[2025 Deqing ] Travel Guide for Yucun Square (Updated Jul)

You won't believe it! After spending 5 days and 4 nights in Moganshan, I almost didn't want to return to the city! Turns out all those viral guides were lying—the real treasures aren't in the crowded tourist spots! Here's my foolproof "Avoid Pitfalls + Must-Try Guide" with GPS coordinates—follow it and you won't go wrong! ✨ 🚗 Transportation Tips | Don’t Get Fooled by Navigation! ▪️ After arriving at Deqing Station by high-speed rail, take the official scenic area shuttle (¥50/person)! It’s ¥30 cheaper than unlicensed taxis and drops you right at your mountain homestay (private cars can’t even go up the mountain during peak hours, 7 AM–6 PM!). ▪️ Insider tip for drivers: Head up before 6 AM to avoid traffic restrictions! Searching "Naked Stables" on maps saves you 3 km of winding roads compared to "Scenic Area Entrance." ▪️ Mountain transport: Buy the ¥35 scenic area shuttle pass! Attractions are far apart—single taxi rides cost ¥50+, so the pass saves you a meal's worth of money. 🍚 🏡 Accommodation Guide | Stay Right = Half the Effort Saved! ❌ Avoid: Yucun Market area (noisy until midnight, far from core attractions). ✅ Top 3 dreamy zones: 1. Near Luhuadang: Bamboo forests right outside your window! Try the terrace at "Qinglan Homestay"—catch the sea of clouds rolling over rooftops at 7 AM (the owner gives out homemade plum wine—so good!). 2. Dakeng Scenic Area entrance: The treehouse suite at "Yunxi Shang" is unreal! Stargaze from bed in your private hot spring (book 3 days early to save ¥200). 3. Houwu Village: A local hotspot! Breakfast at "Lost Villa" features freshly dug bamboo shoots with farm eggs—so delicious you’ll stomp your feet! 📸 Must-Do List | Tourist Traps VS Hidden Gems ▪️ Jianchi Scenic Area: Don’t just snap the waterfall! Walk 200 m left up the stone steps to the "Sword Grinding Stone" viewpoint for a shot of the falls + bamboo forest (go before 10 AM—no crowds!). ▪️ Dakeng Scenic Area: Visit the glass walkway at 3 PM! The slanting sunlight turns the cliffs gold-red, making photos look like you’re floating over the abyss. 🌄 ▪️ Secret hike: From Naked Castle’s back gate, follow the stream for 15 mins to a wild bamboo forest! Crunchy bamboo leaves underfoot feel like stepping into a Miyazaki film (bring bug spray!). ▪️ Nightlife: Yucun Square’s aunties dance at 8 PM? Nope! Head to "Old Station Café" for rooftop stargazing—the owner points out the Big Dipper with a telescope. 🔭 🍜 Foodie Musts | If These Don’t Delight, Come Fight Me! ▪️ "A Hua Restaurant": A hidden dive in Fatou Village! Must-orders: braised pork with bamboo shoots (dug that morning!) and stir-fried stone frog (spicy local peppers—so flavorful!). ¥60/person leaves you stuffed (the boss lady’s fiery, but her dishes rock). ▪️ "Yucun Old Street Soy Milk Shop": Opens at 4 AM! Savory soy milk + fried dough sticks are iconic—dip the sticks to soak up the broth, paired with pickled greens. Locals squat outside to eat. ▪️ Secret snack: Buy freshly dug bamboo shoots from roadside grannies in straw hats! ¥5 gets a huge bunch—ask your homestay to stir-fry them; they’re sweet as fruit (pick ones with soil—they’re so fresh they squeak). 💡 Hard-Earned Lessons | I Took the Hits So You Don’t Have To! 1. Skip the "wild kiwis" at scenic spots! 90% are shipped in—sour enough to crack teeth (wait for mid-Sept in Houwu Village: ¥10 for 3 jin). 2. Avoid Discovery Base’s hot air balloon at noon! Turbulence = nausea. The 7 AM slot is smooth + sunrise views. 3. Wear sneakers! Those cute white shoes in influencer pics? The rocky trails shredded my friend’s pair on day one. 4. Pack a light jacket! Noon hits 30°C, but mornings/evenings drop to 18°C—bamboo forest winds will give you goosebumps (skip shorts! Bugs lurk in grass). On my last morning, sitting in the homestay courtyard, listening to bamboo leaves rustle and villagers hawking dried shoots… I finally got why so many retire here—time truly slows down. ⏳ Tag your lazy buddy—let’s go this weekend!

Discover these locally cherished getaways perfect for escaping 35°C+ heatwaves! Nestled in mountains and rivers with average 24°C temperatures, you won't even sweat all day. Full guide included - save it now! 1. Anji · Hidden Dragon Hundred Waterfalls 🌊 Why go: A hidden gem in "China's Bamboo Town"! 108 cascading waterfalls form a natural humidifier, with mist creating instant cooling effects ❄️ Highlights: • Stone steps lead past waterfalls every 50m - the 60m-tall "Flying Dragon Fall" sprays refreshing mist from its viewing platform • Glass walkway mid-mountain hovers above bamboo forests with roaring falls - thrilling but not for the faint-hearted 😜 • Emerald-green "Immortal Pool" at summit reportedly shows rainbow halos, making it a popular wishing spot Must-try foods: • Bamboo Shoot Feast: Braised, stir-fried, or in soup - tasting like spring itself • Bamboo Tube Rice: Glutinous rice with cured meat steamed in bamboo - releases sweet aroma when opened 🍚 2. Nanxi River · Cangpo Ancient Village 🏞️ Why go: "Cradle of Chinese landscape poetry"! Streams flow through village where locals wash vegetables and nap on bamboo chairs - 100x better than AC Highlights: • Healing bamboo raft rides - crystal-clear water reveals fish swimming beneath • Song Dynasty chessboard-style village with flagstone paths under dense locust trees 🌳 • Nighttime beach camping with bonfire-roasted corn under starry skies ✨ Must-try foods: • Nanxi Wheat Cake: Crispy pastry with preserved veggies and meat • Shagang Rice Noodles: Spring-water noodles stir-fried to perfection with local bacon 😋 3. Tiantai Mountain · Qiongtai Fairy Valley 🍃 Why go: Where poet Li Bai wrote "Rather than dragon towers, I'd fly to Tiantai" - valley breezes keep you cool all day Highlights: • Cliffside bridge between mountains with waterfall views - photos look fairyland • Sapphire-blue Eight Immortals Lake - paddle to center surrounded by silent peaks • 1,400-year-old plum tree at Guoqing Temple - sip tea with monk's bell chimes Must-try foods: • Jiao Bing Tong: Giant spring roll with 10+ fillings - local breakfast staple • Wuyao Cake: Herbal dessert made with mountain specialty, believed to prevent heatstroke 🌿 4. Moganshan · Yucun Village 🏡 Why go: Quieter than Naked Retreats! Revamped colonial cafes and bamboo forest bookshops offer cool + insta-worthy spots Highlights: • Converted train station cultural park - sip coffee watching bamboo shadows sway • Hike ancient trails with drinkable mountain springs - naturally ice-cold • Sunset vegetable picking at Yiyuan Organic Farm - ultimate rural experience Must-try foods: • Moghan Huangya Tea Cake: Bitter-sweet pastry pairing perfectly with tea • Free-range Chicken Noodle Soup: Handmade noodles in hearty broth - soul-warming 🥣 These mountain-water hideaways offer lush greenery and deep coolness without crowds. Summer should mean wading streams, eating farm food, and letting breezes carry your worries away!

Mountains⛰️, bamboo forests🎋, clear springs🌊, homestays🏨, bookstores, coffee☕️, leisure, poetry🌿... Perhaps only the sum of all these can truly depict the essence of Moganshan. According to the "Deqing County Annals"📝, Moganshan boasts over 200 distinctive villas🏡 scattered across its peaks. Here you'll find classical architecture alongside modern high-rises, countryside-style villas mingling with castle-like mountain resorts🏰. In this land, the scenery that locals take for granted has astonished countless outsiders who stumbled upon it by chance. Many have since transformed into free spirits, venturing deep into the forests🌳 to experience the unique mountain lifestyle, even selling their way of life to others. Since then, more people come here seeking to escape rigid and tedious routines—not just to find an uncrowded village or an elevator-free cottage🛖 where they can stay, overlook valleys, and savor mountain flavors, but to immerse themselves in Moganshan's natural playground. Numerous cycling🚲 and hiking🚶‍♀️ routes have been discovered here. This time, let's explore in the name of hiking. Starting from Yucun Square, the trail winds through bamboo forests and ancient paths, ascending stone steps. Passing by Jianchi Pool, Ancient Wangwutai Platform, Luhuadang Park, and Naked Castle, then returning to the mountain foot—the entire route spans about 10km. Itinerary: Day trip from Shanghai: ~2h drive, or 1.5h high-speed rail to Deqing Station followed by ~34min taxi to Yucun Square. Tips: 🔘 For ample time, consider a two-day trip 🔘 Check weather—avoid rainy days as trails get slippery; heavy rain may turn hiking into stream trekking 🔘 Travel light—convenience stores available on the mountain 🔘 Some steep sections—wear anti-slip hiking shoes Location: Moganshan Scenic Area, Deqing County, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province

We love a place so deeply Just as we passionately adore a person Beyond words, beyond reason Like the N and S poles of a magnet🧲irresistibly drawn together Moganshan, with its villas of diverse styles Always feels familiar, like strolling through Shanghai’s plane tree-lined streets It’s the Shanghai-style culture I grew up with, warm and nostalgic Perhaps it’s this shared DNA of Shanghai-style charm That makes me so devoted to Moganshan❤️ In early summer 2025, Yu Street 2.0 finally opens Compared to the Republic-era flair of Yu Street 1.0 (Yu Village Square) Yu Street 2.0🌟is more modern and youthful Blending diverse offerings—theaters, parks, art galleries— For a fleeting moment, it feels like A "Moganshan version of Aranya" Here, hidden away, is a Shanghai-style aesthetics lab 📍 West Hill·Yu Street Liang Room A lifestyle space combining lodging, dining, drinks, music, and art The overall Shanghai-style design won my heart at once - Upstairs•Guest Rooms Like the boudoir of a well-traveled heiress Understated yet refined, reflecting a pursuit of life’s finest - Downstairs•Living Room Shelves lined with wines from the eastern foothills of Helan Mountain Exquisite porcelain, vinyl records… Curated like the treasures of a discerning heiress A place as familiar and comforting as home How could it not linger in memory? Speaking of which, I long to return to the mountains And lose myself in the carefree reverie of my "well-traveled heiress" days…

I didn't do any research in advance. This was a spontaneous 3-day, 2-night trip. I can only say that I was very lucky. I didn't have any bad experiences and had a great time. Plus, because I booked the hotel in advance, the entire trip cost only approx. CNY 500/day per person. I was very satisfied with the trip. Itinerary: DAY 1 Arrive in Deqing around noon → Moganshan Scenic Area (fresh air) → Feed pigeons at Yucun Square → Eat farmhouse cuisine DAY 2 Wake up naturally → Sunparks Water Park → Experience massage and spa in Deqing city center → Dine at the hotel DAY 3 Take photos at the rooftop pool of the hotel (ins-worthy photos) → Hike and explore Xiantan → Return trip (arrive in Shanghai around 3pm) High-speed rail travel There are direct high-speed trains from Shanghai to Deqing. The ticket price is between CNY 80–90. Accommodation: Grand New Century Hotel Jiayi Deqing Activities: Sunparks Water Park, Yucun, Xiantan, Deqing city center Transportation: Mostly by taxi. It is recommended to use a ride-hailing app and occasionally walk. If you have a limited budget, it is recommended to buy a bus ticket from the tourist center, which goes directly to the scenic area. Food: Fish head tofu casserole, local chicken soup (recommended: Lakeside Water Restaurant), lard rice (recommended: Lan Ting Republic of China Restaurant), braised pork with dried bamboo shoots, broad beans, snails, baked wheaten cake, tea cakes

I just returned from Moganshan and finally understand why even the homestay butlers say, "Time slows down here." For just over CNY 500 per person, you can feel like an immortal in the mountains. Here's a private guide to avoid the crowds~ 🍲 Mountain Delights ▪️ Stir-fried Wild Bamboo Shoots with Pickled Vegetables: Limited to April! The yellow mud shoots that emerge after the rain are so crisp and tender that you can pinch water out of them. They're perfect with porridge. ▪️ Bamboo Rice: Stall No. 9 at Yucun Market cuts and roasts on the spot. The glutinous rice is mixed with the fragrance of sausage, and even the bamboo membrane is scraped clean. ▪️ Preserved Vegetable Cake: A mobile stall next to Moganshan Station. It costs CNY 3 per piece and is so crispy that it crumbles. The local grandma has been selling them for 20 years. (Private tip: There is a wild tea garden in the backyard of Baiyun Hotel. After the meal, you can experience picking Mingqian tea.) 🎒 Light Mountain Gear Checklist 1️⃣ Mosquito Repellent Bracelet: Small black bugs in the bamboo forest target the ankles. 2️⃣ Folding Trekking Pole: There are many wild roads in the Dakeng Scenic Area. Picking up tree branches temporarily will scratch your hands. 3️⃣ Quick-drying Towel: Dries quickly after playing in the mountain spring to prevent catching a cold. 4️⃣ Ziplock Bag: The picked wild strawberries/raspberries will not be crushed. 5️⃣ Old Cotton Mask: To prevent bamboo catkins! The catkins in April are more fierce than willow catkins. 🗺️ Three Days and Two Nights Itinerary Day 1: Travel Through the Republic of China ▪️ 9:00 Feed the pigeons in Yucun Square, and take photos at the clock tower to return to the 1930s in seconds. ▪️ 11:00 Touch the century-old beauty tea at Baiyun Villa, and the honeymoon tree of Chiang Kai-shek is super effective. ▪️ 15:00 Find the Ganjiang and Moye sword casting platform in Jianchi, and pick up seven-hole stones by the waterfall as souvenirs. ▪️ 19:00 Watch fireflies on the homestay terrace, and the butler will send homemade bayberry wine. Day 2: Bamboo Sea Blind Box Adventure ▪️ 6:00 Squat in the sea of clouds at Xuguangtai, and bring a thermos cup to fill with brown sugar ginger tea cooked by the homestay aunt. ▪️ 10:00 Squeeze goat milk at Yiyuan Farm, and the freshly baked cheese tart is bursting with milk fragrance. ▪️ 14:00 Paddle a transparent boat in Dadouwu Reservoir. The water is so clear that you can see schools of fish hitting the bottom of the boat. ▪️ 17:00 Take photos of Miyazaki-style rice fields in Laoling, and the windmill wooden house is super photogenic. Day 3: Handmade Healing Day ▪️ 9:00 Experience a bamboo weaving course and take a tea caddy home. ▪️ 12:00 Eat creative dishes at Xiantan Art Museum, and the mint ribs are amazing. ▪️ 15:00 Pick up pine cones at Biwu Longtan, and the ancient road is covered with moss, which is super healing. 📸 Photo Spots ▪️ White Wall of Xiantan Art Museum: Wear a linen long skirt to take a side view, and the light and shadow cutting is full of high-end sense. ▪️ Laoling Windmill Wooden House: The backlight at 4pm is absolutely beautiful, and running and taking snapshots is like a fairy tale heroine. ▪️ Dakeng Scenic Area Suspension Bridge: The aerial view is super shocking, remember to wear bright clothes. ⚠️ Tips to Avoid Pitfalls ▪️ Don't wear light-colored shoes! After the rain, the mountain road is full of yellow mud. ▪️ Try to choose a homestay on the mountainside. It is too noisy near the highway if it is too low, and it is too tiring to carry luggage if it is too high. ▪️ The black car at Moganshan Station is a rip-off, so make an appointment for the homestay to pick you up in advance. ▪️ Be careful when going to Jianchi on rainy days, the bluestone steps are so slippery that you doubt your life. When the mountain mist covers the bamboo tips, and when the fireflies light up the night window, I suddenly understand what the homestay owner said, "Time in the mountains dozes off." Every bamboo leaf here seems to be pressed in slow motion, and even the cat in the cafe stretches with Zen. Bring some wild mountain bamboo shoots home on the return trip and take the freshness of this mountain life home~

Moganshan Huashi Homestay · 🏁 | Location The homestay is located on a winding mountain road next to Yucun in Moganshan, built against the mountain with panoramic views. It is 3.17 km from Moganshan Scenic Area and close to Yucun Square. There are restaurants, supermarkets and other facilities nearby, as well as attractions such as Discovery Adventure Park, offering a variety of travel options. · 📏 | Design The homestay extends in an "L" shape along the terrain, with smooth wall lines and large windows. The overall style is a low-saturation Wabi-sabi style, creating a Zen atmosphere with stone and other elements. The courtyard is surrounded by plants and flowers, and the garden has small animals such as rabbits and sika deer, harmonizing with nature. · 🔳 | Rooms There are 10 rooms in total, spread over three floors, named after "flower" and numbered from "1" to "10", each with its own characteristics. The rooms are simple, with wood, rattan and metal elements, creating a warm and natural atmosphere. There are large floor-to-ceiling windows with views, as well as bathtubs, floor heating, and separate wet and dry areas for comfort and relaxation. · 🛋 | Public Areas The public areas are rich and artistic, including a reception hall, restaurant, water bar, etc. The reception hall is upscale, with deep gray tones and dim lighting, and a black fireplace adds texture. The multi-functional room on the lower level has a water bar as its center, surrounded by dining areas, and the exposed rock is the real mountain, integrating nature into the building, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of the environment while dining.

When the weather is nice, Yucun Square is a great place to take photos. ◼️You can park your car in the parking lot inside the village. Don't start worrying about parking spaces at the village entrance. Drive inside, there is a large parking lot. ◼️Yucun Square is not big and you can finish exploring it quickly. You can also visit downtown Deqing. There are many interesting coffee shops there. ◼️Nearby, the magnolia flowers are in full bloom. You can search for "Xiawuli".

✅ Route: Deqing City ▶️ Yucun (Yucun Square, Mucun Department Store, Mogan Mountain Art Museum, Yujie Art Commune) ▶️ Tianquan Temple ▶️ Green Coffee ✅ Details: 1️⃣ Depart in the morning and arrive at Sanhe Fresh Shrimp Noodle Restaurant (thin alkaline noodles, chewy, delicious!) Sanhe Fresh Shrimp Noodles 2️⃣ After lunch, head to Yucun (the plane tree road is particularly beautiful), and you will enter the Mogan Mountain Scenic Area. Compared with the early years, the construction is relatively mature. Park your car nearby, and take a walk around. It is very comfortable. Deqing Mogan Mountain Yucun Scenic Area 3️⃣ There are many pigeons in Yucun Square, and there is a Mucun Department Store next to the square. The coffee on the second floor is very affordable, and you can sit on the terrace for a break. Mucun Department Store 4️⃣ Walk to Mogan Mountain Art Museum, located in Yucun Art Commune, which is equivalent to an art district. The art museum is free to visit without reservation. Although it is not big, the layout of the museum is quite interesting. Mogan Yujie · Mogan Mountain Art Museum 5️⃣ There are many well-decorated coffee shops along the way. 6️⃣ Head to Tianquan Temple, where there are two huge ginkgo trees at the entrance. However, many leaves have fallen in the past two days. Pay attention to the navigation when driving, as it is easy to make mistakes. Tianquan Temple 7️⃣ Green Coffee is CNY 68 per person. The environment is very good and very suitable for taking photos. For details, please refer to the separate article of Green Coffee.

Moganshan in autumn is so beautiful There are many pigeons in Yu Village Square There is a grandma selling pigeon food next to it There are many restaurants and cafes around It's super comfortable to sit here in the sun and feed the pigeons in autumn . 📍Moganshan Town Yu Village Square

◇ Location: Mogan Mountain Yu Village (Distribution Center) ◇ Route: Leisure version / From the Distribution Center parking lot ~ Temple Front Square ~ Riverside Night Market... Yu Street ~ Riverside Concert ~ Market ~ Yu Village Square ~ Fountain ◇ Along the way: Food, drinks, and entertainment are all available ◇ Kid-friendly: Feed pigeons at Yu Village Square, bring your own dry food like corn kernels (10 yuan for 2-3 packs at the square) and enjoy the fountain (bring a change of clothes)

I really haven’t been abroad❗️In Yu Village, Deqing❗️Yu Street is going to be popular‼ ️ Yu Village in Moganshan, Deqing A new street has opened! ! The design is really similar to that of foreign countries! I have explored the way for you all. I quickly put together a guide when I came back! Please keep it! 📍Positioning: Moganshan Tourism Distribution and Transfer Center (Yu Village) 🚗Parking: Now it is mainly parked at the tourist distribution center, and the new parking lot on Yu Street will be opened later! 🚶‍♂️‍➡️【Overall route】 From the distribution center - Jianghuang Temple - Yanxi Trail - Garden Market - Zhezheyuan - Yucun Park - M20 Commune - Yucun Square 📷【Main points】 ✅The Royal Temple There really is a troupe performing! The old people all sat under the trees listening to the opera! This environment where ancient and modern times collide is really fascinating! This is also the starting point of Yu Street! The statue at the door and the coffee shop under the tree are very photogenic! ✅ Garden Market It’s really fun to visit! There are so many small things in so many houses, it’s hard to even walk! ✅ Zhe Zhe Yuan A modern building lying on the grass! There’s an exhibition inside now! You can go and have a look! ✅ Yucun Park There is a large lawn for camping! It’s so much fun to bring your dog camping! There is also a popular bridge that is quite photogenic! There is also a bamboo sea opposite, where you can check in and take photos! ✅ M20 Commune Newly built commercial complex! It's quite elegant and very suitable for checking in and taking photos! The complex is located in a valley and the surrounding natural environment is really great! Some stores in the complex have already opened, and there are several exhibitions to visit. ✅ Yucun Square It’s an old check-in spot. The combination of the church bell tower, square and pigeons is always so romantic!

A new street has opened in Yucun Village, Moganshan, Deqing!! The design really resembles that of a foreign country! I have already explored the area for everyone. I hurried back and organized a guide! Please keep it well! - 📍Location: Moganshan Tourist Distribution Center (Yucun Village) 🅿️Parking: Currently, the main parking is at the tourist distribution center, and the newly built parking lot on Yujie Street will be opened gradually! - 👉【Overall Route】 Exit the distribution center ➡️ Jianghuang Temple ➡️ Along the Creek Trail ➡️ Garden Market ➡️ Zhezheyuan ➡️ Yucun Park ➡️ M20 Commune ➡️ Yucun Square - 👉【Key Spots】 ✅Jianghuang Temple There are really troupes singing operas! The elderly sit under the trees listening to the opera! This environment where ancient meets modern is really attractive! This is also the starting point of Yujie Street! The statue at the entrance and the coffee shop under the trees are very photogenic! - ✅Garden Market It's really nice to stroll around! So many little things, dazzling, I can hardly move! - ✅Zhezheyuan A modern building lying on the grass! There is an exhibition inside now! Worth a visit! - ✅Yucun Park A large lawn suitable for camping! Bringing a dog to camp is really joyful! There is also a popular bridge that is very photogenic! Opposite is a bamboo forest, great for taking photos! - ✅M20 Commune A newly built commercial complex! Quite stylish and suitable for taking photos! The complex is located in a valley, surrounded by a really nice natural environment! Some stores in the complex have already opened, and there are a few exhibitions to visit. - ✅Yucun Square An old favorite spot for checking in, the combination of the church bell tower square and pigeons is always so romantic!