Highlights
- 诸葛村位于中国浙江省兰溪市诸葛镇，毗邻建德市和龙游县，距长乐村约2千米，1996年两村的民居建筑群联合列为第四批全国重点文物保护单位。诸葛村是国家4A级旅游景区。 诸葛村始建于元代，原名高隆，居民多为诸葛姓，自称是诸葛亮孙子诸葛京的后裔，因诸葛姓的兴旺于明代中期改称诸葛村。也是从明代开始，村民以经营中药材为主要副业，经济上较为富裕，明清时期建造了许多精致的宗祠和住宅。现在诸葛村内大约有350幢房子，人口约2500。
- Best season: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Jinhua sits in Zhejiang — allow half day on site plus travel time.
- Free to enter — just budget for parking, shuttle or boat fees inside the site.
Old-town lane crawl
Half day — Enter early (within 30 min of opening) to stay ahead of tour groups; the main viewpoint is busiest between 10:00 and 14:00.
0.5h
Gate & visitor centre — pick up a map, check the shuttle/boat timetable
1–2h
Main viewpoint or signature sight — the photo everyone comes for
1–2h
Secondary circuit (temples, lanes, boardwalks or cable car)
0.5h
Exit & local lunch — try a regional speciality in the village or city
What to know
Getting there
Reach Jinhua by high-speed rail or flight, then take a local bus, taxi or Didi to the site (most are 30–90 min from the city centre). Day tours from Jinhua are widely available and include transfers.
Insider tips
- Carry your passport — many ticketed sites in Zhejiang require real-name booking for foreigners.
- Avoid the first three days of the October Golden Week and the Spring Festival rush if you value quiet.
Where to stay
Jinhua city centre: international-brand and boutique hotels from ¥300–800/night, all within taxi range of the site.