Hiking Hanfeijiang Ancient Road on May 1st, looking for traces in the secret place

🌸During the May Day holiday, when everyone was flocking to popular attractions, I chose to travel in the opposite direction and explore the Hanfeijiang Ancient Trail in Xinchang, Shaoxing. Not for the crowds, just for the unique natural scenery and peaceful villages. 📍Location and navigation Xiazhou Village, Xinchang County, Shaoxing City, is directly accessible from the navigation system and parking is free! 🚗 🚶Route planning Starting from Xiazhou Village, passing through Shimenkeng Village, Guituo Shoes, Baiyan Village, and finally returning to Xiazhou Village, a perfect loop is formed, which is about 10 kilometers in total. Although the journey is a little longer, every step is full of surprises. 🌄Itinerary On May 1st, at 10 o'clock in the morning on a sunny day, we arrived at our destination. Walking along the ancient road feels like entering a secret realm isolated from the world. At around 4 o'clock in the afternoon, we reluctantly left and headed to Xiayanbei Village to stay at a cozy B&B, ending the day's hiking trip. 🏞️Route features 🔸The ancient roads along the river, steep cliffs, strange rocks and deep valleys, seem to be the miraculous workmanship of nature. 🔸The paradise-like ancient village makes people feel as if they have traveled through time and space and returned to that innocent era. 🔸The blooming neem trees, brilliant wildflowers, and windmill jasmine clinging to the cliffs, every place is an excellent background for photography. 🍜Recommended supply points On the roadside of Shimenkeng Village, there is a small shop that sells tofu rice cake soup, rice noodles, and wheat noodles for only 15 yuan. The taste is very authentic and it is a perfect supply station during the hike. 🎒Equipment suggestions Waterproof hiking shoes or river-tracing shoes are a must, because on the section from Xiazhou Village to Shimenkeng Village, river water may overflow the ancient trail after rain. Comfortable, breathable clothing and sun protection are also essential. 💡Friendly reminder There is a section of dirt road under construction from Baiyan Village to Xiazhou Village. Please be careful when walking to avoid damaging your shoes. In addition to Hanfeijiang Ancient Trail, there are many beautiful hiking routes in Xinchang, Shaoxing, such as Yanbang Shibadu, Buffalo Back Stone Dog Cave, Anshan Ancient Trail, etc., which are all worth visiting. 📷Photo check-in point Every scenery along the way is a perfect place to take photos, especially the blooming wild flowers and ancient villages. Be sure to take a few more photos as souvenirs! 🌈Summary During the May Day holiday, you might as well choose a niche hiking route to pursue your true self and the long-lost tranquility. Hanfeijiang Ancient Road is waiting for you to explore!