Compared to Hangzhou, I love this small city in southern Zhejiang recommended by National Geographic even more

Lishui, this city nestled between green mountains and clear waters, is breathtaking with its unparalleled clarity. The streams flow gently, like silver ribbons weaving through the verdant hills. The water is so clear and pure that you can see the pebbles and fish at the bottom, making one yearn for and become intoxicated by this tranquility and purity. Under the sunlight, the water surface sparkles as if sprinkled with countless brilliant diamonds, shining with enchanting light, making people linger and reluctant to leave. Here, there are mountains and waters, and it is a filming location for many movies and TV shows. Songyang County is even rated by National Geographic as the 'last secret place of Jiangnan'. I have organized a 4-day, 3-night Lishui travel guide. Get ready and you can set off! · ✅Travel Route Jinyun County ➡️ Liandu District ➡️ Songyang County ➡️ Yunhe County ➡️ Jingning She Autonomous County 📸Specific Check-in Recommendations Day ❶ Xiandu Zhutan Mountain - Yandang Book House - Yandang No. 2 Grotto - Guyan Painting Township Day ❷ Guyan Painting Township - Yangjiatang Village - Songzhuang Village - Chenjiapu Village - Songyang Old Town Day ❸ Yunhe Terraces Baiyin Valley Scenic Area - Qixingdun - Kenggen Stone Village Day ❹ Yunhe Terraces Jiuquyunhuan to watch the sunrise - Shisi Temple - Xuehuaji Waterfall 🏨Accommodation Recommendations: Stay in Dagangtou Town, Guyan Painting Township on the first day, stay in Songyang County on the second day, and stay in Yunhe Terraces Scenic Area on the third day. 🚗Transportation Suggestions: Self-driving or renting a car. We took the high-speed train to 'Lishui Station' and then rented a car for travel, which is more convenient. 📷If you want to know the specific check-in points for photos, you can leave a comment in the comment section! · ✅Scenic Spot Introduction 1⃣️ Xiandu Scenic Area - Zhutan Mountain It is the business card of Lishui. The most classic 'Old Man Herding Cattle' bridge picture was taken here, making Xiandu famous worldwide. There are free performances on weekends, and at other times, you need to pay extra to take pictures of the 'Old Man Herding Cattle'. 2⃣️ Yandang Book House A 'library' in a cave, with Himalaya audiobooks and a cafe, suitable for check-in and taking photos. The sunlight shining on the cliffs is magnificent. 3⃣️ Yandang No. 2 Grotto Check-in at the same green wilderness as Ni Ni. It is near Yandang Book House, and wearing white clothes for photos is more photogenic. 4⃣️ Guyan Painting Township The scenic area is divided into two areas. 'Guyan' is Yantou Village on the north bank, with a thousand-year-old camphor tree group; 'Painting Township' is Dagangtou Town on the south bank, an ancient town by the Oujiang River, a holy place for sketching and photography. 5⃣️ Yangjiatang Village - Songzhuang Village - Chenjiapu Village The three most popular ancient villages in Songyang County. Yangjiatang Village is called the golden Potala Palace, and the couple tree at the entrance of the village is the most classic spot; Songzhuang Village has a small stream running through the village, suitable for playing in the water in summer, and taking photos on the ancient bridge is very beautiful; Chenjiapu Village has a Pioneer Bookstore and a Flying Bird Collection Homestay. You can buy a cup of coffee and stroll around the village. 6⃣️ Songyang Old Town Located in Songyang County, it is an ancient street from the Qingming period. It is recommended to visit at night. The top-ranked restaurants are nearby, where you can taste local specialties. 7⃣️ Yunhe Terraces Divided into two areas: 'Baiyin Valley' and 'Jiuquyunhuan'. On the first day, go to 'Qixingdun' and 'Kenggen Ancient Village' in Baiyin Valley; on the second morning, go to 'Jiuquyunhuan' to watch the sunrise over the sea of clouds and terraces. 8⃣️ Shisi Temple A thousand-year-old temple like a green wilderness, surrounded by greenery and moss, with a very ancient feel, as if passing through the door of time. 9⃣️ Xuehuaji Waterfall A one-kilometer hike from Shisi Temple. The waterfall is more spectacular after rain, suitable for hiking and oxygen absorption.