[2025 Lishui Attraction] Travel Guide for Ancient Weir Scenic Area (Updated May)

🏞Photo spots: ✨️Guyuan: Millennium Camphor Trees (Pic 2): 10 existing ancient camphor trees, aged 1000-1500 years, resemble a CN version of the Emerald City. Wenchang Pavilion (Pic 3): A pavilion-style wooden structure, right next to the stone letter box. The ancient architecture complements the towering camphor trees, making it a trendy spot in Guyuan Scenic Area.😜 Tongji Weir Dam (Pic 5): An ancient water conservancy system, a very early arc dam, and a very old water overpass. Huaxiang: Riverside Promenade (Pic 1): Offers a close-up view of the Ou River, the water is truly clean and clear. 🍓Ancient Camphor Majesty (Pic 16): A giant, thousand-year-old camphor tree, too large to capture with a 35mm lens. Jiangbin Ancient Street (Pic 17): A typical ancient street, the wontons at the "specialty snack" shops on the street are quite delicious. 🚗Transportation: Public transport: Take the high-speed train to "Lishui" station, then a taxi for about 1 hour. Overall, not very convenient. For self-driving travelers, navigate directly to "Yantou Village, Liandu District, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province". Park at the village entrance. Food: Stream fish farm feasts, local specialties, Shanlin Shishi handmade noodles, Xingji desserts, etc.△ Travel Tips) 🌟**Travel Tips** -**Best time to travel**: Spring and autumn, the weather is cool and the scenery is beautiful! - **Clothing suggestions**: Wear comfortable shoes, as there is a lot of walking in the scenic area. Light-colored clothing is recommended for better photos! -**Sun protection and mosquito repellent**: Remember to bring sunscreen and mosquito repellent, as the summer has strong UV rays and many mosquitoes! **Photography Guide** -**Dinghufeng Peak**: Come in the morning to capture the morning mist, it's incredibly ethereal! -**Zhutan Mountain**: Take a bamboo raft to capture reflections, the mountains and water complement each other beautifully! Ladies, the beauty of Xianju in Lishui is truly captivating! Plan your trip now, bring your best friend or boyfriend, and embark on a spontaneous adventure!

🕙Opening hours: Summer time 8:00-17:3❄️0; Winter time 8:00-16:30. Cruise 🌟 Summer season 8:00-18:00, winter season ☀️ 8:00-17:00. 🌈 Ticket price: joint ticket 50 yuan, one day in advance booking can enjoy 45 yuan discount. 🚉Transportation Guide: 1. Self 🚘 drive: Shanghai, Hangzhou direction take Hangjin Qu Expressway to Jinhua turn Jinwen Expressway to Lishui West Exit get off, go west S53 Provincial Road to Liandu District Dagangtou Town. 2. Public transportation: Lishui Station can take bus 203, 210 to the vegetable market intersection station. 📸 Photo Spots: ✅Camphor🌅 Pier: A huge camphor tree next to the pier, with a thick trunk and branches and leaves stretching around. ✅Painting Village🏞️Old Street: The ancient street of Jiangbin in Painting Village is full of late Qing Republic style. The old wooden doors, mottled walls, and red lights🌇 cages suspended on the street create a strong ancient atmosphere. ✅Millennium 🏙️ Ancient Camphor Group: The thousand-year-old camphor group in the Guyan Scenic Area, several ancient camphor trees rise from the ground, lush branches, intertwined tree crowns, forming a huge 🌆 green dome. ✅Tongji Weir: As a world irrigation engineering heritage, the arched dam🌠 of Tongji Weir has an ancient charm and is a must-visit place. 🏘️ Accommodation Environment: 1. Hermitage 🏚️ Painted Village Courtyard Hotel: Beautiful environment, quiet in the bustle. 2. Guyan 🏭 Painting Town Junlan Resort Hotel: New Chinese style design, with the characteristics of Jiangnan water town.

Guyan Huaxiang is located in Bihu Town and Dagangtou Town, Liandu District, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province. It is a scenic area that combines natural scenery and cultural history. How to enjoy Guyan Huaxiang: 🌼Stroll through the painting town 🍀Dagangtou Town: This is the core of the "painting town," built along the Oujiang River. The picturesque scenery is perfect for photography and sketching. 🍀Ancient Street: The ancient street is well-preserved, with traditional buildings on both sides, full of historical atmosphere, suitable for walking and shopping. 🌼Visit the ancient weir 🍀Tongji Weir: This water conservancy project, built in the Southern Dynasties, is still in use today. It is suitable for learning about ancient water conservancy culture and enjoying the surrounding rural scenery. 🌼Experience the artistic atmosphere The painting town is a creative hub for many artists, with sketching and creative scenes everywhere, creating a strong artistic atmosphere. You can visit local art galleries to appreciate artworks and feel the cultural heritage. 🌼Take a boat tour on the Oujiang River Oujiang River Cruise: Take a boat to enjoy the mountain and water scenery on both sides of the Oujiang River, and feel the tranquility and beauty of the water towns in Jiangnan. 🌼Taste local delicacies You can taste local farmhouse dishes, such as stream fish, native chicken, bamboo shoots, etc., with unique flavors. Local snacks such as Jinyun pancakes and Lishui glutinous rice cakes are also worth trying. 🌼Accommodation experience The painting town has many unique homestays. Staying by the river or on the ancient street allows you to better experience the local pace of life and natural scenery. 🌼Photography and sketching Guyan Huaxiang is a beautiful place, ideal for photography enthusiasts, especially in the early morning and at dusk. If you are an art lover, you can bring your painting tools and create sketches in the painting town. 🌼Participate in festival activities If you happen to visit during the Painting Town Cultural Festival, you can participate in various art exhibitions and cultural activities to experience the local cultural atmosphere. 🌼Nearby attractions 🍀Yunhe Terraces: If you have enough time, you can visit Yunhe Terraces to admire the spectacular terrace scenery. 🍀Xiandu Scenic Area: Known for its unique peaks and Taoist culture, it is suitable for tourists who love nature and culture. 🌼Transportation: It takes about 30 minutes by car from Lishui City, with convenient transportation.

Transportation Guide - Self-driving: It takes about 40–49 minutes to drive from Lishui city center. You can take Lvgu Avenue, S50, S35, and other roads to get there. - Bus: Take bus 203 from Lishui Station to Huaxiang Scenic Area, which takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes. You can also take bus 202 or 207 to Guyan (Yantou). - Other: Guyan Huaxiang is divided into two parts: Guyan (Yantou) and Huaxiang (Dagangtou). You can take a boat between the two parts. Ticket Information The ticket price is CNY 50, which includes tickets to Tongji Weir and Guyan Huaxiang, as well as round-trip boat tickets. You can enjoy a discount of CNY 45 if you book one day in advance. Child, senior, and student tickets are CNY 25 each. Recommended Itineraries - Half-day tour: First, visit Guyan Scenic Area to see Tongji Weir, Wenchang Pavilion, and other attractions to experience the historical and cultural atmosphere. Then, take a boat to Huaxiang Scenic Area to visit Binjiang Ancient Street. - One-day tour: Visit Tongji Weir and the ancient street in the morning, and then go to Jiangbin Gallery and Barbizon Oil Painting Museum in the afternoon. In the evening, enjoy local specialties in or around the scenic area. - Multi-day tour: In addition to the above attractions, you can also explore more ancient villages, art galleries, and natural landscapes. Recommended Attractions - Tongji Weir: The world's first overwater interchange, with a history of more than 1,500 years. - Wenchang Pavilion: Located in Yantou Village, it is the gathering place of the Ye clan and has a strong historical and cultural atmosphere. - Millennium Stone Box: An ancient water conservancy facility that demonstrates the wisdom of ancient people. - Millennium Camphor Tree Group: There are ten ancient camphor trees, all of which are over 1,000 years old. - Binjiang Ancient Street: Full of artistic atmosphere, it is suitable for sketching and taking photos. - Huaxiang Art Center: The art gallery has three floors and is decorated in gray tones. There are many photo spots. Recommended Food - Lotus Seed Cake: A traditional local snack with a unique taste. - Tofu Pudding: A classic breakfast with a unique flavor. - Lishui Yellow Wine: A traditional fermented wine with a long history. - Pickled Meat: A pickled meat product with a rich flavor. - Braised Squid: The main ingredient is squid, and the braised squid is delicious. - Fish and Tofu Soup: The main ingredients are local fish and tofu, and the soup is rich. Recommended Accommodation There are many unique homestays and hotels in the scenic area, such as Yinshiyuezhuang, Yimojia, and Zhiyouyijian. The accommodation around the scenic area is more affordable, and the transportation is convenient.

If you don’t do the guide, you won’t know at all The scenic spot is actually divided into two parts Ancient Yan and Huaxiang are on both sides of the Oujiang River. The ancient weir is located in Bihu Town, north of Oujiang River. The painting town is in Dagangtou Town, south of Oujiang River. Especially like painting town The quaint cobblestone road along the river White sails and lights on the river You won’t know until you see it The water of Oujiang River is really as transparent as the glass sea The ancient weir is also very beautiful I like the lush greenness of the ancient camphor trees Route one: This line is a toll line. You can go to Guyan first, and then take a boat to Huaxiang on the other side. If you want to have a meal, you can go to Huaxiang. There will be more varieties. There are many shops on the ancient streets of Huaxiang. The combined ticket (including two cruises) totals 50 yuan, and there are discounts if you buy online in advance Route two: This line needs to be entered through an alley (please ask me if you need it!), no tickets are required Navigate to "Yantou Village", enter from the alley, and visit the Ancient Yan Scenic Area. There are not many highlights in the scenic area. You mainly visit the thousand-year-old camphor trees, Wenchang Pavilion, and Tongji Weir Dam. Then navigate to "Fengqi Xiaoyuan" and arrive in about 15 minutes. Entering from the alley, you can first go to the riverside, enjoy the scenery along the riverside, and then go back to visit the old street of Huaxiang Photo check-in points: Ancient weir: Thousand-year-old camphor trees: There are 10 ancient camphor trees existing, which are 1000-1500 years old. They look like the Chinese version of the Wizard of Oz. Wenchang Pavilion: A pavilion-style wooden building, just next to the stone letter. The ancient building and the camphor trees that block the sky complement each other. It is a trend check-in point in the ancient Yan Scenic Area. Tongji Dam: an ancient water conservancy system, a very early arc-shaped dam, and a very ancient water overpass Painting Township: Riverside trail: You can see the Oujiang River up close. The water is really clean and transparent, and even a little sweet after drinking it. Ancient camphor tree: a huge thousand-year-old camphor tree that cannot be captured with a 35mm lens Jiangbin Ancient Street: A common ancient street. The wontons in the "special snack" shop on the street are delicious. transportation: 1. Public transportation, high-speed rail "Lishui" station, and a taxi for about 1 hour, generally not very convenient 2. If you drive by yourself, please navigate directly to "Yantou Village, Liandu District, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province" and park at the end of the village. Tickets: A combined ticket (including two cruises) costs 50 yuan in total. There are discounts if you buy online in advance; or you don’t need to buy a ticket, follow line 2 Food: Xiyu Farm Banquet, local specialties, Shanlin Food Handmade Noodles, Xingji Desserts, etc. [Playing Tips]: 1. Please pay attention to sun protection when traveling in summer. 2 Surrounding attractions: There are also East-West Rocks, Kowloon National Wetland Park, etc.

The Ancient Dam Scenic Area is a tourist destination full of historical charm. 🏞️🌊 The ancient dam structures here showcase the wisdom and techniques of ancient engineers, leaving visitors in awe of their ingenious design and beautiful form. 🏯✨ Strolling through the area, one can feel the rich cultural atmosphere, as if traveling back in time. The surrounding environment of the scenic area is beautiful, with green mountains and clear waters complementing each other. 🌳🌼 Visitors can leisurely walk along the trails, enjoying the flowers, trees, and clear streams along the way. 🐦💧 The scenery changes with the seasons, with spring's sea of flowers and autumn's red leaves captivating visitors, making it a paradise for photography enthusiasts. 📸🍂

Lishui, a natural oxygen bar in southern Zhejiang Here, there are mountains and waters, and it is a filming location for many movies and TV shows Songyang County has even been rated as the "Last Secret Realm of Jiangnan" by National Geographic I went to Lishui three times this summer, and it left a lasting impression! I have compiled a 4-day 3-night Lishui travel guide Get ready and you can set off! · ✅Travel Route Jinyun County ➡️ Liandu District ➡️ Songyang County ➡️ Yunhe County ➡️ Jingning She Autonomous County 📸Specific Check-in Recommendations Day ❶ Xiandu Zhutan Mountain - Yandang Study Room - Yandang No. 2 Grotto - Guyan Painting Town Day ❷ Guyan Painting Town - Yangjiatang Village - Songzhuang Village - Chenjiapu Village - Songyang Old Town Day ❸ Yunhe Terraces Baiyin Valley Scenic Area - Qixingdun - Kenggen Stone Village Day ❹ Yunhe Terraces Jiuquyunhuan to watch the sunrise - Shisi Temple - Xuehuaji Waterfall 🏨Accommodation Recommendations: Stay in Daqingtou Town in Guyan Painting Town on the first day, stay in Songyang County on the second day, and stay in Yunhe Terraces Scenic Area on the third day 🚗Transportation Suggestions: Self-driving or renting a car, we took the high-speed train to "Lishui Station" and then rented a car, which is more convenient~ 📷If you want to know the specific check-in points for photos, you can leave a message in the comment section~ · ✅Scenic Spot Introduction 1⃣️Xiandu Scenic Area - Zhutan Mountain It is the business card of Lishui. The most classic "Old Man Herding Cattle" bridge photo was taken here, making Xiandu famous all over the world. There are free performances on weekends, and at other times, you need to pay extra to take photos of the "Old Man Herding Cattle". 2⃣️Yandang Study Room A "library" in a cave, with Himalaya audiobook service and a café, suitable for check-in and taking photos. The sunlight shining on the cliffs is magnificent. 3⃣️Yandang No. 2 Grotto Check-in at Ni Ni's "The Wizard of Oz" location, near Yandang Study Room. Wearing white clothes for photos looks better. 4⃣️Guyan Painting Town The scenic area is divided into two areas. "Guyan" is Yantou Village on the north bank, with a thousand-year-old camphor tree group; "Painting Town" is Daqingtou Town on the south bank, an ancient Jiangnan town by the Oujiang River, a holy place for sketching and photography. 5⃣️Yangjiatang Village - Songzhuang Village - Chenjiapu Village The three most popular ancient villages in Songyang County. Yangjiatang Village is known as the golden Potala Palace, and the couple tree at the entrance of the village is the most classic spot; Songzhuang Village has a stream running through the village, where you can play in the water in summer, and taking photos on the ancient bridge is very beautiful; Chenjiapu Village has Avant-Garde Bookstore and Asuka Collection Homestay, where you can buy a cup of coffee and stroll around the village. 6⃣️Songyang Old Town Located in Songyang County, it is an old street from the Qingming period. It is recommended to visit at night. The top restaurants on the local list are nearby, where you can taste local snacks. 7⃣️Yunhe Terraces Divided into two areas: "Baiyin Valley" and "Jiuquyunhuan". On the first day, go to "Qixingdun" and "Kenggen Ancient Village" in Baiyin Valley; on the second morning, go to "Jiuquyunhuan" to watch the sunrise and the sea of clouds over the terraces. 8⃣️Shisi Temple A thousand-year-old temple like the Wizard of Oz, surrounded by greenery and moss, very ancient, as if crossing the door of time and space. 9⃣️Xuehuaji Waterfall A one-kilometer hike from Shisi Temple. The waterfall is more spectacular after the rain, suitable for hiking and oxygen intake.

Lishui, this city nestled between green mountains and clear waters, is breathtaking with its unparalleled clarity. The streams flow gently, like silver ribbons weaving through the verdant hills. The water is so clear and pure that you can see the pebbles and fish at the bottom, making one yearn for and become intoxicated by this tranquility and purity. Under the sunlight, the water surface sparkles as if sprinkled with countless brilliant diamonds, shining with enchanting light, making people linger and reluctant to leave. Here, there are mountains and waters, and it is a filming location for many movies and TV shows. Songyang County is even rated by National Geographic as the 'last secret place of Jiangnan'. I have organized a 4-day, 3-night Lishui travel guide. Get ready and you can set off! · ✅Travel Route Jinyun County ➡️ Liandu District ➡️ Songyang County ➡️ Yunhe County ➡️ Jingning She Autonomous County 📸Specific Check-in Recommendations Day ❶ Xiandu Zhutan Mountain - Yandang Book House - Yandang No. 2 Grotto - Guyan Painting Township Day ❷ Guyan Painting Township - Yangjiatang Village - Songzhuang Village - Chenjiapu Village - Songyang Old Town Day ❸ Yunhe Terraces Baiyin Valley Scenic Area - Qixingdun - Kenggen Stone Village Day ❹ Yunhe Terraces Jiuquyunhuan to watch the sunrise - Shisi Temple - Xuehuaji Waterfall 🏨Accommodation Recommendations: Stay in Dagangtou Town, Guyan Painting Township on the first day, stay in Songyang County on the second day, and stay in Yunhe Terraces Scenic Area on the third day. 🚗Transportation Suggestions: Self-driving or renting a car. We took the high-speed train to 'Lishui Station' and then rented a car for travel, which is more convenient. 📷If you want to know the specific check-in points for photos, you can leave a comment in the comment section! · ✅Scenic Spot Introduction 1⃣️ Xiandu Scenic Area - Zhutan Mountain It is the business card of Lishui. The most classic 'Old Man Herding Cattle' bridge picture was taken here, making Xiandu famous worldwide. There are free performances on weekends, and at other times, you need to pay extra to take pictures of the 'Old Man Herding Cattle'. 2⃣️ Yandang Book House A 'library' in a cave, with Himalaya audiobooks and a cafe, suitable for check-in and taking photos. The sunlight shining on the cliffs is magnificent. 3⃣️ Yandang No. 2 Grotto Check-in at the same green wilderness as Ni Ni. It is near Yandang Book House, and wearing white clothes for photos is more photogenic. 4⃣️ Guyan Painting Township The scenic area is divided into two areas. 'Guyan' is Yantou Village on the north bank, with a thousand-year-old camphor tree group; 'Painting Township' is Dagangtou Town on the south bank, an ancient town by the Oujiang River, a holy place for sketching and photography. 5⃣️ Yangjiatang Village - Songzhuang Village - Chenjiapu Village The three most popular ancient villages in Songyang County. Yangjiatang Village is called the golden Potala Palace, and the couple tree at the entrance of the village is the most classic spot; Songzhuang Village has a small stream running through the village, suitable for playing in the water in summer, and taking photos on the ancient bridge is very beautiful; Chenjiapu Village has a Pioneer Bookstore and a Flying Bird Collection Homestay. You can buy a cup of coffee and stroll around the village. 6⃣️ Songyang Old Town Located in Songyang County, it is an ancient street from the Qingming period. It is recommended to visit at night. The top-ranked restaurants are nearby, where you can taste local specialties. 7⃣️ Yunhe Terraces Divided into two areas: 'Baiyin Valley' and 'Jiuquyunhuan'. On the first day, go to 'Qixingdun' and 'Kenggen Ancient Village' in Baiyin Valley; on the second morning, go to 'Jiuquyunhuan' to watch the sunrise over the sea of clouds and terraces. 8⃣️ Shisi Temple A thousand-year-old temple like a green wilderness, surrounded by greenery and moss, with a very ancient feel, as if passing through the door of time. 9⃣️ Xuehuaji Waterfall A one-kilometer hike from Shisi Temple. The waterfall is more spectacular after rain, suitable for hiking and oxygen absorption.

I had been worried that the scenic spot would be closed due to heavy rain in the past two days, but when I went there today, I was told that it would be open at 2 pm! Lucky We went directly to the Guyan Scenic Area, drove there and parked in the parking lot at the entrance. The ticket to the Guyan Scenic Area is 20 yuan. You don’t have to take a boat, but just walk around inside Guyan. It’s really magical. It’s the last secret place in Jiangnan! People have always talked about Guyan Painting Village, Guyan Painting Village, but in fact, it is two scenic spots, Guyan and Painting Village. You can take a boat to cross the river in the middle, connecting the two scenic spots. You can also just visit a single scenic spot. It takes about an hour to visit the entire Guyan scenic area. After coming out, drive 20 minutes to Huaxiang. Because the homestay we booked is right next to the Huaxiang Scenic Area, we can enter freely after 5 pm, and the ticket price during the day is said to be 20 yuan per ticket. We went inside to have some dinner and watch the night view. Huaxiang is actually just a commercial street, there is nothing particularly amazing about it. If you just want to see the scenery, I recommend Guyan. I heard that the noodles at Shanlin Food are especially delicious. I wanted to stop by for dinner, but was told that they didn't prepare noodles today because the scenic area opens at 2pm... What a pity Lishui delicacies: braised pork, chopped green onion pork, stream fish

||·Lishui, southern Zhejiang. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : There will be free performances on weekends, and if you want to take pictures of "Old Man Herding Cattle" at other times, you will need to pay extra. 2⃣️Yan Dang Library The "library" opened in the cave has Himalaya audiobooks and a cafe, which is suitable for checking in and taking photos. The sunlight shining on the cliffs is magnificent. 3⃣️Yandang No. 2 Grotto Check in at the same Wizard of Oz as Ni Ni, near Yandang Study, and take photos in white clothes for a more photogenic look. 4⃣️Guyan Painting Village The scenic area is divided into two areas. "Guyan" is Yantou Village on the north bank, which has a thousand-year-old camphor tree group; "Painting Village" is Dagangtou Town on the south bank, an ancient town in the south of the Yangtze River on the bank of the Oujiang River, which is a holy place for sketching and photography. 5⃣️Yangjiatang Village-Songzhuang Village-Chenjiapu Village The three most popular ancient villages in Songyang County, Yangjiatang Village is called the Golden Potala Palace, and the couple tree at the entrance of the village is the most classic camera position; Songzhuang Village has a stream running through the village, you can play in the water in summer, and it is very beautiful to stand on the ancient bridge to take pictures; Chenjiapu Village has the Pioneer Bookstore and the Feiniaoji B&B, you can buy a cup of coffee and stroll around the village. 6⃣️Songyang Old Town It is located in Songyang County. It is an old street during the Qingming Festival. It is recommended to go there at night. The top restaurants on the local list are all nearby. You can taste the local special snacks. 7⃣️Yunhe Terraces It is divided into two areas, "Silver Valley" and "Nine-bend Cloud Ring". On the first day, go to "Qixingdun" and "Kenggen Ancient Village" in Silver Valley; on the second morning, go to "Nine-bend Cloud Ring" to watch the sunrise and sea of ​​clouds terraces. 8⃣️Shisi Temple The thousand-year-old temple is like the Wizard of Oz, surrounded by green plants and mosses, and has a very old feel, as if traveling through the door of time and space. 9⃣️ Xuehua Waterfall It is only a one-kilometer hike from Shisi Temple. The waterfall will be more spectacular after the rain, which is suitable for hiking and oxygen inhalation.