Chashan Ancient Trail

Chashan Ancient Trail

Chashan Ancient Trail

Starting and ending (via) points: from Chashan Natural Village in Xiashan Village to Taixia Natural Village.

Total length: 5 kilometers

Overview and main features: This ancient trail was a vital transportation and trade route connecting Quzhou City in Zhejiang Province with She County in Anhui Province, primarily used for commerce, transport, and daily life. It is mainly paved with bluestone slabs and passes through villages such as Zhaxi and Xiashan in Zhongzhou Town. The surrounding area consists of ecologically rich natural forests, offering a tranquil environment and simple local life. Near the boundary between Xiashan and Anhui, there is a stone gate known as Shidong Pass, which has a history of over 200 years. The forest landscape is stunning, with the 5-kilometer trail winding through more than 16,000 acres of woodland, including 7,321 acres of national key ecological conservation forest. During his northern campaign, revolutionary martyr Fang Zhimin held an important military meeting in Chashan Natural Village, Xiashan Village.

Source: Zhejiang Provincial Forestry Bureau

Further reading:

· Top Ten Cultural Ancient Trails in Zhejiang