Step into Damei Ancient Village and be transported back in time! This well-preserved Minnan architectural complex features rows of century-old houses with red bricks and gray tiles lining the river, creating a picturesque 'water village' scene. Sip tea under ancient banyan trees while locals share tales of the 'two-family village', or try your hand at traditional brown sugar making. Don't miss the golden sunset glow on swallow-tailed roof ridges – every angle is postcard-perfect!




















Everything you need to know about Daimei Village
Stay at Daimai Qingshi Alley Homestay, a boutique retreat housed in a century-old courtyard. Enjoy original wood-carved windows and southern Fujian brick courtyards. Just a 5-minute walk to the village square, each room features handwoven bamboo lanterns and local tea ceremony spaces, with daily morning Cantonese storytelling sessions offering deep insight into Minnan heritage
Choose the Stargazing Room at Wangyue Residence, featuring an open rooftop terrace with unobstructed views of the Southern Sky. Experience the traditional ceramic lantern lighting ritual beneath the ancient banyan tree. Monthly, during the full moon, join the Ancient Village Lantern Festival, blending paper dragon dances with Hakka mountain songs for a vivid seasonal atmosphere
Huaian Hall Courtyard is ideal for families, transforming a Qing-era ancestral hall into a cultural learning space. Children can participate in organic farming workshops and bamboo weaving classes. The property features a safe walking path connecting five historic reading rooms, creating an educational journey through rural life. HopeGoo available via HopeGoo app for exclusive family packages
All key sites are connected by stone-paved pathways, with a 12-minute walk from Chen Clan Temple to the Nine-Bend Water Corridor. Along the way, you’ll find interpretive signage and rest shelters. A sustainable parking area is located at the village entrance—ideal for visitors who wish to explore on foot or rent an electric bike to glide through rice paddies and quiet lanes
Puxi Xuan offers a "Three-Day Three Meals" culinary program featuring farm-to-table dishes like Zhangpu red rice, traditional pickled vegetables, and wild mushroom soup. Guests can join early-morning garden harvests and cook their own Minnan-style meal in a wood-fired kitchen, followed by a shared dinner in the courtyard setting
Join Wenmai Workshop for monthly lacquer painting and paper-cutting artistry sessions led by local masters using natural lacquer and handmade rice paper. Participants create personalized artworks, which can be displayed at the village’s cultural market or taken home. Reserve guided access through the HopeGoo platform for immersive cultural immersion
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