Yuyuan Village

By Lu Na
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Yuyuan village is considered to be the first ancient village in China because it is the only Taiji astrological village in the country. Arranged in the classical Eight Diagrams, the village's 28 building blocks correspond to the 28 Celestial Mansions, with seven old wells forming the Big Dipper. The Yu clan's ancestral hall is located in the center of the constellation. The village has over 400 well-preserved ancient buildings, featuring its refined wood carving, as well as stone carving and brick carving. Yuyuan Village has mountains on three sides; north is a winding canyon with a stream creating an "S"-shaped village.

Special features: ancestral hall, ancient buildings, wood carving, environment

Admission: 30 yuan

How to get there: take S44 provincial road Shangong route

Tips: 1. The fresh vegetable dishes are very delicious;

         2. Bamboo gourd and alpine organic tea are the most famous specialties.

 

 

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