Fuyang | The upper reaches of Fuchun River, one-day self-driving tour route in Zhejiang

Fuyang was called Fuchun in ancient times

In 1994, the county was removed and established as a city. In 2014, the city was removed and established as a district.

Located in the northwest of Zhejiang Province, in the municipal district of Hangzhou City

 

Fuyang’s tourism resources are quite rich.

The famous Fuchun River runs through the entire territory

As a self-driving travel destination from Hangzhou

There is enough time in a day

 

This route mainly focuses on customs and landscapes, supplemented by

The route arrangement is Hangzhou Xiaoshan-Dongziguan Village-Dipu Flower Sea-Shen'ao Village-

Longlin Dam-Longmen Ancient Town (did not go there due to time reasons)-Xiaoshan

The route is clockwise

If you have enough time, you can stay one night by the Fuchun River

Next to it are Shishe Village, Luci Village, Yanziling Diaoyutai, etc.

 

Dongziguan Village

 

It takes about 1 hour to arrive at the first stop from Xiaoshan

Here we face the Fuchun River and are backed by hills.

Yu Dafu once published a novel of the same name and described this place.

Surrounding the small boat he was sitting on were the blue sky, clear water, green mountains and mangroves on both sides, and the warm sun and wind in the middle of the river.

You can imagine a quiet, leisurely and safe small riverside village

In the early morning the tiles were covered with a thin layer of morning frost

Villagers who got up early have already started washing clothes and washing rice and vegetables in the pond.

Smoke slowly rises from scattered chimneys

A village begins to wake up

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Nowadays, this place is famous for its most beautiful relocation houses.

The house with white walls and dark tiles is located behind a rice field.

Just one glance is enough to make you surprised by the beauty of the new countryside

Bypassing the new houses, there are rows of weather-beaten ancient residences in the south of the Yangtze River.

There are traces of time left on the bluestone board

Nowadays, snack streets and shops have been opened here because of the flow of tourists.

Selling snacks such as Youdunzi and Mulian Tofu, which are unique to Jiangsu and Zhejiang.

Further northwest, you can reach the Fuchun River

There are many fish restaurants and cafes along the river.

Tourists walking by the river

Because this place is not too popular

Still retain a sense of tranquility

Ogiura Flower Sea

 

Not far from Dongziguan Village is Dipu Village

Because of the thick grass growing beside the stream and ditches dug to irrigate the fields, it was called Dipu.

The Ogiura Flower Sea is located in the village

The park covers an area of ​​more than 300 acres. There is no admission fee during the National Day.

Sunflowers and cosmos are in full bloom in October

In addition to the sea of ​​flowers, sightseeing trains and recreational facilities have also been built.

It’s perfect as a camping site and parent-child playground.

Shen O Village

 

Not far from Dipu Village is Shen'ao Village.

It was noon and we had lunch at Shen'ao Zhangchun Hotel.

A mom-and-pop shop opened by local residents on the first floor of their self-built house

There is no menu. Just tell the boss lady about the ingredients.

The dining environment is not beautiful and only has a few tables and chairs.

There are not enough chefs in the small restaurant. It took a long time to wait for the food.

Because I didn’t know how to make the dish, I had the experience of opening a blind box.

They are all ordinary farm dishes and taste quite delicious.

The average price per person is around 50, which is very cost-effective.

 

After dinner, take a walk in Shen'ao Village

Descendants of the Shentu family basically live in the village.

Shen'ao is named after the village's exquisite water system

As soon as you enter the gate, you can see a large pond

A circular corridor is built beside the pond for people to rest.

Water hyacinths and lotus flowers float in the pond

Because it is stagnant water, the water quality is not very good.

 

Most of the houses are open

You can take a shuttle tour here

Imagine the daily life of a wealthy family a hundred years ago

The square patio is beautifully carved with small animals.

Hollow window lattice, carved door and window beams

Everything reveals the wealth of the owner

The wooden structure of the building is still well preserved.

There are even villagers living a normal life

Through the deep courtyard

As if traveling through time

 

There is no need to look for it in Shen'ao Village

Take a leisurely walk along the bluestone courtyard

It's like unlocking a maze, constantly making new discoveries.

For example, Dai Gongguan was originally the place where Dai Li’s golden house hid his beauty.

Nowadays, the buildings are empty

Symmetrical design of the second floor

Hidden in a small village in Jiangnan

It can be said to be a geomantic treasure land.

 

It is obvious that there are many water conservancy facilities in this village.

Underdrains, open ditches, wells...almost every household has a pond.

Drinking water, washing clothes, washing rice, and viewing all have their own uses.

longlinba

 

Leaving Shen'ao Village and ending today's visit to Zhepai ​​Village

It takes about half an hour to arrive at Longlin Dam

As its name suggests, the dam looks like scales distributed in the middle of the river.

The scales are composed of semicircular pebbles, forming pools of varying heights.

The top of the dam is paved with cement stone slabs for people to cross the river.

Of course, there are also covered bridges further upstream for villagers to travel.

In summer this is the city’s back garden

A refreshing garden for families to get close to nature

When I went there, it was bustling with tourists.

After changing into slippers and shorts, I waded to the other side.

Due to being washed away by water for a long time

Stones may be covered with moss or may be polished smooth

I really experienced crossing the river by feeling the stones.

 

Take a rest on the shore. There are mountains downstream of the dam.

There is also a village behind it

Now residents nearby have set up stalls selling fruit snacks

It has also become a way to make a fortune.

If you are a photography enthusiast

We still have to wait until the tourists disperse and the lanterns come on

To capture the beautiful quiet moments

 

Originally, Longmen Ancient Town, the former residence of Sun Quan, was the final stop.

Due to time constraints and seeing similar villages in the morning, I gave up.

The hasty one-day trip comes to an end

On the way back, everyone started to take a nap from exhaustion.

Beautiful Fuyang is quietly waiting for guests arriving from afar...