The village of Houtouwan, which looks like something out of a fairy tale, has a very enchanting image. The village is located on Shengshan Island, one of the Shengsi Archipelago in eastern China. With the people living in the village leaving the village, the village covered by vegetation has reached a magnificent view. The village is one of the favorite places of photography enthusiasts. Hundreds of tourists flock to the village every year to take pictures.
The village of Houtouwan is a place where more than 3,000 people lived in the 1980s. The village, with around 500 houses, was a fishing town before it was abandoned. Since the village was in a remote area, the need for education and food was very limited. In the 1990s, the villagers, who were in search of a better life, started to leave the village gradually. By 2002, the village was completely evacuated. abandoned village; It has a lush appearance by being completely covered by grape vine and ivy type plants.
Located on a hillside overlooking the ocean, the village is in a remote and extremely difficult place to reach. It is located approximately 40 miles from Shanghai. China has declared Shengshan Island, where this village is located, a National Scenic Area. Shengshan Island is also located in an archipelago of more than 400 islets. The island where the village is located is in the easternmost part of this archipelago. The island is a region of the largest fish farms in China.
The village of Houtouwan has an enchanting beauty in all seasons. But the summer season, when the vegetation blooms, is the most visually beautiful period. Reaching the village requires a somewhat difficult journey. There are a certain number of ferry services from China to the island. The journey by ferry takes approximately 3 hours. Accommodation and meals are available for tourists visiting the island. The village reveals how the falcon moves and the power of nature where human hands have not touched it.
