Lishui

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At a Glance

Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Spring and autumn for cooler village, mountain and terrace walking; check rain, road and seasonal transport before longer routes
Climate
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and weather-sensitive mountain, village, river and terrace routes

Top Attractions

01City Guide

Xiandu Scenic Area

仙都风景区

All Ages

Admission

Two-day Xiandu pass: CNY 90. Scenic-bus transport is a separate CNY 20; together they cost CNY 110.

Typical Visit

3–4 hours for Zhutan Mountain and Little Red Cliff; a full day for the main Xiandu stops.

02City Guide

Dinghu Peak

鼎湖峰

All Ages

Admission

Two-day Xiandu pass: CNY 90. Scenic-bus transport is a separate CNY 20; together they cost CNY 110. Platforms may show CNY 70–85 pass discounts for online advance purchase.

Typical Visit

2–3 hours for Dinghu Peak and Huangdi Shrine; half a day or more when paired with Zhutan Mountain.

03City Guide

Zhutan Mountain

朱潭山

All Ages

Admission

Included in the Xiandu pass; use the normal ticket and entry arrangement in place that day.

Typical Visit

30–40 minutes for the core viewpoint; around an hour if you stay for changing light or mist.

04City Guide

Little Red Cliff

小赤壁

All Ages

Admission

Free entry and no reservation. Other Xiandu sights have separate ticket arrangements.

Typical Visit

1 hour for the riverside greenway; 2–3 hours for the Longgeng Road walkway and tunnel.

05City Guide

Niweng Cave

倪翁洞

All Ages

Admission

Two-day Xiandu pass: CNY 90. Scenic-bus transport is a separate CNY 20; together they cost CNY 110.

Typical Visit

30–45 minutes for the core cave; 1–1.5 hours with Wenyu Pavilion and Dufeng Academy.

06City Guide

Xiandu Taoist Temple

仙都观

All Ages

Admission

Two-day Xiandu pass: CNY 90. Scenic-bus transport is a separate CNY 20.

Typical Visit

10–15 minutes for the temple; about 2 hours when paired with Little Red Cliff.

07City Guide

Furong Gorge

芙蓉峡

All Ages

Admission

Two-day Xiandu pass: CNY 90. Scenic-bus transport is a separate CNY 20; together they cost CNY 110.

Typical Visit

30–45 minutes to Wangfeng Pavilion; 1.5–2 hours for the deeper gorge route.

08Built Heritage

Yellow Emperor Shrine

黄帝祠宇

All Ages

Admission

Covered by the CNY 90 two-day Xiandu pass. Scenic-bus transport costs a separate CNY 20; Buxu Mountain cable car is CNY 25 one way.

Typical Visit

30–45 minutes for the shrine; 2–3 hours with Buxu Mountain or a performance.

09City Guide

Heyang Ancient Dwellings

河阳古民居

All Ages

Admission

Paid ancestral halls: CNY 40; students and visitors aged 60 and over receive half price.

Typical Visit

About 1 hour for the core village; 2–3 hours for a slower walk.

10City Guide

Guyan Huaxiang Resort

古堰画乡旅游度假区

All Ages

Admission

Combined pass: CNY 50, including Guyan, Huaxiang and return boat travel.

Typical Visit

2–3 hours for both banks’ core sights; 4–5 hours at a slower pace.

11City Guide

Yanxia Stone Village

岩下石头村

All Ages

Admission

No admission ticket. Holiday parking is about CNY 10 per day; weekday parking is free.

Typical Visit

1.5–2 hours for the village core; 3–4 hours with the hill walk and waterfall.

12City Guide

Yangjiatang Village

杨家堂村

All Ages

Admission

No admission ticket. Holiday shuttle buses are about CNY 10 per person when traffic controls apply.

Typical Visit

30–60 minutes for the main road and viewpoint; 2–3 hours at a slower pace.

13City Guide

Chenjiapu Village

陈家铺村

All Ages

Admission

No admission ticket. Return shuttle: CNY 10 per person.

Typical Visit

1.5–2 hours for the core village; 3–4 hours with reading, food and the valley terrace.

14Food District

Songyang Old Street

松阳老街

All Ages

Admission

No admission ticket.

Typical Visit

About 1.5 hours for the main street; about 3 hours with lanes, shops and evening light.

15City Guide

Songzhuang Village

松庄村

All Ages

Admission

No admission ticket; village parking is free. Private hire is about CNY 450–500 per day.

Typical Visit

1–1.5 hours for the bridge and main road; 2–3 hours with lanes and viewpoints.

16City Guide

Damushan Tea Garden

大木山茶园

All Ages

Admission

No main admission ticket. Bike rental: CNY 30 for 2 hours; sightseeing vehicle: CNY 30 per person.

Typical Visit

2–3 hours for a normal visit; about 30 minutes for the lake area only.

17City Guide

Huang Family Compound

黄家大院

All Ages

Admission

No admission ticket; register by scanning the on-site code.

Typical Visit

About 40 minutes for the main carvings; about 1.5 hours for a slower visit.

18Built Heritage

Yanqing Temple Pagoda

延庆寺塔

All Ages

Admission

Free entry with an on-site or mini-programme reservation.

Typical Visit

About 30 minutes around the pagoda; 1–1.5 hours with the museum.

19Nature Escape

Ruoliao Primeval Forest

箬寮原始林

All Ages

Admission

Adults: CNY 60; visitors aged 60 and over: CNY 35; parking: CNY 10 per day.

Typical Visit

1.5 hours for Long Waterfall; 2–3 hours for the light hike; 2.5–3.5 hours for the upper route.

20City Guide

Yunhe Rice Terraces

云和梯田景区

All Ages

Admission

Adult three-area pass: CNY 80, valid for 48 hours.

Typical Visit

1.5–2 hours for Jiuqu Yunhuan; 3–4 hours for all three areas.

21City Guide

Jiuqu Yunhuan Terraces

九曲云环

All Ages

Admission

Adult ticket: CNY 70–80; ticket-and-cable-car package: about CNY 195, valid for 2 days.

Typical Visit

1–1.5 hours for the short boardwalk; 2–3 hours with the farming trail.

22City Guide

Qixingdun Viewpoint

七星墩观景台

All Ages

Admission

Three-area pass: CNY 70–80 for adults, valid for 48 hours; cable car is separate.

Typical Visit

About 30 minutes for the platform; at least 1 hour more for the 2.7-kilometre downhill trail.

23City Guide

Baiyin Valley

白银谷景区

All Ages

Admission

Included in the CNY 80 Yunhe Rice Terraces pass; no separate ticket.

Typical Visit

1–1.5 hours for the village core; 2–3 hours if continuing uphill.

24City Guide

Yunhe Lake Xiangong Scenic Area

云和湖仙宫景区

All Ages

Admission

Adult return-boat package: about CNY 45.

Typical Visit

1.5–2 hours for a quick island circuit; 3–4 hours at a slower pace.