Zhiyan ancient village is surrounded by a river. [Photo/WeChat account: jhly057912301]
Zhiyan ancient village in Lanxi, a county-level city administered by Jinhua, East China's Zhejiang province, is a national 3A-level scenic spot with a history of over 860 years.
The external wall of one of the ancient buildings in Zhiyan ancient village. [Photo/WeChat account: jhly057912301]
Zhiyan ancient village is surrounded by a river and boasts over 60 ancient buildings dating back to the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties (1271-1911). It has been designated a "living fossil" of ancient life by the architect.
The ruins of inns, hotels and banks from ancient times remain in the village.
Suggested itineraries
Lanhu Resort→ Bailu Mountain→ Zhiyan ancient village
Lanhu Resort in Lanxi, Jinhua, Zhejiang province. [Photo/WeChat account: jhly057912301]
Lanhu Resort boasts more than 3,000 mu (200 hectares) of lake and more than 4,000 mu of high quality tea gardens. People can also take a walk along the 6.8-km footpath around the reservoir.
Bailu Mountain in Lanxi, Jinhua, Zhejiang province. [Photo/WeChat account: jhly057912301]
The highest peak of Bailu Mountain in Lanxi is 439.7 meters above sea level. It boasts stunning natural landscapes such as strange rocks, lush trees, limpid springs and white rocks resembling the jade belt.
