Lishui 4 Days 3 Nights Family Trip Guide｜Xiandu Terraces + She Ethnic Ancient Town,

Lishui 4 Days 3 Nights Family Trip Guide｜Xiandu Terraces + She Ethnic Ancient Town, kids go wild and parents relax! 🌿 “When the sunset on Xiandu’s cliff dyes the kids’ faces red, when the sunrise over the clouds and terraces rolls the sea of clouds into golden waves, when laughter echoes from the petting zoo in Jingning—the summer in Lishui is a fairy tale in the mountains and waters, a ‘magical destination’ for family trips!” 🚄 Day 1｜Nanjing → Jinyun West Station · First Experience of Xiandu • Transportation: Nanjing → Jinyun West Station (about 3.5 hours), after getting off the train, the homestay owner will pick you up (book in advance!). • 🏡 Stay: Lianxi Story Homestay • Highlights: Free pick-up and drop-off at the high-speed rail station by the owner, provides 3 electric scooters (perfect for two adults and four kids!), no need to queue for scenic shuttle bus, saving time and effort. • Family details: Breakfast made fresh with Jinyun sesame flatbread, kids love it; barbecue can be ordered to the homestay at night, owner offers homemade rice wine (parents sip, kids drink juice). • Tips: The homestay provides children’s slippers and toothbrushes, no need to bring your own for the kids. 🔷 Afternoon: Xiandu Scenic Area · Cliff Sunset and Academy Photo Shoot • Yandang Academy: • Highlights: Stone archway, hanging plank road, great for photos (wear light-colored clothes for better shots!). • Family activity: Kids play “treasure hunt” inside the academy (looking for small insects in stone crevices). • Little Red Cliff: • Highlights: Walk along the cliff plank road, watch the sunset dye the red rocks golden, kids shout “like Flaming Mountain!” • Safety tip: No guardrails on the cliff, hold kids’ hands tightly. • Alternatives: Niweng Cave (engraved with calligraphy from various dynasties), Xiandu Temple (Taoist culture). 🌄 Day 2｜Xiandu → Yunhe Terraces · Transition Between Mountains and Countryside 🔶 Morning: Xiandu Scenic Area · Old Farmer Herding Cattle and Water Playtime • Zhutan Mountain: • Highlights: Take the classic photo of “old farmer leading cattle across the stream” (check performance times in advance). • Family activity: Kids throw stones and splash in the stream, parents take photos. • Dinghu Peak: • Highlights: See the “World’s Number One Bamboo Shoot” stone peak, kids count the trees on the peak (like “green hats”). • Hidden activity: Play in any stone dam inside Xiandu (bring water guns and change of clothes). 🔷 Afternoon: Yunhe Terraces · Museum and Old Street Stroll • Transportation: Xiandu → Yunhe Terraces (about 2 hours), homestay owner drives to the high-speed rail station to pick up the car (self-driving is more flexible). • 🏡 Stay: Yunhe Straw Block Hotel • Highlights: Family-themed rooms (slide, tent), includes breakfast, dinner, terrace tickets, and mountain-top coffee. • Family details: Hotel has a children’s playground, kids don’t want to leave the room. • Nearby activities: • Terrace Museum: Many interactive exhibits, kids learn about “rice farming culture.” • Meiyuan Old Street: Eat freshly made mochi, see old wooden houses (kids love touching the door knockers). ☀️ Day 3｜Yunhe Terraces → Jingning · Sunrise and Petting Zoo Fun 🔶 Morning: Yunhe Terraces · Sunrise Chase and Cableway Adventure • Wake up at 4 AM: Drive to Jiuqu Yunhuan parking lot, secure a scenic spot to wait for sunrise (best from 5:30 to 6:00). • Kids’ reaction: “The sea of clouds looks like cotton candy! The sun is a golden egg!” • Cableway experience: • Highlights: Ride the cableway overlooking the terraces, kids point at the “green waves.” • Destination: Baiyin Valley (ancient village + stream + waterfall), kids take off shoes to splash in water and pick up pebbles. 🔷 Afternoon: Yunhe → Jingning · Fun at Nayun Resort • 🏡 Stay: Nayun Resort Hotel • Highlights: • Play: Slow little train, petting zoo (feed the deer), VR experience, real-life CS game, children’s play area. • Photo spots: Sky pool (transparent glass bottom), glass plank road (kids say “scared of heights but want to walk”). • Food: Buffet restaurant has a children’s meal station, craft bar offers juice. • Family tip: Book the “Mining Museum” guided tour in advance (kids learn geology). 🏯 Day 4｜Jingning · She Ethnic Ancient Town and Return Trip 🔶 Morning: She Ethnic Ancient Town + She Ethnic Window • She Ethnic Ancient Town: • Highlights: Painted walls, She silver jewelry shops, kids try on “phoenix headdress.” • Experience: Making glutinous rice cakes (kids swing the wooden mallet, parents take photos). • She Ethnic Window: • Highlights: Watch wedding custom performances (kids learn “road-blocking singing”), visit bamboo weaving workshop. • Return trip: Jingning → Nanjing (high-speed rail about 5 hours), prepare snacks and picture books. 🔶 Why is Lishui suitable for family trips? 1. Combination of nature and culture: Xiandu’s cliffs, terraces’ sea of clouds, She ethnic culture, kids learn while playing. 2. Worry-free transportation: Homestay pick-up + electric scooters avoid crowds; self-driving is flexible for stops and play. 3. Complete family facilities: Slide hotels, petting zoos, children’s meal stations, all kids’ needs met. 4. Slow-paced experience: Water play, sunrise watching, feeding deer, say goodbye to “check-in style” travel.