Day 1 Lishui Jinyun → Xiandu → Lishui Guyan Painting Village
·morning
[Departure Station] Preferred - Jinyun West High-Speed Railway Station (closer to the scenic spot, please book a train arriving around 11:30 AM) Alternative - Lishui High-Speed Railway Station (please book a train arriving before 10:30 AM)
Lishui Jinyun West Station (departing from the high-speed railway station): 11:30-12:00 noon, the driver will pick you up at the high-speed railway station
If you wish to arrive early or depart from Lishui High-speed Railway Station, please contact us in advance for the pick-up time by calling 15068131064
If you have not eaten lunch, we will go to the county town and visit the "Jinyun Shaobing Snack Shop" frequented by locals to taste local specialties.
·afternoon
From 13:00 to 17:00, visit the 5A-level scenic spot [Xiandu Scenic Area] (due to traffic control in Xiandu, you need to transfer to the scenic shuttle bus at the visitor center)
The following are recommended tour arrangements:
1. Visit the core scenic area: Xiandu Dinghu Peak, a paradise on earth. Artists call it an inexhaustible source of artistic inspiration, and the film and television industry calls it a natural studio. It has served as a backdrop for numerous blockbuster films, including "Ashima," "Peerless Twins," "The Heroines of the Yang Family," "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils," "Southern Shaolin Temple," "Chinese Paladin," "Ancient Swordsman," "The Journey of Flower," and "The Taoist Goes Down the Mountain." On clear days, the myriad of unique peaks and rocks are highlighted by the sunlight; on rainy days, the misty sky shrouds the landscape, creating a hazy, fairy-like scene.
2. Enter the magnificent Yellow Emperor Shrine (formerly known as Jinyun Hall), once one of the three imperial palaces of Emperor Huangdi. Built during the Xianhe period (326-334) of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, it was a center of Taoist activity in ancient China. Facing southeast and northwest, the Yellow Emperor Shrine echoes the Yellow Emperor's Mausoleum in Shaanxi Province, forming a "northern mausoleum, southern shrine" pattern. It is the primary site for worship and veneration of Emperor Huangdi, the founding ancestor of Chinese civilization, in southern my country. You can also enjoy a unique live performance of the "Xuanyuan Zan" offering sacrifices and blessings.
3. After leaving the Yellow Emperor Temple, we prepared to climb to the summit of Dinghu Peak (on foot or by cable car). The aerial view was spectacular and the air was fresh. There was a pavilion at the top of the mountain with chains hanging from it, covered in love locks.
Note: A. Hiking: Take the side hiking trail, loop up and down, and reach the summit in about 15-20 minutes. B. Cable car up and down: Walk past the Yellow Emperor Temple and take the cable car to the top of Dinghu Peak.
4. Visit the Xiandu photography spot [Zhutan Mountain] and walk across an ancient bridge, where you might encounter a farmer leading his cattle.
5. Check out Xiandu’s new internet-famous spot, Shicang Study. An abandoned mine left behind by the ancients has been transformed into a study by contemporary people. Climb up the stairs and sit down quietly to read a book or listen to your favorite music. It feels magical and leisurely.
6. Arrive at Little Chibi Dadu Rock, walk along the natural stone corridor by the river, gaze at the Danxia cliffs, and experience the evening by the mountains and waters of southern Zhejiang.
After finishing the first day's trip, we went to Guyan Painting Village to check in.
·night
At night, you can enter the [Guyan Painting Village] scenic area for free, stroll along the river, find delicious food, coffee, music taverns, and feel the special comfort.
Seasonal limited-value gift trip:
Evening itinerary: 18:30-20:00, Kowloon Wetland Firefly Chasing Tour
Limited time: batches between 3.15-4.20
Introduction: Fireflies in Kowloon Wetland begin to appear around March 15 (first sighting period), last for about a month, peak around April 10, and are expected to reach their peak around April 15, with the last sighting around April 20. The best viewing environment is on consecutive sunny and warm nights.
Other notes: If it rains, this trip will be automatically cancelled. The complimentary itinerary does not include tickets to the Jiulong Wetland Scenic Area (currently free). If there is a fee, the ticket needs to be paid by the customer.
Day 2: Guyan Painting Village → Songyang → Yunhe
·morning
In the morning, you can go to the Oujiang River on your own. We will chase the sun rising from the other side of the mountain, or encounter the morning mist of the Oujiang River, which is magnificent.
Take a touch of the colorful morning light and present the limited-time romance [Oujiang River Sail Shadow/Net Casting Performance] (the performance is subject to the actual arrangement of the scenic spot).
Go back to the B&B and have breakfast.
·morning
After breakfast, visit Guyan Painting Village (minimum 2 hours). The 800-li Oujiang River (Wenzhou's mother river) stretches from Yantou to Dagangtou, offering breathtaking scenery. This area is a popular sketching destination for students from the Academy of Fine Arts. Stroll through the ancient town and take photos, or take the ferry to Yantou, across the Oujiang River. Yantou is famous for its clusters of ancient camphor trees and a historic overwater bridge. Here, you can experience the beauty of nature and the wisdom of the ancients.
After lunch, head to Songyang, the last secret place in Jiangnan.
·afternoon
From 13:00 to 16:00, start the [Songyang Ancient Village Tour] and explore the secrets of southern Zhejiang hidden deep in the mountains.
Due to its remote, mountainous location and location on the upper reaches of the Oujiang River, Lishui retains the imprint of its farming and reading culture, with many villages maintaining traditional architectural forms, cultural practices, and lifestyles. Despite the current economic development, the dense concentration of these mountain-climbing, boat-shaped Feng Shui villages has allowed these glimpses of primitive civilization to survive, a phenomenon rarely seen in China.
Or visit or take photos of the following ancient villages:
1. [Yangjiatang]: Experience the authentic flavors of southern Zhejiang. Climb a hill and you'll be greeted by a series of villages with red roofs and yellow facades. From afar, they resemble medieval castles.
2. Go up the mountain, pass by the viewing platform, and take photos of the village in the clouds [Xikeng Village]. When it rains and the clouds are shrouded, this place is as charming as a fairyland in the sky.
3. [Chenjiapu], check in at [Xianfeng Bookstore (Common People Bookstore)], which was selected as "China's Beautiful Bookstore" by CNN. The bookstore is famous for its floor-to-ceiling windows with a cliffside village as the background. It is a must-see place for many tourists.
Bid farewell to Songyang and head to Yunhe County. Stay at the Yunhe Terraces Scenic Area tonight, enjoy the tranquility of the mountains, and wait for tomorrow's sunrise and sea of clouds.
Day 3 Yunhe Rice Terraces → Lishui High-speed Railway Station
·morning
We woke up early to welcome the highlight of this trip: [Yunhe Rice Terraces Sunrise and Sea of Clouds]
While watching the sunrise, step into the Nine-Turn Cloud Ring. Layers of terraced rice paddies stretch from the foot of the mountain to the summit, twisting and turning like the fabric of nature. Wander through the terraces, overlooking the layers of curves, then walk down the terraces along the ridges, discovering the unique curves as you move through the fields.
Let’s go back to the B&B to have breakfast and catch up on some sleep if necessary.
Afterward, we visited Kenggen Stone Village, an ancient village in the valley. It was featured on the cover of China National Geographic magazine. It retains its pristine simplicity. The stone village, farmhouses, springs, and the covered bridge and distant mountains below form a beautiful landscape painting.
Remark:
Today's morning schedule is subject to actual weather conditions: Sunrise and sea of clouds are natural landscapes, so please be patient and enjoy them.
Watch the sunrise: Get up early after dark, watch the sunrise and visit the Nine-Bend Cloud Ring, return to the B&B for breakfast and sleep, and then head to Kenggen Stone Village for fun
No sunrise viewing: After waking up naturally, visit the highlights of the Yunhe Rice Terraces, including the Nine-Bend Cloud Ring and Kenggen Stone Village.
Introduction to the Yunhe Terraces Ploughing Festival: Held around the Grain in Ear season every year, visitors can immerse themselves in agricultural cultural activities while enjoying the terraced fields and experience a unique ploughing ceremony.
·afternoon
After lunch, the tour ends and we head to Lishui High-Speed Railway Station to disband.
Disband at Lishui High-speed Railway Station: Arrive at Lishui High-speed Railway Station around 15:00 (it is recommended to book a train after 15:30)
