The following is the tour route of the ancient town of Meicheng in Jiande City: [1. Arrival Method] 1. ** Self-driving **: If you set out from Hangzhou, it would take about 100 minutes to reach the ancient town of Meicheng by car. This is a more convenient mode of transportation. Moreover, Jiande is more suitable for self-driving because the scenic spots are relatively scattered. 2. ** Public Transportation **: You can take the high-speed rail to Jiande and then take a taxi to Meicheng Ancient Town, but the taxi fare may be higher. ** 2. Tour Route ** 1. ** Morning ** - After arriving at the ancient town, they first went to the Gate of Clarity. This was one of the landmark buildings of the ancient town. They started their tour of the ancient town and felt the ancient charm of the ancient town. - Strolling along the main street, admiring the mottled white walls and tiles on both sides of the street, experiencing the ancient style of the ancient town, and shopping at the specialty shops along the street. - Visit the Archway of Marquis Jiande and learn about the historical and cultural heritage of the ancient town. 2. ** Noon ** - Taste the local delicacies in the ancient town, such as tofu buns, glutinous rice cakes, stinky tofu cakes, scones, shortbread, etc. These were the special snacks of Meicheng Ancient Town. 3. ** Afternoon ** - Head to Fuqian Street, where you can feel the traditional life of the ancient town. - Visit cultural attractions such as Qing Post Office, German Cultural Center, Shilu Cultural Center, Zhejiang University West Moving Hall, etc. to understand the historical and cultural stories of the ancient town in depth. - Exploring the ancient streets and alleys of the ancient town, shuttling between the buildings of the Ming and Qing Dynasties with black bricks and tiles, it was as if they had traveled back in time. 4. ** Evening ** - Take a walk on the ancient bridges (such as Guangji Bridge, Fuchun Bridge, etc.) to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the ancient bridge and the flowing water. At the same time, it is also a good time to take photos. - They could stroll along the Xin 'an River, listen to the stories here, and enjoy the scenery along the river. ** 3. Lodging suggestions ** You can choose to stay in an inn or homestay in the ancient town to experience the quiet night of the ancient town. You can wake up in the morning to the sound of birds and feel a different atmosphere of life. If you are a family with children, you can also choose a resort hotel in Jiande. ** 4. Travel tips ** 1. Wear comfortable shoes, because the stone roads and ancient bridges of the ancient town needed to be explored on foot. 2. Bring a camera and record the ancient town's quaint style and quiet life. 3. Prepare sunblock or rainproof products according to the weather conditions, as well as a power bank, so that they can play better. 4. The morning and evening light were the softest, which was the best time to take pictures of the ancient town. They could also use the reflection of the ancient town to take beautiful photos. 5. You can participate in local festivals (if the time is right), such as the temple fair during the Spring Festival and the moon appreciation during the Mid-Autumn Festival to experience the charm of traditional culture.
If it was a day trip: - After arriving at the ancient town, they could go to Yuquan Temple first, then climb the North Peak Pagoda to enjoy the scenery of the ancient town, and then check in. Then, he took a boat ride on the Jade Belt River and felt the tenderness of the Jiangnan water town. Then, he strolled along the West Road of Zhejiang University and arrived at the Clear Gate to watch the sunset. You can visit the ancient town at night and watch the Dragon Year Lantern Festival during the New Year. - During the day, they could visit the three commercial streets of Fuqian Street, Main Street and South Street, taste local delicacies and snacks, visit the three archways of Zhuangyuan Square, Sifan Square and Jiande Hou Square, which carried the history and culture of Yanzhou. They could also go to the clarification gate sightseeing platform to overlook the beautiful scenery of South Street, Wulong Mountain and the "Fu" wall, or climb the tower to see the ancient city through the window. After that, they went to East Lake and Longshan Academy to rest and relax (in autumn, they could admire colorful autumn leaves and the reflections of houses). Then, they went from East Lake to the smoke-filled Zongfu Street to play. If it was a two-day tour: - Day 1: Arrive at the old town, visit Yuquan Temple and Beifeng Pagoda first, then stay in the old town. Take a boat ride on Yudai River, stroll along Zhejiang University's Xiqian Road, watch the sunset at Chenqingmen, and visit the ancient town at night (watch the Dragon Year Lantern Festival during the New Year). - The next day, welcome the morning sun at Nanfeng Pagoda, then head to Xin 'anjiang Lighthouse. The visiting points include the food streets of Fuqian Street, Main Street and South Street; Zhuangyuan Square, Sifan Square and Jiande Hou Square; the sightseeing platform and tower of the clarification gate; the East Lake and Longshan Academy; the boat tour of the Yudai River; the fireworks of Zongfu Street; and the Song Yun dance and acrobatics performances of the Dragon Year Lantern Festival during the New Year. You can also go to Sandu Fishing Village to experience the customs of fishermen, go to Daciyan Temple to appreciate Buddhist culture, and go to Xinye Ancient Village to experience the charm of the ancient village.
Dear tourists, Welcome to the ancient town of Mei City in Jiande. The ancient town of Meicheng had a long history of more than 1700 years. It had always been a treasure land of outstanding people. This was once the governing seat of the ancient Muzhou Prefecture, Yanzhou Prefecture, and Jiande County. It had a pivotal position in history. Mei City used to be as famous as Hangzhou Prefecture and Shaoxing Prefecture. It had been the seat of the state capital since the Tang Dynasty for more than 1,300 years. It was also the political, cultural, commercial, and shipping center of tens of thousands of square kilometers in Zhejiang. Plum City was an elegant and poetic name. It got its name because the ancient city wall was built in the shape of plum blossoms. It was known as "two and a half plum blossoms in the world, one in Beijing, one in Nanjing, and half in Yanzhou (Plum City)." Walking on the streets of the ancient town, we could feel the traces of history everywhere. There were many historical sites waiting for everyone to explore. For example, Sifan Archway, Jiande Marquis Square, Minggui Qingke, Liuhe Ancient Well and other scenic spots in the city bear the memories of the past, allowing us to visit the ancient scenery; Around the city, Yuquan Temple, Fengzhen Taoist Temple, Wulong Ridge, Wansong Forest, Twin Towers Lingyun, Two Rivers Chengzi and other landscapes can let us explore the secluded and strange. There was a seven-story pagoda on each of the mountains in the north and south of the ancient town. They were the South Peak Pagoda and the North Peak Pagoda. They faced each other across the river and soared into the sky. This scene was called the Twin Towers Lingyun. Standing on the city wall, we could not only look at the Nanfeng Pagoda on the other side, but also see the words "Yanzhou" on the city gate. The entire Xin 'an River landscape gallery was spread out in front of us. The smoke and fog were covered, and the light boat passed by, like a natural amorous painting. The ancient town of Meicheng was also inextricably linked to many famous people. The famous scholars Du Mu, Fan Zhongyan, Lu You, and Liu Changqing had all served as officials here. The poets Xie Lingyun, Li Bai, and Meng Haoran had all traveled the mountains and rivers of Mei City and left behind poems that had been sung for thousands of years. These had all become the precious cultural heritage of Mei City. Many famous works in China, such as "Water Margins,""The Scholars,""The Story of officialdom,""The Plum in the Golden Vase," and so on, had also described the cultural landscape of Meicheng. The delicacies here were also unique. Walking along the main pedestrian street, the smell of smoke and fire hit the face, and the food stalls along the roadside were dizzying. Of course, everyone must not miss the local famous "Wujiapi Wine". This wine was made from more than 20 precious Chinese medicinal herbs such as Wujiapi, Amomum villosum, Yuzhu, Angelica, Cassia twig, etc., soaked in glutinous rice aged white wine, and then added with refined white sugar and local specialty honey wine. Drinking this wine can relax the muscles and blood circulation, dispel dampness, and long-term consumption can also prolong life. Meicheng Ancient Town was also very convenient to stay in, especially homestays. This is the first digital homestay in the country. The AI intelligent application in the whole house allows everyone to enjoy the convenient service of 30 seconds without a card and 17 seconds of fast check-out. The AI intelligent voice private butler in the room can also bring you a new intelligent experience for outdoor travel. There was also a fashionable robotic craft beer restaurant that provided hundreds of fine wines from all over the world. I hope that everyone will have a wonderful journey in the ancient town of Meicheng and enjoy the ancient charm of the historical sites, delicious food and wine, and unique local customs.
The following is the best route for a day trip to Jiande Mei City: First, they went to Kaiyuan Temple, then to West Lake Park, then to the statue of the Four Unlikings, then to the ruins of the ancient city wall in Yanzhou, followed by the light and shadow corridor of poetry and culture, the group of famous teachers of Zhejiang University moving westward, then to East Lake and Qiushi Pavilion, then to Jiangxi Guild Hall, then to Dongmen Street, to visit the former site of the Qing Post Office, and finally to the main street, to the watchtower of Yanzhou Prefecture. In the morning, you can also go to the tangerines base to experience picking (if you choose a trip that includes this project), enter the garden to eat and take away about 4 catties of tangerines (subject to the relevant regulations), and then go to the ancient town of Meicheng. After arriving at the ancient town, you can taste Jiande Tofu Bun, Yanzhou Crispy Cake, Meicheng Scones, Pan-Fried Cake, Sesame Cake, Cob Cake, Sandu Maci and other special snacks. They could also climb up the ancient city wall and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the intersection of Xin 'an River, Lan River and Fuchun River. Lunch was arranged in the old town. In the afternoon, you can choose to go to Jiande Green Road on both sides of the three rivers. From Qili, you can sail to Wuzixu Park to enjoy the beautiful scenery built by the river and beside the mountains and rivers. The forest coverage here is close to 90%. There are 8 post stations along the way for rest. The whole journey is about 14 kilometers.
There are a variety of hotels to choose from near the ancient town of Jiande Meicheng. The following are some of the hotels: - Yun Xi Yuan Zi B & B (Jiande Meicheng Ancient Town Yanzhou Ancient City Branch): 4.9 points, rated as "good facilities","quiet and comfortable", 400 meters straight from the center of the business district (Sifanfang Archway), butler service, photos and videos. - Jiande·Lanqing Shiguang Homestay (Meicheng Ancient Town Branch): 4.9 points, rated as "Great breakfast" and "Great afternoon tea". It is 350 meters straight from the center of the business district (Sifanfang Archway), with a swimming pool and mountain view rooms. - Shanguli Hotel (Jiande Meicheng Yanzhou Ancient City Branch): 4.8 points, rated as "good location" and "great breakfast". It is 400 meters straight from the center of the business district (Sifanfang Archway) and has a family room. - Zhenhu Homestay (Jiande Meicheng Ancient Town Branch): 4.7 points, rated as "good service" and "elegant environment". It is 300 meters straight from the center of the business district (Sifanfang Archway), with a swimming pool and lake-view rooms. - Jiande Liangqi Memories: 4.7 points, rated as "Elegant environment" and "Very good facilities". It is 200 meters straight from the center of the business district (Sifanfang Archway). There is a good view outside the window and a parent-child theme room. - Jiande Moet Residence (Meicheng Branch): 4.3 points, rated as "good service" and "elegant environment". It is 1.3 kilometers away from the center of the business district (Sifanfang Archway), with a swimming pool and river view rooms. - Jinglan Resort: 4.7 points, rated as "elegant environment" and "quiet and comfortable". It is 1.5 kilometers away from the center of the business district (Sifanfang Archway). There are river view rooms and mountain view rooms. - Hangzhou Jiande Chengxin Elegant Residence Water Margins Culture Themed Hotel (Yanzhou Meicheng Ancient Town Branch): 4.6 points, rated as "good location" and "good room". It is 150 meters straight from the center of the business district (Sifanfang Archway), with butler service and an online swimming pool. - Jiande Meicheng Resort Hotel: built according to the four-star standard, located on the north bank of Yanzhou Bridge on the Xin 'an River, adjacent to the Qili Sailing Pier. The design is garden-style, with fresh air and pleasant environment. There are a total of 53 luxury river view rooms, senior suites, executive rooms and two holiday villas. Each room is equipped with central air-conditioning, digital TV on demand and a wide band interface. The attached Chinese restaurant could accommodate more than 200 people at the same time, with 20 luxury boxes of different specifications. The conference hall is equipped with meeting rooms of various sizes. Each meeting room is equipped with independent sound, projection and wireless network. It can undertake various meetings, business, expansion and training activities. The service and entertainment facilities were complete and convenient. There were KTV rooms, spa centers, live CS, table tennis rooms, chess rooms, gyms, foot baths, and so on.
There were some houses for sale in Mei City. For example, there was a second-hand house with four bedrooms, two living rooms, and two bathrooms in Wanxu Imperial Garden (villa) in Mei City. Royal Jiangnan also had a house for sale. It was a small high-rise residential building located in Meicheng Ancient Town, Jiande City, Hangzhou City. The property right of the house was a commercial house. There were different types of houses, such as three bedrooms, two living rooms, two bathrooms, and one balcony. The construction year was 2015. The building area was 89 square meters, and the total price was 790,000 yuan. In addition, Royal Jiangnan could enjoy more discounts on buying houses and free shuttle buses if they made reservations in advance. However, there were many factors to consider when purchasing a property, such as the quality of the house, the surrounding facilities, and relevant laws and regulations.
Meicheng Ancient Town was located in the east of Jiande City, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. It covered an area of 154.9 square kilometers, governed 13 administrative villages and 5 communities, and had a permanent population of 38969. The ancient town of Mei City had a long history, which could be traced back to the Three Kingdoms period, more than 1,700 years ago. In the fourth year of Wu Huangwu of the Three Kingdoms (225 years), Jiande County was set up, and Meicheng was the county seat. In the first year of Tang Shengong (697), the administrative office of Muzhou moved from Pheasant Mountain (now Chun 'an) to Meicheng. From then on until 1959, Meicheng had been the location of the state, government, road, and special office. This place was once called Muzhou Prefecture and Jiande Prefecture. During the Northern Song Dynasty, Fan Zhongyan was demoted to this position. In order to praise Yan Ziling's integrity, he built Mr. Yan's ancestral hall and wrote the Record of Mr. Yan's Ancestral Hall. Later, Muzhou Prefecture was renamed Yanzhou Prefecture. During the Southern Song Dynasty, Yanzhou Prefecture was second only to Lin 'an Prefecture in the country. Three emperors of the Northern Song Dynasty held office here before they ascended the throne. There were also historical relics of Du Mu, Fan Zhongyan, and Lu You. This place was the fief of Sun Shao, Marquis Jiande of the State of Wu during the Three Kingdoms period. Later, it was established as a county in the name of Jiande. The ancient town was named after a section of the city wall near the river that was shaped like plum blossoms. The ancient town had mottled white walls and tiles, ancient archways, ancient streets and alleys, etc. The main scenic spots included the clarification gate, the main street, the archway of Jiande Marquis, Fuqian Street, the Qing Post Office, the German Cultural Center, the Poem Road Cultural Center, and the Westward Moving Hall of Zhejiang University. The old town of Meicheng gradually declined from a regional city like Hangzhou to an ordinary town with tens of thousands of people. In its heyday, it was the government seat of Yanzhou Prefecture (Yanzhou Prefecture) in Zhejiang Restaurant. It was as famous as Huzhou Prefecture, Hangzhou Prefecture, Shaoxing Prefecture, Jinhua Prefecture, etc. It was the political, cultural, commercial, and shipping center of tens of thousands of square kilometers in Zhejiang. Yanzhou Prefecture was the export place of high-end talents in the country during the Ming Dynasty, so dozens of memorial archways were built for it. It was now an important economic town in Jiande City. It had been rated as one of the top 1,000 towns in the country, a national health town, the first batch of central towns in Zhejiang Province, and many other honors. In 2023, it was selected into the list of scenic towns above 4A level and 5A level in 2022, successfully creating a 5A level scenic town in Zhejiang Province. Here, one could taste tofu buns, glutinous rice cakes, stinky tofu trees, scones, shortbread, and other delicacies. It is open all day (January 1-December 31, Monday-Sunday). The ticket is free. The tour time is 1 - 3 hours. The contact number is 13777846661. The address is Meicheng Town, Jiande City, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. In addition, Jiande Greenway started from Yandongguan of Meicheng in the west and reached Qiantan Town in the east. It was 18 kilometers long and was part of the greenway on both sides of the three rivers in Hangzhou. It takes about 100 minutes to drive from Hangzhou. You can also take the scenic train from Hangzhou West Car Station to the foot of Jiande Meicheng Dam. It leaves at 9:00 every day and returns at 15:20. You can buy a round-trip ticket through the WeChat public account "Haoxing Scenic Area Express Train" or the small program "Haoxing Net".
Meicheng Ancient Town was located in Jiande City, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. It was located in the east of Jiande City, where the Fuchun River, Xin 'an River, and Lan River converged. It was located in the north of Wulong Mountain and the south of Sanjiangkou, covering an area of 154.9 square kilometers. It had a long history. When Jiande County was set up in the fourth year of the Three Kingdoms (225), Mei City was the county seat. In the first year of Tang Shengong (697), the administrative office of Muzhou moved from Pheasant Mountain (now Chun'an) to Meicheng. From then on until 1959, Meicheng had been the location of the state, government, road, and special office. The ancient town of Meicheng was named after a section of the city wall beside the river that was shaped like plum blossoms. In its heyday, it was the seat of the government of Yanzhou Prefecture in Zhejiang Restaurant. It was as famous as Huzhou Prefecture, Hangzhou Prefecture, Shaoxing Prefecture, Jinhua Prefecture, etc. It was once the political, cultural, commercial, and shipping center of tens of thousands of square kilometers in Zhejiang. As the seat of the state capital, it had a history of more than 1,300 years since the early Tang Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, Yanzhou Prefecture was the place where the country's high-end talents were sent out. After the successful imperial examinations, many top scholars, scholars, and juren were produced, and dozens of memorial archways were built for this purpose. Meicheng Ancient Town had 13 administrative villages and 5 communities under its jurisdiction. According to the data of the seventh national population survey, the permanent population was 38969. There were attractions such as the Clear Gate, Main Street, Jiande Marquis Archway, Fuqian Street, Qing Post Office, De Culture Center, Shi Lu Culture Center, Zhejiang University Xiqian Pavilion, etc. The delicacies included tofu buns, glutinous rice cakes, stinky tofu cakes, scones, and shortbread. In recent years, Meicheng Ancient Town was selected as a provincial 4A scenic town and 5A scenic town in 2022, and successfully established a 5A scenic town in Zhejiang Province.
The ancient town of Jiande Meicheng was located in the east of Jiande City, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. It was a thousand-year-old town with rich historical and cultural heritage. In terms of transportation, it would take about 100 minutes to get there by car from Hangzhou. The ancient town is open all day (January 1-December 31, Monday-Sunday), and it is free to visit. The tour time is 1 - 3 hours. Contact number: 13777846661, address: Meicheng Town, Jiande City, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. There were many scenic spots to visit in the ancient town, such as Chenqingmen, Zhengda Street, Jiande Marquis Archway, Fuqian Street, Qing Post Office, De Culture Center, Shilu Culture Center, Zhejiang University West Moving Hall, etc. There were tofu buns, glutinous rice cakes, stinky tofu cakes, scones, and shortbread. The main street of the ancient town had been transformed into a commercial street. There were shops selling local specialties, antiques, and clothes, but some ancient buildings had been preserved after renovation. The streets were also painted with unique historical wall paintings. In addition, Mei City's dried noodles and wet noodles were more famous. There were many shops selling them on the main street. There were differences in preservation, appearance, and taste between the two. Soon after, the construction of the Meicheng Hecai Air Flight Camp in Qianhe Village, Meicheng Town, Jiande, would begin. If it was completed, it would echo the general airport of Jiande Qiandao Lake. In the future, it might provide more transportation options for tourists to and from the ancient town of Meicheng in Jiande.
Yanzhou Ancient City was located in Meicheng Town, Jiande City, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. It was located at the confluence of Fuchun River, Xin 'an River, and Lan River. It was located in the north of Wulong Mountain and the south of Sanjiangkou.
Yanzhou Ancient City (Meicheng Town) had a variety of accommodation options: - ** As for hotels **: There is the excellent Hangzhou Hu Hengmao's Former Residence, Shuxiang Mansion Hotel with a score of 4.9. It is less than 100 meters away from the center of the business district (Sifanfang Archway). It has butler service and takes photos. There is also the Radisson Yi Man Hotel in Hangzhou Fangcao Garden with a score of 4.6. It is 1.2 kilometers away from the center of the business district. It has a swimming pool and mountain view rooms. - ** For homestays **: - Yun Xi Yuan Zi B & B (Jiande Meicheng Ancient Town Yanzhou Ancient City Branch) has a rating of 4.9 points. It is 400 meters away from the center of the business district. It has the advantage of butler service and photo production. - Jiande·Lanqing Shiguang Homestay (Meicheng Ancient Town Branch) 4.9 points, 350 meters straight from the center of the business district, with a swimming pool and mountain view rooms. - Shanguli Fine B & B (Jiande Meicheng Yanzhou Ancient City Branch) 4.8 points, 400 meters straight from the center of the business district, there are family rooms. - Zhenhu Homestay (Jiande Meicheng Ancient Town Branch) 4.7 points, 300 meters straight from the center of the business district, with a swimming pool and lake-view rooms. - Jiande Liangqi Yisu 4.7 points, 200 meters straight from the center of the business district, there are good views outside the window and parent-child theme rooms. - Jiande Moet Residence (Meicheng Branch) 4.3 minutes, 1.3 kilometers straight from the center of the business district, with a swimming pool and river view rooms. - The hotel was 4.7 minutes away from the business district center. There were river view rooms and mountain view rooms. - Hangzhou Jiande Chengxin Elegant Residence Water Margins Culture Themed Hotel (Yanzhou Meicheng Ancient Town Branch) 4.6 points, 150 meters straight from the center of the business district, with butler service and an online swimming pool. - There was also Huajianfu, Hu Hengmao's homestay, located in Mei City, Jiande, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, located in the Xin 'an River and Fuchun River basin. It was located in the former residence of Hu Hengmao, an old brand. The overall style was Huizhou style in the Qing Dynasty. The wooden structure and original wooden details of the former residence were preserved. You could experience the local characteristics of engraved books, tea ceremony, incense ceremony, handmade DIY, etc. It was full of folk culture. You could also make tea, make paper umbrellas, taste the special tofu buns and sour plum soup of Mei City. If the budget allowed, they could also choose to stay in Jinyuanchang (located in the old street of the ancient town) or the inn on the outskirts of the ancient town.