Summer Must-Visit: Yunhe Rice Terraces

Hidden in Lishui, Zhejiang, lies a picturesque and tranquil village. With an average altitude of 1,000 meters, the summer temperature is around 20°C, making it cool and pleasant. The scenery unfolds like a series of idyllic landscape paintings, featuring rice terraces, sunrises, sea of clouds, and waterfalls. This ancient village fulfills all my romantic summer expectations. Travel Itinerary: Day 1: Cloud Cableway, Baiyin Valley, Cloud Café, Cloud Swing, Qixingdun, Wujian Waterfall, Kengen Shizhai Ancient Village. Day 2: Jiuxu Yunhuan (Sunrise), Sunrise Sea of Clouds, Tiankai Cloud Top, Farming Trail, Hesheng Yunjian, Moshang Yunqi. Tips for capturing the sunrise and sea of clouds: - Rain the day before and clear skies the next day. - Best time: 5:00-5:30 AM before sunrise. - Best location: Jiuxu Yunhuan Viewing Platform. Recommended Attractions: 1. Jiuxu Yunhuan Viewing Platform: Close views of the sunrise, sea of clouds, and Hesheng Yunjian. 2. Baiyin Valley: A well-preserved ancient village, including Kengen Shizhai. 3. Wujian Waterfall Trail: Spectacular valley waterfalls, even more stunning from aerial views. When tired, relax at the Cloud Café, enjoy the terraces, and sip coffee. Outfit Suggestions: White or forest-themed attire for stunning photos. If you're lucky, you can also watch local performances like the Bull Lantern Dance, She ethnic weddings, and cattle herding. To catch the sunrise and sea of clouds, make sure to wake up early. After entering Jiuxu Yunhuan Viewing Platform, walk for another 10 minutes (self-driving requires an early start, as cars are not allowed on the mountain later). Transportation Guide: - Self-driving: Stay at a Yunhe Rice Terraces homestay and drive to Jiuxu Yunhuan Visitor Center early in the morning. - High-speed rail: Take the train to Lishui Station, then rent a car or take the direct shuttle to Yunhe Rice Terraces.