4-Day Adventure in Lishui's Hidden Gems

@Good news for outdoor hiking enthusiasts! ⛺【Activities】Lishui mountain wilderness hiking routes: Explore Xiandu's peak forests, chase the mist at Yunhe Rice Terraces, sketch along the Oujiang River at Ancient Weir Painting Village, traverse ancient paths through Yangjiatan Village connecting Danxia landforms, thousand-year-old irrigation canals, and the golden "Potala Palace." Combining natural wilderness with cultural highlights for an immersive hiking experience. 👉【Itinerary】 🎈Day1️⃣Take high-speed train to Jinyun West Station - Xiandu Scenic Area🔥(Enjoy scenic landscapes and visit filming locations for many period dramas like "Chinese Paladin," "The Legend of Sword and Fairy," "Xuan-Yuan Sword," "Love Like the Galaxy," etc.) 【Visiting order: Zhutan Mountain - Dinghu Peak - Little Chibi - Yandang Study】- Stay at a characteristic guesthouse in the scenic area 🎈Day2️⃣Ancient Weir Painting Village🔥(Stroll along the Oujiang River, trace the ancient Tongji Weir) 【Visiting order: Tongji Weir - Ancient Camphor Tree Grove - Wenchang Pavilion - Weir Head】- Travel to Yunhe and stay at the Yunhe Terraces Scenic Area 🎈Day3️⃣Yunhe Rice Terraces🔥(Watch sunrise, admire the thousand-layer terraces, explore She ethnic minority ancient villages and hidden waterfalls) 【Visiting order: Nine Curves Cloud Ring - Silver Valley - Seven Star Mound】- Stay at a characteristic guesthouse in the scenic area 🎈Day4️⃣🔥Yangjiatan Village (Admire ancient camphor trees and 300-year-old Ming and Qing dynasty buildings with yellow mud walls and gilded decorations) - Songzhuang Village (Discover the ancient water system with octagonal ponds and village-encircling canals) - Return via Lishui Station 💴【Ticket Prices】 Xiandu Scenic Area ticket + shuttle bus: 105 yuan. Tips: If driving, you can drive into the scenic area when staying there Ancient Weir Painting Village ticket (including boat ride): 50 yuan. Tips: The painting village is free; you can drive directly to the ancient weir. If you don't take the boat, you can go straight into Yantou Village Yunhe Terraces: 70 yuan. Tips: The scenic area has mountain roads with beautiful scenery. If self-driving or hiring a car, you don't need to take the cable car, making sightseeing more convenient 🧡【Photo Opportunities】 Zhutan Mountain's old farmer herding cattle and vast flower fields below Yandang Study - the most beautiful quarry library Yandang No. 2 Cave - an undeveloped hidden cave (please be careful!) Ancient Weir Painting Village's ancient streets along the crystal-clear Oujiang River, Wenchang Pavilion with camphor trees and misty water features creating ethereal scenes Yunhe Terraces' Nine Curves Cloud Ring terraced landscape for stunning photos Yangjiatan Village for panoramic views of the "Southern Potala Palace" and the ancient "husband and wife" camphor trees at the village entrance Songzhuang Village's iconic stone arch bridge ⛲【Food Recommendations】 In Xiandu Scenic Area: Xiandu Mishi Ji Farm Restaurant 50-80 yuan per person Fresh ingredients stir-fried, good quality at reasonable prices. Must try: "Jinyun Duck" and "Braised Stream Fish" Don't miss the freshly baked specialty snack - Jinyun Shaobing In Ancient Weir Painting Village: Xiangmange Small Stir-fry 50-60 yuan per person Authentic local eatery with unassuming storefront and small space, but delicious food and enthusiastic owner Must try: "Mountain Bamboo Shoots with Pickled Vegetables" and "Homemade Special Scallion Pork" In Yunhe Terraces: Yizhuhé Restaurant (Yunhe Terraces Scenic Area branch) 60-70 yuan per person Located next to Silver Valley in Yingen Village, housed in a historic mud brick building. Through the restaurant windows, you can enjoy misty terraces and mountain views, enhancing both mood and appetite Must try: "Dry Pot Free-range Chicken," "She Minority Black Rice," and "Salt and Pepper Small Potatoes" In Yangjiatan Village: Ancient Camphor Restaurant Here you can enjoy views of the "Southern Potala Palace." The restaurant is located at the village entrance, and the dishes use minimal seasoning to preserve authentic flavors Must try: "Bamboo Shoot Skin with Scrambled Eggs" and "Shazhucai" (traditional pork dish) 🧡【Tips】Although Lishui is known for its mountains and waters, all scenic areas have very accessible paths suitable for all ages. Don't worry about young children having difficulty climbing mountains - even 2-year-olds can walk the entire route themselves. Lishui, Zhejiang: Xiandu Scenic Area, Ancient Weir Painting Village Scenic Area, Yunhe Rice Terraces Scenic Area, Yangjiatan Village, Songzhuang Village