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Zhejiang is a vibrant region, with its vibrant lights on one side and its misty mountains and rivers on the other, all sharing a common gentleness. Each region has its own distinct character, but Southern Zhejiang is my favorite. Anciently encompassing the prefectures of Wenzhou, Taizhou, and Chuzhou, Southern Zhejiang boasts vast plains imbued with the charm of the Jiangnan region. After spending so much time in the city, one inevitably longs for a tranquil haven where one can forget time. Without crossing mountains or rivers, a single thought can transport one to the unfathomable depths of Southern Zhejiang.
China boasts a long history of mining and the mystical art of gold smelting. The Suichang Gold Mine boasts caves dating back to the Tang and Song dynasties, some of the largest caves discovered in China to date. Legend has it that the Tang Dynasty caves yielded high-quality gold, sought after by dignitaries, wealthy merchants, and wealthy individuals throughout history. The Ming Dynasty caves once yielded 100,000 taels of gold, and after the reform and opening up, this region became Zhejiang's primary gold production. Entering the gold mine offers opportunities for exploring the ancient caves, becoming a miner, and experiencing the thrill of panning for gold—a truly "golden journey."
The ancients used the Gold Pool to test for gold. Here, you can experience a real-life gold panning paradise. The area is filled with 99.9% gold particles. Take as much as you can catch!
After experiencing gold panning, take the scenic train through the mines, a unique style perfect for all kinds of photo ops. At night, stay at the Gold Mine Hotel and truly sleep soundly on gold.
Tips:
Tickets: Children under 1.5 meters are free of charge. Visitors holding an officer certificate, non-commissioned officer certificate, soldier certificate, senior citizen certificate or ID card of 70 years old and above, disability certificate and retired cadres can enjoy free admission with their retirement certificate.
Additional charges for the scenic area include: 10 yuan for holding a gold brick and 30 yuan for panning for gold. Holding a gold brick brings good luck!
Consultation Hotline: 0578-8146488
Opening hours: 8:00-16:30
Transportation:
①Lishui City - Lilong Expressway - S050 - Connecting Line - Suichang Gold Mine National Mine Park
② About 20 kilometers to the city center (Suichang County), about half an hour's drive
③ From Shanghai or Hangzhou, take the Hangxinjing Expressway or the Hangjinqu Expressway to Longyou, then transfer to the Longli Expressway and get off at the Suichang East Exit. Then, head west along Provincial Highway S50 to the Gold Mine Park.
④ From Ningbo, take the Yongjin Expressway, then turn onto the Hangjinqu Expressway to Longyou, then turn onto the Longli Expressway and get off at the Suichang East Exit. Then, head west onto Provincial Highway S50 to the Gold Mine Park.
⑤ From Wenzhou, take Jinliwen Expressway to Lishui, then transfer to Longli Expressway to Suichang East
Wenzhou's Mother River flows gently through here, with the famous photographic scene "Sails on the Oujiang River" quietly floating on the river's surface. This is a filming location for students from the Academy of Fine Arts and the birthplace of the Barbizon School of Painting in China. It combines art and simplicity.
As its name suggests, "Guyan" (Guyan) is a weir. Tongji Weir, Zhejiang's oldest weir, silently protects the land and water here. Entering the first half of the scenic area, towering camphor trees flourish, each one bearing a message of good wishes. Wenchang Pavilion, a place of sustenance for local scholars, exudes a sense of ancient majesty. Stepping onto the stone paths of the ancient village, listen to the stories of the past; stories are the source of our history.
A boat ride across the Oujiang River brings you to Painting Village, the birthplace of the Barbizon School of Painting in Zhejiang. Near the lake, pick up your brush and capture the beautiful scenery of the Oujiang River. The majestic trees lining the lake in Painting Village create a perfect painting spot, allowing you to express your own imagination without being restricted to the scenery.
Tips:
Tickets: Scenic spot ticket + boat tour ¥50
Free policy: Children aged 6 years and above or 1.2 meters in height and below, and senior citizens aged 70 and above with senior citizen cards are free of charge. Scenic spot tickets are free, but cruise tickets are not free.
Consultation Hotline: 0578-2577297
Opening hours: Summer 8:00-17:30 Winter 8:00-16:30
Transportation:
① Take the Hangjinqu Expressway to Jinhua, then transfer to the Jinwen Expressway and exit at Lishui West. Then head west (towards Longquan) and take Provincial Highway S53 to Dagangtou Town, Liandu District.
② Take the Hangjinqu Expressway to Jinhua, then transfer to the Jinwen Expressway. At Lishui Fuling, transfer to the Lilong Expressway and exit at Bihu. Head west (towards Longquan) and take Provincial Highway S53 to Dagangtou Town, Liandu District. From Ningbo to Guyan Painting Village:
③ Take the Yongjin Expressway, turn to the Hangjinqu Expressway, and then to Jinhua, turn to the Jinwen Expressway. At Lishui Fuling, turn to the Lilong Expressway and get off at the Bihu Exit. Then head west (towards Longquan) and take the S53 Provincial Road to Dagangtou Town, Liandu District.
Designated an "International Photography Base" by UNESCO, this mountainous region offers a variety of photo opportunities, including capturing the sea of clouds in the morning and gazing at the stars from the summit at night. The mountain's misty terraces are renowned!
Challenge your nerves and exercise your courage by crossing the high-altitude glass plank road! Children can bring paintbrushes and cameras to record the beautiful scenery of Suichang and take pictures of the starry sky and Milky Way, which are rarely seen in the city.
Tips:
Tickets: Regular tickets ¥80
Free policy: Free policy: Children under 1.2 meters (inclusive), disabled soldiers (valid ID required), and national photography certificates can enjoy free admission
Consultation Hotline: 0578-8555778
Opening hours: 08:00-17:00
Transportation:
① From Shanghai and Southern Jiangsu: Take the Shanghai-Hangzhou Expressway, via Hangzhou, transfer to the Hangzhou-Jinhua-Quzhou Expressway, via Longyou, transfer to the Longli Expressway, exit at Suichang, and then transfer to the Sanji Line to the scenic area. Or take the Shanghai-Hangzhou Expressway, via Hangzhou, transfer to the Hangzhou-Xinhua-Jingzhou Expressway, exit at Xin'anjiang, transfer to the national highway to Longyou, then take the Longli Expressway and exit at Suichang, and then transfer to the Sanji Line to the scenic area. ② From Ningbo: Take the Yongjin Expressway, via Jinhua, transfer to the Hangzhou-Jinhua-Quzhou Expressway, to Longyou, transfer to the Longli Expressway, exit at Suichang, and then transfer to the Sanji Line to the scenic area. ③ From Wenzhou: Take the Jinliwen Expressway, via Lishui, transfer to the Longli Expressway, exit at Suichang, and then transfer to the Sanji Line to the scenic area.
The Yunhe Rice Terraces, built in the early Tang Dynasty, are located in Chongtou Town, Yunhe County, under the jurisdiction of Lishui City. Legend has it that during the Jingtai reign of the Ming Dynasty, a group of She ethnic minority mountain dwellers from northern Fujian arrived and were drawn to this mountainous landscape characterized by "nine parts mountain, half water, and half farmland." Using primitive tools like hoes and sickles, they reclaimed small plots of land, one by one, to support themselves.
Looking at the rice fields all over the mountains, you can feel the hard work of growing every grain of rice, walk into the country road and disappear into the rice fields.
Tips:
Ticket price: ¥80
Free policy: Children under 1.2 meters are free of charge
Consultation Hotline: 0578-5156688
Opening hours: 8:00-16:30
Transportation: Yunhe County - Yunhe Bus Station - No. 10 - Bus (Yunhe-Zhangjiadi bus runs every hour from 6:30 to 17:00).
The largest beach on the continental shelf of my country's southeastern coast, known as the "Hawaii of the East," is known as the "Fog City Beach." Legend has it that thick fog always blanketed the beach every morning, earning it the nickname "Fog City Beach." The wide, flat beach is home to Manila clams, considered the "world's finest delicacy." Due to their pollution-free environment, Manila clams grown here are designated as a seafood import from Japan. Southern Zhejiang's Golden Coast is a vibrant coastal destination.
Enjoy the seaside with your own free time, facing the ocean and amidst a sea of spring blossoms, fulfilling every imaginable ocean experience. Enjoy seafood and find your own patch of sand. As the sun sets, the beach becomes a golden hue, perfect for a stroll.
Tips:
Ticket price: ¥40
Consultation hotline: 0577- 64691228
Opening hours: 8:00-17:00
Transportation: After arriving in Cangnan County, you can take a taxi to Cangnan Passenger Transport Center Station, take a minibus to Mazhan (Lingxi-Mazhan), walk a few minutes to Chaoyang Station and take a minibus to Wangsun Village. Get off at the last stop, Wangsun Village, which is located in the scenic area.
The Cangnan Wanyao Scenic Area is located in the upper reaches of the scenic Yulong Lake, 20 kilometers away from Cangnan County. Wanyao was formerly known as Jiaotan. It consists of the Wanyao vernacular building complex, Wanyao Museum, handmade porcelain workshop, Yulong Lake, Sanzhe Waterfall, Wanyao Ancient Road and other attractions.
Along the roadside, near the foothills, are several water mills, using water power to pound clay. Across the road is a pottery workshop, its columns covered in large and small clay handprints. Here, a primitive wooden wheel for hand-made bowls is located, with a round hole cut into it for easy hand-pulling. The master craftsman in the workshop quickly kneads the clay while pulling the wheel. We learned the ancient method of making bowls from the master, passing down the ancient craft through time.
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￥2080 Starting from 1087 people have registered Register nowShepan Island has nothing to do with snakes. It's China's only historical pirate site and a palace of stone carving art in East China. Covering 17.4 square kilometers, it's the largest island cave scenic area in China, known as the Sea Mountain Fairyland and the Thousand Caves Shepan Island. Experience the ancient and mysterious "Three Seas and Three Stones" of this pristine island: tour the island, enjoy seafood, hunt for pirates, explore grottoes, view stone houses, and admire stone windows.
Play in the mud at this unique mud slide park. Ride a mud horse and explore the mudflats for seafood. Discover cunning jumping fish, hidden razor clams, and snarling crabs. Explore the mysterious cave dwellings of "wild men" in the Wild Man Cave. Enter an island village and search for legendary pirates.
Tips:
Tickets: Island Village + Savage Cave + Mud Slide Park ¥150
Free ticket policy: Children under 1.3 meters tall (inclusive); active military personnel with valid ID (soldier ID, officer ID), tour guide ID, disability ID, etc. are free of charge
Consultation Hotline: 0576-83400288
Opening hours: Weekdays 8:00-16:00, Weekends 8:00-17:00
Transportation:
From Hangzhou, take the Shanghangyong Line to Shangyu City, then turn onto the Sanmen Expressway and drive east (take Provincial Highway 74) to Sanmen (exit at the Sanmen Expressway exit). Drive east for about 30 minutes and you will reach Shangao Wharf (note: not Liuao) in Liuao Town. It will be on the left (when you see the Shepan Island billboard). Turn left and drive straight to Shangao Wharf. The ferry takes ten minutes to Shepan Wharf.
Southern Zhejiang is vast and full of fascinating places, and discovering them along the way is always a pleasant surprise. If you have time to explore it, I think you won't be disappointed. The mountains and wilderness are more than just mountains and wilderness; it's difficult to define their nature. Perhaps it's the ingenious fusion of various elements that creates such vibrant colors. This landscape painting is highly recommended.
