[2025 Xinchang ] Travel Guide for Xiayanbei Village (Updated Apr)

🌈Attraction Highlights Xiayanbei Village is like a poetic paradise hidden in the mountains😃. Here, the mountains stretch endlessly, the tea gardens are emerald green, and the tea trees covering the hillsides resemble green waves. In the early morning, the sea of clouds rolls in, enveloping the entire village in a dreamlike, fairyland-like mist, making it a paradise for photographers📷. Ancient dwellings are scattered throughout, and bluestone paths wind through them. Strolling along these paths, you can experience a strong rustic atmosphere and historical charm, escape the hustle and bustle of the city, and find a peaceful haven for your soul. 📍Address: Xiayanbei Village, Dongming Township, Xinchang County, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province 🕐️Opening Hours: Open all day 🎫Tickets: Free🆓 📝Best Time to Visit: Late spring and early summer (April–June): The tea gardens are lush and green, filled with the fragrance of tea, and you can experience the joy of tea picking. Autumn (September–November): The weather is clear and crisp, perfect for climbing mountains and enjoying the colorful autumn scenery. 🚘Transportation: 1. By car: Navigate to "Xiayanbei Village" and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Xinchang along the way. There is a parking lot in the village, making parking convenient🚗. 2. Public transportation: First, go to Xinchang Passenger Transport Center, take the city-rural bus to Dongming Township, and then transfer to a local minibus or take a taxi to Xiayanbei Village🚌. 📅Travel Guide ☑️Must-See Attractions: 1. Viewing Platform: Overlooking the panoramic view of the mountains, sea of clouds, and tea gardens, it offers excellent views and is a must-visit "internet-famous" photo spot. The scenery is especially stunning at sunrise and sunset🌅. 2. Ancient Village: Wander among the old houses, touch the traces of time, and experience the charm of traditional rural architecture. ☑️Suggested Route: From the entrance of the village, walk along the main road to the viewing platform for sightseeing and taking photos. Then, go deeper into the ancient village to explore the historical sites, and finally, stroll along the tea garden paths to get close to nature. ☑️Activities: 1. Tea Garden Cycling: Ride a bicycle through the tea gardens and breathe in the fresh, tea-scented air🚲. 2. Tea Making Experience: Visit a local traditional tea workshop and become a "tea master"👨‍🍳. 🍱Food in the Scenic Area: 🔶Xinchang Fried Rice Cakes: Soft, chewy, and with rich ingredients, they have a unique flavor. 🔶Big Buddha Longjing Shrimp: Cooked with local tea leaves, the tender shrimp perfectly blends with the tea aroma🦐. 🔶Braised Pork with Preserved Mustard Greens: The streaky pork is fatty but not greasy, and the preserved mustard greens are salty and fragrant, making it a super authentic farmhouse dish🥩. 🔶Corn Cakes: Made with coarse grains, they are sweet, crispy, healthy, and delicious🌽. 💗Useful Tips: 1. Accommodation Recommendations: There are many homestays in the village, such as "Cloud House," which offers rooms with great views; and "Tea Language Homestay," which is close to the tea gardens and has a tranquil atmosphere🛏️. 2. Bring sunscreen and a light jacket, as the ultraviolet rays are strong in the mountains and the temperature difference between day and night is large🌞🧥. 3. Respect local customs, protect the environment, and dispose of garbage properly🚮. 4. If you want to experience tea picking, contact local tea farmers in advance to learn about the tea picking season and precautions🍃.

My mom loves mountain and water views, so we took a high-speed train to Shijiufeng Scenic Area in Xinchang, Shaoxing, a hidden paradise in the mountains. 1️⃣🏨Hotel: Xinchang Anlan, a three-day, two-night package, basically includes all meals, CNY 3,000–4,000 for two adults and one child, very suitable for families. 2️⃣⛰️Scenic Area: Just stay in the scenic area, enjoy the view of Shijiufeng, and the natural scenery along Hanfei River is also very beautiful. 3️⃣🛗Activity: Highly recommend the Cloud Ladder, no need to climb mountains or walk mountain roads, just two or three minutes to the top of the mountain, where you can see the clouds and mist at the foot of the mountain, a truly beautiful sight! 4️⃣🏠Village: Xiayanbei Village is not far from the back door of the hotel, it takes 20–30 minutes to walk there, but it is worth it, and you can also try the coffee at Yunjuanyunshu Cafe.

At the "Yunlan·Mijing B&B (Xiayanbei Branch)" in Xiayanbei Village, I woke up comfortably, and when I opened the curtains, I was almost confused by the scenery in front of me. It was like being in a fairyland, with a sea of clouds giving the illusion of riding the clouds, and the distant mountains and nearby houses looming in the distance. Even the best camera can't reproduce the visual beauty that the eyes bring. Would you like to experience it?

When traveling to Xinchang, don’t miss Xiayanbei Village. And if you can arrange your time, you can stay in the village for one or two days, relax and enjoy the quiet time on the mountain. "Yunlan Mijing B&B (Xiayanbei Branch)" This B&B has its own restaurant. During the stay, dinner will be served in the restaurant downstairs. The key is the guest room. It really shocked me. Opening the door is like walking into a painting. No matter where you are in the room, there is always a landscape painting unfolding in front of you when you look up. The owner of the B&B and the two ladies at the front desk are also very nice and always respond to all requests. I couldn't bear to leave even after staying for two nights [Happy] Xiayanbei Village

As the autumn breeze rises, the picturesque scenery of Xinchang quietly unfolds. Are you tired of the crowded popular attractions? Then follow our footsteps and explore this hidden gem with beautiful scenery and fewer people! Climb Tianmu Mountain, and you can almost hear the poetic echoes of Li Bai's verses, feeling the lofty ambition. Enter the Great Buddha Temple, where the deep Zen atmosphere purifies your soul as you pray and offer incense. The red leaf forest in Qianwang Village is like a poetic painting, with each leaf telling the story of autumn. Waipo Keng Village is a microcosm of 13 ethnic minorities, allowing you to experience the unique charm of Lingnan culture. The Chujian Bridge in Chikeng Village looks particularly romantic under the warm autumn sun. Xishan First Building witnesses the vicissitudes of history, while Dongzheng Village attracts tourists with its ancient trees, red persimmons, and osmanthus fragrance. The sea of clouds and sunset in Zaoxia Yanbei Village is like a dreamlike wonderland, making people linger. Jingshan Village and Renjia Village, with their ancient simplicity and harvest season, make people feel the tranquility of time. Come to Xinchang and start your dreamlike autumn journey! Xinchang, Shaoxing

In this noisy world, have you ever dreamed of a peaceful and beautiful paradise? Let us walk into a secret place hidden in the clouds - Xiayanbei Village in Dongming Township, Xinchang County, Shaoxing, Zhejiang. This seriously underestimated little village will definitely open your eyes and make you linger. 📍Address of the attraction: Xiayanbei Village is located in the southwest of Dongming Township, Xinchang County, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province, about 22 kilometers away from the county seat. 🚗 Transportation to attractions: Self-driving is a good choice. It takes about 2 hours from Hangzhou and about 3 hours from Shanghai. There is a spacious parking lot outside the village that can accommodate a large number of private cars. 👍Must-visit attractions: Food and coffee culture. When you come to Xiayanbei Village, you definitely can't miss the food and coffee culture here. The farmhouses in the village offer authentic mountain cuisine, allowing you to taste the purest country flavor. In addition, there are many coffee shops here, such as Yunjuanyunshu Coffee Shop and Canci Coffee Museum. These coffee shops not only have elegant environments, but also have a wide variety of coffee. Here you can enjoy a cup of fragrant coffee and a leisurely afternoon. ❤Recommendation reason: Xiayanbei Village is a place full of poetry and remoteness. It is far away from the hustle and bustle, yet it retains the convenience and comfort of modern life. Here, you can slow down, enjoy life, and let your mind truly relax. 🎟Tickets: Free

Hello, I'm a mom of two who loves taking photos and going for walks with my kids [Xinchang] is really a hidden gem A two-day, one-night family trip guide This time, I mainly want to introduce the beautiful scenery of Xiayanbei Village in Xinchang. It's really comfortable and a great place to take the kids on vacation!! Xiayanbei Village is known as a "dreamy village on the ridge" and is perfect for self-driving, cycling, and hiking vacations Surrounded by clouds and mountains, there are also large terraced fields that look like a paradise There are many coffee shops and homestays in the village, as well as areas suitable for camping If the weather is good, you can even see the starry sky at night If you're bringing younger kids, you can stay overnight in the village and go camping in the clouds, overlooking the opposite Chuanyan Nineteen Peaks. If your kids are older, you can go hiking together Xinchang is known as the "Little Guilin of Zhejiang" and the scenery is really not to be missed. There are many family-friendly hiking routes Recommended route for families with kids: Xiayanbei Village - Chongyang Palace, about 3 km one way, 2 hours, all steps, family-friendly, with a beautiful viewing platform Choose a weekend to stay overnight in a homestay in the village Get up early the next day to see the sea of clouds and go on a family hike. Enjoy being close to nature with your kids Nearby places to visit include Meizhu Ancient Town, Chuanyan Nineteen Peaks Hupaba Exploration Star Planet Park, Anshan Ancient Road, Taimu Mountain Salt Gang Eighteen Crossings, Xinchang Big Buddha Temple

| First sight of Yunlan. 🌈Homestay name: First sight of Yunlan · Seeking Realm 🌈Location: Zhejiang · Xinchang First sight of Yunlan Homestay, No. 138, Xiayanbei Village, Xinchang County, Shaoxing City Head to the top of the mountain, sit and watch the clouds, taste authentic Xinchang farmhouse dishes, every trip is a deep dialogue between the soul and nature.

Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai seize the tail of summer vacation~Xinchang Travel Guide Half of the poets in the Tang Dynasty have been here! Almost half of the "Complete Tang Poems" are displayed in Xinchang! Many poets in the Song Dynasty also left their footprints here, such as Li Bai's "Dreaming of Tianmu and Chanting Farewell" and Bai Juyi's "Southeast Eyes". The natural scenery here is so beautiful, the cultural heritage is super profound, the intangible cultural heritage is dazzling, and there are many delicious snacks. You can arrange a trip at the end of summer vacation. The itinerary for the two-day tour in Xinchang is as follows: Day 1: Take the high-speed rail or drive to Xinchang, first go to Xinchang Big Buddha Temple ~ Meizhu Ancient Village ~ South Street Day 2: Go to Xiayanbei Village, then visit Tianmu Mountain, and finally return Note: Although the transportation here is very developed, it is still most convenient to drive between various attractions. Wyndham Grand Xinchang Hotel No. 169, Gushan East Road It is 1.4 kilometers away from Xinchang Dafo Temple Cultural Tourism Area on foot, about 18 minutes. State-owned shareholding, 1.1 billion yuan investment, and the new Xinchang cover hotel opened in 2024! With Xinchang landscape and Tang poetry culture as the main axis, it creates a new Chinese-style living space with modern aesthetics. The hotel lobby features "Li Bai's Farewell Poem after Dreaming of Wandering on Tianmu Mountain" and each room is equipped with writing brush, ink, paper and inkstone, allowing you to experience the charm of traditional culture in modern comfort. 224 suites, Chinese and Western restaurants, executive lounge, coffee shop, indoor swimming pool, gymnasium and more are all available. Located in the center of Xinchang City, opposite the World Trade Plaza, it is suitable for strolling. A 600-meter walk will take you to Xinchang’s cultural center, Yin Guifang Grand Theater; an 800-meter walk will take you to Xinchang’s food destination, South Street Carb Kingdom. It is only 2 kilometers away from the Yida Buddhist Temple, a 5A tourist attraction in Xinchang. There is no price increase during the summer vacation. The hotel offers a 2-day 1-night special package including lunch for two and afternoon tea for two: Deluxe Room 1 night (no surcharge on weekends, summer vacation, Mid-Autumn Festival, National Day 9.30-10.6 Add 200 per room per night) Breakfast for two the next day Lunch for two the next day (excluding National Day: 9.30-10.6) Afternoon tea for two (if you book 3 sets at a time, you can exchange it for a round table dinner for 6-10 people at the hotel) Hotel gym & swimming pool (expected to open on August 10, subject to the hotel) Welcome fruit on arrival day Seize the joy of summer vacation, come to Xinchang, and enjoy a brand new summer vacation!

Reverse hiking along Hanfei River, no traffic jams, no crowds. In the evening, head to Xiaoyanbei Village and stay in a homestay. Since it's late, most non-staying visitors have left the village. Show your booking to drive into the village and park in the homestay yard or by the roadside. ✅ Navigation: Shaoxing Xinchang - Dongming Township - Xiaoyanbei Village ✅ Route: Xiaoyanbei Village ➡️ Chongyang Palace (currently under renovation) ➡️ Shijiu Peak (ticket 60💰, free with electronic certificate for thirty years of teaching) ✅ Distance: 6 km round trip ✅ Elevation gain: 190 meters ✅ Supplies: Various delicacies available in Shijiu Peak Scenic Area ✅ Accommodation: Xiaoyanbei Village Homestay ✅ Route Highlights: 1⃣️ Short distance, flat steps, tea gardens above the clouds. If you have sharp eyes, you can pick large, red raspberries on the roadside slopes. 2⃣️ The viewing platform offers a wide view, allowing you to see Shijiu Peak in the distance and overlook the Hanfei River Gorge (don't miss the Omega Ω big turn photo spot near the viewing platform in picture five). 3⃣️ More than one sunset café, enjoy a coffee☕️ in the evening while waiting for a sunset, experiencing the leisure of escaping the mundane and entering a slow-paced village. 4⃣️ At the foot of the mountain, there is the Fox Baba Exploration Planet Amusement Park that children love, and a small train. 💚 Go hiking! Escape into nature and get one step closer to your true self❗

This is a Danxia landform, with continuous mountain ranges, plateaus, and meandering rivers and streams, as well as peculiar peaks and strange rocks, secluded valleys, and caves. Standing on the mountaintop, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the green mountains and waters. 🌟Little Train Outside the entrance of the scenic area, you can take a free bus to the main gate of the scenic area, or you can take a small train at your own expense. The small train track is 5.6km long, running from the visitor center to the main gate of the scenic area, slowly shuttling through the mountains and forests, which is also a unique experience. 🌟Flying Dragon Plank Road To climb the Flying Dragon Plank Road, you need to purchase an additional ticket (20 yuan), and climb up 999 steps in one go. The subsequent path is mainly flat. Most tourists will choose this route, as the scenery is better, it's not difficult to climb, and it includes a glass walkway and a rope bridge. 🌟Slide: At the end of the descent, there is a slide, which is the favorite of children, a bit thrilling, and quickly takes you down to the foot of the mountain. 👍Xiayan Beicun Village: After enjoying the Nineteen Peaks, we went directly to the most beautiful village, Xiayan Beicun Village, surrounded by mountain roads with beautiful scenery. There are many viewing platforms in the village, coffee shops, and great places for taking photos and checking in. You can have a distant view of the Nineteen Peaks.

Last time I went to climb the Anshan Ancient Trail (pictures 8-15), I stayed in Xiayanbei Village and drove to Anshan Village for 40 minutes the next day. Xiayanbei Village is quite a popular village online, and we stayed at the Xinchang Mountain and Sea Homestay. Although it's a homestay, it's managed like a hotel with both hardware and software on point. The room faces the Nineteen Peaks directly, and there are thousands of acres of tea gardens nearby. The local dishes and coffee are both excellent, making it a great place to wander and eat leisurely without a plan~ The Anshan Ancient Trail is highly recommended for family-friendly light hiking. The locals say it will soon be submerged to become a reservoir, so if you want to go, hurry up

🌸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!

If you must find a place to see the rapeseed flowers in spring, then I would recommend this super niche spot—Xiayanbei, located in Xinchang, Shaoxing, Zhejiang. Tickets🎫: Free Transportation: Self-driving or taxi (get off at the high-speed rail Shengzhou Xinchang station) There is also a super awesome Cici Coffee Museum nearby (see another article for details🔎). The mountain mainly offers a quiet, pastoral atmosphere with few people, where taking photos is undisturbed! Super photogenic! And when the sun is good, it really makes you feel lazy and want to sleep, you can sit on the ridges and bask in the sun!

Xiayange Village, perched atop a mountain ridge, is a dreamy village where the soft evening mist and faint fog drift across the hamlet in March, so dreamy and tender. Sorry, I am many years late, but you are still delighted by my arrival. Ascending to the viewing platform, the clouds roll and unfold leisurely. Stepping onto the sloping stone path, the houses are close neighbors. A wisp of evening breeze brings a tea leaf that lands on my thin clothes. The scent of green rushes into the depths of my heart. I prefer to lie in the romance of a small village over the love for a bustling city, to have the longest romance of my life. In your embrace, to be a simple version of myself. Xiayange Village is distributed along the mountain ridge, primitive and orderly, known as the 'dreamy village on the ridge.' Coming to Xiayange Village is like arriving at the scene described by Du Mu, 'Climbing up the cold mountain along the stone path, there are homes amidst the white clouds.' The cloud-viewing platform above is the best spot to watch the clouds and mist. When the mist rises, it's like a fairyland; when it disperses, one can overlook the nineteen peaks piercing through the rocks and look down upon the great bend of the Hanfei River. Above the sky, the clouds roll and unfold; below the sky, there is the leisure of the countryside. The poetic and picturesque heavenly realm is just like this.

The cold wave was severe, and I was still shivering in my bed in winter, but the brave people had already rushed to Tianchi Lake in western Zhejiang to enjoy the snow. New Year's Day and the Spring Festival are approaching. We can't waste this rare holiday. Let's escape from the city and find some freedom in the mountains. Xinchang is a small county in Zhejiang that is both fairy-like and delicious. In addition to the lively festival atmosphere, sparsely populated and beautiful mountains and fields, the various carbohydrate snacks are also mouth-watering! It is a relatively unpopular but interesting niche travel destination around Shanghai and Suzhou, where you can enjoy your vacation without traveling far. ✓Big Buddha Temple A beautiful stone city with a Zen-like and poetic atmosphere Big Buddha Temple became famous because it was the filming location of the costume drama "Zhou Sheng Ru Gu", but it actually has a profound heritage and is more than 1,600 years old. The 37-meter reclining Buddha inside is very shocking, and the Prajna Valley is also a unique view with every step. The Big Buddha Temple holds a lantern festival every Spring Festival, which creates a strong festive atmosphere and is worth looking forward to. ✓Xiayanbei Village The cliff village with ancient villages, sea of ​​clouds, tea gardens and sunsets is located in the village. There are cafes and museums in the village. It almost shares the same view with Xinchang Anlan. The sea of ​​clouds of the 19 peaks can be seen from the observation deck. It is really a gift from God. If you have the leisure time, you can go to the next door to take off your boots and watch the waterfall. ✓Tianmu Mountain The Changbai Mountain of the locals Tianmu Mountain, where the first generation of hikers Li Bai walked, is not a big mountain or a big river, but it is worth exploring in winter with few people and beautiful scenery. It is not easy to encounter "clouds flickering or visible", but the "white clouds are crushed and fall to the world" in the light snow season is really beautiful. You don't have to go to the northeast to see the misty pines, just remember to wear crampons. ✓Hiking ancient trails An underestimated outdoor paradise There are hiking routes such as the Shaoxing hiking ceiling version of Anshan Ancient Trail, the Jiangnan Little Guilin Hanfeijiang Trail, and the Shigoudong Boulder Canyon Trail. I have written about these separately before. Find a warm sunny day and occasionally go outdoors, breathe the cold wind, and feel the coolness that is unique to winter. ✓ Xinchang Food Unique and Rich Carbohydrate Kingdom Even though I was born in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai and have been immersed in many carbohydrate foods since childhood, my cognition was still greatly refreshed after coming to Xinchang. The triangular taro dumplings, the iron plate rice cakes from Haoyoulai, the tofu soup dumplings from Wozhou Road and the spicy lamb bones are all very good. I love them. ㊙️In previous years, there were dragon lantern parades in Lijiangbei, long table feasts in South Street, and opera performances in Kangle Square. The details of this year's event are not clear yet. If anyone has visited during New Year's Day or Spring Festival, please share your experiences. Tianmu Mountain