A village where not even a dog can be awakened, envy the people and dogs here

If you long for the "so relaxed that not even a dog barks" feeling, come to these two villages—nestled by mountains and streams, with bluestone slabs carrying the years, and creek water flowing with leisure, perfect for slowing down life and embracing the ancient charm of the wilderness.

1. Appointment with the Stream and Mountains · Transportation

- Self-driving: 1.5-2 hours from Hangzhou, 2.5 hours from Shanghai-Hangzhou, free parking at the village entrance, direct access to the secret realm.
- High-speed rail + taxi: Hangzhou East → Tonglu Station (30 minutes), taxi 40 minutes to the village (about 120 RMB), changing scenery into lush green along the way.
- Bus: Take Route 208 from Tonglu Passenger Transport Center to Shishe Village stop, then a 15-minute walk to Maoping, getting quieter the further you go.

2. Encounter with the Ancient Villages · Core Activities

Maoping Village: The Whisper of Ancient Buildings and Plants

- Sightseeing: Luci Creek (summer water play, winter rime); 300-year-old trees (autumn red leaves); Hu Clan Ancestral Hall, Wen’an Building (10 RMB/person, "The First Rural Residence in Jiangnan").
- Fun: Tea picking and azalea sea in April-May; autumn drying and millennium ginkgo in October-November; "Festival" on the 15th day of the ninth lunar month (dragon dance, Yue opera).
- Taste: Gray soup zongzi (with kudzu root honey), stone house tofu, Maling three delicacies (slow-cooked over firewood).

Shishe Village: The Poetic Symbiosis of Stone and Creek

- Sightseeing: 600-year-old stone houses, bluestone slab alleys; Luci Creek (water stepping, stone arch bridge check-in).
- Hiking: Walk the Maling Ancient Trail (Shishe-Maoping section, 3 km, through bamboo forest and across streams).
- Leisure: Eat rice sieve pa (signature dish), creek fish, native chicken pot; rest at old house café, empty your mind with the sound of the creek.

3. Fall Asleep to the Sound of the Creek · Accommodation

- Maoping Village: Zuo Qin You Shu (mountain view rooms + handmade experiences); Creek Residence Pillow Water (team building package 398 RMB/person, including three meals and barbecue).
- Shishe Village: Shishe Fanghu, Saxiu, Three Snails (old house renovations, preserving stone walls and wooden beams, living by the creek).

4. Cherish the Ancient Villages · Tips

- The villages are free to enter, only a few spots like Wen’an Building charge admission; it is recommended to roam leisurely without rushing.
- Wear non-slip shoes for hiking, bring mosquito repellent in summer, dress warmly in winter; carry some cash (no ATMs).
- Speak softly and quietly to protect this "so peaceful that not even a dog barks" tranquility.