Southern Zhejiang Mountains and Waters Travel Guide

8 Days 7 Nights Magical Journey through Southern Zhejiang Mountains and Waters

Preparation

Budget: 7,680 RMB, covering accommodation, transportation, tickets, meals, and other expenses. Book tickets and accommodations for all attractions in advance, and prepare comfortable shoes and rain gear.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Lishui

After arriving in Lishui, head to Guyan Huaxiang, take a boat tour to enjoy the mountain and water scenery along both sides of the Oujiang River, and see the thousand-year-old camphor tree group and Tongji Weir. Taste local river delicacies. Stay at a hotel in downtown Lishui, costing about 250 RMB.

Day 2: Yunhe Terraces

Go to Yunhe Terraces, wake up early to watch the sea of clouds sunrise, and stroll among the layered terraces to feel the pastoral poetry. Enjoy farmhouse cuisine. Stay at a terrace guesthouse, costing about 220 RMB.

Day 3: Taishun Covered Bridges

Head to Taishun to visit several ancient covered bridges such as Sixi Sisters Bridge, experiencing their long history and exquisite craftsmanship. Try local specialty medicinal cuisine. Stay at a hotel in Taishun County, costing about 230 RMB.

Day 4: Yandang Mountain

Arrive at Yandang Mountain to visit Lingfeng, Lingyan, Dalongqiu, and other scenic spots, admiring the strange peaks, bizarre rocks, and cascading waterfalls. Scenic area ticket costs about 200 RMB, meals about 180 RMB. Stay at a hotel near Yandang Mountain, costing about 280 RMB.

Day 5: Nanxi River

Go to Nanxi River, take a bamboo raft drift, and enjoy the beautiful mountain and water scenery on both sides. Experience barbecue by the creek. Stay at a Nanxi River guesthouse, costing about 200 RMB.

Day 6: Wencheng Baizhangji

Visit Baizhangji in Wencheng to see the spectacular waterfall group described as "one waterfall 100 zhang high, second waterfall 100 zhang deep, third waterfall 100 zhang wide." Scenic area ticket costs 65 RMB, meals about 160 RMB. Stay at a hotel in Wencheng County, costing about 220 RMB.

Day 7: Ruian Zhailiao Creek

Go to Zhailiao Creek in Ruian for camping, fishing, and other activities to get close to nature. Meals cost about 150 RMB. Stay at a guesthouse near Zhailiao Creek, costing about 180 RMB.

Day 8: Return Trip

Buy local specialties such as Qingtian stone carvings and Taishun Sanbei fragrant tea, with specialty expenses around 300 RMB.

Total Expenses

Accommodation 1,580 RMB, meals 1,080 RMB, tickets 265 RMB, specialties 300 RMB, reserved other expenses 4,455 RMB, total 7,680 RMB. The Southern Zhejiang Mountains and Waters trip will surely captivate you.