Jiangnan Secret Realm｜Lishui 3 Days 2 Nights In-depth Tour of Mountains, Rivers, and Culture

🗺️Route Plan: A Journey to the Green Wilderness Starting from the High-Speed Rail Station 🔹Day 1: Jinyun Xiandu → Guyan Painting Village (A Collision of Immortal Fantasy and Everyday Life) • Transportation Options: ◦ 🚄High-speed Rail: Shanghai/Hangzhou → Lishui Station (about 2-3 hours), then take K202 bus (3 RMB/person, 50 minutes) directly to Guyan Painting Village ◦ 🚗Self-driving: Navigate to "Guyan Painting Village No.1 Parking Lot," parking fee 10 RMB/day, 3-minute walk to the scenic area entrance • Core Experiences: ◦ 🌅Jinyun Xiandu: Arrive at Zhutan Mountain before 6:30 AM to capture the classic "Old Man Leading the Ox" scene in the morning mist (weekends and holidays only), climb Dinghu Peak for a panoramic view (ticket 110 RMB including shuttle bus) ◦ 🎨Guyan Painting Village: Stroll along the thousand-year-old Tongji Weir in the afternoon, watch painters sketch at "Painting Village No.1 Art Zone," enjoy a sunset boat ride on the Ou River in the evening (ticket + boat 50 RMB) • Recommended Overnight Stay: ◦ 🏨Guzhang Shuijiao Homestay: Next to the thousand-year-old camphor tree inside the scenic area, open the window to see the mist over the stream, offers free shuttle service (from 400 RMB/night) 🔹Day 2: Songyang Ancient Village → Yunhe Terraces (A Symphony of Secret Realm and Countryside) • Charter Car Guide: ◦ 🚖Charter: Guyan Painting Village → Songyang (about 1 hour, 200 RMB/car) → Yunhe Terraces (1.5 hours, 300 RMB/car), carpool for 4 people at 150 RMB/person/day • Songyang Activities: ◦ 📜Yangjiatang Village: Shoot the "Golden Potala Palace" against the light in the afternoon, enjoy a coffee at "Pioneer Bookstore" overlooking the terraces ◦ 🍜Songyang Old Street: Try Baixian Noodle House’s fermented rice large intestine noodles and Dengzhanpan (radish-filled fried cake, 5 RMB each) • Yunhe Terraces: ◦ 🌄Qixingdun Viewing Platform: Arrive before 6:00 PM to capture terraces and sea of clouds together, stay in a tent room at "Guiye Yunhai Camp" (from 600 RMB/night) 🔹Day 3: Baiyin Valley → Return Trip (Dialogue Between Canyon and Farming) • Canyon Exploration: ◦ 🌿Baiyin Valley: Early morning hike through the kilometer-long canyon, see the stream flowing through the village, check in at "Kenggen Shizhai" ancient mine cave ruins (free) • Return Tips: ◦ 🚌Scenic Shuttle: Yunhe Terraces → Lishui Station (depart at 14:00, 2 hours per trip, ticket 30 RMB) ◦ 🚖Carpool: Carpool from scenic area entrance to Lishui Station about 150 RMB/car, suitable for large luggage 🏨Accommodation Recommendations: Poetic Residences Nestled in Mountains and Water 1. Guyan Painting Village: ◦ 🏯“Guzhang Shuijiao Homestay”: Filming location of "A Little Forest for Two," rooms overlook the thousand-year-old camphor tree, includes Ou River fishing fire photography guidance (from 400 RMB/night) ◦ 🌙“Hidden Painting Village Courtyard Hotel”: Republic of China style architecture, riverside duplex loft with terrace, includes hand-drawn map (from 680 RMB/night) 2. Yunhe Terraces: ◦ 🏡“Yunshang 5 Days”: Glass house at the highest point of the terraces, watch the sunrise from bed, includes terrace shuttle service (from 800 RMB/night) 3. Songyang: ◦ 🌿“Feijiaoji”: Popular cliffside homestay with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows facing bamboo forest, includes handmade tea experience (from 1200 RMB/night) 🍜Food Map: Flavors of Ou Yue on the Tongue • Must-Try List: ◦ 🍜Jinyun Shaobing: Yongning Road main store, preserved vegetable and meat filling + freshly baked charcoal aroma, 5 RMB each ◦ 🦆Songyang Salt-Baked Chicken: Small stall beside Baixian Noodle House on Old Street, wrapped in coarse salt and roasted, 68 RMB each ◦ 🌾Yunhe Terraces Rice Cake: Freshly steamed at Baiyin Valley village entrance, served with osmanthus honey, 10 RMB per serving • Hidden City Favorites: ◦ 🌶️Yulei Road Food Street: Qingtian Mountain powder egg noodles (38 RMB/bowl), Lulubingwu preserved vegetable cake (3 RMB each) • Avoidance Tips: ◦ ❌Mineral water in scenic area costs 8 RMB/bottle, recommend bringing your own water bottle (hot water available at visitor center) ◦ ❌Reject "Intangible Cultural Heritage Silverware" recommended by rickshaw drivers, mostly wholesale souvenirs from Yiwu 📸Photo Tips: Light and Shadow Secrets of 10 Iconic Spots 1. Jinyun Xiandu · Zhutan Mountain📍: ◦ Tip: Secure a spot before 6:30 AM, use ND filter for long exposure to capture mist on water, rent Hanfu (50 RMB/hour) for better shots 2. Guyan Painting Village · Tongji Weir📍: ◦ Tip: Shoot low angle of ancient stone box and camphor tree roots, capture sailboats passing under the arched bridge in evening light 3. Songyang Yangjiatang Village📍: ◦ Tip: Shoot backlit yellow stepped walls after 4 PM, use telephoto lens to compress space and highlight layers 4. Yunhe Terraces · Qixingdun📍: ◦ Tip: Check weather forecast in advance, sea of clouds often appears the day after rain, use wide-angle lens to capture terrace curves 5. Yandang Study Room📍: ◦ Tip: Shoot stone cave bookshelf with side light, wear dark clothes to contrast industrial style architecture, closed on Mondays ⚠️Pitfall Avoidance Guide: Avoid 99% of Tourist Traps 1. Transportation Traps: ◦ 🚕Taxi from Lishui Station to Guyan Painting Village costs about 80 RMB, refuse drivers’ "20 RMB carpool" offers (actually a ploy to bring you to overpriced homestays) 2. Spending Warnings: ◦ 💴Bring cash! Some small shops on Songyang Old Street only accept cash, scenic area supports Alipay ◦ 🛍️Reject overpriced "Lishui Three Treasures": same celadon tea cup outside scenic area costs only 50 RMB, inside marked 298 RMB 3. Gear Tips: ◦ 👟Wear non-slip shoes! Terrace stone paths are slippery after rain, 5 RMB shoe covers outside scenic area are ineffective ◦ 🌂Bring a sun and rain umbrella: rainy season in July-August, umbrella rental in scenic area 20 RMB/hour 4. Cultural Respect: ◦ 📸Ask permission before photographing She ethnic elders, avoid disturbing indigenous life 📍Nearby Highlights: Hidden Gems of Lishui 1. Suichang Gold Mine: 1-hour drive, experience gold panning (ticket 100 RMB), wear miner’s hat for vintage photos 2. Jingning She Ethnic Window: 1.5-hour drive, participate in March 3rd singing contest (special summer events in July) 3. Qingyuan Baishanzu: 2-hour drive, hike in primeval forest, chance to spot wild South China tiger (very rare) 📝Summary: Slow Down in the Last Secret Realm of Jiangnan The beauty of Lishui lies in its perfect blend of millennia-old farming civilization and modern aesthetics. When you stand at Qixingdun viewing platform watching clouds flow through terraces; when you sit in a Songyang old teahouse listening to craftsmen tell ancient papermaking stories, you suddenly understand: poetry is nothing but the tenderness time has deposited here. ✅Pre-trip Checklist: • Documents: ID card + student ID (ticket discount) • Gear: Sun hat + sunglasses + power bank (shared power banks in scenic area 5 RMB/hour) • Medicine: Mosquito repellent (many insects in bamboo forest) + stomach medicine (for spicy food) 🌍Civic Commitment: • Do not pick terrace crops or damage ancient village buildings • Take your trash with you; exchange at exit for "Lishui Guardian" commemorative badge May you find your own mountain and river poem in this Jiangnan secret realm.🌄