"In Nanxi River, time takes shape"

1. Recommended must-see attractions 1. Shiwei Rock - Features: The Danxia landform, shaped like a ship's mast, is known as the "Heavenly Pillar of Southern Zhejiang" and is suitable for hiking and bamboo rafting. - How to play: Climb to the top along the plank road to overlook the mountains and rivers, or take a bamboo raft to experience the scenery of the "Little Three Gorges". - Ticket price: about 70 yuan. 2. Longwantan National Forest Park - Features: High-altitude glass plank road, cliff swing, seven-fold waterfall, suitable for tourists seeking excitement. - Highlights: 7D glass viewing platform, high-altitude swing, jungle crossing. - Ticket price: about 75 yuan (including items). 3. Cangpo Ancient Village - Features: An ancient village from the Southern Song Dynasty, famous for its layout of the "Four Treasures of the Study", and a well-preserved farming and reading culture. - Highlights: Li's Academy, Renji Temple, and the long stone wall. - Ticket price: about 25 yuan. 4. Furong Ancient Village - Features: The most complete ancient village of the Song Dynasty preserved in Nanxi River, with a Bagua-shaped layout and charming night lighting. - How to play: Wear Hanfu to take photos and experience a night tour of the ancient village. - Ticket price: about 50 yuan. 5. Lishui Street - Features: Nanxi River is a popular check-in spot, with a wooden corridor built along the water, which looks like an ink painting when the lanterns are lit at night. - Recommended: Go in the evening to take pictures of the lights and reflections. - Tickets: Free entry, some shops are free. 6. Lion Rock - Features: The core scenic area of ​​Nanxi River, with an island in the middle of the river shaped like a lion playing with a ball, where you can go bamboo rafting or camping. - How to play: bamboo rafting (about 80 yuan/person), camping and stargazing. 7. Baizhang Waterfall - Features: The waterfall has a drop of 124 meters and is very impressive in the summer when the water is abundant. - Tips: The scenery is more spectacular during the rainy season, and there are hiking trails nearby. --- 2. Classic itinerary reference One-day tour (compact version) - Morning: Lion Rock (bamboo rafting) → Lishui Street (lunch) - Afternoon: Cangpo Ancient Village → Furong Ancient Village - Evening: Return to Yantou Town or Fenglin Town for overnight stay. Two-day tour (in-depth tour) - Day 1: Shiweiyan (hiking + bamboo rafting) → Cangpo Ancient Village (lunch) → Furong Ancient Village (night tour) - Day 2: Longwantan (high altitude project) → Lion Rock (rafting) → Lishui Street (dinner) Three-day tour (extended) - Day 1: Shiwei Rock, Cangpo Ancient Village - Day 2: Longwan Lake, Furong Ancient Village, Lishui Street - Day 3: Sihaishan Forest Park (summer resort) or Taogong Cave (Taoist holy place) --- 3. Transportation Guide 1. High-speed rail - Go to Wenzhou North Station or Yongjia Station, transfer to the bus to Yongjia County (about 1 hour), and then take a taxi or scenic area through bus to Nanxi River Scenic Area. - Recommended: Take the tourist bus that goes directly to the scenic spot (consult the local station). 2. Self-driving - Navigate to the "Nanxi River Visitor Center" or parking lots of various scenic spots. The road conditions are good and suitable for independent travel. - Tips: Parking is tight near the scenic area during holidays, so it is recommended to arrive early. 3. Internal transportation - The attractions are scattered, so it is recommended to charter a car (about 300-500 yuan/day) or share a car. Some scenic spots have public transportation (such as the shuttle bus from Yantou Town to Shiweiyan). --- 4. Accommodation Recommendations 1. Yantou Town (core area of ​​the scenic area) - Nanxi Ruoshe: A waterfront B&B with a strong sense of design. - Qingpu Cultural Inn: a high-end homestay where you can experience intangible cultural heritage handicrafts. - Economy: Inns around Lishui Street (about RMB 200-400 per night). 2. Fenglin Town (Ancient Town) - Nanxi Mountain Residence: Renovation of ancient house with quiet environment. 3. Camping - There are campsites near Lion Rock or Baizhang Waterfall, which are suitable for overnight stays in summer. --- 5. Food Recommendations 1. Local characteristics - Wheat cake: with pickled vegetable and meat filling or egg yolk and pork floss filling. "Lao Li's Wheat Cake" is recommended. - Jinfen dumplings: sweet potato vermicelli wrapped with bamboo shoots, tofu, etc., with a chewy texture. - Stream fish: braised or steamed, fresh and tender without any fishy smell. - Duck tongue: Spicy and delicious after being braised, perfect as a snack. - Bayberry wine: Made from local bayberries, it is sweet and sour and can help you cool down. 2. Recommended restaurants - "Nanxi Renjia" in Yantou Town (local cuisine), "Xibian Xiaoyuan" in Lishui Street (river view restaurant). --- 6. Notes 1. Clothing: It is recommended to wear non-slip sports shoes as some mountain roads are steep. 2. Sun protection: Ultraviolet rays are strong in summer, so you need to prepare a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. 3. Ticket discounts: half-price for students and senior citizens with ID, free admission to some ancient villages (outskirts only). 4. Environmental protection: The ecology of Nanxi River is fragile. Please do not litter or use electric shock to fish in the river. 5. Tips for avoiding scams: It is recommended to compare prices before shopping for bamboo rafting or photography services at the entrance of the scenic area. --- 7. Best travel season - Spring and Autumn (March-May, September-November): The temperature is suitable, rape flowers bloom in spring, and red leaves cover the mountains in autumn. - Summer: You can go rafting to avoid the heat, but be careful to wear sunscreen. - Winter: Few tourists, suitable for photography, but some ancient villages and homestays are closed. --- Nanxi River is suitable for slow travel, and it is recommended to leave enough time to experience the tranquility of the mountains, rivers and ancient villages. If you have enough time, you can also visit Yandang Mountain or Wumazhai in Wenzhou city! 🌿