Qingtian County, Lishui City, Zhejiang Travel
Qingtian County, Lishui, Zhejiang — a renowned hometown of overseas Chinese, featuring Qingtian stone culture, Shimen Cave Scenic Area, Overseas Chinese Hometown Street, and other unique attractions. Experience the unique fusion of stone carving art and exotic charm in 2 days and 1 night.
Qingtian County 2-Day 1-Night Special Trip
Stone Carving Appreciation, Hometown Flavors, Cave Exploration, Rural Experience
Visit Qingtian Stone Carving Museum in the morning to appreciate the charm of stone carving art; stroll along Overseas Chinese Hometown Street in the afternoon to experience exotic cultures; head to the Import Commodity City in the evening to shop for specialty goods.
- Hotels near Overseas Chinese Hometown Street
- Qingtian International Hotel
- B&Bs near Import Commodity City
- Qingtian Coffee
- Italian Pizza
- Qingtian Sugar Cake
- Dried Field Fish
- Bayberry Wine
- Guided tours available at the Stone Carving Museum for deeper understanding
- Overseas Chinese Hometown Street is perfect for evening photography
- Some items at the Import Commodity City are negotiable
- Some Western restaurants require advance reservations
Visit Shimen Cave Scenic Area in the morning to admire the magnificent mountains and beautiful waters; explore Qiansiyan Scenic Area in the afternoon to feel the fusion of nature and culture; head to China Field Fish Village in the evening to experience rural life.
- Buses from Qingtian County go directly toShimen Cave Scenic Area
- Self-driving recommended for Qiansiyan Scenic Area
- Rural bus available to China Field Fish Village
- Taxi between attractions: approx. 30-50 RMB
- Qingtian Stone Carving Museum: Free
- Shimen Cave Scenic Area: 60 RMB
- Qiansiyan Scenic Area: 30 RMB
- China Field Fish Village: Free
- Import Commodity City: Free
- Steep mountain paths at Shimen Cave; sports shoes recommended
- Best lighting at Qiansiyan for photography is in the morning
- Farm-to-table dishes at Field Fish Village can be pre-ordered
- Bring sun protection and insect repellent in summer
Must-Try Foods in Qingtian County
Qingtian Sugar Cake
A traditional Qingtian pastry made with glutinous rice flour and brown sugar, with peanuts and sesame, soft and sweet, a must-have for festivals.
Qingtian Field Fish
A specialty aquatic product from Qingtian, grown in rice paddies, with tender meat and rich nutrition. Multiple cooking methods, with steamed field fish and dried field fish being the most popular.
Qingtian Coffee
Influenced by overseas Chinese culture, Qingtian has a rich coffee culture with numerous local cafes serving excellent coffee, an essential part of the hometown experience.
Qingtian Bayberry
A famous Qingtian specialty, with large juicy sweet fruits, known as the "Home of Bayberry." The annual Bayberry Festival is held from June to July, the best time to taste them.
- Spring (Mar-May): Mild weather, ideal for outdoor activities
- Summer (Jun-Aug): Bayberries ripen, picking available
- Autumn (Sep-Nov): Cool and crisp, perfect for sightseeing
- Winter (Dec-Feb): Experience Chinese New Year in the hometown
- Make a simple stone carving by hand
- Savor coffee on Overseas Chinese Hometown Street
- Watch the flying waterfall at Shimen Cave
- Catch field fish at China Field Fish Village
- Tickets: approx. 100-150 RMB
- Accommodation: 250-700 RMB/night
- Dining: 180-300 RMB/day
- Transportation: 100-200 RMB
- Total: 600-1500 RMB
- How to get to Qingtian? → Take high-speed rail from Lishui Station to Qingtian Station
- Qingtian stone carving prices? → Ranging from hundreds to tens of thousands of RMB
- What's special about Overseas Chinese Hometown Street? → Rich European charm and hometown culture
- What souvenirs to buy? → Small stone carvings, bayberry wine, dried field fish