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What do villages, valleys and streams mean?

Chayuankeng Village, a quiet and quaint place, is deeply hidden in streams and valleys.

Zhejiang Wenzhou Yongjia Tea Garden Pit Ancient Village. A beautiful and quaint village, located at the source of nanxi river, is hidden among deep mountains and valleys. Chayuankeng is located on both sides of Xiaoxikeng, a tributary of Yantanxi in the upper reaches of nanxi river, all the way around the valley at the source of nanxi river. When the mountain peaks turn, you can see the tea garden pits hidden in Shan Ye. Built on the mountain, the layered ancient houses in the center of Qingxi ancient village are like the paradise described by Tao Yuanming. There are about 20 meters steps between the streams, and you can enter the elegant and pleasant village after crossing the stream.

This village has a long history. In the Qing Dynasty, it belonged to the fifty-second capital of Xianju Township in Yongjia, and now it belongs to Yantan Town in Yongjia. According to Yongjia Ancient Village, Tea Garden Pit has a history of more than 600 years, and the usual 300 years should refer to the oldest existing building year. According to Dai's genealogy, it has been more than 200 years since Dai Ziqing moved to Sanfang Village, Nanshan, Xikou during Qianlong and Jiaqing years.