[2025 Pujiang Attraction] Travel Guide for Xinguangcun (Updated Mar)

Xinguang Village is a traditional Chinese village located in Yuzhai Township, Pujiang County, Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province. It is located in the mountains of the Jinhua Mountain Range and covers an area of 5 square kilometers. Xinguang Village is centered around a four-entry hall, with a central octagonal shape that expands outward. There are six wing rooms on the east and west sides, with a total of 78 rooms. The village is crisscrossed by two horizontal and two vertical streets, forming a large grid pattern. The village is surrounded by the Qianxi River, and at the entrance of the village is Jinyu Mountain, which resembles a goldfish swimming in the river. The head of the goldfish is at Leigongkan, where the water is about two meters deep and the fish are about two feet long. Within the village, there are still some ancient temples, such as the Xianyin Temple, the Hugu Temple, and the Guanguan Temple. Xinguang Village is home to the 29 Jianli Youth Innovation Base. In October 2015, Yuzhai Township introduced the Pujiang Youth Maker Alliance to jointly create the Xinguang Village 29 Jianli Tourism Youth Innovation Base and the Shuangjingfang Cultural and Creative Park. The township government initially acted as an investor, providing rent-free support for three years, as well as information and communication support, and actively sought preferential policies such as tax reductions and exemptions, financing, and credit. They completed the environmental construction and the restoration of ancient buildings. Subsequently, they introduced the Maker Alliance as a third-party force for development and operation. The Maker Alliance was responsible for the planning of the Maker Base, attracting makers from Hangzhou, Yiwu, and Pujiang to open shops, guiding makers to focus on creating a software environment, and attracting makers in areas such as intangible cultural heritage, homestays, and light catering, which are suitable for families and vacations. The shops in 29 Jianli often hold events on weekends, mostly experiential activities such as DIY, dyeing competitions, and speech competitions, allowing most people to experience the joy of sharing in this environment. Through the joy of sharing, the culture of 29 Jianli is spread, attracting more people to visit Xinguang. Another place is the Shuangjingfang Cultural and Creative Art Museum, which is a place full of artistic atmosphere, with tea ceremonies, calligraphy and painting, seal carving, and cheongsams. There are no wells in Shuangjingfang, but eight small alleys form a grid pattern and a courtyard, hence the name "Shuangjingfang." Shuangjingfang is a place for poetry, writing, calligraphy, and painting, attracting many local painters from Pujiang to gather here, enhancing the cultural heritage of Xinguang. At the same time, e-commerce is developed, and an online platform is established to integrate offline experiences in the base with online consumption. As a result, Xinguang Village shines brightly.

The ancient village is rich in culture and history. In terms of food, the suofen noodle-making process is at least hundreds of years old and was once a traditional specialty of the people on both sides of the Qianxi River. There are not many restaurants still open today, and you can scan the code to shop at the gift shop. Fortunately, you can still enjoy a bowl of the famous suofen noodles (only ¥15 per bowl); it is a bit like rice noodles with vegetables, pickles, and shredded meat, and it is quite delicious 😋 There is also huogao: a seasonal snack that is sliced and crispy. Depending on the ingredients, there are sweet potato cakes, corn cakes, white rice cakes, mixed cakes, etc., all baked.

Xinguang Village is surrounded by mountains on all sides, and the beautiful Qianxi River runs around the village. It is also one of the first traditional Chinese ancient villages with a history of more than 300 years. With the four-hall as the central axis, it expands to the surrounding areas, with two horizontal and two vertical streets forming a "well" shape. White walls and black tiles, ancient door piers, high horse-head walls, thick bluestone roads... every brick and tile has a long history. After proper renovation and renewal, the ancient village has become a good place for leisure and dining, and the cultural and creative products are doing quite well [GoodJob] The village has a strong New Year atmosphere🧨

👍️ Recommended reason: Escape the hustle and bustle of the city, with just a short 1.5-hour drive, you can reach the hidden summer paradise of Pujiang in Jinhua. The tranquility of the ancient village, the gifts of nature, and the wild fun of the homestay intertwine into a spontaneous weekend getaway. Here, time seems to slow down, allowing one to forget worries and indulge in the rare peace and beauty. 📅 Travel tips: Day1: Depart from Hangzhou in the morning, drive to Xinguang Village in Pujiang, and feel the charm of the 300-year-old Hui-style ancient village. Stroll through Xinguang Village, visit the Twenty-nine Rooms, experience the self-service artistic shops, and enjoy a leisurely afternoon. In the evening, stay at the secluded Liuxiu Homestay, enjoy a dinner by the stream, and fall asleep to the sounds of nature. Day2: Wake up in the homestay in the morning, called by the lush forest, and enjoy a peaceful morning. Drive to Zhengzai, visit the nine archways, and learn about the history of the Zheng family. Taste the Zhengzai white-cut lamb, and savor the deliciousness on the tip of your tongue. Return to Hangzhou in the afternoon, ending a pleasant short trip. 🍜 Food tips: Don't miss the Zhengzai white-cut lamb, fresh and tender without any mutton smell, with a bouncy texture. The farmhouse dishes at the secluded Liuxiu Homestay, fresh vegetables, mountain dried goods, and stream fish, are authentically delicious. 🏨 Accommodation tips: The secluded Liuxiu Homestay, built along the stream, with independent villas hidden in the forest, allows you to fully enjoy the natural wilderness. The homestay offers water activities such as kayaking and paddleboarding, letting you get up close and personal with the stream. 💗 Other tips: Self-driving is the most convenient, with moderate distances between attractions, suitable for exploring by car. Please pay attention to insect and sun protection when playing in the water in summer, and take care of your skin. When visiting the ancient village, please respect the local culture and customs, and keep the environment clean.

Xinguang Village, a paradise on earth, I have arrived at this living scroll of life.|||In Pujiang County, my favorite is Xinguang Village. Summer breezes, winter sun, picturesque in all seasons, like poetry and dreams, Xinguang Village is like a touching scroll of art. Visiting ancient towns, appreciating ancient architecture, Xinguang Village takes you through the long river of time. 【Tour Route💼】 Village Bus Stop🚍 -> Xinguang Village Ancient Architecture Complex🏘️ -> Xinguang Village Ancient Waterway⛲ -> Jingyun Mountain🏞️ -> Xinguang Village Night Market🌃 【What to Play❓】 1️⃣ Visit the Xinguang Village Ancient Architecture Complex, admire the simple and elegant architectural style, and experience the charm of ancient culture; 2️⃣ Explore the ancient waterway of Xinguang Village, marvel at the wisdom of the ancients, with a layout of 'a pool every three steps, a waterfall every five steps'; 3️⃣ Climb Jingyun Mountain, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the entire Xinguang Village, and feel the grandeur of nature; 4️⃣ Taste local delicacies at the Xinguang Village Night Market, where the village under the night sky shows more colors of life. 【How to Get There❓】 🚗 Drive and navigate to Xinguang Village 🚌 Transfer to a bus at Pujiang County Station that goes directly to Xinguang Village 🎫 Ticket: Free (self-guided)

The ancient architectural complex of Xinguang Village, also known as Lingyan Ancient Manor, is located beside Provincial Road 210. Coming from Tonglu, one can pass through Lüci, Maoping Village, Shishe Village, Xishan Bridge, Maling and other scenic spots. Initially thought to be just a stop along the way, the actual visit reveals that the scale and preservation of the buildings are surprisingly impressive. The manor's architecture includes Qiming Residence, Yi Valley Hall, Runde Hall, Dunmu Hall, Lingyan Academy, servant quarters, grinding rooms, study rooms, practice rooms, etiquette rooms, treasury rooms, horse stables, Mingzhe Garden, Guifang Pavilion, and nearly 20 other existing traditional ancient buildings, forming a complex with a total area of about 15,000 square meters. Its overall architectural scale is grand, with clear functions and orderly layout. Xinguang Village has thus been listed as one of the first batch of traditional villages in the country, reflecting the important value of its architecture. Lingyan Ancient Manor was built during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty (1738 AD) by Zhu Kebin, a wealthy man from Pujiang. Zhu Kebin, also known as Lingyan, was born in 1697. He started his business in Hangzhou and other places in 1735, dealing in timber, tea, and indigo dyes. After more than twenty years of prosperity, he became extremely wealthy, known as 'Zhu Millionaire', owning thirty-six manors, seventy-two ports, and the mountain forests from Maling to Lüci. After making his fortune, Zhu Kebin built the 'Lingyan Ancient Manor' next to his hometown Qianxi Creek, and also contributed to bridge construction, road paving, funding education, rewarding the excellent and aiding the poor, and disaster relief. From Zhu Kebin's life story, one can glimpse the significant influence of the gentry class on rural construction in the past. Yi Valley Hall is the central building of the manor, but the largest single building is the adjacent Runde Hall, also colloquially known as 'Twenty-nine Rooms'. As the name suggests, the building consists of 29 rooms. 'Twenty-nine Rooms' has now been developed into a cultural and creative market space. Although the products sold there seem mostly simple, it is quite interesting to see an old house in the countryside developed into an ancient street business. In summary, as one of the stops on the trip to Pujiang, Lingyan Ancient Manor (navigate to Xinguang Ancient Village) is well worth a visit. There is no admission fee, but it is slightly regrettable that some buildings are not open for visitors.

Pujiang County, Jinhua, Zhejiang. Many people know Jinhua, but few people travel to Pujiang County. ⛰️This county town with a history of more than 1,800 years is hidden deep in a basin in the mountains of Zhejiang. There are countless ancient villages of different sizes and styles, and self-driving exploration is endless fun. Pujiang has Xinguang Village, Jiangnan No. 1, China's No. 1 Painting and Calligraphy Village, Poet Town, etc. If you don't have much time, it is recommended to go directly to Panzhou Village, especially if you bring children, you must try the legendary food - Root surface. 🍜Panzhoujia Village is the merger of Panjia and Zhoujia Village. Every household here makes noodles. A bowl of soft and chewy noodles is enough for many people. One bowl of noodles will not break when put into the pot, so it takes two people to throw them into the pot together. 💡Tips: Don’t go too late, because the villagers will collect the noodles in the afternoon. If you go too late, the square will be empty and it will not be nice to take pictures. 💡The sun-dried noodles are for tourists to take away. You can sit in the village and eat a bowl on the spot, with special fried egg rolls. The children ate two bowls. 💡The village has its own parking lot, public toilets and tourist signs, which is also convenient for pushing strollers The newly opened Pujiang Sheraton is family-friendly Actually, we originally went to Pujiang because we drove from Quzhou. The journey back to Shanghai was too long and my dad wanted to take a break. We saw a new Sheraton opened in Pujiang and came here specifically to check it out. I have to say it’s totally worth it! This is another good hotel with a huge indoor children's playground and trendy decoration. Most importantly, there are not many people, so it's a good choice during the Spring Festival! 💡Sheraton and Fairfield Inn are located next to each other, with a symmetrical structure. The low building in the middle is the banquet hall, and there is an outdoor playground on the top floor.

Xinguang Village is located in Wuzhai Township, northwest of Pujiang. The village is surrounded by mountains and the east is Shuikou. The lions are guarded by the lions. There are Yuanbaoshan in the south, Maling in the west and Lishui in the north. The ancient village was built according to the yin and yang Taiji, with the S-shaped water as the boundary. The ancient village and the Zhus Ancestral Hall were just right on the yin and yang poles. There are 25 large houses in Xinguang Ancient Village, and there are only 16 buildings., Runde Hall, Dunhuang Hall, Qimingju, Chang Gengju, Confucianism, etc., are full of cultural atmosphere. Four entrance halls, four piers, and six wharf climbed up, and six sixty-six rooms were well-shaped. Spires, domes, wharf tops; square windows, round windows, six-sided windows; lane doors, gates, gates and arches; three wells, seven heads, thirteen heads, nine nines, and other courtyards and courtyards It constitutes a unique ancient folk group. This allows everyone who comes here to feel this antique.

Xinguang Village, located in the northwest of Pujiang, is only ten kilometers away from Pujiang City. In this place, the local residents still used to call it Xinguang Village as they used to. However, in recent years, Pujiang has opened a creation base for tourism and entrepreneurship and the Internet. A large number of new star makers have come one after another, and various special activities have emerged one after another. Big, its popularity is even higher than Xinguang Village, so young people prefer to call it "the middle of the room." Into the Xinguang Village, the white wall and the tile, the ancient door pier, the high horse head wall, the thick blue stone road, the mountains and the mountains under the blue sky and white clouds intertwined with the taste of the new year. The ancient arches in Xinguang Village, ancient fish tanks and ancient lamps are rare rare sights. The ancient building of the village, Lingyan Ancient Manor, was built more than 270 years ago, with a total area of over 20,000 square meters. It is a legendary and colorful Jiangnan courtyard.

In Zhejiang, there are many Huizhou buildings in this ancient village. The horse head wall is the most distinctive part of the Huizhou architecture. Generally speaking, the horse head wall can be quickly distinguished. The old houses are such a one-in-one courtyard. There are many ancient buildings preserved here. The stone carvings, wood carvings, brick carvings and clay sculptures on the top are exquisite, and the wall murals are rich in content. is the largest ancient house in Pujiang, with 10 rooms in the north and south, and 3 rooms in the east and west. In addition, Runde Hall, Dunhuang Hall, Kunshan Shufang, Chiquan, Meiyulou, Guifangxuan, Qimingju, Chang Gengju, Maifu Confucianism, and Li Kaoting have their own flavors and characteristics. There are a lot of college doctors' centers here. There are some very interesting shops. I like the things that are handmade. There is a kind of ingenuity in the inside. The things that are done by hand will always be more human.

Xinguang Village. At first I heard that I had to go to the village, especially at 40 degrees, I refused. The result was walking and leaving me fascinated. A little Hui style architecture, but this is not the point, the key point is that there is a college student base, a lot of small shops have a good taste. I like Yijianglan most. This is a cheongsam shop for girls who are big with me. Probably because I like tradition, I have a special liking for the old cheongsam. There are a lot of alleys here, and there are even big 28s leaning against the corners. There are very few opportunities that can be seen today. It is probably really a reminder of the old days.