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Zhaji Village: Anhui's Ming/Qing Era Gem

Exploring a MING/QING ERA VILLAGE 🌾

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Exploring a MING/QING ERA VILLAGE 🌾. This China travel video was filmed by Katherine's Journey to the East 阳离子东游记. Watch the full journey and explore the filming details and destinations on this page.

Cold bean juice, hairy berry alcohol, mega-Thick bamboo, fascinating architecture, it's all here, at Zhaji Village! Join us for a nice Wander in this time capsule buried deep in the mountains of Anhui Province.

--- Katherine's Journey to the East 阳离子东游记
May 16, 2021, Spring in China

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Katherine visits Zhaji Village, a mountain community in Anhui with preserved Ming and Qing era architecture. She talks with residents, explores houses and small shrines, and visits satang ancestral temples used for worship and ceremonies. The trip includes cold bean juice, yme berry alcohol, unusually thick bamboo, lotus pods and a look at local crafts. Katherine watches artisans make wooden goods and fans from dried palm-like leaves, and tries a stir-fry with tofu, peppers and bamboo. The video presents the village as a living community rather than only a tourist site.

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Exploring a MING/QING ERA VILLAGE 🌾

A village of houses and temples

Katherine travels to Zhaji Village, a remote community in the mountains of Anhui with architecture from the Ming and Qing eras. She speaks with local residents and observes daily life, distinguishing the visit from a tour of a site built only for visitors. Some buildings are being renovated to maintain the village's character. As she walks through the settlement, she explores small shrines and satang, ancestral temples used for worship and ceremonies. The architecture and temples offer a view of the area's history and traditions. She also notices exceptionally thick bamboo growing in the village and sees lotus pods along the route.

Local foods and crafts

Katherine samples cold bean juice, a traditional summer drink with a subtle vegetable taste, and yme berry alcohol, which she finds sweet and mild. Her food experience also includes a local stir-fry with tofu, peppers and bamboo. The video shows artisans making wooden products and fans from dried palm-like leaves, giving Katherine a chance to watch traditional crafts in practice. She interacts with villagers, asks questions and learns about the things she sees. The journey combines architecture, food, plants and craftwork, and presents Zhaji as a community with everyday life alongside its historic features. The preserved houses, temples and local workshops provide the focus of Katherine's visit to this part of Anhui. The visit also includes feeding chicks and walking past houses, where Katherine notices how renovation is used to preserve the village's original character. Along with the temples, the large bamboo and lotus pods give her a chance to observe features of the surrounding landscape. She watches wooden products being made and sees fans crafted from dried palm-like leaves, adding practical details to the view of local craftsmanship.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: What is Zhaji Village like?
A: It is a remote, lived-in village in Anhui with preserved Ming and Qing era houses, local customs and everyday community life.
Q: What local drink does Katherine try?
A: She tries cold bean juice, described as a refreshing summer beverage with a mild vegetable taste, and sweet, mild yme berry alcohol.
Q: What are the village temples used for?
A: The satang are ancestral temples used for worship and ceremonies, and their architecture offers a look at the village's history and traditions.

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Zhaji Village: Anhui's Ming/Qing Era Gem

Cold bean juice, hairy berry alcohol, mega-Thick bamboo, fascinating architecture, it's all here, at Zhaji Village! Join us for a nice Wander in this time capsule buried deep in the mountains of Anhui Province. 年味中国(pureDC)

Zhaji Village: Exploring a Ming/Qing Era Village in Anhui

Embark on a captivating journey to Zhaji Village, a hidden gem nestled in the mountains of Anhui Province. Explore the ancient architecture of this Ming/Qing era village, a true time capsule. Discover unique local delicacies like cold bean juice and hairy berry alcohol, and marvel at the towering bamboo. Let Katherine's vivid storytelling transport you to this enchanting destination!

Attractions in this video: Ancient Houses, Satang Temples, Lotus Pods