Things to do in Shouning

I bought a full-trip ticket. Navigate to the Xixi Rafting Visitor Center. The visitor center has parking and free showers (the showers are so-so, but they have hot water). You can buy swimsuits, waterproof phone cases, water guns, Crocs, etc. at the visitor center. I just glanced at the Crocs and they were 15 yuan, which was okay! There are luggage lockers; I stored mine for 10 yuan. Once you arrive at the visitor center, go directly to the waiting area for the minibus. The minibus will take you up the mountain, and then everyone gets off. (If someone bought a half-trip ticket, the driver will call out halfway down: "Anyone who bought a half-trip ticket, get off here.") Note⚠️ After getting off the minibus, you have to walk 1 kilometer, about a 10-minute walk, to reach the rafting entrance. Some people are offering to take you up to the rafting entrance for 5 yuan per person, but I chose to walk. At the rafting entrance, show your ticket to the staff for inspection. Find your helmet, life jacket, and paddling equipment. The rafting entrance is quite thrilling, but overall, it's not particularly exciting because there are many calmer sections where you can stop to take photos, have water fights, and rest at several rest stops along the way. They sell things like grilled sausages and instant noodles at reasonable prices. When I got tired of rafting, I asked a staff member how much longer it was. They said there was still half the journey left, and the rest of the rafting would be done manually. Friends, once you see the "Time Tunnel" section, just paddle for a little longer and you'll reach the end of the rafting trip. The end of the rafting trip is back at the visitor center. This place is a bit out of the way, so taxis are hard to find. I took a rideshare back. It's best to finish early and head back early to avoid difficulty finding a taxi 🚗. The later you get a taxi, the more the drivers will charge. This place is great for bringing children because it's not too thrilling, just right for kids.

It's worth a visit. Although it's a small, undeveloped scenic area, the natural scenery is still beautiful and perfect for taking photos. The lights are quite lovely at night. The area is large, and going up and down the mountain requires some physical exertion.

Huangling has a long-standing reputation, and I came here with high expectations. Even though I traveled during off-peak hours, it was still quite crowded. Fortunately, the parking lot was large and free, and the management was good! The scenic area is not large, and it's quite comfortable to walk around. There are quite a few steps, and the restrooms were very clean!

Taking a bamboo raft trip offers beautiful views of both sides of the river. The journey takes about 90 minutes and is entirely by manual pole-pole propelling. The water quality is excellent, crystal clear. Climbing Tianyou Peak requires considerable physical strength; I saw three people faint and need resuscitation along the way. Those lacking stamina are advised against climbing.

The journey from the Sands Cableway up to the Hong Kong Capital Cableway down takes about 5 hours. The scenery is quite nice, with sunshine, mist, and wind but no rain, which is lucky. The hotel brochure recommends taking the Hong Kong Capital Cableway up and the Sands Cableway down, as the entire route is downhill and less strenuous, but it's also more hard on the knees. Overall, it's still worth a visit.

Xiadang Township is built on the mountain, facing the mother river Xiadang Creek. The quaint houses are scattered high and low, all facing the sun and the golden light. Xiadang has a long and profound history. More than 800 years ago, our ancestors lived and multiplied on this land, creating a golden historical civilization. The best representative of Xiadang's "wood" quality is Luanfeng Bridge. Mr. Miao Xuzhao chanted Luanfeng Bridge in "Colour Bridge Chant": "From a bird's eye view, Luanfeng is like a jade belt floating, protecting the wind and rain and looking up at the clear mark. If we talk about the wooden arch bridge, there is no bridge in the world that is longer than this bridge. It has been traveling from south to north for more than a hundred years, and the fairy rock under the bridge proves the old fate. I still remember that when I passed by here, the clear stream poured snow and snowflakes swirled." It can be seen that Luanfeng Bridge is majestic and unique. Luanfeng Bridge was built in the fifth year of Jiaqing in the Qing Dynasty. It is the most spectacular corridor bridge among Shouning wooden arch corridor bridges. It spans the two banks of Xiadang Creek, which is in a dangerous terrain. It is named Luanfeng Bridge because it is high in the middle and low at both ends, like a giant phoenix taking off. The bridge is 47.6 meters long, 4.9 meters wide, and has a span of 37.6 meters. It is the longest single span covered bridge in the world. The shrine in the bridge is dedicated to Lady Linshui, who protects the people. Legend has it that she will answer any prayer and is deeply respected by the people.

Xipu Village is located in Xixi Town, Shouning County, Ningde City, Fujian Province. The village is beautiful with green mountains and clear waters. There are top-ranking poems, ancient covered bridges, ancient villages, and a top-ranking tree. There are tea plantations all over the mountains outside the village, and small bridges, flowing water, and houses in the village. It is very quiet.

The ticket price is too expensive; 50 yuan is the most it should be. The Jiuqu Yunhuan Scenic Area is a meticulously crafted terraced field for tourists; it's okay for taking photos. Qixingdun is best viewed from a distance. The Yunhe Terraces can't compare to the Yuanyang Terraces in Yunnan. Just take a casual look.

Pingtan Fairy Well (East China Sea Wonderland) is truly a masterpiece of nature! Millions of waves eroded it, forming a giant natural vertical well over forty meters deep, with an opening at the bottom leading directly to the sea. At high tide, giant waves crash into the well, creating a thunderous roar—the famous "Fairy Well Roaring Waves"—a truly awe-inspiring sight. The scenic area also features Fairy Valley, where black rock walls contrast beautifully with the blue sea, creating a stunning atmosphere perfect for photos. The area remains relatively uncommercialized, preserving its pristine coastal scenery. The trails are easy to walk, making it a must-visit in Pingtan!

The scenery is quite nice, and there are cable cars going up and down, so it's not tiring. The scenic area is well-managed, with plenty of clean restrooms that provide toilet paper and hand towels. There's also a KFC and a BaWang ChaJi (a popular tea shop) on the mountain, which is quite convenient.