Recently, the third group of national key rural tourism village list was released and Xiaogucheng Village (小古城村) in Jingshan Town was on the list. As the only one being selected in Hangzhou, what kind of unique charm does it have? Let us find out.
About Xiaogucheng Village
Xiaogucheng Village, which literally means the Village of Little Ancient Town is located in Jingshan Town, Yuhang District, Hangzhou. It is a national-level ecological village, and an AAA scenic village in Zhejiang Province. It is 25 kilometers away from downtown Hangzhou and covers an area of 12 square kilometers. Xiaogucheng Village is located in a hilly area, bordering the Tiaoxi Stream (苕溪) in the south and Jinzhong Mountain (金钟山) in the north. It boasts beautiful mountains and rivers and is always known as the "Painting-like Village in Jiangnan Region". Xiaogucheng Village enjoys a long history. Inside the village, there is the Xiaogucheng site, a key cultural preservation unit in the country. The culture of the site spans from Majiabang Culture (马家浜文化: 5000 BC to 4000 BC) to the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period (770 BC to 221 BC). Wuyue Culture and Jiangnan Village Culture were also well inherited.
Gulingjing Amusement Park 古灵精乐园
In the park, all your wildest dreams can be realized here. You can play on a swing, enjoy the rainbow slide, try the Fengchao (锋巢) maze, or experience riding a hot air balloon. For children, the park is the beginning of their dreams, while for adults, it is the return of their childlike innocence.
Tiaoxi Campsite 苕溪营地
Tiaoxi Campsite is located next to the North Tiaoxi Stream in Xiaogucheng Village. The water fun area covers an area of 80 mu (1 mu is roughly equal to 666 square meters) and the camping base area 70 mu. The natural environment is great, with crystal-clear Tiaoxi Stream, the lush and towering bamboo forest, and the natural pebble golden sand beach. It is an excellent camping place. Here, you can barbecue, play in the water, watch the stars and admire the moon, and have a different accommodation experience.
Water Carnival Project 水上嘉年华
The Xiaogucheng Water Carnival project is equipped with more than 10 groups of water entertainment projects, including four themed pools, a 60-meter long water slide, various themed slides, and a combination of water barriers. In addition, the supporting rest area, changing and washing facilities, and activity interaction area together cover an area of 10,000 square meters.
Ring Greenway
Passing through the wetlands, bamboo forests, and tea mountains, the Mobius Band-like Ring Greenway is enough for you to command a panoramic view of the Xiaogucheng without any blind spots.
Here, you can relax and let the breeze caress your cheeks freely; you can close your eyes and savor the taste of life with the passage of time.
Xiaogucheng Village Cultural Exhibition Hall 小古城村文化展示馆
The Xiaogucheng Site preserves a continuous sequence of prehistoric culture. In the cultural fault of the Xiaogucheng site, various remains from Majiabang Culture to the Spring and Autumn Period can be found.
Through the display and the introduction of pictures and texts, the cultural relics exhibition hall in-depth expounds the value of Xiaogucheng, and it will definitely bring you a different experience when you visit.