Lishui's hidden gem that 99% of people haven't fully explored!

Still squeezing into crowded, trendy cities? I wish I could weld myself to the friend circle in this magical little town in Zhejiang! For just over 500 yuan per person, you can get a National Geographic-worthy landscape painting experience. Whether you're a busy worker stealing some leisure time or a student on a graduation trip, this is the place to go! 💨 📅【3 days 2 nights laid-back itinerary, perfect for relaxing and still getting great shots】 Day 1: The terraced fields adventure for immortals Yunhe Terraced Fields (must-see sunrise!): Head up the mountain in the dark at 5:30 AM 🌌, the misty terraced fields look like spilled matcha milk 🍵, keep your camera clicking until it smokes! (✅tips: student ID gets you half-price tickets!!) Kenggen Stone Village: On the way down, visit this primitive stone village where an old lady sits on the doorstep weaving bamboo baskets, time moves ridiculously slow here 🐌. Order a 15-yuan cup of Yunwu tea, watch the mountain mists rise and fall, and recharge your soul instantly 💆‍♀️ Day 2: A cultural walk through a thousand years Songyang Ancient Villages (Yangjiatang/Chenjiapu): Yangjiatang’s “Golden Potala Palace” lives up to its name! The century-old couple tree at the village entrance is a must-visit for couples 👫, and Chenjiapu’s “Xianfeng Bookstore” glass cliff house is breathtaking—grab a coffee and you own the whole mountain view 📚 Songyang Old Street: Shiny and oily preserved vegetable and meat pies for just 3 yuan each! Bite into the crispy, juicy explosion, and carb happiness hits full blast 💥 Day 3: The water reflections of Guyan Painting Village Guyan Painting Village: Oujiang River sailboats + thousand-year-old camphor trees, wear Hanfu or a white dress! On rainy days, the ink painting atmosphere is even stronger ⛅️ (📌 secret spot: the alley on the right side of the painting village pier, perfect for shooting water reflections) Food encore: Eat at Lishui city’s “Dayang Road Night Market”! Stream fish hotpot so fresh it’ll blow your mind, Jinyun sesame cakes stuffed with preserved vegetable and meat, about 30 yuan per person and you’ll be stuffed 🤤 💰【Budget-friendly happiness package】 Accommodation: Yunhe Terraced Fields guesthouse 150+/night (window view of terraced fields!), Songyang ancient village hostel beds 70 yuan, super clean Transport: High-speed rail to Lishui Station, recommend car rental between spots (about 40 yuan per day per person) or self-driving Tickets: Yunhe Terraced Fields 80 + Guyan Painting Village 50, students get half price, so good it makes you cry 😭 ✨【Friend circle flex guide】 ✔️ Silhouette shot at terraced field sunrise + caption “The 5 AM sun is warmer than my boss’s smile” ✔️ Holding a book by the glass window at Chenjiapu bookstore + caption “Finished a chapter in the sea of clouds, no idea who the top student is” ✔️ Back view on a black-awning boat at Guyan Painting Village + caption “In the water waves of Jiangnan, the worker finally lies flat” 📣【Real talk zone】 ❶ Wrap me in a down jacket for the sunrise! The mountain wind will teach you a lesson in seconds 🧥 ❷ The ancient village roads are so narrow your suitcase wants to give up, backpacks are king 🎒 ❸ Mosquitoes go crazy like love—totally unreasonable, bring plenty of mosquito repellent! 🎯 In Lishui, I found the last utopia of graduation season And rediscovered what a tired worker should be like This little town tells me with its mountains and waters: lying flat is not a crime, life is a drama 💚