Fuzhi Mountain is renowned for its terraced fields and stone waves. As a 4A-level scenic area located at the junction of Shangyu, Shengzhou, and Yuyao in Shaoxing, its main peak rises to an elevation of 861.3 meters, making it the highest point in Shangyu District. Its name originates from a historical anecdote about Xie Lingyun, a poet of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, who “climbed this mountain to drink wine and compose poetry, and overturned his cup after finishing.” The core landscapes include the Quaternary glacial relic stone wave formations, thousand-year-old terraced fields, and Dongcheng Ancient Village. Among these, the glacial stone wave formations are listed in the National Cultural Relics Census Registry.
This area boasts abundant tourism resources available year-round: rapeseed flowers in late March, cherry blossoms in early April, cherry picking in May, the Stone Wave Climbing Festival in June, strawberry, bayberry, and watermelon picking in July, kiwifruit in August, chestnut harvesting in September, persimmon picking in October, rice harvest in November, and winter bamboo shoot digging in December. There is also a terraced field light show on weekend evenings…
Every year from late March to early April, both the rapeseed flowers at Fuzhi Mountain and the cherry blossoms in Zhang Village become extremely popular, with crowds filling the areas every weekend. So this time, I chose to visit on a Friday. After enjoying a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, I drove over and arrived at 10 a.m. when there were still very few people. Parking Lot No. 1 still had spaces available, allowing me to stroll around and take photos at ease. Later, tour buses arrived one after another, and the crowds began to grow.
Parking Lot No. 1 is closest to the viewing platform and offers the most convenient access, while Lots No. 2 and 3 require walking through the village. Traffic within the entire scenic area is one-way even on weekdays, so be sure not to miss the parking lot entrances.
There is a café called “Congqian” (Once Upon a Time) on the viewing platform. The coffee is quite good and served quickly. From there, you can walk into the terraced fields, which are perfect for taking lots of photos when it’s not too crowded. Commercial facilities in Dongcheng Ancient Village are highly developed, offering everything from restaurants, cafés, and homestays to various snacks.
Zhang Village Cherry Blossom Valley: It is said that cherry trees were originally planted here for sale as saplings. However, as more people started growing them, prices dropped, so the owners decided to turn the area into a tourist attraction instead. By late March, the cherry blossoms were already in full bloom. Visiting on a weekday was quite pleasant; upon arriving at noon, I could still drive into the valley, but by the time I left, vehicles were no longer allowed entry.
The Cherry Blossom Valley covers a fairly large area but has limited commercial development. There are only a few vendors selling grilled sausages, popcorn, and drinks from cars or stalls, along with an outdoor club and a dinosaur park… It cannot compare to Fuzhi Mountain at all. I heard that many visitors ended up here because Fuzhi Mountain was overcrowded and closed to new entries.
The cherry trees here were more numerous and larger than expected, allowing visitors to walk deep inside for close-up photos. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find a viewing platform, so I missed the chance to overlook the Cherry Blossom Valley from above.
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