In Pucheng, I found an ancient village where the "dragon" shadow follows everywhere

This ancient village in Pucheng truly understands the "dragon essence"! Longgen Village! Even the name carries a powerful aura. The village’s Emperor Gate, Dragon Pearl Well, and thousand-year-old Dragon Tree... every trace seems to quietly tell the inseparable bond it has with the "dragon." This hidden gem of a village should not be overlooked! 📍 Location: Longgen Village, Shipi Town, Pucheng 🚗 30 kilometers from the county seat, National Highway 205 passes just outside the village ✨ In-depth "Dragon Quest": 🚪 1️⃣ Li Family Emperor Gate · Touch the lingering charm of the Tang Dynasty Walking through the cobblestone alleys, a grand gatehouse stands solemnly before you. The plaque bears the dignified character "Emperor," surrounded by twin dragons and phoenixes, with five-tiered eaves. Running your fingers over the single slab stone doorframe feels like touching the history of the Li royal family’s southward migration thousands of years ago. 💧 2️⃣ Three Dragon Wells · Listen to the earth’s breath The three ancient wells arranged in a triangle in the village are the soul of Longgen Village. The Dragon Mouth Well’s surface is like a mirror, steaming in winter and clear as nectar in summer. The stone shrine by the well still holds incense; locals say that during major events, the well water echoes with "ao ao" sounds. 🍃 3️⃣ Thousand-Year-Old Tea Tree · Savor the floral aroma of rock and bone At the foot of Longwei Slope, the thousand-year-old old bush Narcissus tea tree still flourishes. Standing under the tea tree with a 12-meter-wide canopy, you can smell a faint tea fragrance. Good tea brewed with Longjing water is exactly the ultimate experience of "fragrant, clear, sweet, and lively" described by Liang Zhangju. ❤️ 4️⃣ Camphor and Red Maple · Guardians of a thousand-year-old bond Three hundred meters north of the village, by the creek under Longshan Mountain, two camphor and red maple trees over a thousand years old grow from the same root, tightly embracing each other. Their lush canopy shades half an acre of riverside fields, becoming the village’s feng shui trees, praying for beautiful marriages. 👣 5️⃣ Longgen Ancient Path · Stroll through a time tunnel The village preserves a section of cobblestone-paved ancient path, flanked by rammed earth walls and wooden houses. Walking on it, your footsteps echo as if overlapping with those of ancestors through the ages. 📝 Real experiences and feelings: This is a place that needs no exaggeration or embellishment. Its charm lies in the authentic stone carvings on the Emperor Gatehouse, in the villagers still drawing water by the Dragon Mouth Well, and in the lively atmosphere of elders chatting under the ancient tree. 🚗 Travel tips: 📌 Recommended to drive yourself 🕑 Can be combined with a one-day tour of other ancient villages in Shipi 📸 Spring and autumn are the most beautiful seasons, remember to bring a camera 🙏 Please cherish the heritage and walk quietly