Address: Southwest Jiaotan Township, Suichang County, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province
Attraction recommendation: a street and archway in Ming Dynasty.
Travel guides and travel notes:
On the third day of the Lunar New Year, friends came from afar. By this time, it was nearly 2 pm. They didn't have lunch all the way. When they got home, they simply ate some noodles. I took them to Anshan Academy near their home.
It is natural to come to the mountains and see them. Anshan Academy is not high and will not be too tired. The car can drive all the way to the entrance of the academy, and there are all kinds of catering and accommodation.
We chose to walk up, a group of people with children, joking all the way, and soon arrived (actually, it was my first time to go, and I don't know if the car could drive up, haha).
Many houses at the foot of Anshan Academy were moved from the whole county. I guess it's because the urban area needs development and it's not convenient to open scenic spots alone. The overall relocation and reopening of scenic spots in different places can better protect and manage cultural relics (the above is purely my guess).
Going down the mountain, going home for dinner and entertaining my friends with rice wine brewed by my mother, I will not drink with them, and I will drive at night. After dinner, I took my friend to the county seat.
The square is very lively, with a street of snacks and performances by Henan Opera Troupe. Naturally, there are also various toy stalls. I bought balloons and marshmallows for my children. I suggest taking a walk in the soup park.
There is a teahouse on the top of Tang Park. If you are interested, you can have a cup of tea and see the night view of Suichang. It's also very comfortable. Tea is not expensive, 20 per person. So the first day ended.
Suichang night scene
The next day, my mother prepared avocado for my friend for breakfast. This is our local traditional snack. My mother's avocado is very famous.
Discuss with friends at breakfast and take them to eat the most distinctive local dish-Jiaotan fish head. There are many scenic spots near Jiaotan, including Qianfo Mountain, Tom Garden, Dushan Mountain, Nanjianyan and Hongxing Ping.
We chose Dushan Village. First, Dushan Village is not far from Jiaotan. Second, Dushan Village has not been overexploited, and it still maintains its original charm. Even the aborigines have not moved, which can better reflect its style.
It's just a little far. It takes more than an hour to drive, and there are speed limits on rural roads and many sections. In addition, there are many people visiting relatives during the Spring Festival, so the driving speed is not fast.
There is a parking lot at the head of Dushan village. After parking, I asked an old woman how to go shopping. The old woman gave us enthusiastic advice and asked if we needed hot water. I am proud to say that all the children have come back for the Spring Festival this year. I can hear that grandma is really happy.
After thanking grandma, we started to visit this small mountain village according to her suggestion. The villagers are very enthusiastic along the way, and those who don't understand will explain to us.
A street along the Ming Dynasty is actually only 100 meters (please don't worry if it is really only 100 meters). All the way from the ancestral temple to the memorial archway has passed. The archway is by the stream, and the stream is clear and gurgling. It's not so much a stream as a small stream.
The children picked up small stones, played with water for a while and walked on the wooden bridge. When we were ready to go home, we found an old plank road crossing the street. Three or two tourists were going there, so we followed. Unexpectedly, we began to appreciate an unexpected beauty.
Wang Yiqingquan
The house in the village
memorial archway
Ancient city wall
The ancient plank road used to be a city wall. Further down, you will reach Wuxi River. Seeing the water, I naturally want to go down and play. If the weather is fine, you can take off your shoes. A clear spring in the village has just flowed into the Wuxi River, then flowed down and merged into the Oujiang River.
Walking on the ancient plank road, I began to appreciate the beautiful scenery of Wuxi River and Dushan Mountain. Yes, we went to Dushan by mistake. There is an observation deck on the way, and you can see the deepest section of Wuxi River.
At this time, I happened to meet the local villagers and told them that it was the top of the mountain from the fork in the road to Dushan, and I could have a bird's eye view of the whole Dushan village. So we went all the way up, the road was not long, but the plank road was steep, and after a while, we finally reached the top. There is a restored pavilion on the top of the mountain for tourists to rest and enjoy the scenery.
The plank road is built on wooden supports fixed on the cliff.
Wuxijiang
On the way down the mountain, we didn't go back the same way, but took another fork in the road. When we came down, we found it opposite the parking lot. There is a small house at the foot of the mountain, which is different from the mud house in the village. It is also a small shop that deals in local specialties.
I learned from the owner that the house was a public house of the former forestry station, and they rented it here. The old man also answered our doubts: Why do the road signs say Dushan and tianmashan?
Originally named tianmashan, this mountain is also called Dushan because it is a single mountain. Another Dushan is at the waist of Huangsha Mountain, carried by immortals. Haha, it is also very fairy.
After visiting Dushan Village, we went to the fish head street in Jiaotan to eat the special fish head pot. Dushan village also has homestays and farmhouses, but Jiaotan fish head is famous, so it is natural to bring friends here for dinner.
Because I went on the fourth day, many shops were closed, so I went to the first one, Xifeng's, and the overall taste was not bad, which was the taste of our local food.
Whether you buy the specialty of Dushan Village or eat in Jiaotan, the price is reasonable. It's not particularly expensive, because it's a scenic spot or a Spring Festival holiday, and there's no cheating. So foreign friends don't have to worry about being slaughtered when they come. I think this is one of the reasons why Suichang has the most repeat customers.