8.8km hike was utterly healing! ▪️ Beginner-friendly route: Starting from Zhaitou Highway Service Station, follow the Songxuan Ancient Trail with a total elevation gain of 560m—perfect for beginners! The 5-hour hike (with photo stops) is manageable, and you can always take a coffee break in the villages when tired. ▪️ Must-do in Chenjiapeng Village: Don’t miss the cliffside Pioneer Bookstore! Floor-to-ceiling windows frame terraced fields and misty clouds—every shot is magazine-worthy. Next door, Niao Coffee hides surprises: sip an iced Americano on the terrace while watching mountain winds sweep clouds over the village. Magical! ▪️ Xikeng Village bonus: If starting your hike here, visit the "Cloud Seeker" terrace at the village entrance. For the price of a tea, enjoy a 270° mountain view—pure relaxation at its finest. ▪️ Pintian Village’s quiet charm: This tiny village is serene, with old houses drying corn and chili peppers. Friendly locals might hand you freshly picked plums. Bring snacks to "Pingtian Coffee" and play with the owner’s Shiba Inu. 🌌 Hidden gems: ✔️ Post-hike, rush to "Starry Mountain Campground"! Pitch a tent for sunset, then stargaze under the Milky Way (bring a jacket—it’s breezy up there). ✔️ Songyang’s ancient villages are ideal for "mind-wandering travel"—sleep in, explore centuries-old houses, then unwind at a homestay with cats and tea. A million times better than city walks! Come hike Songyang’s oxygen-rich trails and leave your worries on the cobblestones. Which ancient village should we explore next? Tag me in the comments—let’s plan a "mind-wandering hike"!