I stumbled upon a wonderfully deserted hidden gem of an ancient village in Zhejiang

Dachen Ancient Village, Jiangshan, Quzhou

Hailed as one of Zhejiang’s Ten Most Beautiful Ancient Villages, Dachen is steeped in history, with most of its architecture dating back to the Qing Dynasty, quietly preserving the passage of time.

Wang Clan Ancestral Hall: The village was settled by the Wang clan of ancient Huizhou after their migration here. The ancestral hall is exquisitely crafted, rich in both scale and detail.
Wenchang Pavilion: A classically elegant historical structure, imbued with timeless charm.
Yiwei Study Hall, Wang Clan Worthies Hall, the former site of Cuiwen Middle School, and the Red Army Memorial Hall—each offers a glimpse into the village’s layered cultural legacy.