# Fengyun Ancient Village (风韵古村)

Nanxi River, Zhejiang Province · East China, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** ¥20
- **Getting there:** Walk about 10 minutes south from Yantou to Furong
- **Good for:** Old Towns & Villages, Nature

## About Fengyun Ancient Village

Seeing only the Nanxi River's strange rocks and beautiful waters while skipping its ancient villages would be a real mistake.
Furong Ancient Village is the most famous of the Nanxi River villages. Its “Seven Stars and Eight Dippers” building layout takes some study to fully understand. Cobblestone paths, clear water flowing beneath stone-slab bridges, and white walls with grey tiles are a pleasure in themselves.
Linkeng Village is one of the few residential villages that remain untouched. Its century-old wooden houses, roofed in black tiles, are built closely along the mountain slopes, arranged irregularly yet harmoniously, showing natural beauty in apparent disorder and unity within variety.
Cangpo Village has a history of more than 800 years. Despite nearly a millennium of wind and rain, its appearance has barely changed. It still preserves Song dynasty village walls, roads, residences, pavilions, ancestral halls, ponds and ancient cypress trees, and its ancient charm endures.
Lingshang Household sits with its back to the mountain and facing the stream, surrounded by vividly green hills and fresh air, a naturally favoured setting. The houses' exteriors retain their original look, simple and dignified, while the interiors have been carefully converted into teahouses and guesthouses, making it an excellent place to enjoy roast whole lamb.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 1212. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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