Huanxi Village
环溪村
A village settled by descendants of Zhou Dunyi, known for its “love of lotus” heritage and streams encircling the village. Lotus ponds cover the summer landscape, making it a model beautiful village.
Huanxi Village takes its name from the Tianziyuan and Qingyuan streams that encircle it. Most villagers are descendants of Zhou Dunyi, the Northern Song Neo-Confucian philosopher. Old buildings include the Zhou Clan Ancestral Hall, Ailian Hall (Hall of Loving the Lotus), Shangzhi Hall, Shaode Hall and Anlan Bridge. Lotus flowers grow throughout the village, and their fragrance fills the air in summer. Streamside paths, ancient camphor trees and white walls with dark tiles make a classic Jiangnan countryside scene. The village is one of Zhejiang's model beautiful villages. Admission is free. It can be combined with Shen'ao and Dipu by bike, or about a 15-minute drive.
Opening hours
All day