A Grand Tour of Lishui's Ancient Villages! Travel Through a Thousand-Year-Old Jiangnan Secret Realm

Lishui Travel Guide Recommended attractions: 1. Guyan Painting Village Scenic Area - Divided into two parts: Guyan (Yantou Village) and Painting Village (Dagangtou Town) - Yantou Village on the north bank has a thousand-year-old camphor tree group - Dagangtou Town on the south bank is a great place for sketching and photography - We recommend Maokong Bookstore 2. Chenjiapu Village - An ancient village with an altitude of more than 800m - Must-see: Vanguard Bookstore (Cliff Bookstore), Flying Bird Cafe - Charming night view, suitable for relaxing 3. Yangjiatang Village - Known as the "Golden Potala Palace" - 500-year-old "Couple Tree" at the entrance of the village - The village presents a golden color under the sunset 4. Songzhuang Village - Streams flow through the village - Century-old stone arch bridge landscape - Note that the mountain road is difficult to navigate 5. You'tian Village - Oil painting village with yellow walls and black tiles - Surrounded by alpine terraces - Suitable for shooting retro photos 6. Huangtian Village - 600m above sea level - Overlooking the Songyin River and the mountains - Suitable for watching the sunrise and sea of clouds Food recommendations: 1. Lishui Jinyun sesame cake 2. Songyang braised salt chicken 3. Longquan stream fish 4. Qingyuan mushrooms Transportation guide: 1. High-speed train to Lishui Station 2. Take a taxi or drive from Lishui Station to Songyang County for 1.5 hrs 3. It is recommended to drive or charter a car between attractions 4. There are many mountain roads, so drive carefully Travel tips: 1. It is recommended to go on a sunny day 2. Wear comfortable walking shoes 3. Bring sunscreen 4. Book a homestay in advance 5. Allow sufficient time for your visit Best seasons: Spring and Autumn (March–May, September–November)