Day 1 Across the country → Wenzhou
All day
Today is the gathering day. Tourists from all over the world will check in to their Wenzhou hotels (please provide "China-Travel Note + Name" when checking in). Check-in is generally after 2:00 PM. Early arrivals can leave their luggage at the front desk. Afterwards, it will be free time at your own leisure!
If you are a local or nearby tourist, or do not need to book a hotel for the meeting day, you can contact our customer service and we will refund your first night's hotel fee so that you can meet up with the main group on the departure day.
Recommended attractions:
There are Wuma Street and Shamao River in the urban area, which was called Wumafang in ancient times. It is one of the ancient streets in the old city of Wenzhou. It is very lively here and there are many shops, both big and small.
Jiangxin Island, one of China's four famous islands, boasts stunning scenery. Its towering East and West Pagodas, nestled against the backdrop of Jiangxin Temple, have earned it the nickname "Penglai of the Oujiang River." Please exercise caution during your free time.
Food recommendations:
Lean meatballs, lantern cakes, glutinous rice, fish balls, pig offal noodles, river crab sashimi, Yongjia wheat cakes...
Day 2 Wenzhou → Wencheng → Taishun
·morning
After enjoying the buffet breakfast, we will gather in the hotel lobby for departure.
--Baizhang Waterfall comes from the sky--
Around 10:00 AM, we arrived at the Baizhang Waterfall scenic area in Wencheng. "Waterfall" basically means shore, but it can also refer to a deep depression on the seabed. In this context, it clearly doesn't have either of these meanings. It turns out that in Wenzhou dialect, one of the most difficult dialects in China, "waterfall" specifically refers to waterfalls. Baizhang has three waterfalls, one of which is a hundred feet high. Let's go explore them.
Entering the canyon, the sound of rushing water emanated from nearby, growing louder the further we walked, like a tiger descending from a mountain or a dragon emerging from the sea. The wind blew, sending water droplets cascading down onto our faces, soaking us instantly. Especially at the Water Curtain Cave at Erji, I felt the urge to jog away, yet I also quite enjoyed the gentle drizzle.
At the end of the canyon is a waterfall with a drop of more than 200 meters. If you have heard the roar of Huangguoshu Waterfall and seen the rushing of Hukou Waterfall, this waterfall in front of you may make you feel the grandeur of a waterfall plunging three thousand feet.
Returning to the visitor center, we passed a lake called [Zhending Lake]. The water was clear, and the lake surface was a light blue in the midday sun. In the distance, there were towering mountains, and a fairy air was revealed in the hazy air. You guessed it right, this lake was the source of Baizhang Waterfall. As expected, the water came from the sky.
·afternoon
--Interesting stone village--
In the afternoon, we came to an interesting She ethnic group village [Kucun Ancient Village]. It is a stone village with a thousand-year history. It is like entering a world of pebbles, a castle built of pebbles.
In addition to appreciating the millennia-old farming and reading culture, many other interesting things have emerged here: A Plow Carrying Books, the Farming and Reading House, Jimi Bridgehead, and Three Cups of Tea. You can also try Grandma's Cakes, "One Goose, Five Ways to Eat," browse the Miaoa Tea House, and dance the bamboo pole dance with the She ethnic group girls...
--She Village Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience--
Free experience (you can choose one for free): She clothing change travel photo shooting (1 hour), She embroidery experience (making sachets)
--Hot spring resort in the mountains--
At the right time, go to [Taishun Langqiao Radon Spring Tourist Resort] and stay at the hot spring resort hotel.
For dinner, you can try local farm dishes. Recommended delicacies include: rice noodles, nine-layer cake, loach soup, duck gizzard and sweet potato flour, pancakes (po cakes), smoked cured rabbit, Shiyang meatballs, and meat soup.
In the evening, you can also go to the hot springs (at your own expense) to relieve the fatigue of the day.
Day 3 Taishun → Sixi Corridor Bridge → Cangnan
·morning
I got up early in the mountains, where everything was green and the air was exceptionally fresh. I slowly enjoyed the hotel's buffet breakfast.
--A song of dreaming over the covered bridge, my hometown is deep in the covered bridge--
Taishun, known as the "Hometown of Chinese Covered Bridges," boasts a UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding, and its traditional construction techniques for wooden arch bridges have become a top tourist attraction in Taishun.
Around 10:00, we set off for the [Sixi Covered Bridge Cultural Park] to visit the Sixi sister bridges - Beijian Bridge and Xidong Bridge, which are known as the "most beautiful covered bridges in the world".
Beijian Bridge, built in the 13th year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign in the Qing Dynasty, is the younger of the two bridges. Constructed entirely of wood, with no piers, it spans the Beixi River. Its imposing structure, adorned with red tiles and carved beams and painted rafters, is imposing. Ancient trees shade the bridge, and beneath it lies the confluence of two rivers. The bridge, ancient trees, stone slabs, and clear water complement each other, creating a beautiful waterscape.
We have lunch here at our leisure.
·afternoon
--Return to the Middle Ages, Alum Hill, Ford Bay--
In the afternoon, we'll travel to Fudewan Village in Cangnan County. Born and flourished from alum mining, the village boasts a basic layout of mining, residential, and alum refining areas, stretching from the mountainside to the foothills. The village boasts a unique blend of industrial and traditional village landscapes. Although the alum mine ceased production in the early 1990s, the traces of the industrial era remain a hallmark of Fudewan Village.
Stepping onto the bluestone old street of Fudewan, you'll see various traditional houses, ancient alum kilns, workers' auditoriums, Soviet-style office buildings, and old miners' houses... It feels like you're in the medieval animation world created by Hayao Miyazaki.
--Exploring the Secret Alum Mine--
Don a hard hat, climb aboard a mine cart, and enter Cave 312, transformed into a miner! Here, you'll find numerous alum mine relics and a massive shovel! The temperature here remains around 18°C year-round, acting like a natural air conditioner.
--Fanshan Meat-Duckling--
When you come here, you must try a bowl of the intangible cultural heritage delicacy [Fanshan Meat-Bearing Bird's Nest] (free tasting). Fanshan Meat-Bearing Bird's Nest requires high-quality ingredients, and the pork must be the lean meat from the hind leg. The bird's nest skin is made with the lean meat after it is beaten and mixed with lotus root and taro flour in an appropriate proportion, so that the bird's nest skin is sufficiently tough. (Groups of 10 or more: meat-bearing bird's nest making experience will be arranged)
--Crossing the mountains and reaching the seaside--
After a satisfying meal, we headed to the Yuliao Beach Scenic Area for check-in.
In the evening, stroll through the fishing village and go to enjoy seafood.
Day 4 Cangnan → Wenzhou
·morning
--The sea is boundless leisure--
If you are interested, get up early to watch the sunrise over the sea.
Today is a day of relaxation. You can also sleep in naturally and enjoy the hotel's buffet breakfast.
Take a stroll along East Coast Highway 1 and the Seaview Boardwalk, where you'll see stunning cliffs, crashing waves, and the sea and sky blending into one, creating a breathtaking view.
Head to Yuliao Beach for a visit, where you can run, stroll, swim (subject to availability and in designated areas), collect shells, catch crabs, surf on a jet ski, and sunbathe.
Experience the fisherman's life with this fishing trip (9 people per boat, approximately 150 yuan per person, advance registration required). The harvested seafood will be taken to the restaurant for lunch, fresh from the sea to your table.
·afternoon
After lunch, the trip ends and we return to Wenzhou by bus.
Disbanding place: Wenzhou South Railway Station (estimated arrival time: 16:00, it is recommended to book a high-speed rail ticket after 16:30)
