Lishui has given up on Lishui; this place is too amazing with air that is beautiful, fresh, and fun

Who says Jiangnan only has small bridges and flowing water? Lishui, this secret realm in southern Zhejiang, completely overturns your perception! White clouds, terraced fields, ancient villages, clear water... every shot is wallpaper-worthy scenery. Please keep this 3-day 2-night in-depth travel guide👇

🏞️ Highlights:
◆ Yunhe Terraces · Home to the largest terrace group in East China, shrouded in morning mist like a fairyland
◆ Guyan Huaxiang · The most essence section of the 800-li Oujiang River, a paradise for sketching enthusiasts
◆ Nanjianyan · The "Little Zhangjiajie" of southern Zhejiang, with thrilling cliffside plank roads perfect for photos
◆ Songyang Ancient Village · Rated by National Geographic as "The Last Secret Realm of Jiangnan"

📝 Day 1: Collision of Light, Shadow, and Poetry
📍 Guyan Huaxiang (8:00-11:30)
◆ Tongji Weir + Barbizon Oil Painting Museum combo ticket 50 RMB
◆ Best photo spot for Oujiang sailing: Xiangzhang Wharf
🍜 Lunch: "Youjiang Xiaoxi Fish Restaurant" at the old street entrance, must order Oujiang fish head

📍 Yunhe Terraces (14:00-sunset)
◆ Watch sunrise at Jiujue Yunhuan, see ancient villages at Silver Valley
◆ Popular check-in spot: Cloudside Café (remember to buy the terrace cable car combo ticket)

📝 Day 2: Entering a Martial Arts Movie Scene
📍 Nanjianyan (8:30-12:00)
◆ Must-walk glass plank road, best season to see sea of clouds is May to June
⚠️ Note: Mountain roads have many sharp turns, car hire recommended

📍 Songyang Ancient Villages (14:00-17:30)
◆ Yangjiatang Village: Golden Potala Palace (most beautiful at dusk)
◆ Chenjiapu Village: Pioneer bookstore on the cliff
🍵 Afternoon tea recommendation: Songyang Dragon Boat Festival tea at Feijiaoji Homestay

📝 Day 3: Light Luxury Experience on Oujiang River
📍 Adventure Island Water World / Xiandu Scenic Area (choose one)
◆ Family-friendly choice is Adventure Island, with night electronic music festivals in summer
◆ Photography lovers must visit Xiandu, Zhu Tan Mountain old man herding cattle is a must-shoot

🍲 Food Radar:
✅ Time-honored "Dayang Cooked Food" braised snacks
✅ Songyang Ten Bowls: Xieli tea stewed pig's trotters, Shalei
✅ Yunhe specialties: Terrace rice flower fish, mountain powder dumplings

🚗 Transportation Tips:
◆ Renting a car at Lishui Station is most convenient, attractions are scattered and public transport is limited
◆ High-speed train from Shanghai/Hangzhou takes 2.5 hours direct
◆ Yangjiatang Village limits visitors, recommend going early morning or late afternoon

💡 My hard-earned experience:
1. To see the morning mist at Yunhe Terraces, you must stay at a mountaintop homestay!
2. May to October is the waterfall high-water period; after November, the terrace irrigation mirror effect is stunning
3. Ancient village stone paths are slippery, never wear high heels
4. Remember to bring mosquito repellent! Mosquitoes in the mountains are very fierce