[2025 Wenzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Yaoxi Scenic Resort of Wenzhou (Updated May)

Yaoxi Scenic Area in Wenzhou is a provincial-level scenic spot with natural landscapes as its theme. It is located in Yaoxi Street, Longwan District, Wenzhou City, about 16 km away from the city center. It is famous for its secluded streams, beautiful waterfalls, and unique rocks, making it suitable for playing in the water, hiking, escaping the summer heat, and family trips. The following is a detailed travel guide: Recommended Main Attractions 1. Jinzhong (Golden Bell) Waterfall - The iconic attraction of Yaoxi, the waterfall is shaped like an inverted golden bell with a drop of about 30m. There is a clear pool below, which is suitable for taking photos. Note: The waterfall has a large amount of water in the rainy season, which is spectacular but slippery; the amount of water may be small in the dry season. 2. Playing in the Water and Fishing - The streams in Yaoxi are gentle and there are many shallows, which are especially suitable for family water play in summer (it is recommended to bring water guns and fishing nets). - Pay attention to safety when fishing. It is recommended to wear non-slip sandals and avoid going to deep water areas. 3. Mountain Hiking Trail - There are mountain climbing routes such as Longgang Mountain and Thousand Buddha Pagoda in the scenic area. You can overlook the panoramic view of Yaoxi along the way. The difficulty is moderate (about 1–2 hrs to reach the top). - Recommended route: Yaoxi Villa → Jinzhong Waterfall → Longgang Temple → Thousand Buddha Pagoda. 4. Other Attractions - Zhongxiu Garden: A Ming Dynasty garden site, suitable for walking. - Jiji Zhazha Paradise: Near Zhongxiu Garden, kids will love it 🥰 - Cliff Stone Carvings: There are stone carvings and inscriptions from the Ming and Qing Dynasties along the stream. Precautions 1. Safety First - The stream may rise sharply in the rainy season, so avoid entering the mountains on thunderstorms. - Some rocks are covered with moss, so be careful of slipping when walking, especially when taking care of children. 2. Environmental Protection Requirements - It is forbidden to litter. It is recommended to release small fish after fishing in the stream. - Barbecuing is prohibited in the scenic area (you can bring your own dry food). 3. Clothing Recommendations - It is recommended to wear quick-drying clothes and non-slip shoes in summer, and prepare a change of clothes (easy to get wet when playing in the water). - You need light sneakers for mountain climbing, and bring a sun hat. 4. Other - The signal in the scenic area is weak, so download offline maps in advance. - There are no street lights on some sections of the road, so it is recommended to return before 4pm. Transportation Guide - Self-driving - Navigate to "Yaoxi Scenic Area" (about 30 mins drive from Wenzhou city). There is a parking lot at the entrance of the scenic area. You can park in the parking lot of Yaoxi Dynasty Hotel 🅿️ - Tickets: Free admission Nearby Facilities - Dining: There are farmhouses at the entrance of the scenic area. It is recommended to try local stream fish and Ouyue cuisine. - Accommodation: Yaoxi Dynasty Hotel (near the scenic area) or return to the city for accommodation. Best Season: May–October (summer is the best for escaping the summer heat and playing in the water, and autumn is cool for mountain climbing). Suggested duration: Half-day or one-day trip, combining mountain climbing, water play, and photography. It is recommended to check the weather forecast before departure to avoid typhoons or rainstorms. Have a nice trip!

|||. 📍 Yao Creek Reservoir, next to Yao Creek International Hotel, Daluo Mountain "The grass is seeding, the wind is shaking its leaves." 🍃 It takes about half an hour to walk around the lake. I really enjoy the gentle breeze, the shimmering water, and the swaying leaves and flowers. I met a ginger cat on the road, followed it across the stone bridge, and parted ways when it chose to walk on the pipe. The water is very clear, and some people are already swimming in it this season. There is a small house by the lake that looks like the one in Up, but unfortunately, the ground around it is a bit bare now.

| Unveiling Wenzhou’s 8 free classic hiking routes. 1. Huangdandong Ancient Village-Podocarpus 🥾 - Loop line: 17KM - Family round trip route: 6KM - 🌟Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ There are ancient villages, waterfalls, grasslands, reservoirs, and super rich scenery here😲! There is also the internet-famous MOJ coffee at the entrance of the village, which is great for taking photos 📷! 2. Yongjia Pengxi Village🌳 - Round trip route: 3.5KM - 🌟Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐ The waterfall here is super photogenic 📸, and it only takes 40 minutes to go there and back, not counting the time for taking photos and playing. 3. Yueqing Jinzhujian 🌊 - Loop line: 13KM - One-way route for families: 5KM - 🌟Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a hiking route I will definitely visit again🤩! Like the Wizard of Oz, with waterfalls, woods, rocks, and streams, this is always my first choice every time someone asks me to recommend one! 4. Yongjia Qinglong Mountain Scenic Area 🧗‍♂️ - Big loop: 8KM - Family loop: 4.5KM - 🌟Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a very interesting route! You can climb interesting wooden ladders, diamond caves, star rocks, and ridge lines, which are more difficult than the previous ones💪! 5. Xianyan and Longxutan 🌈 - Family loop: 3KM - 🌟Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ It only takes half an hour to get to the city. Leixiangtan is hidden in the cave, full of mystery! 6. Tianhexi Reservoir in Daluo Mountain🌊 - Parent-child loop: 6.8KM - There is also a more relaxed parent-child round trip route: 4.5KM - 🌟Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The reservoir is so huge, and going there after the rain is like a real oil painting🎨! 7. Yaoxi Scenic Area ✨ - Loop line: 7.5KM - Parent-child round trip route: 3KM - 🌟Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The scenery of Yaoxi is super rich🥰. The parent-child round-trip route can see the spectacular Golden Bell Waterfall, and the loop route can see rocks, groves, and Yao Lake💦! 8. Jingshan Park ⛰️ - Loop line: 5KM - 🌟Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ This route is the one we walked the most 😏. It is easy to be overlooked because it is too close, but the air-raid shelter coffee shop at the foot of the mountain is crowded with people checking in ☕! 😜😜😜

1. Huangtandong Ancient Village-Podocarpus 🥾 - Circle line: 17KM - Parent-child round trip route: 6KM - 🌟Scenery: simply invincible⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ There are ancient villages, waterfalls, grasslands, reservoirs, and the scenery is so beautiful😲! The Internet celebrity MOJ Coffee at the entrance of the village is a perfect place to take photos and check in📷! 2. Yongjia Pengxi Village 🌳 - Round trip route: 3.5KM - 🌟Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐ The waterfalls here are super photogenic📸. If you don’t want to take photos, the round trip only takes 40 minutes🕰️, which is relaxing and enjoyable! 3. Yueqing Jinzhujian🌊 - Circle line: 13KM - One-way parent-child route: 5KM - 🌟Scenery: Wow ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a hiking route that I have always wanted to visit again🤩! Just like the Wizard of Oz, it has waterfalls, woods, rocks and streams. Every time I am asked to recommend it, it is my first choice💯! 4. Yongjia Qinglong Mountain Scenic Area 🧗‍♂️ - Grand Ring Line: 8KM - Parent-child loop: 4.5KM - 🌟Scenery: super awesome⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a fun route😎! You can challenge interesting wooden ladders, diamond holes, star rocks, and ridge lines, which are more difficult than the previous ones💪! 5. Xianyan Leixiangtan and Longxutan 🌈 - Parent-child loop: 3KM - 🌟Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ It’s only half an hour away from the city🚗. Leixiangtan is hidden in a cave and is full of mystery🕸️! 6. Daluoshan Tianhe West Reservoir🌊 - Parent-child loop: 6.8KM - There is also an easier parent-child round trip line: 4.5KM - 🌟Scenery: Breathtakingly beautiful⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The reservoir is so big that after it rains, it looks like a real-life oil painting🎨! 7. Yaoxi Scenic Area ✨ - Circle line: 7.5KM - Parent-child round trip: 3KM - 🌟Scenery: Incomparably beautiful⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The scenery of Yaoxi River is so rich🥰, the parent-child round trip can see the spectacular Jinzhong Waterfall, and the loop route can see rocks, groves, and Yao Lake💦! 8. Jingshan Park ⛰️ - Circle line: 5KM - 🌟Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ We have walked this route many times😏, because it is too close and easily overlooked, but the air-raid shelter coffee shop at the foot of the mountain is very popular☕! 😜😜😜