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In Zhejiang’s misty and mountainous southwest, Songyang county has, in many ways, remained unchanged for centuries. Here, artisans cast traditional iron knives in street-side stores, and communities participate in ancient fengshui practices.
Local chefs steam hand-cut noodles and farmers grow local green tea that is now thought of as some of the best in China. However, beyond the county’s traditional lifestyle lies a surprising modern art scene.
Tea fields have become home to modern teahouses where young entrepreneurs reinvigorate the culture of their ancestors and dusty sugar factories have been transformed into modern architectural masterpieces.
Boutique
Stray Bird Art Hotel is a line+ studio architecture project that converted two traditional rammed earth houses on the southwest side of Chenjiapu Village into a luxury boutique hotel.
This small-group journey has been designed especially for those of us who call the Middle Kingdom home. We’ve brought together some of our favorite local guides, hosts, boutique hotels, and experts to bring you journeys that will help you delve deeper into the real China. Our mission has always been to connect people through travel and to help curious travelers get off-the-beaten-path in China in a socially responsible way.
Arrival & Departure
The best way to reach Songyang is via Lishui. Lishui is on the high speed train line (3hrs) and from there, Songyang is about an hour’s drive.
What’s Included
What’s Excluded
Domestic Air & Train Travel
The price of this journey includes a 2nd class high-speed rail ticket to and from Shanghai
Trip Difficulty: Moderate Adventure
Your journey is considered a Moderate adventure. Moderate adventure includes full days outside the hotel, with drives up to 3 or 3 ½ hours on mainly well-maintained, paved roads. We may spend up to 4-5 hours walking and hiking.
Health and Safety
WildChina puts the safety and comfort of our guests, guides, and drivers at the top of our priority list. We’ve spent the last few months reviewing our safety protocols, and in light of this pandemic, we’ve instituted a number of new procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all members of a WildChina journey. View our Health and Safety procedures.
Meal and Snacks
Meals are included, as listed in your itinerary. We strive to arrange meals that highlight authentic local cuisine in clean, local establishments.
B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner
It is safe to drink bottled mineral water, but tap water, even in 5-star hotels, is not safe for drinking. We will provide bottled water, tea, and snacks throughout your journey.
We request guests with severe allergies to consult their physicians prior to traveling and to bring all necessary medicines with them. Inform us ahead of time of specific allergies, such as peanuts or shellfish, or sensitivities to MSG, so that we can do our best to ensure these items are not used in your meals.
We took this trip during the Dragon Boat festival, looking forward to escape from the crowds. Best decision ever!
The place is peaceful and welcoming! The old houses around the different villages perfectly mix with the lush forest and fields around.
Seeing the locals was quite the experience. They were curious and friendly and it was just so easy to mingle with them.
WildChina managed to give us an unforgettable experience from the moment we met our guides. Top notch service and follow-up!
