Wenzhou Three-Day Tour

City of Mountains and Sea · Ancient Charm of Ouyue — Explore the "Southeast Zoulu," check in at Jiangxin Island, Nanxi River, and Baizhangji 📅 Itinerary Overview Theme: Natural Wonders + Cultural History + Food Journey Suitable for: Families/Couples/Outdoor Enthusiasts Transportation Suggestion: Self-driving (scattered attractions) or take high-speed rail to Wenzhou South Station and then rent a car 🗓️ Day 1: Wenzhou City · Jiangxin Island + Wuma Street 📍 Morning: Jiangxin Island Highlights: One of China’s four isolated islands, Island of Poetry, East and West Twin Towers Activities: Take a boat to the island (ticket ¥30), stroll around the former British Consulate and Song Garden. Check in at the East and West Twin Towers (Tang Dynasty architecture), climb the tower to overlook the Ou River. Listen to legends under the camphor banyan tree (a millennium-old tree wonder). Tips: The island’s cultural and creative shops offer souvenir stamps; recommended to spend 2-3 hours. 📍 Afternoon: Wuma Street - Shamao River Highlights: Wenzhou’s version of “Nanjing Road,” century-old commercial street, snack paradise Activities: Walk along Wuma Street’s arcade buildings, take photos of vintage street scenes. Head to Shamao River for snacks: Dengzhan cake, pig offal noodles, almond tofu (recommend “Flat-head Dengzhan Cake”). Check in at Wuliao Bookstore (artistic bookstore) or Qiao Tower (ancient city gate ruins). Accommodation: Recommended to stay in the city center (e.g., The Westin Wenzhou, near river views). 🗓️ Day 2: Nanxi River · Cradle of Landscape Poetry 📍 All day: Nanxi River Scenic Area (Shiwaiyan + Lishui Ancient Street) Travel time: Wenzhou city center → Nanxi River about 1.5 hours Highlights: Southern Zhejiang’s secret mountain and water landscape, filming location of “Nirvana in Fire” Activities: Shiwaiyan: Climb the viewing platform to see the “Southern Zhejiang Heavenly Pillar” (ticket ¥50), hike the canyon plank road. Lishui Ancient Street: Walk the 300-meter corridor, browse Ming and Qing dynasty shops, enjoy Yongjia wheat cake with local coffee. Bamboo Rafting (optional): Take a bamboo raft along the Lion Rock section, admire “beautiful water, strange rocks, and many waterfalls.” Tips: Nanxi River attractions are scattered; it’s recommended to choose 2-3 highlights for an in-depth visit. Accommodation: Stay at a Nanxi River riverside guesthouse (recommended “Jinli Yun She” or “Xuli No. 2”). 🗓️ Day 3: Wencheng Baizhangji · Return Trip 📍 Morning: Baizhangji Waterfall Travel time: Nanxi River → Baizhangji about 2 hours Highlights: “Tall waterfall,” full martial arts vibe Activities: First Waterfall: 207-meter hanging waterfall, stand at the viewing platform to feel “like the Milky Way falling from the sky.” Second Waterfall: Walk through the water curtain cave (bring raincoat), experience the wet fun like in “The Smiling, Proud Wanderer.” Third Waterfall: Leisurely walk on gentle slopes, see the tiered waterfall group. Tips: Wear non-slip shoes, many steps in the scenic area, about 3 hours hiking in total. 📍 Afternoon: Return Trip Souvenirs: Wenzhou duck tongue, Yongjia wheat cake, Tengqiao smoked chicken, Ou embroidery. 🍜 Food Recommendations Must-try: City center: Changren wontons, Shouying pig offal noodles, Chenhui fish balls. Nanxi River: Lingshangrenjia roasted whole lamb, Shagang rice noodles. Wencheng: Bowen baked cake, glutinous rice yam soup. Recommended restaurants: Wuma Street “Tianyi Corner” (snack collection), Nanxi River “Lingshangrenjia.” ⚠️ Notes Baizhangji Waterfall has heavy mist; protect your phone and camera from water, bring change of clothes. Nanxi River rafting is best in summer; may close temporarily during rainy season due to high water levels. Wenzhou dialect is hard to understand, but young people generally speak Mandarin. 📸 Wenzhou, an underrated treasure city, from rivers and lakes to mountains and sea, there’s always a place to captivate your heart!