Lishui Travel Guide

Basic information Telephone area code: 0579 Travel complaint: 0778-2129228 Medical Treatment Lishui City Center Hospital Address: No. 289, Kuocang Road, Lishui City Arrival mode: You can reach by bus No. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 19, 20. Tel: 0778-2285777 […]

Basic information

Telephone area code: 0579
Travel complaint: 0778-2129228

Medical Treatment

Lishui City Center Hospital
Address: No. 289, Kuocang Road, Lishui City
Arrival mode: You can reach by bus No. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 19, 20.
Tel: 0778-2285777
Www.lshospital.zj.cn

Destination overview

Destination sketch

The area now known as Lishui has been populated since the Neolithic age. The current city of Lishui was founded in 589 AD during the reign of emperor Yang Jiang of the Sui dynasty as Chuzhou. The name of Lishui is first attested in 621 as a county administered from Chuzhou. The name of the city finally got the name of Lishui during the Qing or Ming dynasty. During the Ming dynasty both pagodas by the city were built. During the Sino-Japanese war Lishui was the administrative capital of the non-occupied Zhejiang province after the fall of Hangzhou. The current administrative unit of Lishui City was created in 2000.

Beliefs and taboos

Lishui Jingning Yi Autonomous County is the only Yi Autonomous County in the country.

She nationality

The She of believes in the power of ancestors and totems. The legend of their original ancestor, Pan Hu is painted onto a piece of cloth and passed onto each generation. The cloth is referred to as Zutu or Pictures of Ancestors. Each time, ancestors Are worshipped, pictures are hung on the memorial temple as totem. Also enjoyed as a totem, each family has a crabstick, on which a dragon’s head is carved on the top end.

Best Travel season

Belonging to the subtropical monsoon climate, the area has shorter spring and autumn comparing with the time duration of summer and winter. Weather in spring varies rapidly. The plum rain period emerges in summer bringing intense rainfall or even rainstorms. Autumn is cool and winter is dry and chilly due to the influence of cold wave from North China. Summer is the most pleasant period to pay a visit, because this is a city never lacking of summer resorts. Moreover, around the third day of the third lunar month, participating the celebrations and activities of the She minority is also an amazing option.

Consumption level

Lishui consumption is high, a meal usually needs 50 yuan per person, and the price of accommodation is generally around 200 yuan. In Lishui tourism, the budget of 200 to 300 yuan per day is more appropriate.

Practical information

Lishui City Tourism Distribution Center
Address: No. 192, Dayang Road, Lishui City
Tel: 0778-2288666

Lishui Yunhe County Tourism Distribution Center
Address: 39 Liyuan Road, Yunhe County, Lishui City
Tel: 0778-5126600

Songyang County Tourism Distribution Center, Lishui City
Address: No. 22, Yuying Road, Songyang County, Lishui City
Tel: 0778-8062559

Qingyuan Tourism Distribution Center (Qingyuan Bus Station)
Address: Qingyuan County, Lishui City
Arrival method: Bus 1, 2, 3 can be reached
Tel: 0572-6218888, 6225666
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Intercity traffic

Aircraft

There is no civil airport in Lishui, and the nearest airport to Lishui is Wenzhou Longwan Airport. Wenzhou Airport has a direct bus to Lishui and Qingtian. Travelers can also choose Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, which is a little further away. There are more flights in Xiaoshan Airport, and there are also direct buses to Lishui and Qingtian.
Wenzhou Airport Bus
Wenzhou Airport – Lishui
Departure time (Wenzhou Airport): 9:00, 10:40, 12:10, 13:30, 15:00, 16:30, 18:00, 19:20, 20:30
Departure time (Lishui): 6:20, 7:50, 9:10, 10:30, 12:05, 13:30, 15:05, 16:20, 17:50
Departure location (Lishui): Lishui West Station
Driving route: Lishui West Station starting – Jinliwen Expressway – Wenzhou Dongxia Expressway – Longwan champion – Wenzhou Airport
Full journey: 160 km
Driving time: 2 hours 10 minutes Ticket price: 60 yuan
Tel: 0778-2261221
Xiaoshan Airport Bus
Xiaoshan Airport – Lishui
Departure time (Xiaoshan Airport): 10:40, 12:50, 15:10, 17:00, 20:00 Departure time (Lishui): 6:15, 8:15, 10:15, 12:25, 15: 15
Departure location (Lishui): Lishui Passenger West Station time: 3 hours and 30 minutes
Ticket price: 122 yuan
Tel: 0571-96299

Train

Lishui Railway Station
Address: Lusong Village, Liandu District, Lishui City, close to National Highway 330
Arrival method: You can reach by bus No. 2, 3, 4, 6, and 11.
Tel: 0778-2170666

Jinyun Railway Station
Address: Wuli Brand, Jinyun County, Lishui City
Arrival method: Take the bus No. 2 and No. 3 of Jinyun County.
Tel: 0778-3310234

Qingtian Railway Station
Address: No. 139-6, Jiangnan Avenue, Qingtian County, Lishui City
Arrival method: You can reach the bus No. 1 and No. 7 of Qingtian County.
Tel: 0576-6961666

Long-distance bus

Lishui Bus East Station
Address: 399 Liqing Road, Lishui City
Arrival mode: You can reach by bus No. 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 11, 203.
Tel: 0778-2172133

Lishui Motor West Station
It is mainly based on the Lishui domestic route operated by Zhejiang Express.
Address: No. 109, South Huanxi Road, Lishui City
Arrival method: You can reach by bus No. 3 or 4.
Tel: 0778-2682000

Longquan Bus Station
Address: Jianchi East Road, Longquan City, Lishui City
How to get there: Take the 2 bus to reach
Tel: 0778-7211884

Qingyuan Bus Station (Qingyuan Tourism Distribution Center)
Address: Qingyuan County, Lishui City
Arrival: You can reach by bus No. 1, 2 and 3.
Tel: 0778-6225678

Traffic in the city

Bus

The bus route in Lishui City is fairly complete. The operation time is about 5:30 at the earliest, and it is about 22:00 at the latest. The price is 1 yuan, 1.5 yuan, 2 yuan.

Taxi

The starting price is 8 yuan / 2 kilometers. After more than 2 kilometers, the freight rate per kilometer is charged at 2 yuan, and every 500 meters is a billing unit, which is calculated according to the meter.

Attractions

Xiandu National Park

During the October, tourism festival will retain intermittent offering opportunities for visitors to admire the folk customs, and to approach the natural beauty of the park. Dinghu Apex is the highlight. It is praised to be the largest stone pillar in the world and Candid as the symbol of Xiandu.

Address: 7km east of Jinyun County, Lishui City
Arrival method: You can take the 59 bus directly, or you can take the Jindu bus station and the Xiandu tourist line, which can directly reach the various attractions of Xiandu.
Opening hours: 8:00-16:00 in spring, summer and autumn, and 9:30-16:30 in winter
Tickets: 130 yuan
Tel: 0778-3120301
Www.xiandu.gov.cn

Ancient Weir Painting Village

There’s small shops, restaurants, cafes, a small temple, bamboo boat rides for ¥20. It’s very picturesque and you’ll see many with easels painting the area. Some places take commissions if you’ d like your portrait done. Ferry rides from one bank to the other are included in the entrance price
Arrival method: Take bus 202, 207 or 203 to the last stop (the bus makes a u-turn in one area; keep going until everyone gets off or take a taxi. By bus: 35-50 minutes. By taxi: 30 minutes

Kuocang Ancient Rd

Old mountain path conneting two Lishui counties. Path leads through mountain tops, old villages and temples, from Jinyun (access by long distance bus – you need to tell the driver to drop you at Kuocang Gudao) to the outskirts of Lishui.

Xixi village

The ancients set are more than 1000 years ago. The buildings themselves aren’t that old, but walking through the narrow streets clearly makes you think like you’re a part of some historical TV drama. It’s not a museum though. People are still Living there.A really pretty place with unique atmosphere accessible with the city bus.
Arrival method: Bus 301 from Lishui. At the end stop switch to bus 301-1

Guanling Ancient Rd

An old path through the mountains connecting two villages – Lishan and Guanling. It leads through a bamboo forest, with nice views on surrounding mountains. Both villages are quite picturesque. The trail itself is quite easy and takes around 1 hour to walk between the villages.
Arrival method: Get on bus 601 or 602 and get off at the last stop. Walk along the road down the hill to Guanling village.

Fengyangshan-Baishanzu National Nature Reserve

As is implied by the name, the nature reserve consists of two parts. Among them, the Fengyangshan Nature Reserve is characterized by rich storage of rare plant and animal species; the wonderful summer resort, Fengyang Mountain; the highest peak in Jiangsu and Zhejiang area, Mount Huangmaojian. While the Baizushan features especially for the endangered Baishanzu Fir and its breathtaking natural scenery.

Daji

Located 40 kilometers (25 miles) southwest of Jingning She Autonomous County, the scenic area stands in the alpine basin of 1,600 meters (5249) surrounded by mountains. The spectacular Xuehua Ji (Snow Waterfall) is the presentative scenery of Daji. In addition, there are also some old building worthwhile visiting. The Shisi Temple is one of the only three wooden buildings of Song (960-1279) and Yuan (1271-1368) dynasties.

South Sharp Rock

Located in the west of Suichang County, Lishui City, 50 kilometers away from the county seat, it is a national first-level photography base. The Nanjianyan Tourism Scenic Area also presents terraces, clouds, plank roads, bamboo forests, covered bridges, ancient villages, streams and other scenery. The landscape of the idyllic village is pleasant.
Address: Shisuntou Village, Wangcunkou Town, Suichang County, Lishui City
Arrival method: Suichang County has a shuttle bus to Nanjianyan, starting at 7:30 and 13:55
Tickets: 80 yuan
Tel: 0778-5815111

Longquan Mountain Scenic Area

Huangmaojian, the main peak of Longquan Mountain Scenic Spot, is 1929 meters above sea level and is the first peak of Jiangsu and Zhejiang. Longquan Mountain has many natural wonders unique to the plateau such as high-altitude lakes, alpine meadows, and smog in the clouds.
Address: Baishanzu National Nature Reserve, Fengyang Mountain, Longquan City, Zhejiang Province Arrival: Longquan Bus Station has a shuttle bus, the fare is 35 yuan
Tickets: 80 yuan

Baiyun Mountain

Large mountain park in the Northern part of Lishui. Many paved hiking trails with occasional pavilions, providing shelter from rain. Large Buddhist temple at the top. At the foot of the mountain, there is a small museum about rock carving, a large pottery shop and a few stalls and restaurants. Nice place for morning coffee. Access by bus bus no 1. Just hop on the bus going North and get off at the last stop. You can’t miss it.

Astronomy Tower

Beautiful building with a focus on astronomy. There is a small rotating exhibition on the ground floor and the 2nd and 3rd stories contain an exhibition about Chinese astrology. Climb up further and there’s some kind of star show that doesn’t run very often and on the very top floor you’ll find a small temple with fantastic views of the city and waterfront.

Food

Hundred mushroom feast
Pine crepes
Anren fish head
Longnan snail
Qingyuan Mushroom
Braised brook fish

Accommodation

There are many three-star and two-star hotels in Lishui. The price is not very expensive. Generally, the price after discount is between 200-300 yuan. There will be farmhouses near the scenic spot, the price is affordable, and the tourist season is about 50 yuan per day. And with the development of tourism, the facilities of these farm hotels have gradually improved, and many places have broadband and Internet access.

Shopping

Mandarinin, Chinese mushroom, stone carving of Qingtian County, celadon and double-edged sword of Longquan City

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