Xipu Ancient Village
西浦村
A thousand-year-old village on the Xi Creek in eastern Shouning, home to the Song dynasty top scholar Miao Chan. Covered bridges, ancestral halls, and old residences line the creek.
Xipu Village is located in Xixi Township of Shouning County, near the border between Fujian and Zhejiang. It is a thousand-year-old village inhabited by the Miao clan. During the Song dynasty, it produced the top scholar Miao Chan, and it is known as the 'Village of the Top Scholar.' Streams run through the village, and its wooden arch covered bridges, Miao clan ancestral hall, old residences, and ancient opera stage are well preserved. Villagers still live in the old houses, and during festivals there are folk performances such as Beilu opera. It can be visited together with Xixi Township, about 40 minutes by car from Shouning county seat. The village roads are narrow, so park at the village entrance and walk in.
Opening hours
All day