Quzhou, Zhejiang: An Underrated Martial Arts Town

Quzhou is not only famous for its duck heads, but also for its immersive martial arts town, which is known as the "World's Most Unique Garden". You will be amazed as soon as you step into the town! ⛳️Attraction: Quzhou Kaihua - Root Palace Buddhist Kingdom Opening hours: 8:30–17:00 ⛳️Address: Root Palace Buddhist Kingdom Cultural Tourism Zone, Kaihua, Quzhou, Zhejiang Transportation: 🚙Self-driving: About 3 hours from Lishui 🚄High-speed rail: Quzhou Station - Attraction: About 1 hour 🎟Tickets: Free Recommended route: South Gate - My Buddha is Happy - Buddhist Culture Root Carving Art Museum - Arhat Corridor - Root Palace Pagoda - Drunken Scenery Garden - Zen Enlightenment Archway - Chinese Root Carving Art Museum - Children's Garden - North Gate (Exit) ‼️The whole journey takes about 4 hours Must-see attractions: 1. My Buddha is Happy: Various happy Buddha statues with vivid expressions 2. Arhat Corridor: 500 Arhats with solemn expressions, lifelike and impressive 3. Root Palace Pagoda: 13 floors in total, surrounded by clouds and mist in the morning, like a fairyland. The first floor of the underground palace has many root carving works by art masters 4. Drunken Scenery Garden: Like walking into an elegant Jiangnan garden, with more than 2,000 bonsai, full of charm Children's Garden: Root carving works of animals, like stepping into a wonderful anime world 🎈In the scenic area, the golden ginkgo, fiery red maple leaves, and dawn redwood trees, combined with the ancient buildings in Tang and Han styles, make for great photo opportunities There are shuttle buses in the scenic area, which stop when you wave 🏠Accommodation: Stay in Kaihua County, with prices ranging from CNY 100–500. Hotels near the scenic area are also good 🍪Food recommendations: Local specialties: clear water fish, steamed rice cakes, baked cakes, etc.