Cradled in Zhejiang’s misty highlands, Songyang is a lyrical blend of ancient villages, tea-covered slopes, and modern minimalism. It’s a place where time slows—Ming-era stone paths wind through poetic hamlets.For those who collect moments, not selfies, Songyang is the connoisseur’s countryside escape.
Day One: Cliffside Escapes & Artisanal Soul
Morning – Rise to Chenjiapu Village
Begin your journey with a scenic ascent to Chenjiapu Village, a dramatic mountaintop settlement suspended above the clouds. Stone-built homes cling to steep slopes, whispering tales of centuries past. The view? A cinematic panorama of tea terraces and drifting mist.
Midday – Literature in the Clouds
Pause at the Chenjiapu Pioneer Bookstore, an architectural sanctuary for readers and dreamers. Enjoy single-origin coffee, soft light filtering through wooden slats, and a reading nook that feels like it floats above the valley.
Afternoon – Studio Hopping & Storytelling
Explore the village’s network of craftspeople: bamboo artisans, traditional tea roasters, and porcelain painters welcome you into their homes. The experience? Like stepping into an artist’s journal, one brushstroke at a time.
Evening – Arrive at Yunxi MO+ Retreat
Descend into serenity at Yunxi MO+, your sanctuary for the night. This boutique hideaway, embraced by misty hills, melds minimalist design with local soul — sunken living rooms, open-air baths, and a stillness that speaks volumes.
Day Two: Ancient Villages & Tea-Laced Air
Morning – Stroll Through Songzhuang Village
Wake to birdsong and make your way to Songzhuang, a picture-perfect hamlet nestled among rice terraces. Here, time dilates: stone alleys, weathered courtyards, and smoke rising gently from clay hearths.
Late Morning – Cultural Immersion
Wander into repurposed spaces like an oil press turned gallery or an old ancestral hall now used for tea ceremonies and design residencies. Songzhuang is where tradition converses with contemporary cool.
Lunch – Rustic Elegance
Relish countryside fare reimagined — wood-smoked duck, wild greens with sesame oil, and hand-ground tofu in citrus broth. Served under tiled roofs, surrounded by whispering bamboo.
Afternoon – Wander, Reflect, Breathe
Pause in a quiet pavilion. Sketch. Journal. Or simply breathe in the tea-scented mountain air. There’s no itinerary here, only invitation.
Evening – Departure or One More Night at Yunxi MO+
Your journey can end here — or linger. If you stay another night, may it be for the stars above your courtyard suite and the sound of nothing but the wind in the trees.
