[2025 Jingning Attraction] Travel Guide for Xiaozuocun (Updated Mar)

Perhaps it is because the halo of 'the last secret realm of Jiangnan' is too dazzling that few people notice Jingning right next to Songyang. It is the only She ethnic autonomous county in China, known as the 'Little Tibet of Zhejiang'. The topography of Jingning is dominated by river valley cutting through mountains, with ravines crisscrossing and peaks clustering, creating many beautiful mountain and river valleys. This is Jingning, the only She ethnic autonomous county in China 🚉Travel Tips: Take the high-speed train from Hangzhou to Lishui, and the bus station is right next to Lishui station, where you can buy a bus ticket to Jingning Weekend two-day tour recommendation: Day1: She Township Ancient City Although it was built later, it still has certain ethnic characteristics. There are few people in the ancient city, and very few shops are open. Here, clothing rental is 100 yuan with no time limit, and you can bargain during the off-season Day2: The Sky City on the Nanyun Cliff The Sky City on the Nanyun Cliff of the She Township Window is so spectacular, it turns out that the Sky City in fairy tales really exists! Here, besides taking crazy photos, there are also many entertainment facilities Recommended attractions: 1 Yunzhong Daji - Xiao Zuo Village Check in the thousand-year-old ancient temple 'Shisi Temple' that resembles the Emerald City, then walk to the Xuehua Ji waterfall for great photo opportunities. Continue 6 kilometers along the mountain road to reach Xiao Zuo Village, known as the 'Jiangnan D1 Terrace'. 2 She Township Ancient City It is a newly built ancient city in the county town. The She people worship the phoenix, so it is also called Phoenix Ancient City. There are few tourists here, making it a great place to rent ethnic costumes for a photo shoot. 3 Sky City A resort nestled in the mountains and valleys, you can buy a ticket to visit without staying, and take a small train into the animated world of Hayao Miyazaki. 4 Dajun Village An ethnic ancient village built at the end of the Tang Dynasty, known as the 'Window of She Township', it is even more primitive and original.

Jingning, Zhejiang, is a seriously overlooked destination. Did you know? Zhejiang has an ethnic minority autonomous county, which I had never heard of before! It's Jingning in Lishui, Zhejiang, the only She Autonomous County in China. With its high altitude and beautiful scenery, it is known as the "Little Tibet of Zhejiang." The rolling mountains, babbling streams, ancient villages, and rich ethnic minority customs make it a must-visit. Here's a 2-day, 1-night itinerary for you to save! Itinerary: Day 1: She Ancient Town → Yunzhong Daji → Xiaozuo Village Day 2: Sky City → Dajun Village → Shawan Town Accommodation recommendations: There are many homestays and inns in Yunzhong Daji, or you can stay at the Cloud Resort in Sky City, which is also convenient for driving. Highlights: 1. From Yunzhong Daji to Xiaozuo Village, you can visit the thousand-year-old Shisi Temple, take photos at Xuehuaji Waterfall, and then drive 6 km to Xiaozuo Village, known as the "No. 1 Terrace in Jiangnan." 2. She Ancient Town is a newly built ancient town, also known as Phoenix Ancient Town because the She people love phoenixes. There aren't many people, so put on ethnic costumes and take some photos for a blockbuster feel. 3. Sky City is a resort built in the mountains and valleys. You can buy tickets to visit even if you don't stay there. Taking the small train feels like entering a Hayao Miyazaki anime world. 4. Dajun Village is an ancient village built in the late Tang Dynasty, known as the "Window of She Township." It's very rustic, so don't forget to check in under the "Tang Zhang" tree at the village entrance. 5. From Wutong Township to Shawan Town, self-driving friends can continue along Xinshan Road, where you can enjoy the beautiful mountains and rivers and go fishing and camping.

Perhaps because the halo of "the last secret place in Jiangnan" is too dazzling, few people pay attention to Jingning, which is close to Songyang. This is the only She Autonomous County in China and is known as the Little Tibet in Zhejiang. Jingning's landforms are mainly river valleys cutting through mountains, with gullies and peaks, creating many beautiful mountains and valleys. Daliang Township is one of them. If you want to appreciate the beauty of Jingning, Daliang Township is a must-see. - Dalian Township is located in a high mountain basin with an altitude of more than 1,000 meters. It is surrounded by steep mountains and is remote and secluded. Dalian in the Clouds sounds like a fairy-like name. In fact, it is indeed so. It is known as the "Utopia in the Clouds". - ✅Xiaozuo Ancient Village It is known as the "First Terraced Field in Jiangnan". Most of the villagers are surnamed Yan. The ancient village is very simple, and the small bridges and flowing water show the poetic charm of Jiangnan. Free admission. ✅Shisi Temple Built in the Song Dynasty, it was originally a tomb. According to legend, a 16-year-old boy lived in the tomb for three years to guard his grandfather's tomb. The emperor Song Gaozong was deeply moved when he heard about it and named the tomb "Shisiyuan". 🎫Tickets are required. ✅Land of Cryptomeria There is a 1,500-year-old towering tree on the east slope in front of the Shisi Temple. It is 47 meters high and is the largest and oldest tree in the world. It is called the "Land of Cryptomeria". Its trunk is old and strong. It was struck by lightning and lost most of its trunk. Now it is only 28 meters. You can watch from a distance or buy a ticket to visit up close. ✅Xiaowha Waterfall: A waterfall from a cliff as high as 100 meters, sloping down and hitting the rocks to form countless white water splashes, floating like snowflakes, hence the name Xuehua Waterfall. "The Milky Way pours down into the white clouds, and the lightning and thunder roar and the snow rolls in balls" is a description of its magnificence. 🎫Tickets are 40 yuan. ✅Go up the mountain: The main peak is 1,689 meters above sea level. It is the highest peak in Jingning and a good place to climb and enjoy the rhododendrons. - 🚙: It is recommended to drive by yourself. It is about 50 kilometers away from Jingning City, and the mountain road is winding. Out-of-town individual tourists can take the high-speed rail to Lishui and then rent a car to go there. 🚌: The most economical transportation is to take the high-speed rail to Lishui Station, and then take the bus from Lishui to Jingning. There are many buses, and then take the bus to Daliang in Jingning. There are three buses a day. The departure times for Jingning are 8:10, 12:25 and 14:10, and the departure times for Daliang are 6:40, 9:40 and 12:40. The fare is 11.5 yuan. 🏠: There are many farmhouse homestays in Xiaozao Village, which are simple and natural, and very comfortable to live in.

If I say Lishui, I like it the most, I want to say that it is Xiaozuo Village in Datun Township, Jingning County. When I arrived at Xiaozuo Village, it was already dark. When I woke up the next day, the clouds were haunting and the mountains were everywhere. I was in the middle of the small terraces, the clouds turned into rain, and the drops of rain fell on my face. The mountain is confused by the smell of wet air. The quiet Xiaozuo village is still quiet and will not be embarrassed because of my arrival. The old houses here are old and retro, and you can see the traces of the years. Like many villages, there are no young people here, and some are old people who are faltering. The village is small, but there are many celebrities here. There have been great people here, and there has been a lot of time here. On the tiles and walls of the dilapidated houses, we can see the long distance of the house. It is suitable for shooting portraits. Looking for a colorful girl wearing an ancient cheongsam and walking with a paper umbrella, I want to be sure that it is like a Jiangnan smoke painting. There is a ginkgo tree in the village, maybe it is late autumn, maybe it is raining. The ginkgo on the branches is scarce. Some leaves were scattered on the ground, perhaps the wind blowing last night, making the ground golden. If it is the day of the sun, this ginkgo must be very beautiful.