Lishui Five-Day Travel Guide to Make Your Trip Fly High

Preparation

● Documents: Bring your ID card and a small amount of cash.

● Clothing: Based on Lishui’s October weather, prepare long-sleeve shirts and a light jacket, and bring a pair of comfortable sneakers for long walks.

● Others: Pack sunscreen, an umbrella, a power bank, and other essentials.

Itinerary

Day 1: Nanjianyan

● Morning: Take a high-speed train from Jinhua to Lishui, then head to Nanjianyan Scenic Area (Suichang County). Known for its steepness, uniqueness, and beauty, it features spectacular sea of clouds, terraced fields, and a glass bridge, making it a paradise for leisure and photography.

● Afternoon: Continue exploring Nanjianyan Scenic Area, fully experiencing the wonders of nature and taking plenty of beautiful photos.

● Evening: Stay overnight in the scenic area; you can choose a farmhouse stay in Shisuntou Village at the entrance of the scenic area, which is affordable. Taste local delicacies such as chicken broth cod, salted egg yolk green crab, and Anren fish head soup.

Day 2: Yunhe Terraces

● Morning: Head to Yunhe Terraces Scenic Area in Chongtou Town, one of China’s most beautiful terraced fields. The area features terraces, sea of clouds, mountain villages, bamboo forests, streams, waterfalls, and rime frost. Visit spots like Tianlai Yunhe and Qixingdun Viewing Platform.

● Afternoon: Continue touring Yunhe Terraces, strolling among the terraces to appreciate this unique beauty.

● Evening: Return to Lishui city center and enjoy local specialty snacks at the night market.

Day 3: Guyan Huaxiang (Ancient Dam Painting Village)

● Morning: Travel to Guyan Huaxiang Scenic Area in Bihu Town, Liandu District, about 20 kilometers from Lishui city center. This ancient town is full of artistic atmosphere. You can take a painted boat shuttle between Yantou Village of "Guyan" and Dagangtou Town of "Huaxiang."

● Afternoon: Enjoy free time in Guyan Huaxiang, wandering through ancient buildings and picturesque streets, and buy some unique handicrafts and souvenirs.

● Evening: Return to Lishui city for accommodation.

Day 4: Jinyun Xiandu

● Morning: Visit Jinyun Xiandu Scenic Area in Jinyun County, a mystical wonderland that feels like stepping into a fantasy martial arts world.

● Afternoon: Continue exploring Jinyun Xiandu, admiring various unique natural landscapes.

● Evening: Return to Lishui city center; you can visit a mall to try different flavors of cuisine.

Day 5: Suichang Gold Mine National Park

● Morning: Head to Suichang Gold Mine National Park, with a long mining history and once one of the largest silver mining sites in China during the Ming Dynasty. You can explore ancient mine tunnels and experience the fun of gold panning.

● Afternoon: After finishing the gold mine tour, prepare for your return trip.

Accommodation Recommendations

● Lishui Prince Garden Hotel (High-Speed Rail Station Wandi Plaza Branch): Rated 4.7 Excellent, with 809 reviews and 14,000 favorites. Close to Zhejiang Qizilou Scenic Area and Wandi Plaza, comfortable environment, clean, offering free parking, self-service breakfast, giant screen projection, laundry room, and family-themed rooms with ocean ball slides.

● Wenji Hotel (Lishui Zhongshan Street Branch): Rated 4.7 Excellent, 232 reviews, 2,289 favorites. Near Chuzhou Mansion and Old Town, stylish decoration, newly opened, featuring entertainment audio-visual, laundry room, duplex loft rooms, and e-sports rooms.

● Lishui Guyan Huaxiang Liuguang Jinnian Homestay: Rated 4.8 Excellent, 218 reviews, 1,544 favorites. Located within Guyan Huaxiang Scenic Area, with enthusiastic service from the owner, close to Huaxiang, offering Chinese-style mountain view rooms, butler service, audio-visual rooms, garden, and suites.

Budget Plan

1. Transportation: Round-trip high-speed train from Jinhua to Lishui costs about 100 RMB; local transportation in Lishui (including taxis and buses) is estimated at 200 RMB.

2. Tickets: Nanjianyan Scenic Area ticket about 80 RMB, Yunhe Terraces about 80 RMB, Guyan Huaxiang ticket (including boat) about 50 RMB, Jinyun Xiandu about 100 RMB, Suichang Gold Mine National Park about 90 RMB, totaling approximately 400 RMB.

3. Accommodation: For mid-range hotels, average 300 RMB per night, totaling 1,200 RMB for four nights.

4. Meals: Estimated 200 RMB per day, about 1,000 RMB for five days.

5. Others: Including souvenirs and snacks, estimated 500 RMB.

The total budget is about 3,400 RMB. A budget of 5,000 RMB can cover this trip with some surplus for emergencies or extra expenses.