[2025 Jingning Attraction] Travel Guide for She People Ancient City (Updated May)

Perhaps it is because the halo of 'the last secret realm of Jiangnan' is too dazzling that few people notice Jingning right next to Songyang. It is the only She ethnic autonomous county in China, known as the 'Little Tibet of Zhejiang'. The topography of Jingning is dominated by river valley cutting through mountains, with ravines crisscrossing and peaks clustering, creating many beautiful mountain and river valleys. This is Jingning, the only She ethnic autonomous county in China 🚉Travel Tips: Take the high-speed train from Hangzhou to Lishui, and the bus station is right next to Lishui station, where you can buy a bus ticket to Jingning Weekend two-day tour recommendation: Day1: She Township Ancient City Although it was built later, it still has certain ethnic characteristics. There are few people in the ancient city, and very few shops are open. Here, clothing rental is 100 yuan with no time limit, and you can bargain during the off-season Day2: The Sky City on the Nanyun Cliff The Sky City on the Nanyun Cliff of the She Township Window is so spectacular, it turns out that the Sky City in fairy tales really exists! Here, besides taking crazy photos, there are also many entertainment facilities Recommended attractions: 1 Yunzhong Daji - Xiao Zuo Village Check in the thousand-year-old ancient temple 'Shisi Temple' that resembles the Emerald City, then walk to the Xuehua Ji waterfall for great photo opportunities. Continue 6 kilometers along the mountain road to reach Xiao Zuo Village, known as the 'Jiangnan D1 Terrace'. 2 She Township Ancient City It is a newly built ancient city in the county town. The She people worship the phoenix, so it is also called Phoenix Ancient City. There are few tourists here, making it a great place to rent ethnic costumes for a photo shoot. 3 Sky City A resort nestled in the mountains and valleys, you can buy a ticket to visit without staying, and take a small train into the animated world of Hayao Miyazaki. 4 Dajun Village An ethnic ancient village built at the end of the Tang Dynasty, known as the 'Window of She Township', it is even more primitive and original.

Jingning She Autonomous County is the only She Autonomous County in China. She Village Ancient Town is its cultural core area, integrating She customs, ancient architecture, and natural scenery. 🚉 Transportation Guide 1️⃣ External transportation ✈️ Airplane: The nearest airports are Wenzhou Longwan International Airport and Lishui Airport. After arriving, you can transfer to a high-speed train or bus to Jingning. 🚄 High-speed train: Take a high-speed train to Lishui Station, then transfer to a bus (about 1.5 hours) to Jingning. 🚗 Self-driving is also convenient. 2️⃣ Internal transportation The ancient town is located in Hexi Town, Jingning County. You can walk around. It is recommended to drive or hire a car to visit the surrounding attractions (such as Yunzhong Dayu and She Village Window). 🔸 Must-visit attractions 1. Core area of She Village Ancient Town Phoenix Square: A symbol of the She people's totem, phoenix. Folk performances are often held here. She Museum: Learn about the history, costumes, silverware, and agricultural culture of the She people (free admission). Ancient streets and alleys: Stroll along the cobblestone streets and admire the white-walled and gray-tiled She-style buildings, experiencing the intangible cultural heritage (such as colorful ribbon weaving). Night light show: The night view of the ancient town is charming, and the lights add to the atmosphere. 2. Surrounding attractions ✔️ Yunzhong Dayu (40-minute drive): A mountain village with a thousand-year-old willow king, Shisi Temple, and Xuehua Dayu Waterfall. The clouds and mist are like a fairyland. ✔️ She Village Window Scenic Area (Dajun Village): Experience She marriage performances and rafting, and explore the ancient streets and She people's homes. 3. She culture experience ✔️ Folk performances: She singing and dancing, and wedding customs performances (such as "roadside wine" and "duishan song") are often held in the ancient town. ✔️ She costume photography: Rent traditional phoenix costumes (female) or blue-green costumes (male) and take photos with ethnic style. ✔️ March 3rd Song Festival (the most important festival of the She people on the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month, with activities such as singing, dancing, and long table banquet). ✔️ Handicraft experience: Learn how to make She ribbons, black rice, and bamboo weaving crafts. • 📍 Jingning She Village Ancient Town, Lishui, Zhejiang 🎫 Free admission 👗 She costume: Rent for 50-70 yuan. The costumes in She Village Ancient Town are more expensive than those in She Village Window, but they look better. 📷 Camera position: 1️⃣ The view from the attic is very good, with layers of tile roofs and door frames. 2️⃣ The position of the arch bridge is also very good. Jingning She Village is a hidden gem in southern Zhejiang, suitable for travelers who love ethnic culture and natural scenery. Immerse yourself in it and experience the unique charm of "Phoenix Hometown"!

Jingning She Autonomous County is a wonderful place to visit. 🏞️ Its beauty lies not only in its natural scenery, but also in its rich cultural heritage and warm hospitality, making every visit a pampering experience. Let's take a day trip and enjoy the pampering treatment and museums of Jingning! . ✅ China She Museum: This museum is like a bridge through time, connecting the modern and ancient She civilization. Walking into the museum is like walking into a living history scroll, where the history, culture, and customs of the She people are all displayed before your eyes. ✅ She Silver Museum: Silver lovers, don't miss this! Here you can explore the dazzling world of silver. Every piece of silver jewelry bears the wisdom and sweat of She artisans. They are not only decorative art, but also a testament to the cultural heritage of the She people. ✅ Costume Museum: This museum showcases the evolution and development of She costumes. While appreciating the beauty, you can also feel the yearning and pursuit of the She people for a better life. This is also a visual and spiritual feast. The colorful and unique style of She costumes is like taking us to a dreamlike ethnic world. Visiting these museums is not only a cultural baptism, but also a spiritual journey. Here, you can slow down and savor the stories behind each exhibit, and feel the unique charm of She culture. 📸 At the same time, this is also a popular place to check in and take photos. Whether you take a photo with exquisite silver jewelry or wear traditional She costumes, your travel photos will be more unique. ⛩️ Ps: In addition to checking in and taking photos at the museum, you can also take travel photos in the ancient town of She village. In the afternoon, you can participate in various interactive performances, such as the princess parade. In the evening, you can watch the She show at Shan Ha Grand Theater. 💗 Warm tips: 1. The China She Museum and the Costume Museum are only separated by a road, and you can check in and visit them one after another. 2. During the visit, you can participate in some interactive experience activities, such as learning how to make simple She silver jewelry or learning how to wear costumes. This will make your trip more colorful. 3. All museums are free to visit, and flash photography is prohibited in the museum. 4. Museum opening hours: AM8:30-11:30, PM14:00-17:00. Closed on Mondays, don't miss it! 5. You can take the county sightseeing bus to reach the museum. The sightseeing bus stops when you wave, and the ticket price is 3 yuan/person.

· 🏮Of all the festive colors, my favorite is the red of Jingning. It is the joy of a bountiful harvest, the colorful picture of the Shexiu Millennium Shanha performance in the ancient city, and the aroma of delicious food at a family reunion. 🧨Come to Jingning this New Year and let the mountain songs of the She people take you on a tour of the beautiful mountains and rivers of Jingning. 🎫Recommended attractions: 1️⃣Shexiang Ancient City: This is a great place to take photos. The ancient city is not ancient, but it has its own charm. If you are lucky, you can catch the princess parade (on the streets of the ancient city) and the Shexiu Millennium Shanha performance (in the theater). You can inquire and make a reservation in advance for the specific performance time. 2️⃣She Nationality Museum and She Silver Museum: You can visit both museums together. The She Silver Museum showcases the unique charm and cultural characteristics of She silverware. If you like silverware, don't miss the silverware shop inside. The She Nationality Museum displays the history, changes, culture, and customs of the She people in Jingning. Highly recommended. 3️⃣Nayun Sky City: A collision of modern and traditional. The modern architectural design blends well with the mountains and rivers, showing another kind of beauty of Jingning. 4️⃣Dajun Ancient Street: Rich in She elements. In addition to taking photos, you can also experience the She wedding customs performance. · ⚠️Photo location tips: 1️⃣Wubu Village Autumn Harvest 2️⃣Shexiang Ancient City 3️⃣Nayun Sky City 4️⃣Shexiu Millennium Shanha 5️⃣Dajun Ancient Street 6️⃣She wedding customs performance 7️⃣She Nationality Museum + She Silver Museum 8️⃣Black Coffee Knight + Xishang Yajing 9️⃣Yijiangnan Restaurant + Aunt Zhao's Pickle Banquet

🧨Looking for a self-drive destination for the Lunar New Year? Come to Jingning! This year, Jingning has prepared a warm welcome for visitors from afar, so you can enjoy a unique and joyful Lunar New Year experience. · 🚘Recommended 3D2N self-drive itinerary for Jingning: Day 1: Visit Jingning Ancient City, check out the Princess Parade, and experience the charm of She traditional culture. Wear a phoenix crown and colorful clothes, and be a She princess for a day. In the evening, watch the large-scale live performance "She Show: Millennium Mountain Har" and experience the history and development of the She people through time and space. Day 2: Stroll through Nayun Resort, check out the Sky City, and experience a romantic life in the clouds. The resort also offers a variety of New Year’s Eve dinner packages, making it the perfect place to gather with family and friends. Visit the She Township Window on Dajun Ancient Street, experience the fun of a She wedding, and become a She son-in-law for a day. Day 3: Experience the grandeur of the Xuehuaji Waterfall in Daji Township, where water cascades down from a height of 1,000 meters. Explore the Zen tranquility of the Shisi Temple, a filming location for "Black Myth: Wukong." Experience the Song Dynasty charm of the Yunjian Tingyu Homestay. · ⚠️Tips: 1️⃣The She Ancient City Princess Parade is held from 2pm to 8:30pm from the second to the sixth day of the Lunar New Year at She Ancient City. 2️⃣The She Wedding Show is held from the second to the sixth day of the Lunar New Year at Dajun Ancient Street. 3️⃣The She Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience Tour is held from the second to the sixth day of the Lunar New Year at Dongnong Tianyuan. 4️⃣The She Show: Millennium Mountain Har is held from the third to the sixth day of the Lunar New Year at the Mountain Har Grand Theater.

🏨 Shexiang Ancient City 🌟 Highlights: Jingning County in Lishui, Zhejiang, is the only She ethnic autonomous county in China. It is located in the highest area of Zhejiang and is known as the "Little Tibet of Zhejiang." The county is home to rolling mountains, rushing streams, and ancient villages, and is one of the few places in Jiangnan with ethnic minority culture. 🗓 Itinerary: DAY 1: Shexiang Ancient City - Yunzhong Daji - Xiaozuo Village DAY 2: Sky City - Dajun Village - Shawan Town 👍 Recommendations: There are many homestays and inns to choose from in Yunzhong Daji, or you can drive out of the mountains and stay at the Nayun Resort in Sky City. 1. Yunzhong Daji - Xiaozuo Village Check out the thousand-year-old Shisi Temple, which looks like something out of The Wizard of Oz, then walk to Xuehuaji Waterfall, a great place for photos. Drive 6 km along the mountain road to Xiaozuo Village, known as the "No. 1 Terrace in Jiangnan." 2. Shexiang Ancient City This is a newly built ancient city in the county. The She people worship the phoenix, so it is also called Phoenix Ancient City. There are very few tourists here, so it's a great place to rent ethnic clothing and take photos. 3. Sky City This resort is located in a mountain valley. You can buy a ticket to visit even if you don't stay overnight. Take the train to enter the world of Hayao Miyazaki's anime. 4. Dajun Village This ethnic village was built in the late Tang Dynasty and is known as the "Window of Shexiang." It is more primitive and natural, and there is an ancient camphor tree at the entrance of the village that you should check out. 5. Wutong Township - Shawan Town If you're driving, you can continue along Xinshan Road from Dajun Village to Wutong Township and Shawan Town. The road is lined with mountains and streams, and the scenery is beautiful. You can also fish and camp by the stream. 📝 Tips: Green travel is more environmentally friendly and healthy!

I regret that I only know now that there is such a treasure tourist attraction in Zhejiang I don’t allow others to not know that this is the only She Autonomous County in China! It has preserved its ethnic customs intact and is located at the highest altitude in Zhejiang, so it is known as "Little Tibet in Zhejiang". 😋Everyone who comes here can't help but exclaim: "It's beautiful." Surrounded by mountains, small bridges, flowing water, houses, pavilions, and retro villages, this place is like the paradise of this world, making people feel comfortable. It just so happens that a mysterious She ethnic culture parade was held recently, allowing you to experience the authentic She ethnic flavor. - ✅NPC Shecheng is looking for a son-in-law Wearing the local unique ethnic costumes, you can experience the She ethnic group's wedding here and feel the cultural collision of different ethnic groups~ ✅Three Princesses Parade Follow the three princesses, sing and dance, travel through various places in the ancient city amidst laughter and joy, and have a dialogue between the ancient and the modern ✅ Ancient City Style Street: A variety of delicious She ethnic food is on offer, so delicious that you can't stop eating. The activities also include She folk customs, NPC She rhyme, three princesses parading the streets, NPC interactive Shedi joy, ancient city singing, jubilant She village, toasting songs, She ethnic sports, ancient city prayer wall, ten miles of red makeup and a thousand people long street banquet, etc., which are simply too much to keep up with. It's the same filming location as Running Man. It's really worth traveling here~ From now until December 21st, this event will be held every Saturday afternoon! Don't miss it

Choosing the right time to travel is important. Travel to Jingning during off-peak season|||I prefer Jingning at this time of year, when it is less crowded and more peaceful. You can enjoy the view of the moon from the balcony of Sisi Temple, or take a walk in the rain in Dongnong Garden.🌾 · This trip includes Yunzhong Daji, where Sisi Temple is located, Dajun Ancient Street, and Shexiang Ancient City. The trip takes about two days and one night.🚌 1️⃣ Arrive at Yunzhong Daji at noon on the first day. Buy a ticket package and visit Xuehuaji Waterfall (not the whole route). Then visit Sisi Temple. After dinner, return to Yunhe Shuian B&B near Dajun Ancient Street. The B&B is cost-effective during the off-peak season. Enjoy the rural life and find yourself here.🛏️ 2️⃣ Wake up naturally on the second day. After breakfast, visit Dajun Ancient Street. The street is small, and is mainly for taking photos. There are also interactive activities for She ethnic group wedding customs. For lunch, you can choose Yijiangnan in Shexiang Ancient City. Then visit the ancient city and return.🥘 · ⚠️The biggest advantage of traveling during off-peak season is that there are fewer people, and accommodation and transportation (flights) are much cheaper. You can enjoy the trip at your own pace. ⚠️It is recommended to drive to Jingning. If you don't have a driver's license, you can also take a bus (between Jingning downtown and Yunzhong Daji, passing by Dajun Ancient Street).

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📍Jingning She Autonomous County, Lishui, Zhejiang 🏔There is an ancient town with a quaint charm 🏰She Ethnic Ancient City! The entire ancient city is very well preserved👍 It has the authentic characteristics of an ancient castle🥰 Almost every building is three stories or more This is what surprises me the most!🫣 【Praise Words】 The ancient city has different flavors during the day and night Under the daytime clouds, it is an ancient town with a mother river protecting it Above the night curtain, it is a splendid galaxy with romantic whispers 🍀She Ethnic Ancient City ✅Especially praise its night! 💍Starlight dots, flashing neon The ancient town by the river, like a graceful girl Telling the long and short stories of the She ethnic group ⛰【Travel Guide】 📍Detailed Address: She Ethnic Ancient City, Jingning She Autonomous County 🚗Transportation Guide: Take the high-speed train to Lishui Station, then take a bus from Lishui East Bus Station directly to Jingning She Autonomous County 🕙Opening Hours: All day 💰Ticket Price: Free 🌟Highlights: 1. She Ethnic Ancient Town was once a filming location for the show 'Running Man'🎬 2. The magnificent moat is super beautiful under the sunset, perfect for photos📷 3. There are many unique restaurants in She Ethnic Ancient City where you can experience local ethnic cuisine🥘 4. At the entrance of She Ethnic Ancient City, there is a pond with a water mill and windmill, and the most noteworthy is the pool of goldfish!🪷 🌈Recommended Attractions: 1. Window of She Ethnic 2. Sky City on the Cliff 3. Phoenix Ancient City 4. Shisi Temple 🥗Food Recommendations: 1. She Ethnic Yipin Fish House: Stuffed Tofu, Stir-fried Snails, Braised Grouper, and Pickled Tofu are delicious! 2. She Ethnic Mei Ji: Mushroom Soup, Pork Belly Hotpot, Boneless Chicken Feet, and Special Pan-fried Dumplings are delicious! 📝Tips: ✅There are many hotels to choose from for local travel, here are two recommended hotels～ 1⃣️Economical Hotel: Chuang E Jia Hotel, about 100 yuan/day; 2⃣️Specialty Homestay Hotel: Jingning Phoenix International Hotel, about 200 yuan/day.

After traveling through Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, I finally found a lesser-known, less crowded small town in Zhejiang—'Jingning'. Jingning is located in Lishui City and is the only She Autonomous County in China, offering a rare glimpse of minority culture in Jiangsu and Zhejiang 🏯 The scenery here is stunning, with unique attractions such as Yunzhong Daji, Shisi Temple, and Shexiang Ancient City. Traveling here allows you to avoid the crowds. 🚶 Jingning One-Day Tour Route '📍Shisi Temple→Xuehuaji→Shexiang Ancient City→She Nationality Museum' ⛰️ Must-Visit in Jingning 1️⃣ Shisi Temple 🎫 Ticket: 40r For this thousand-year-old temple in the deep mountains, I traveled hundreds of kilometers to Yunzhong Daji in Jingning. Shisi Temple was built in the Song Dynasty and is considered the most beautiful temple in China. It has no Buddha statues or incense but retains the extremely beautiful and simple architectural style of the Song Dynasty 🎐 Crossing the thousand-year-old cypress tree at the entrance feels like stepping through a time portal, allowing you to converse directly with ancient people. Besides Shisi Temple, the nearby King of Cryptomeria and Xuehuaji Waterfall are also worth visiting, all included in the Yunzhong Daji ticket. 2️⃣ Shexiang Ancient City 🎫 Free Shexiang Ancient City is also known as Phoenix Ancient City. The She people worship the phoenix 🐦‍🔥, and this place is a concentrated display of She architectural style. When I visited, there were almost no tourists, making it a bit deserted. But the She architectural complex, reminiscent of 'Spirited Away,' made it feel very worthwhile. Apart from She architecture, I found the most beautiful spot to be the Millennium Bridge by the river in the ancient city. The distant mountains, mist, river, and ancient bridge resemble a landscape painting ☁️ Shisi Temple and Shexiang Ancient City can each be explored for half a day. If you have more time, you can visit the 📍She Nationality Museum in the county to experience local history and customs, which is very interesting. 🚗 About Transportation & Accommodation Driving can directly reach each attraction. For public transportation, you can refer to: Lishui High-Speed Rail Station➡️Lishui Bus Station➡️Jingning Bus Station 🏨 It is recommended to stay near Jingning Bus Station, where there are many hotels, and transportation and dining are very convenient. I stayed in Jingning for two days and marveled at how Zhejiang hides such a unique small town. It is not commercialized like many other places, making it a true treasure in my heart.