No need to go to Yunnan! This 'Fujian Xishuangbanna' will amaze you in minutes!

Life always needs a tranquil time, a period of slowing down, to find the most charming ancient villages, and enjoy the serenity amidst the towering peaks. Lying quietly in the mist, appreciating the boundless grandeur of nature. And all of this you desire can be fully satisfied by Chenqiao Village, known as the 'Fujian Xishuangbanna'.

Chenqiao is located at the junction of three counties: Zhouning, Zhenghe, and Pingnan, about 40 kilometers from Zhouning county town. Chenqiao is famous for its steep cliffs, with strange rocks and precipices everywhere. The sea of clouds in Chenqiao makes you feel as if you are amidst white clouds, unaware that the clouds are surrounding you. The village does not have the ornate decorations of wealthy mansions, but it retains thousand-year-old streets, covered bridges, and folk customs. Due to inconvenient transportation, it has preserved a peaceful and pristine character, untouched by worldly strife, with breathtaking scenery. It is called 'Fujian Xishuangbanna' by backpackers.

Chenqiao's Steep Peaks and Sea of Clouds: When visiting Chenqiao, you must see the sunrise and sea of clouds. 'Climbing the mountain, overlooking the plains, thousands of valleys filled with white clouds; being above the white clouds, unaware that the clouds surround you' is a true portrayal of Chenqiao's sea of clouds. Unlike others, the sea of clouds here is not monotonous and empty. It is both magnificent and surging with momentum, with countless white silk floating gracefully, varying in form and ever-changing.

Chenqiao's Picturesque Sunrise: Unlike the sea sunrise that 'first appears lightly burning half the sky, then swiftly shooting thousands of blazing rays,' the sunrise here is like a splendid and grand landscape painting. The round sun hidden among the mountains adds a three-dimensional quality to the whole scene.

Chenqiao's Cloud Pathway: Chenqiao is known as 'the number one steep peak under heaven.' It is easy to imagine how steep the terrain is. To this end, the village has built over ten pedestrian plank roads winding along the mountains, with pavilions for viewing and rest. The plank roads meander through mountain valleys, reaching into the clouds. Looking down from above, they look like coiled dragons.

Chenqiao's Waterfall Scenery: Chenqiao's peaks vary greatly, sometimes with high mountains and swift water, sometimes with flat ground and gentle water. Therefore, its waterfalls are either spectacular, graceful, or free and elegant.

Chenqiao's Millennium Ancient Village: Chenqiao Village, built during the Later Liang period of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms under Emperor Kaiping, has a history of over 1,000 years. Built against the mountain, accompanied by green hills and surrounded by clear water, it is a picturesque landscape. Visiting in early summer, you can have a 'forest breathing' journey. Entering the village, you see yellow walls and black tiles, arranged in a staggered yet orderly manner, rustic and fresh. Several thousand-year-old wells in the village tell stories of a thousand years of history.

Transportation Tips: Chenqiao Village is located in the southwest of Zhouning County, Ningde City, Fujian Province, about 45 kilometers from Zhouning county town. You can take a shuttle bus from Zhouning county to Limen Township, then transfer to a private minivan to get to Chenqiao Village.

PS: Currently, due to COVID-19 related travel measures, the checkpoint in Limen Township, Zhouning, prohibits tourist buses from entering Chenqiao Scenic Area, but self-driving vehicles are allowed.

Words cannot fully describe it; it can only be explored and experienced by every visitor. And this peerless beauty hidden deep in the mountains will be deeply imprinted in the hearts of every tourist who has been there, lingering for a long time.