Rated by National Geographic as "The Last Secret Place in Jiangnan," it's so beautiful!

Just a 3-hour self-drive from Hangzhou on the weekend, I discovered a hidden gem in Jiangnan! Lishui Ancient Weir Painting Village has the historical heritage of a thousand-year-old ancient weir and is full of artistic atmosphere, making it especially suitable for a summer getaway with kids~

📍Detailed address: Lishui Ancient Weir Painting Village Tourist Resort Area
🎫Ticket info: Adults 50 RMB (including boat ride), Children 25 RMB
⏰Opening hours: 08:00-17:30 (last entry at 16:30)
🚇Transportation: Take the high-speed train to Lishui Station, then take bus K202/K207 for about 1.5 hours direct; 🚗 Self-drive from Hangzhou takes about 3 hours

✨Classic itinerary:
Ancient Weir Scenic Area → Wenchang Pavilion (a very fairy-like misty water scene) → Thousand-year-old camphor tree group → Tongji Weir (a 1500-year-old hydraulic engineering project) → Bamboo raft drifting → Tingbu Bridge (a filming location for TV dramas) → Boat ride to Painting Village → Stroll along Jiangbin Ancient Street → Visit the Art Center

📸Photo spots:
▪️Wenchang Pavilion: The ancient pavilion and thousand-year-old camphor trees form a picturesque scene
▪️Tongji Weir: A very historic water overpass
▪️Tingbu Bridge: Filming location of "A Little Forest for Two"
▪️Jiangbin Ancient Street: Hides many artistic shops and delicious food
▪️Art Center: Unique architectural design, ticket 10 RMB

🏡Hidden accommodation recommendation:
The Junlan Resort Hotel in Ancient Weir Painting Village where I stayed this time is so heartwarming! Just a few steps downstairs to enter the scenic area, you can immerse yourself in the Jiangnan water town anytime.
Very worry-free for kids! The children's play area has many activities, plus parent-child care services, so parents can finally relax~ The pet park has cute rabbits and guinea pigs, kids feed them and don’t want to leave!
Breakfast experience is also great! Plenty of Chinese and Western options, freshly made soup dumplings with sweet broth, freshly ground soy milk with rich bean aroma, kids happily eating bread. The mattress firmness is just right, lying down at night feels like sinking into clouds, after a full day of fun you can sleep well!

⚠️Useful travel tips:
✅Remember to apply sunscreen and mosquito repellent in summer, wear comfortable shoes
✅Last boat ride at 17:00, don’t miss the return time
✅You can try handcraft activities like tie-dye and pottery
✅Food to try: Lishui fish head, Jinyun baked cake, bamboo tube rice