Summer Escape to the Emerald Forest

🌳 Summer Escape to the Emerald Forest | Just 1.5h from Hangzhou to the Filming Location of "A Little Forest for Two," Where Raw Photos Breathe with Life! A 1.5-hour drive from Hangzhou takes you into a fairy-tale oasis favored by film crews—Lishui's Guyanyan Painting Village! No exaggerated filters here, just the refreshing breeze of the Oujiang River, the shade of thousand-year-old camphor trees, and the shimmering ripples left by passing boats. Every raw photo looks like a movie still, making it a hidden gem for summer escapes in the Yangtze River Delta! ------ 📍 Quick Guide to the Destination: The Dual Charm of Guyanyan Painting Village • Location: A "village in a painting" by the Oujiang River in Bihu Town, Liandu District, Lishui. • Highlights: • Ancient Weir: The millennium-old Tongji Weir (a World Heritage Irrigation Structure), with towering camphor trees creating a lush canopy. • Painting Village: An artistic street district + riverside homestays, a paradise for sketching enthusiasts. • Film Connection: Filming location for "A Little Forest for Two," featuring Yu Shuxin's iconic spots. 🚗 Travel Tips: Easy Access from Hangzhou • By Car: Take the Hangxinjing Expressway → Changshen Expressway, navigate to "Guyanyan Painting Village Scenic Area," about 1.5 hours. • By Train: Hangzhou East → Lishui Station (1.5 hours), then a 30-minute taxi ride to the scenic area (~40 RMB). • Parking: 10 RMB/day; arrive early on weekends. 🌿 Summer Activities: 24-Hour Immersion in the Emerald Forest 🌳 Day 1: Explore the Ancient Weir + Night Boat Tour • 15:00 Arrive at the Ancient Weir • Must-visit spots: Tongji Weir's arch dam, Wenchang Pavilion, and the thousand-year-old camphor grove (super cool under the shade!). • Hidden gem: Hike along Yantou Village's trails, wade in clear streams, and meet plein-air painters. • 17:30 Night Boat Tour • Boarding: Available at both the weir and painting village docks; round-trip fare drops to 20 RMB after 17:30 (originally 50 RMB). • Highlight: Sunset paints the Oujiang River red as boats glide through emerald waves, like entering Monet's garden. • Last departure: 20:00—don’t miss it! • 19:00 Nightlife in the Painting Village • Riverside dinner: Try "Huaxiang Renjia" for Oujiang river fish and farmhouse dishes. • Stroll the art district: When lanterns light up, it feels like stepping into an ink painting. 🌅 Day 2: Sketching in the Painting Village + Nearby Gems • 8:00 Morning Light in the Village • Capture the misty river and fishing boats at dawn—raw photos burst with life. • Must-visit: Barbizon Oil Painting Gallery and Jiangbin Ancient Street. • 10:00 Nearby Gems (Optional) • Yunhe Terraced Fields: 1-hour drive to see rolling green rice paddies (July-August). • Songyang Ancient Villages: 1.5-hour drive to explore National Geographic-worthy secrets. 📸 Photo Guide: Raw and Full of Life • Ancient Weir & Camphors: Shoot upward for a canopy-and-sky interplay, dappled light creating an emerald forest effect. • Boat Deck: Use the river as foreground for dynamic shots with distant mountains. • Village Lanterns: Capture the blue-hour contrast between warm lanterns and cool river reflections. • Film Locations: Recreate scenes at Wenchang Pavilion’s stone bridge and Yantou Village’s flagstone paths. 🏡 Stay: Sleep Inside a Painting • Riverside Homestays: • "Zhu 85": Designer stay with floor-to-ceiling Oujiang views, ~300 RMB/person. • "Huaxiang No.1": A century-old renovated house with a photogenic courtyard well. • Budget Picks: • "Guyanyan Lodge": 5-minute walk to the weir, cozy and clean, ~150 RMB/person. 🍜 Food Map: Flavors of the Oujiang • Must-Try: • Oujiang River Fish: Steamed or braised, tender and fresh. • Cicada Rice: Lishui specialty—crispy fried cicadas over rice, unexpectedly delicious! • Dried Vegetable Pancake: Street-side and freshly baked, 5 RMB, flaky and crisp. • Cafés: • "Wood Talk": Floor-to-ceiling river views; sip their "Emerald Forest" special while watching boats glide. ⚠️ Pro Tips: Avoid Pitfalls 1. Boat Timing: Post-17:30 fares are cheapest, but don’t miss the last ride! 2. Bugs & Sun: Mosquitoes love camphor groves—bring repellent; riverside UV is strong—wear a hat. 3. Outfits: Light/bright colors photograph best; comfy shoes for hiking. 4. Tickets: Online bookings save 5 RMB; combo tickets with boat rides offer better value. 💡 Why Is Guyanyan Painting Village the Ultimate Summer Escape? • 5°C Cooler: River breeze + shade feels fresher than the city. • Crowd-Free: No West Lake-style crowds—just your private emerald forest. • Cinematic Scenes: No editing needed for film-worthy shots. • Diverse Fun: Hiking, boating, sketching, feasting—no two days alike. This summer, head to Guyanyan Painting Village— Let a 1.5-hour journey transport you to an emerald forest fairy tale. Raw photos brimming with life are summer’s most beautiful filter! 🌿🛶