2025 Yunhe Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in September)

There really is a paradise on earth✨ Lishui must be the undisputed last secret realm of Jiangnan💫 First time visiting Yunhe Terraces and caught an absolutely breathtaking sunrise sea of clouds! Layer upon layer of terraced fields paired with distant verdant mountains and swirling mist☁️ Every frame is so beautiful it makes you forget to breathe... truly legendary! 🚗【Transportation Guide】 📍Lishui Yunhe Terraces Scenic Area Take the high-speed train to "Lishui Station," then take the direct shuttle bus from the station to Yunhe Terraces Visitor Center (about 1.5 hours by bus)🚌 It’s recommended to book pick-up and drop-off services in advance on Trip.com for convenience! 🌈【2 Days 1 Night Itinerary】 ▪️Day 1: Yunhe Terraces Visitor Center → Cloud Viewing Cableway (80 RMB/person) → Qixing Dun → Cloudtop Café → Baiyin Valley Kenggen Stone Village ▪️Day 2: Self-drive to Jiǔqū Yunhuan for sunrise → Return trip 📸【Must-Visit Spots】 ✅ Jiǔqū Yunhuan ☁️ No.1 place in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai to watch the sunrise sea of clouds‼️ Arrive before 5 AM at the Sunrise Sea of Clouds Viewing Platform (ticket 80 RMB) and witness the stunning embrace of terraces and mist!🌅 Tips: Wearing all white makes for even better photos～ ✅ Baiyin Valley 🔸Kenggen Stone Village: An 800-year-old last ancient village! Beautiful for photos with Ming and Qing dynasty architecture 🔸Wujian Waterfall: Walk 800 meters on stone steps to see a breathtaking waterfall🌈 🔸Cloudtop Café: Glass house café on the mountaintop (about 45 RMB per person), with a 360° terrace view that’s amazing! 🔸Qixing Dun Viewing Platform: The highest point of Yunhe Terraces⛰️ The best spot for panoramic views 🏡【Accommodation Recommendation】 Yunyi Courtyard (800 meters from Jiǔqū Yunhuan) Wooden standalone villa cluster (1000+ RMB/night), open the window to see terraces and sea of clouds💕 Book one month in advance! Stay here to watch the sunrise without waking up early to rush～ Small tips: ✔️The most beautiful times are during the irrigation period from May to June and the harvest period from September to October ✔️Big temperature difference in the mountains, remember to bring a jacket🧥 ✔️Phone photos aren’t enough! A camera with a telephoto lens is a must📷

📍 Day 1: Jiangnan in Ink Painting Morning: Guyan Painting Village • Highlights: Oujing sailing shadows, thousand-year-old Tongji Weir, camphor tree group, sketching art atmosphere. • Activities: ◦ Take a boat round trip between "Guyan" (Yantou Village) and "Painting Village" (Dagangtou Town) to experience the ink painting scenery on both sides of the Ou River. ◦ Check in at the popular café "Zhu·85" and take photos of the river view by the window. • Ticket: 50 RMB (including round-trip boat ticket). Afternoon: Yunhe Terraces (Qixingdun / Baiyin Valley) • Highlights: The largest terrace group in East China, with different scenery in each season (spring irrigation water, autumn rice waves). • Activities: ◦ Self-drive or charter a car to the "Jiǔqū Yúnhuán" viewing platform (main scenic area). ◦ Watch the sunset at "Qixingdun" in the evening and visit Kenggen Shizhai (Baiyin Valley) on the way. • Accommodation: Recommended homestays near the terraces (such as "Yunyi Courtyard"), watch the sunrise and sea of clouds early next morning. • Ticket: 80 RMB (advance purchase required for sunrise viewing). ------ 📍 Day 2: Immortal Mountains and Thousand-Year-Old Ancient Village Morning: Jinyun Xiandu • Highlights: Filming location for "Chinese Paladin" and "The Journey of Flower," with strange peaks and reflections. • Must-visit: ◦ Zhutan Mountain: Old man leading an ox across the stone bridge (classic scene, performance reservation required). ◦ Dinghu Peak: Yellow Emperor’s temple and giant rock reflections. • Ticket: 95 RMB (including shuttle bus in the scenic area). Afternoon: Heyang Ancient Residences • Highlights: Thousand-year-old Huizhou-style ancient village, original ecology without commercialization. • Activities: ◦ See horse-head walls, Bashi Gate, ancestral halls, experience hand weaving and paper cutting. ◦ Try local snack "Jinyun Shaobing" (meat filling with preserved vegetables). • Ticket: 40 RMB. ------ 📍 Day 3: Songyang Secret Ancient Villages Option 1: Yangjiatang Village • Known as the "Golden Potala Palace," the earthen walls glow golden at dusk, with a century-old couple camphor tree at the village entrance. Option 2: Chenjiapu Village • Ancient village on a cliff, check in at "Xianfeng Bookstore" (Cliff Bookstore) and Feiniaojí Homestay. Transportation advice: Songyang ancient villages are scattered; it is recommended to charter a car or self-drive (mountain roads are narrow). ------ 🍜 Food Recommendations • Lishui City: Dayang deli (marinated meat), Suichang long zongzi, Jinyun shaobing. • Songyang: Baixian Noodle House (fermented rice dregs large intestine noodles), stewed salted chicken. • Yunhe: Terrace fish head soup, wild mountain delicacies. ------ 🚗 Transportation Tips • High-speed rail: Hangzhou → Lishui about 1.5 hours, Shanghai → Lishui about 2.5 hours. • Local transportation: It is recommended to rent a car for self-driving (scenic spots are scattered) or charter a car (about 400-600 RMB/day).

📍Coordinates: Zhejiang Lishui Yunhe Terraces Scenic Area ⏰️Best time: irrigation season from May-June/golden rice fields from September-October + three 💕reasons for heartbeat: 😜 TOP3 of the most beautiful terraces in China! 800-year-old ancient village secret place, yellow mud walls and black tiles, turn the corner encounter a rammed earth cafe Cloud camping at an altitude of 1,000 meters✨️, a glass observation deck where you can reach out and pick the stars Must-Experience: 5:30 Watching the sunrise and sea of ​​​​clouds surrounded by nine curves, wearing Hanfu to take an ink blockbuster in the terraced tea room, tasting high mountain snails + terraced red rice wine, staying in "Yunyi Courtyard" and pushing the window to see the clouds🍓 🚗 Transportation Tips: It is recommended to drive by car! Cloud Beauty Stay" panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows + cliff pool😳 ⚠️Precautions April-June and September-October are the best viewing periods for the terraces, especially now that the terraces are irrigated, with their radiant beauty😜 2 This season to go, the day before it rained, the next day to see the probability of a sea of ​​clouds is very high ✨️, if you want to see the sunrise to choose sunny days, but there is a possibility of encountering heavy fog, to see the weather forecast. Continuously updated national fun intelligence, come and follow me as a traveling special soldier!

Lishui Yunhe Flower Castle·Rose 👉Two-day and one-night fantasy trip, 😍As if you walked into a dream, you can never imagine 📍In Lishui City, Zhejiang Province 🏝There is even a 💒pink castle built on the isolated island. You have to take a boat to the hotel 👉This kind of travel experience is the first time in life ♥🔺♥ 💒【Overall environment and layout of the castle】 👉It takes about 5-10 minutes to sail from the dock to the island. After getting off the boat, you have to take a shuttle car in the hotel. The romantic pink castle slowly comes into view. The exterior design is a bit like Monument Valley 👉From bottom to top, the gradient pink from light to dark is a scenery from every angle ♥🔺♥ 💒【Rooms in the castle】 👉The entire castle has 4 floors and 36 rooms, with pink and blue as the main colors. There are family duplex rooms and lake view suites Each room has a super large balcony, where you can see the lake view. The room has a bathtub🛀 The bedding and toiletries are all high standard ♥🔺♥ 💒【Meals and entertainment facilities in the castle】 👉The hotel's facilities are complete, very suitable for parent-child travel. There are chess and card rooms🎲, game rooms🎳, KTV🎤, children's playground? In addition👉There is a super large indoor sports field and a huge outdoor swimming pool which is very photogenic 👉The meals in the hotel are also healthy farmhouse dishes🥙 👉The black pepper beef cubes🥓 and fish🐠 made by the butler are not bad ♥🔺♥ 💒【Recommended nearby play】 📍Yunhe Lake Xiangong Scenic Area is about 30min by car, Yunhe Terraces 1.5h, Baihejian 2h 💒【Hotel】Lishui Yunhe Flower Castle·Rose Hotel 📍【Address】Juxian Island, Xiangong Lake, Yunhe County, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province🎳【Play time】About 2 days 💰【Price】1000+

. Endless terraces, no need to go to Yunnan and Guizhou, just in Lishui Yunhe🙊Take the cable car all the way, it's another easy day of travel🚶🏻～ When it comes to the golden moment of Yunhe, don't come and see👀Miss it and wait for a year‼️ - 📍Zhejiang Lishui Yunhe Terraces 🚗About 4h drive from Hangzhou and surrounding areas 🚄Take the high-speed train to 'Lishui Station', then take the direct bus to Yunhe Terraces Tourist Center 🎫Tickets: Three attractions 80/person, valid for two days - 🙊My tour route Day1️⃣: Tourist Center➡️Baiyin Valley Qixing Dun➡️Cloud End Beauty Coffee & Cloud End Autumn Dry➡️Wujian Flying Waterfall➡️Kengen Stone Village Day2️⃣: Hotel➡️Jiuqu Yunhuan Yunhai Viewing Platform➡️Sunrise Yunhai Companion Mountain Coffee Bar➡️Hesheng Yunjian➡️Terrace Commune (You can see the sunrise and sea of clouds when the weather is good) - 🔅One day 1️⃣Arrive at 'Yunhai Terraces Scenic Area Tourist Center' to check in the golden terraces. If you are tired, you can go to the second floor terraces coffee house to rest~ 2️⃣'Guan Yun Cableway' takes more than 10 minutes to pass through the sea of clouds, overlooking the terraces and bamboo forests, and arrive at 'Baiyin Valley's 'Qixing Dun' to check in 'Cloud Swing' 3️⃣Walk 'Bird Jian Flying Waterfall' 2700 meters mountain trail, bamboo sea stream waterfall is super beautiful on the way! 🔅Two days 🏞️Tips for watching the sunrise in the sea of clouds: 1️⃣It is recommended to get up early, arrive at 'Jiuqu Yunhuan Sunrise Yunhai Viewing Platform' to see the beautiful sunrise🌅Sea of clouds 2️⃣The golden terraces are also a good place to take pictures🧚🏻‍♀️There are also cafes, glass viewing platforms, the light and shadow before the sun rises are very soft and suitable for taking portraits, after the sun rises, take silhouettes~ If you are tired from shopping, you can go to 'Sunrise Yunhai Companion Mountain Coffee Bar' for coffee and desserts - 📸Recommended check-in points ✅Jiuqu Yunhuan Remember to walk on the small road of the golden terraces, grass houses, signposts, terraces with nine bends and eighteen bends, sitting on the stone and the plank road to take pictures is very out of the picture📸 If you are tired from shopping, you can go to the mountain top viewing platform🏞️Sunrise Yunhai Companion Mountain Coffee Bar☕Sit in the store and enjoy the beauty of the terraces! You can also order coffee and desserts When the weather is right, remember to get up early to reach the top of the mountain, you can enjoy the beautiful terraces and sea of clouds sunrise🌅 ✅Qixing Dun The highest point here, the cloud-end beauty coffee and cloud-end swing are really worth checking in~ Facing the terraces, enjoy the feeling in the clouds~ ✅Kengen Stone Village Many ancient villages where villagers live~ Retaining the complete ancient residential style, very lively - 🏠Accommodation can be stayed in the scenic area, we stayed in the straw straw meet Lego Lego hotel is very fun❗️A parent-child hotel, very suitable for treasure moms and dads to come together!

An island in the middle of a lake A pink castle🏰 Spain is too far Then come and experience the Zhejiang version of 'Monument Valley' Lishui Yunhe Flower Castle Rose Hotel, a pink castle-like lake hotel, the unique swimming pool is designed into a huge heart shape, which complements the pink exterior wall. It provides us with a perfect place full of fantasy and romantic atmosphere. Whether it's a girlfriends trip or a parent-child vacation, it's a good choice. Transportation🚌: It is recommended to drive by yourself, the hotel is located in the Yunhe Lake Scenic Area at the junction of Zhejiang, Fujian and Jiangxi. If you take the high-speed rail to Lishui, you still need to take a 1-hour bus to Yunhe County, and then take a taxi for another hour to get there. The hotel has its own pier, and you need to take a boat to enter. It is worth noting that due to the prohibition of night sailing, there is no shuttle boat after 5 o'clock, so everyone must arrange their time well. Photo guide🌈 🌟The first floor heart-shaped swimming pool is equipped with a glass boat, which is very suitable for aerial photography; There is also an atrium on the first floor, looking up you can take a picture of the same kind of popular airplane, you can put your phone in the middle of the ground and start the countdown photo function. 🌟There is a shallow swimming pool on the third floor, one side can take the highest point of the hotel, and the other side can take the building blocks of the hotel 🌟On the fourth floor, you can play as much as you want. The light and shadow are complex and interlaced, and you are in it, experiencing the real-life Monument Valley. Hotel warm winter features🍷 💕A warm red wine event will be held by the pool, watching the sunset, tasting a cup of warm red wine, and washing away the fatigue 🌵The Jinyun Hall next to the swimming pool allows you to step into Harry Potter's magic academy 👻After dinner, you will make handmade aromatherapy wax tablets, which are very suitable for friends of all ages

This place is a must to see if you’re in the south of Zhejiang. The best thing to do is go around by car as there are many places you can stop at and see. Yunhe, Lishui, Zhejiang

In south of Zhejiang, close to Lishui, there’s a small area with loads of villages and rice terraces. A great place to escape the city life for a few days. I’d recommend staying there for 2 nights and get to see the sunrise as well.

The Yunhe Terraces span three geological landscape zones: mountains, hills, and valleys, with up to more than 700 layers. It is the largest terrace group in East China and is known as "the most beautiful terraces in China". It is said that the terraces are covered with sea of ​​clouds for half of the year☁️. The entire terraced field scenic area is huge and is divided into two major tourist areas: Baiyin Valley and Jiuqu Yunhuan. 1️⃣ Jiuqu Yunhuan is the best viewing point for watching the sunrise over the terraced fields; 2️⃣ Baiyin Valley is an ancient village at the foot of the mountain, which retains some of the old houses with loess walls that are characteristic of the ancient village of Songyang. 🔆The best time to visit is during the sowing season from May to June, the rice ripening season in October, and the snowy season in winter, each with different scenery. 🚗Self-driving: Get off the expressway and drive along Provincial Highway 53 to the fork in the direction of Longquan, and go straight according to the sign for Yunhe Terraces Scenic Area. 🎫Ticket price for terraced fields: RMB 80 📍Opening hours: 08:00-17:00 (summer) #Outing and flower viewing is the right time#Hiking#Farm experience

Mountain Top! The highest peak in lishui. The place that will take your best away with the outstanding 360 view of nature mountains! The road might be a light difficult to drive as it is rough road, but once you reached the top, all worries fades and worthy!

When I am old, I hope to plant a small field with Mr. Hu here, raise a dog and live a peaceful and happy life. This is probably the best end of life. Finally, I understand that ancient poets are keen on living in seclusion. Stay away from the noise and return to your hometown. #merrychristmas

Yunhe Rice Terrace is located in Lishui City, Zhejiang Province. Get up early to view the sunset, quite sleepy and tired. However, the scenery is amazing! Worthwhile to get up early! #scenicspotguide

Finally, the moment has arrived! October at Yunhe Terraces is the most unmissable golden season of the year🌞! Waves of golden rice, seas of clouds swirling around, like a palette spilled by the gods🎨~ This packed guide will help you explore this secret paradise, don’t forget to save it!👇 📍Detailed Address Yunhe Terraces Scenic Area, Chongtou Town, Yunhe County, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province (One of the most beautiful terraces in China!) 🚗Transportation Guide ✈️For long-distance travelers: Fly into Wenzhou Longwan Airport or Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport, then transfer by high-speed train to Lishui Station (1 hour), rent a car or take a taxi directly to the scenic area (about 1 hour drive) 🚄For high-speed train travelers: Direct to Lishui Station, then take the scenic area shuttle bus (departing daily from 9:00 to 15:00) or carpool🚖 🚗For self-driving travelers: Navigate to "Yunhe Terraces Scenic Area," about 4 hours from Hangzhou, with many mountain roads, so experienced drivers are recommended~ (Remember to fill up the gas!) 🕙Opening Hours Open all year round! Sunrise viewing platform opens at 5:30, scenic area open daily from 8:00 to 17:30 (It’s highly recommended to stay overnight to watch the sunrise and sea of clouds, absolutely worth the ticket price!) 💰Ticket Prices Adult ticket 80 RMB/person (save 10 RMB by booking online in advance🎫), Sightseeing bus ticket 20 RMB/person (a must-buy! The attractions are scattered and walking will make you cry😭) Half price for students/seniors, free for children under 1.2m tall~ (Prices for 2025 subject to official updates) 🌟Highlights & Features🌟 👉 Nine-Bend Cloud Ring: The stunning centerpiece for sunrise and sea of clouds🌅! Early morning mist drifts over golden rice waves, like stepping into a fairyland☁️, every shot is a masterpiece📸! 👉 Silver Valley Secret Realm: Walk through ancient She ethnic villages🏮, stroll on stone paths, listen to the waterfall’s clear sound🌊, and feel the peaceful blend of original culture and nature~ 👉 Seven-Star Mound Viewing Platform: Overlook the entire terrace landscape👀, at sunset🌄, the terraces spiral like golden fingerprints on the earth, leaving you speechless! 👉 Rice Dream Space: A must for families! Giant straw sculptures🐘 + rice field maze🌾, kids run and laugh, instantly bringing back childhood memories🎈! 👉 Cloud Café: A healing little cabin on the mountaintop☕, sip coffee while watching the clouds roll by, the atmosphere is simply perfect💖~ 🌾 Golden rice waves in September, rolling seas of clouds in October, every step is a scenic view, every glance is heart-stirring💛! 🍜Food Recommendations · ✔️“Terrace Farmhouse” must-try: Native chicken stew🍲 (the broth is unbelievably fresh!), bamboo shoots stir-fried with cured meat🎍, rice flower fish🐟 (freshly caught and cooked, incredibly fragrant) · ✔️“Kenggen Shizhai” snacks: She ethnic black rice🍙, grass jelly (a refreshing summer must-have~) · ✔️“Cloud Restaurant”: Dinner at 800 meters altitude, highly recommend the cloud mist tea-flavored shrimp🦐! 🏠Accommodation Recommendations: · ✔️Luxury style: Yunyi Courtyard Villa🏡 (terrace view infinity pool!), Seven-Star Mound Stargazing Guesthouse🌌 (glass room to lie down and watch the Milky Way) · ✔️Cost-effective: Straw Grass Meets Building Block Hotel (family-friendly!), Kenggen guesthouse cluster (around 150 RMB per person, stay in old She ethnic houses) · ✔️Camping: Silver Valley Tent Camp⛺ (autumn night starry sky + bonfire party, super romantic!) 📌Tips 1️⃣ Late September to early October is the golden rice harvest period🌾, fewer crowds and more beautiful scenery after National Day! 2️⃣ Big temperature difference in the mountains! Short sleeves and sun hat🧢 during the day, add a jacket in the morning and evening (wearing a down jacket to watch the sunrise is not an exaggeration❄️) 3️⃣ Be sure to bring mosquito repellent!! Mosquitoes are very enthusiastic by the rice fields😭 4️⃣ Photo outfit suggestions: white/red long dresses👗, Hanfu or ethnic styles are perfect! 5️⃣ Non-self-driving travelers remember to save the driver’s phone number📞, taxis are inconvenient in the scenic area~ This autumn, fall into the golden fairy tale of Yunhe Terraces with your most important person!💛 Quickly your travel buddy and plan a spontaneous healing trip～🎒✨

Family, Lishui is truly amazing! Certified by "Chinese National Geography" as the "Secret Realm of Jiangnan," every ancient village, terraced field, and landscape is breathtakingly beautiful. Let me share a brief guide for you all~ Preparation - Documents: ID card, student ID (for student discounts), senior citizen card (for elderly discounts). - Clothing: Long-sleeve shirts and light jackets for spring and autumn; short sleeves, shorts, sun-protective clothing, sun hats, and sunscreen for summer; thick cotton clothes, scarves, and gloves for winter. - Items: Power bank (photos drain battery fast), comfortable shoes (for hiking), rain gear (weather in mountainous areas is changeable), common medicines, stomach medicine, etc. Must-Visit Attractions - Jinyun Xiandu: Filming location for "The Journey of Flower" and "Legend of Phoenix," Dinghu Peak pierces the clouds, Zhu Tan Mountain’s morning mist with an old farmer leading cattle is very atmospheric, plus the Rock Study Room transformed from an abandoned quarry, filled with natural light and the scent of books inside the cave. Entrance fee 110 RMB (including shuttle bus). - Yunhe Terraces: The largest terraced fields in East China, with over 700 layers, stunningly beautiful. In spring, the flooded terraces reflect the sky like mirrors; in autumn, the rice waves turn golden. The Jiujie Yunhuan viewing platform offers an incredible sunrise and sea of clouds, and the Baiyin Valley ancient village is also worth visiting. Entrance fee 80 RMB. - Guyan Huaxiang: The thousand-year-old Tongji Weir water conservancy project plus the Dagangtou ancient town, a unique "half ancient weir, half painted village." Stroll along the cobblestone streets, see the century-old camphor forest, and take a boat to enjoy the Oujiang sailing shadows. Entrance fee 40 RMB (including boat ticket). - Longquan Mountain: The main peak Huangmao Peak is the highest in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, at 1929 meters. Features plateau lakes, sea of clouds, rime frost, and primeval forests. The summer average temperature is 20°C, perfect for escaping the heat. You can also experience making Longquan swords and celadon pottery. Entrance fee 80 RMB. - Shexiang Window: The core scenic area of Jingning, the only She ethnic autonomous county in China. Bamboo raft drifting and ancient village architecture are distinctive. In Dajun Village, you can watch She ethnic wedding performances and mountain song duets. Entrance fee 40 RMB. Special Local Foods - Jinyun Shaobing: Filled with preserved mustard greens and pork belly, charcoal-baked, crispy outside and savory inside, 5-8 RMB each. - Anren Fish Head: Fathead fish from Qianxia Lake stewed with perilla, tender fish meat, rich soup, two ways to eat (fish head soup + braised fish body) for only 98 RMB. - She Ethnic Black Rice: Glutinous rice soaked in black tree leaf juice and steamed, soft, fragrant, and sweet, excellent dipped in brown sugar, and you can try making it yourself. - Mountain Delicacies Feast: Lishui is the "Mushroom Capital of China," featuring dishes like shiitake mushroom braised chicken and bamboo fungus stewed stone frog, so fresh you can eat three bowls of rice~ Recommended Accommodations - Zhu 85 Homestay (Guyan Huaxiang): 270° floor-to-ceiling windows facing the Oujiang River, you can lie in bed watching the river view and morning mist fishing boats. Room names are inspired by poetry, bedding is comfortable, and handmade cloth shoes are provided. - Yunyi Courtyard (Yunhe Terraces): Right by the terraces, terrace bathtub faces the sea of clouds, the housekeeper will take you to a private viewing platform to watch the stars, and breakfast’s mugwort rice cakes and mountain bamboo shoot porridge are delicious. - Nayun Hot Spring Resort (Jingning): The "Oriental Santorini" on a cliff, pure white cave design, cliff swimming pool, and hot springs from a geothermal source a thousand meters deep, full vacation vibe~ Itinerary (3-day tour) - Day 1: Arrive in Lishui in the morning, visit Guyan Huaxiang to stroll ancient streets and enjoy Oujiang sailing shadows; in the afternoon, go to Jinyun Xiandu, check in at Zhu Tan Mountain’s "Old Man Leading Cattle," and watch the sunset at Dinghu Peak in the evening. - Day 2: Early morning watch the sunrise at Yunhe Terraces, play around the terraces in the morning; in the afternoon, visit Jingning Shexiang Window to experience She ethnic culture. - Day 3: Go hiking on Longquan Mountain, experience traditional crafts, then return. Notes - Transportation: Attractions are scattered, self-driving is most convenient, mountain roads are many, drive carefully and safely. - Seasons: Terraces flooded in April-May, golden rice in September-October, rime frost on Yunhe Terraces in winter, summer is best for escaping heat on Longquan Mountain. - Gear: Bring mosquito repellent, sunscreen, trekking poles; ancient village stone roads are slippery, wear non-slip shoes. - Photography: Best light at Guyan Huaxiang before 6 AM and Yangjiatang Village from 4:30 to 5:30 PM. - Tips: Don’t buy herbal medicine randomly in scenic areas; choose restaurants with clear pricing; book She ethnic wedding performances in advance.

🌾 Stairway to the Clouds: Yunhe Terraces Await! 🚶♂️✨ #Yunhe #TerraceViews #NatureEscape #HiddenGems #LishuiAdventure

💙First stop💙: Lishui "Yunhe Terraces," this underrated small town in southern Zhejiang is a lost green wonderland of Jiangnan! 🚗Transportation: Take the high-speed train to "Lishui Station," rent a car and drive to the Yunhe Terraces scenic area. ☁ Jiǔqū Yúnhuán (Nine-Bend Cloud Ring) An excellent spot to watch the sunrise over the sea of clouds, where the terraces are covered by clouds, mist wraps around the mountains, creating a fairyland-like scene. Every shot is a masterpiece. 🏚 Kēnggēn Stone Village An ancient village with over 800 years of history, houses built with stones arranged in an orderly manner, featuring thousand-year-old trees, waterfalls, and stone paths, offering a glimpse into farming culture. 🌊 Wūjiàn Waterfall Walk up the stone steps along flowing water, waterfalls, streams, and bamboo forests, with a refreshing breeze that feels amazing. ☕ Cloud-top Café A hidden gem coffee house on the mountaintop, with huge floor-to-ceiling windows framing the terrace scenery like a dynamic painting. Choose a window seat for the perfect photo and check-in vibe. 🌅 Qīxīngdūn Viewing Platform Standing at the highest point of the scenic area, overlooking terraces scattered like seven stars, the best spot to watch the sunrise and sea of clouds. 🛏 Accommodation "Yunyi Courtyard," 800 meters from Jiǔqū Yúnhuán sunrise viewing spot, reachable by a morning walk. The all-wooden villa complex is built on the hillside, and opening the door reveals terraces and sea of clouds, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful scenery without stepping outside. 💙Second stop💙: Lishui "Jinyun Xiandu," the poetic ancient dam and the fairy-like reflections of the strange peaks... 🚗 Transportation: Rent a car in Lishui and drive to Jinyun Xiandu scenic area. 🌄 Xiǎo Chìbì (Little Red Cliff) A Danxia landform wonder, explore erosion caves, filming location of the escape scene of Sili Li in "Joy of Life," sunset shots here have a cinematic feel! ☕ Yándàng Study A coffee and book house transformed from an abandoned quarry, sunlight streams through the rock crevices above, perfect for industrial-style photos! ⛰️ Dǐnghú Peak "The world's number one bamboo shoot," a check-in spot featured in TV dramas "Chinese Paladin" and "The Journey of Flower." On clear, windless days, the lake surface is like a mirror, making the "Dǐnghú Peak reflection" photo absolutely stunning! 🏞 Zhū Tán Mountain The famous scene of an old farmer leading cattle across a stone bridge is here! The water near the shore is shallow, great for kids and adults to play together! You can also bring a net to see if you can catch small fish and shrimp. 🛏 Accommodation "Xiandu Once-in-a-Lifetime Homestay," the owner and hostess are super nice, lent us an electric bike for free, gave us travel route tips, very thoughtful.

If the curves of the earth have ultimate beauty, it must be in the Lishui Yunhe Terraces. 🌄 Standing on the Jiǔqū Yúnhuán Viewing Platform, before your eyes are layers upon layers of dry mu terraces winding from the foot of the mountain to the summit, faintly visible in the morning mist, truly like a "thousand-layer heavenly ladder winding above the clouds." When the morning sun breaks through the clouds, golden light spills over the flooded terraces, and the sea of clouds surges beneath your feet. That moment of awe made me understand what "sunrise sea of clouds spreading over mirror-like fields" really means. · Waiting at dawn, encountering a fairyland sunrise: To capture this breathtaking moment, we set off from a mountainside guesthouse at 4 a.m. 🌫️ The mountain air is chilling, but photographers with cameras have already secured their spots. As dawn breaks, milky white clouds slowly rise from the valleys, wrapping around the terraces like a fairyland. When the first ray of sunlight pierces the clouds, the whole world lights up instantly! The water-filled terraces reflect countless mirrors, mirroring the rosy clouds, the sky, and the mountains, shimmering with radiant colors, stunning beyond words! All the early rising and cold were 100% worth it at that moment. · Strolling the heavenly ladder, touching agricultural wisdom: After sunrise, we walked along the ridges deep into the terraces. 🌾 Walking on the "heavenly ladder," you deeply feel the grandeur of these terraces and the wisdom of the ancestors. Each terrace wall is built by hand with stones, with the highest point having a drop of over a thousand meters—what a magnificent feat of engineering! In spring, this place is a green water mirror; in summer, rolling waves of rice; in autumn, brilliant gold; in winter, it may be covered in pure white snow. The beauty changes with the seasons. · Kenggen Stone Village, visiting an old She ethnic village: After seeing the terraces, we visited Kenggen Stone Village at the foot of the mountain. 🛖 This ancient She ethnic village has houses built from mountain stones, winding stone slab roads, and babbling streams. Time seems to move slowly here. At the village’s old teahouse, we drank a bowl of local big bowl tea, listened to the spring water, and felt a rustic tranquility completely different from the terraces. 📌 Yunhe Terraces Cloud-Chasing Complete Guide: 1. Core Information: · Address: Chongtou Town, Yunhe County, Lishui City. · Ticket Price: ¥80 (includes Jiǔqū Yúnhuán and Baiyin Valley scenic areas). · Keywords: sunrise sea of clouds, photography paradise, four-season beauty, high mountain terraces. 2. Perfect Itinerary & Accommodation Suggestions: · Must stay one night! Strongly recommend staying near the Jiǔqū Yúnhuán scenic area or a guesthouse on the mountaintop (such as "Yunyi Courtyard" or "In the Fields"), where the terraces are right outside your window for seamless sunrise viewing. · Classic route: Day 1 afternoon arrival, check into guesthouse → visit Kenggen Stone Village → Day 2 early rise to watch sunrise sea of clouds → morning stroll through terraces and visit Baiyin Valley → return at noon. 3. Must-Experience & Pitfall Tips: · Sunrise is the soul: Check sunrise time in advance and arrive at the viewing platform at least half an hour early. Weather is crucial; always check the forecast before traveling and choose sunny or partly cloudy days. · Best seasons: · May-June: flooding period, best time to photograph "mirror fields" reflections. · September-October: rice ripens, golden fields, crisp autumn air. · Winter: if lucky, see snow-covered terraces like an ink painting. · Clothing advice: It’s very cold on the mountaintop early morning! Be sure to bring a thick jacket or light down coat. Wear comfortable, non-slip shoes as the ridge paths are rough. · Transportation: Driving is the best choice! The mountain road has many bends but is in good condition. Navigate to "Yunhe Terraces Visitor Center." 4. Food: Try local terrace rice fish, terrace rice, and high mountain bamboo shoots, all very fresh and delicious. 🌾 Travel Reflection: Yunhe Terraces gave me not only a visual shock but also a spiritual cleansing. It showed me the great miracle of human and nature coexistence and the joy of witnessing brilliance after waiting. If you want to escape the city and find the purest natural sanctuary, then this "sunrise above the clouds" at Yunhe Terraces is definitely a must-see scenery in your life.

Not in Guizhou! The Yunhe Terraced Fields in Lishui, Zhejiang, are the true hidden paradise! On my first visit, I caught the sunrise over the sea of clouds, with layers of terraces wrapped in mist, distant mountains painted in blue-green hues—this secret Jiangnan gem lives up to its reputation. A super relaxing 2-day, 1-night itinerary: take the Guanyun Cableway up to Qixingdun to overlook the entire terraced fields; visit Baiyin Valley to explore the 800-year-old Kenggen Stone Village and listen to the melodious Wujian Waterfall; enjoy atmospheric photos at the cloud-side café by the window. Staying at "Yunyi Courtyard" is the most worry-free option—walk to Jiuyu Yunhuan to watch the sunrise, and open your window to the sea of clouds. Tips: After rain when the sky clears is the best time to see the sea of clouds; arrive at the viewing platform before 5 AM; bring mosquito repellent and an umbrella. In summer, there are also stargazing camping and stream tracing activities. Where do you go to cool off in summer? Let’s chat in the comments~

First lesson of the new school term! Move the classroom into the nature of Yunhe🍃 The back-to-school season has arrived. Bring your kids to Lishui Yunhe and use nature as the classroom to unlock a different kind of "first lesson of the school year"～ Today, the editor recommends four great places for family outings, a perfect guide for parent-child trips👇 ❶ Yunhe Terraced Fields Scenic Area 🚶🏻‍♂️Route: Terraced Fields Visitor Center 👉🏻 Jiǔqū Yúnhuán (Nine-Bend Cloud Ring) 👉🏻 Qīxīngdūn Viewing Platform (Seven-Star Mound) 👉🏻 Kēnggēn Shízhài (Kenggen Stone Village) 🏠 Terraced Fields Visitor Center: The first floor houses the Terraced Fields World Museum, where you can learn about terraced fields in China and around the world; the second floor features a 9D flying theater with naked-eye 9D immersive experiences, offering a variety of films like "Moon Landing Project" and "Escape from Dinosaur Island." 🌾 Jiǔqū Yúnhuán: Walk along the farming trail, teach the kids about crops, and become little farmers for a day. ☕️ Qīxīngdūn: The highest point in the scenic area, offering views of the entire Yunhe terraced fields. Enjoy a terraced field view drink at the Cloud Café, and the cloud swing at the entrance is perfect for parent-child photos. 💦 Kēnggēn Shízhài: Follow the stream deep into Kenggen Stone Village, walk on the bluestone path, explore the century-old silver mine ruins, listen to the roaring waterfall, and enjoy a cool, shaded parent-child hike. ❷ Anxi Children's Literature Village 🎬 Mobile Children's Theater: Regular monthly performances, the whole village is a stage, and children can sign up to participate, immersing themselves in the fun of "script murder" games. 🍐 Yunhe Snow Pear Culture Exhibition Center: Experience a digital four-season pear orchard, and kids can create AR paintings. 🎨 Yunhe Fairy Tale Art Museum: Exhibits original picture book manuscripts by artists. 📒 Children's Literature Library: A great place to read, with nearly a thousand books including works by famous authors like Ye Shengtao and Tang Tang. 📝 Literature Exchange Center: Hosts themed sharing sessions and author meet-and-greet events from time to time. 💃 She Ethnic Folk Museum: Learn about the history, customs, and traditional crafts of the She ethnic group and experience the unique charm of She culture. ❸ Wooden Toy Fairy Tale Town 📷 Photo Spot: The chocolate-colored castle looks like an oversized building block toy, very dreamy and perfect for photos. 🙌 Wooden Toy Study Base: DIY your favorite wooden toys with tools and wooden parts, guided by teachers, letting kids become "little craftsmen." 🎮 Trendy Market: Buy Yunhe’s special wooden toys to take home. ❹ Changting Beach 👧 Kid’s Paradise: Ultra-fine artificial white sand beach + clear lake water, kids can dig sand, build castles, and have water gun battles. 🤳🏻 Photo Hotspot: Backed by green mountains and facing Yunhe Lake Reservoir, every shot looks like a masterpiece, especially the stunning sunset glow in the evening. 🔥 Must-try Experience: Lakeside camping and outdoor BBQ, perfect for weekend short trips. 📝 Small Tips 🚗 Transportation: Self-driving is the most convenient! From Lishui High-Speed Rail Station → rent a car and reach in 1.5 hours; travel time between spots is short. 🛏 Accommodation: In the terraced fields scenic area, the Daocao Grass Meets Jigsaw Hotel is recommended, like a children's playground; in the city, you can stay at the All Seasons Hotel located in the Fairy Tale Castle. 🧥 Gear: Creek shoes, sun hats, mosquito repellent, water guns + sand digging tools. The beauty of Yunhe lies in "slowness." Every lesson in nature is a limited edition of childhood💚

I've always admired the breathtaking scenery of Guizhou, but it turns out Zhejiang also hides cloud sea terraced fields that look like a fairyland! I've long been fascinated by Lishui Yunhe Terraced Fields, and this time I finally arrived at this beautiful place. - 2 Days 1 Night Day 1️⃣: Arrive at the Visitor Center → Stroll through Kenggen Stone Village → Check into a guesthouse Day 2️⃣: Head to Jiuqu Yunhuan to witness the stunning sunrise → Walk along the farming paths to feel the pastoral poetry → Explore Qixing Dun viewing spot → Begin the journey back - Transportation Guide 🚗 Self-driving: Navigate directly to "Yunhe Terraced Fields Visitor Center." From Hangzhou, it’s about a 5-hour drive, enjoy a relaxed and flexible road trip. 🚄 High-speed train transfer: First arrive at Lishui Station, then book the direct shuttle bus to the scenic area via "Baba Express," ticket price 30 RMB/person, about 80 minutes direct to the scenic spot. - Must-Visit Photo Spots 📸 1️⃣ Jiuqu Yunhuan Known as the "beauty ambassador" of Yunhe Terraced Fields, it’s the best place to enjoy the sea of clouds sunrise and the magnificent terraced fields. At dawn, golden sunlight spills over the layered terraces, blending beautifully with the misty cloud sea—every shot is a masterpiece. 2️⃣ Kenggen Stone Village A thousand-year-old ancient village hidden in the terraced valley, like amber frozen in time. The winding bluestone paths, babbling streams running through the village, and quaint earth houses arranged neatly are full of rich historical charm. 3️⃣ Qixing Dun The terraced fields here have a unique style, different but equally charming compared to Jiuqu Yunhuan. When shrouded in mist, the terraces appear and disappear like a fairyland, making it a treasure spot for capturing the cloud sea spectacle. - Helpful Travel Tips ‼️ ✅ Weather affects the scenery The beauty of Yunhe Terraced Fields is closely tied to the weather. Sunny days offer bright views, while after rain clears, you have a better chance to encounter a breathtaking sea of clouds. ✅ Prioritize comfortable gear There are many steps in the scenic area, and walking through the layered terraces is easier with a pair of comfortable sneakers. Don’t let your shoes slow down your sightseeing pace. ✅ Don’t miss the sunrise When visiting Yunhe Terraced Fields, be sure to catch the stunning sunrise! Check the sunrise time in advance. Since the scenic area opens at 8 AM, to secure the best spot for sunrise viewing, it’s recommended to drive to Jiuqu Yunhuan to welcome the first rays of sunlight shining on the terraces. ✅ This time I stayed at the "Straw Meets Building Blocks Hotel," perfectly located next to the visitor center. It’s just a few minutes’ walk to take the cable car and start the journey.

Right in Yunhe County, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province I discovered a hidden gem scenic area at Yunhe Terraced Fields With an average altitude of 1,000 meters, it’s very cool at 20 degrees in summer This is the real-life version of the life we long for A series of Chinese aesthetic paintings of mountains, water, and countryside Terraced fields, sunrise, sea of clouds, waterfalls, ancient villages No need to fight the crowds, you can easily take amazing photos . My travel route ▪Day 1: Check into hotel ➡ Baiyin Valley ➡ Kenggen Stone Village ▪Day 2: Jiǔqū Yúnhuán Viewing Spot ➡ Farming Trail . 1⃣ Jiǔqū Yúnhuán This is perfect for watching the sunrise and sea of clouds in the morning. The endless terraced fields are very stunning. When the first ray of sunlight shines on the terraces, the whole valley glows. Put on a short skirt and a straw hat, and you can take amazing photos in minutes on the farming trail. . 2⃣ Kenggen Stone Village Yellow earth walls, bluestone paths, the whole village surrounded by a sea of bamboo, waterfalls cascading down the mountain streams, and babbling brooks in the forest, very pleasant. . 3⃣ Baiyin Valley Take the cable car to Qixing Dun, where you can check in at the cloud café and swing. . 【Accommodation】 I stayed at the Straw Encounter Jimu Hotel, right next to the visitor center, very suitable for family trips. . ㊗️ Travel tips 1️⃣ There are many activities in summer 【Streamside Concert】From August 11 to 24, every Friday and Saturday, it’s so pleasant to enjoy the scenery and music outdoors 【Sunrise Birthday Party】Every Saturday and Sunday in August (except the 30th and 31st), birthday stars of the month can sign up in advance, and a small cake will be given at sunrise～ ‼️ Check the scenic area notices before traveling to avoid disappointment 2️⃣ Remember to bring a jacket for watching the sunrise in the morning, as there is a big temperature difference between morning and evening, keep warm.