Carp Stream & Puyuan Ancient Village
鲤鱼溪
Carp have been raised in the stream that runs through this village for over 800 years. Villagers protect the fish and bury them, and people and fish share the water in harmony. A national 4A-rated scenic area.
Carp Stream lies in Puyuan Village, about 5 km west of Zhouning county seat. After the Zheng clan's ancestors moved here from the Southern Song period, they began raising carp in the stream and set clan rules to protect the fish. For more than 800 years, villagers have not eaten the stream's fish. When a carp dies, it is buried in a 'fish tomb' with a written memorial, forming a unique 'fish culture.' Along the stream are the Zheng ancestral hall, Ming and Qing dynasty residences, and the fish tomb. Visitors can feed the fish by the water and watch crowds of carp rush to eat. Admission is about 60 yuan (confirm on site), and a visit takes 1–2 hours. It can be combined with Xianfeng Mountain on the same day. The village has family-run inns where you can try guangbing (flatbread) and Zhouning yellow wine.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:30