Xiayanbei Village is an administrative village under the jurisdiction of Dongming Township, Xinchang County, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province. Adjacent to the Chuanyan Nineteen Peaks Scenic Area, it serves as a key stop along the “Hundred-Mile Danxia Sightseeing Road.” After being selected as one of “China’s Beautiful Leisure Villages” in 2019, the number of homestays increased to 44, and total tourism revenue exceeded 10 million yuan in 2024. It was also recognized as a national “One Village, One Product” demonstration village and town, as well as a AAA-level scenic village in Zhejiang Province. Together with Jinshan Village and Houdaishan Village, it forms the “Xiayanbei · Jinshanshang” shared prosperity zone, linking tourism resources via a 7-kilometer cycling path.
This destination is definitely worth checking out when visiting Xinchang. However, during holidays, it’s best to arrive early; otherwise, you might not find any parking spots. A large parking lot has been built at the village entrance, complete with a visitor service center. The village features a cliff-side theme, offering numerous homestays, restaurants, and cafés with views of the Chuanyan Nineteen Peaks. I tried one of the cafés—the quality was average, so I suspect the dining options aren’t exceptional either. Nevertheless, the scenery is stunning, and when the weather is pleasant, it’s a perfect spot to relax and unwind.
The main highlight of the village is the view of the Chuanyan Nineteen Peaks—you can even see The Chedi Xinchang from here~
There are many uniquely designed homestays in the village, and they’re becoming increasingly upscale.
There are also restaurant-bars like this one, featuring their own viewing platforms and great vistas—perfect for young people.
Zhexi Old Street is located in the ancient city of Tiantai, Taizhou. Named after the Zhexi Stream that flows through the old town, its buildings line both banks of the stream. It has been a bustling commercial center since the Tang Dynasty and remained prosperous throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties. In 2019, renovation work began on Zhexi Old Street. After four years of construction, the brand-new district finally unveiled its mysterious veil. On New Year’s Day 2024, the revitalized Zhexi Old Street officially opened to the public.
Today, Zhexi Old Street is essentially a thoroughly modernized commercial street, complete with a massive underground parking garage. All the buildings above ground are newly constructed. While the environment is pleasant, parking is convenient, and there’s even a light show at night, the area lacks a bit of unique character—most shops belong to nationwide chain brands. Still, for locals, it’s quite enjoyable.
Additionally, this location is very close to Mount Tiantai. If you plan to visit Guoqing Temple, you can easily take a taxi or drive yourself. Outside peak holiday periods, you can drive directly to the parking lot right at the entrance of Guoqing Temple. However, during traffic control periods, only taxis are permitted access to that stretch of road—ride-hailing vehicles are not allowed.
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