Lishui, Zhejiang — home to famous attractions such as Xiandu, Guyanyan Huaxiang, and Yandang Mountain, it is a tourist destination integrating ecological scenery, folk culture, and celadon art.
Central urban area of Lishui, an ecologically livable city
Capital of overseas Chinese, home of stone carving
Xiandu scenic area, birthplace of Yellow Emperor culture
Red holy land, home of gold mines
Ancient village wonderland, land of tea fragrance
Fairy tale town, terraced field wonder
Capital of covered bridges, home of shiitake mushrooms
The only She autonomous county in China
Capital of celadon, land of swords
Explore fairyland landscapes, experience folk culture, taste ecological cuisine
In the morning, visit Xiandu Dinghu Peak to admire the number one peak under heaven; in the afternoon, visit the Yellow Emperor Temple to learn about Yellow Emperor culture; in the evening, check into Jinyun county town and taste Jinyun baked pancakes.
In the morning, visit Tongji Weir, a thousand-year-old irrigation project; in the afternoon, stroll through the Old Street of Painting Village and admire oil painting creations; in the evening, stay at a painting village guesthouse and experience the rural nightscape.
In the morning, head to Yunhe Terraced Fields to watch the sunrise over the sea of clouds; in the afternoon, experience farming culture and participate in agricultural activities; in the evening, stay at a terraced field guesthouse and taste farmhouse cuisine.
In the morning, visit Lingfeng Scenic Area of Yandang Mountain to admire peculiar peaks and strange rocks; in the afternoon, visit Lingyan Scenic Area to watch the flying acrobatics performance; return in the evening, ending the Lishui trip.
A specialty snack from Jinyun, Lishui. Made from flour, preserved mustard greens, and pork, baked over charcoal fire. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, with a rich aroma. It is the most representative local delicacy.
A traditional Lishui soup. Pork is beaten into thin slices and cooked with mushrooms, tofu, and other ingredients. Delicious in flavor and rich in texture, it is an essential festive dish.
A traditional pastry from Qingtian County. Made mainly from glutinous rice flour and brown sugar, with added peanuts, sesame, and other ingredients. Steamed to perfection, it is sweet, soft, and sticky, symbolizing good fortune.
A specialty of the She ethnic group in Jingning. Glutinous rice is soaked in the juice of waxberry leaves and steamed. The rice is shiny black in color with a unique fragrance and nourishing effects. It is an essential food for She festivals.