[2025 Lishui Attraction] Travel Guide for East-West Rock Scenic Resort (Updated Jun)

After a trip to Lishui, I realized that Lishui in May is like a "weather mystery box"! The sun is scorching during the day🌞, the ultraviolet rays are super strong, and if you don't protect yourself from the sun, you'll get sunburned in minutes; in the evening, it may suddenly rain 🌧️, and if you don't bring rain gear, you can only hide from the rain in embarrassment! Moreover, some attractions are hidden in the mountains, and if you don't plan your transportation in advance, it's easy to waste time! Fortunately, I did my homework early, so grab this guide 👇! Transportation to Lishui 🚇 ✈️ Lishui Airport: Currently, routes are gradually being opened. After landing, you can take the airport bus 🚌 directly to the city center; you can also take a taxi 🚕, which takes about 30 minutes to get into the city. 🚄 Lishui Station: There are many high-speed train services, and the station is in the city center! It is convenient to take a bus 🚌 or taxi to various attractions; you can also rent a car 🚗 and drive around Lishui more freely~ 🚗 Self-driving enthusiasts note: There are many curves on mountain roads! Check the route on the navigation in advance. Parking spaces in scenic spots are limited, so leave early to avoid traffic jams! Accommodation Recommendations 🏠 • Lishui City📍: Lishui Oriental Wenting Hotel, downstairs is a shopping mall, which is super convenient for eating and shopping! The rooms are spacious and bright, and the value for money is great~ • Near Guyan Huaxiang✨: Jinshuiloutai Homestay is amazing! Open the window and you'll see the Ou River. In the early morning, the mist is lingering 🌫️, like living in a traditional Chinese ink painting! • Value for money choice💰: Farmhouse near Jinyun Xiandu Scenic Area, RMB 80+ per person, and you can also eat authentic farmhouse dishes. Students, go for it! Popular Attractions 🎈 🎨 Guyan Huaxiang: A must-see! Ancient camphor tree groves 🌳, Tongji Weir ancient water conservancy project, full of artistic atmosphere~ Take a ferry to the opposite bank of Huaxiang, the old street shops are great for shopping, and watch the sunset over the Ou River in the evening, it's breathtakingly beautiful! 🌲 Yunhe Terraces: Water is injected in May! The layered terraces are like mirrors ✨, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds. Watch the sea of clouds and sunrise in the early morning, and every photo you take is a wallpaper! 🏞️ Nanjianyan: "Little Zhangjiajie of Jiangnan"! Glass plank road, Tianzhu Peak, nine-level waterfall... The scenery on the cliffs is super stunning, remember to wear sneakers 👟! 🐉 Dongxi Rock: A wonder of Danxia landform! A Thread of Sky, Qingfeng Gorge are super exciting, and you can also experience She ethnic customs, bamboo pole dance, black rice, fun and delicious! 🌊 Shimen Cave: A natural summer resort! The waterfall pours down from a 100-meter cliff 💦, and the water mist is refreshing. It's amazing to come in summer! Must-Eat Food 🍜 🍜 Lishui Pao Jing Rou: The king of street snacks! Pork is coated in flour and fried until golden and crispy, sprinkled with chili powder 🌶️, and served with a cup of Qingcao Tofu, it's so fragrant that you can't stop! 🥘 Huang Guo: A special rice cake made with alkaline water! Stir-fried Huang Guo with bacon and vegetables is glutinous and chewy, you'll love it in one bite~ 🐟 Xi Yu: Wild stream fish from the Ou River, freshly killed and cooked! The meat is tender, and the fish soup is milky white, so fresh that you'll lose your eyebrows~ 🍚 She Guo: Rice cake made with Qingming grass + glutinous rice flour, the filling is made of dried bamboo shoots and pickles, fragrant and refreshing, a spring limited delicacy! 🍵 Chuzhou White Lotus: Cook a bowl of lotus seed soup, sweet and soft, and you can also add white fungus and red dates, which is healthy and delicious~ Tips to Avoid Pitfalls ⚠️ 1️⃣ Sunscreen + umbrella are essential! The weather in Lishui is changeable, so be prepared for both sun and rain! 2️⃣ There are many bends on the mountain roads of Yunhe Terraces and Nanjianyan, so those who are prone to motion sickness should prepare medicine in advance 💊! 3️⃣ Guyan Huaxiang is crowded on weekends, it is recommended to go on weekdays, so you don't have to queue for photos! 4️⃣ Look for small shops that fry Pao Jing Rou on the spot, the taste will deteriorate when it's cold! Grab this guide and rush to Lishui to see the terraces and eat delicious food! 🚀

About the Scenic Area Dongxiyan Scenic Area is famous for its unique Danxia landform, with its rolling hills and strange rocks. Dongyan and Xiyan stand opposite each other, with a narrow passage in between, as if it were split by nature's magic. Walking through it, you can only see a sliver of sky above, which is very impressive. 🗻 History This area has a rich historical and cultural heritage! It is one of the settlements of the She people, who have lived here for thousands of years, leaving behind many unique folk cultures. The scenic area still retains ancient She villages, where you can experience the authentic She culture. 🏮 Must-try Activities Yixiantian: The most popular spot, a narrow passage that can only accommodate one person, with steep rock walls on both sides. Walking through it is thrilling and exciting. 😱 It's a great place for photos. Glass Walkway: A must-try for those who love a challenge. Standing on the transparent walkway, with a deep abyss below and magnificent mountains around, the feeling of your heart racing is unforgettable. 🧗‍♀️ She Folk Experience: You can watch She song and dance performances, participate in traditional folk activities such as bamboo pole dancing and throwing embroidered balls, and immerse yourself in the charm of She culture. 💃 Address Dongxiyan Scenic Area, Liandu District, Lishui, Zhejiang Best Time to Visit The scenic area is suitable for visiting all year round. In spring, you can enjoy the flowers in full bloom. 🌸 In summer, you can escape the heat and enjoy the cool and pleasant mountain air. In autumn, you can see the colorful foliage. 🍁 In winter, you can enjoy the unique tranquility. What to Wear & Eat from January to December January to March: The weather is cold, so you can wear a thick down jacket and scarf 🧣, paired with a bright sweater for more colorful photos. We recommend the warm She-style rice cakes, which are soft and sweet. April to June: The temperature rises, so you can wear a light jacket and floral dress 👗 for a fresh look. You can try the local green rice balls, with the fragrance of mugwort mixed with the softness of glutinous rice. July to September: The summer is hot, so shorts, short sleeves, and sun protection clothing are essential 👒. Don't forget to bring sunglasses. You must try a bowl of local cold jelly, which is refreshing and cooling. October to December: In autumn, you can wear a trench coat and sweatshirt, and in winter, you can wear a thick cotton coat, paired with a hat and gloves. We recommend the steaming She-style "Ten Bowls", which will satisfy your taste buds. Accommodation & Travel Tips Accommodation: There are many homestays around the scenic area, with a quiet environment where you can feel the tranquility of the countryside. We recommend booking online in advance and choosing a homestay with good reviews. Travel: If you are driving, there is a parking lot at the scenic area, which is very convenient. If you are taking public transportation, you can first go to Lishui City, and then transfer to a shuttle bus to the scenic area. 🚌 The roads in the scenic area are a bit rugged, so we recommend wearing comfortable sneakers. 👟

General information - Ticket: CNY 45. Half-price tickets are available for students, soldiers, and children between 1.2 and 1.4 meters tall. Free admission for children under 1.2 meters tall. - Opening hours: 08:00–17:00. - Transportation: Take Bus 313 to the scenic area. The journey takes about 45 minutes and costs CNY 4. Recommended routes - Route A (1.5 hours): Entrance → Ximing Lake → Shuilian Cave → Shiliang → Jicui Pavilion → Shizi Gorge (Yixiantian) → Qingfeng Gorge → Dongming Cave → Exit. - Route B (2 hours): Entrance → Ximing Lake → Shuilian Cave → Shiliang → Jicui Pavilion → Shizi Gorge (Yixiantian) → Qingfeng Gorge → Dongyan Peak → Xiyan (Chuanshen Cave) → Douhua Building → Jianpi Stone → Dongming Cave → Exit. - Route C (2.5 hours): Entrance → Ximing Lake, Yuzeng Rock → Shuilian Cave → Shiliang → Jicui Pavilion → Shizi Gorge (Yixiantian) → Ximing Cave → Chahua Niangniang Temple → Xiyan (Chuanshen Cave) → Dongyan Peak → Qingfeng Gorge → Dongming Cave → Exit. Recommended attractions - Yuzeng Rock: A typical Danxia landform "stone pillar" landscape, which looks like a majestic warrior from a distance. - Shiliang: A nearly 40-meter-long stone beam spans the area like a rainbow. It is magnificent. During the rainy season, you may see the "suspended beam and flying rain" landscape. - Shizi Gorge: A cross-shaped mountain gorge composed of four huge rocks. The landscape is small and rare, and you need to pass through it sideways. - Qingfeng Gorge: A typical alley valley landscape in Danxia landform. The gorge is more than 50 meters long, 68 meters high, and only 4 meters wide. The breeze is blowing. She ethnic style experience You can experience She ethnic costumes. The rental location is in the She Ethnic Style Museum in Dongxiyan Scenic Area. You can also watch She ethnic wedding performances and participate in the Shan Ha Banquet. Recommended food There are many local delicacies nearby, such as Jinyun Knock Meat Soup, Qingyuan Mushrooms, Jinyun Pancakes, Yunhe Oil Tube Cakes, and Jinyun Noodles. Nearby facilities The parking fee for cars in the scenic area is CNY 5 per time. There are places to eat in Laozhu Town, about 2 km from the scenic area. They are affordable and allow you to experience She ethnic style.

#11GoodDestinations2024 Dongxiyan is surrounded by mountains and is famous for its strange peaks and rocks, clear streams and dense forests. Its unique landform and pristine natural scenery attract countless tourists. I once strolled through it, feeling the wonders of nature. Every scene was intoxicating, and I couldn't help but fall in love with this pure land. Address: Laozhu Town, Liandu District, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province #sunway #natural landscape #domestic travel

May 19, 2024, is the 14th 'China Tourism Day' The Dongxi Rock Scenic Area has a big surprise for everyone! On May 19, the Dongxi Rock Scenic Area will be open to tourists nationwide for free‼️ ☀️A comfortable holiday is the perfect time to relax both body and mind 🌄Choose a pleasant holiday destination, experience the Danxia landscape ❤️‍🩹Let your weary soul be fully relaxed and nourished 🚶‍♂️You will never see the scenery you want to see if you don't move forward in life . In May, Dongxi Rock is all about cool green comfort☘️ Take a short break from work, let the vibrant green fill your heart Say hi to nature up close👋 Enter the scenic area and enjoy every second of happiness Forests, rocks, temples, streams Walk in this fairy-tale-like scenery Fully feel the moments of freedom, bravery, and the soul being quietly released Immerse yourself in nature🌬️ Experience the natural Danxia landform of the scenic area🪨 Marvel at the natural wonders Experience the She culture and the charm of the She village Feel the warmth of the She people Come to Dongxi Rock on 5.19‼️ I'll be waiting for you here‼️

The Lishui East-West Rock Scenic Area is named after the two giant rocks of the east and the west. It is known as one of the top ten famous mountains in Zhejiang. Its commanding height is in the bell tower, overlooking most of the east and west rocks. The bell tower is next to the bell tower. It is a sword stone, just like a huge stone that has been opened two and a half by heaven. Return to Douhualou, then go down the mountain in the direction of Dongming Lake. You can also look at the clock tower on the way. The styles of the two floors are very similar. When you look at the Sword Stone, you will definitely have awe. This is the flat section of the boulder rock that collapses after it collapses. It is as sharp as a sword. Dongming Cave, a flat flat hole, which contains some stone tablets, stone drums, rock carvings, etc., with Guanyintang next to it, you can pray for blessings. When you see a cliff wall, you are close to the bottom of the mountain and return to the scenic spot. Lunch can be enjoyed at the East Rock Hotel in the Tourist Reception Center. The environment is elegant and the products are good. In addition to the wild squid and soaked meat recommended in the previous section, the following dishes are also worth a try. Feel the lotus on the tip of the tongue.

Lishui East-West Rock Scenic Area is a national AAAA-level scenic spot integrating Yi culture, historical culture, Danxia landform and natural scenery. It is named as one of Zhejiang's top ten famous mountains because of the name of the two giant rocks in the east and west. Ximing Lake is actually a reservoir, formerly known as Xiyanyu Reservoir. The dam is 55 meters long, 10 meters wide and 9300 square meters in water. It is said that the lake is sweet and delicious, just like the milk given by nature. The East and West Rocks are not much water, and Ximing Lake has become the pearl of this area. From this point of view, the jade rock is like a human head with hair, eyes and nose. Shiliang is a natural stone bridge. The volley is attached to the cliff of Ximing Lake. It is generally spread from north to south. It is 10 meters wide and 5 meters high. It is very rare in Danxia landform. The magic of nature. While the mountain road goes up, you come to a small platform. Here is the cross-gorge of the core scenic spot of the East Rock. You can take a break here. Bus route: Bus No. 313 (High-speed rail station - East-West Rock) From the city, take bus No. 313 to the terminal station, get off at Dongxiu Station, 25 minutes. The highest fare is 4 yuan. Runtime: High Speed Rail Station 05

Located in Shaxi Village in the northwest of Lishui District, there is a scenic spot known as one of Zhejiang's top ten famous mountains, East and West Rock, which has hundreds of beautiful scenic spots. When you enter the scenic spot, you will see the core attraction - the cross gorge. The first line of the sky is actually composed of four giant rocks. Two of them are coming from each other. It is said that it is a valley. It is actually a very very narrow road. The widest point is 2 meters, and the narrowest part is only 0.4 meters. It can only accommodate one person. Please be careful when you have a wide body. Through the cross gorge, pass through the child hole and come to the Qingfeng Gorge. Qingfengxia, the gorge is more than 80 meters long and about 68 meters high. The cliffs on both sides are straight and dangerous. Looking up, it is like a straight cloud, it is the typical Danxia Gorge in Danxia landform. Self-driving route: 1 Departure from Hangzhou: Hangzhou-Zhuyong Expressway-Changshen Expressway (outside Lishui West Exit) 2 Ningbo Departure: Ningbo-Zhangjin Expressway-Changshen Expressway (Lishui West Exit) 3 Departure from Taizhou: Taizhou-Taijin Expressway-Changshen Expressway (under Lishui West Exit) 4 Departure from Wenzhou: Wenzhou-Jinliwen Expressway (outside Lishui West Exit)

The east-west rock scenic area can be divided into five major areas: Ximing Lake Jingqun, Shiliangjingqun, Dongyanjingqun, Xiyanjingqun, and Qiufengfengjing. Due to the large area and the time of going up and down the mountain, the whole scenic spot is spent. Most of the time. Qingfeng Gorge is one of my favorite attractions. It is cool and windy, and there is no sun shining. It is the most ideal summer resort. A gentle stone ladder extends upwards, just like a time tunnel, but you cant see the end but you cant see it. It is quite attractive and it is easy to climb up. After coming to Dongyan Sanchakou, continue to climb up to the east of the top of the rock, and go down to the west rock group. After halfway, the sky suddenly rained heavily, and the ticking, like the whole mountain forest, was laughing and singing. I rushed into the bean flower building with my camera. Even though I was soaked, my heart was still happy. The words are good: when the heart is raining, the weather is also rainy. When the heart is clear, the rain is also sunny. After the heavy rain, the sky cleared again and continued to climb up to the clock tower, which overlooks most of the east and west rocks. Tour route recommendation: A line (1.5 hours): Entrance - Ximing Lake - Shuilian Cave - Shiliang - Ji Cui Pavilion - Cross Gorge - First Line Day - Qingfeng Gorge - Dongyanding - Dongmingdong - Exit; B line (2 hours): Entrance - Ximing Lake - Shuilian Cave - Shiliang - Ji Cui Pavilion - Cross Gorge - First Line Day - Qingfeng Gorge - Dongyanding - Xiyan (through the hole) - Douhualou - General Rock - Bat Cave - Sword Stone - Dongming Cave - Exit;

What kind of fun is Lishui? Niu Ge definitely recommend everyone to a place with beautiful natural scenery. The East Rock Scenic Area is a Zhejiang-level scenic spot and a national AAAA-level tourist area. The scenic spot is located in the old bamboo town of Millennium Township, 19 kilometers northwest of Lishui City, Zhejiang Province. The entire scenic spot is a typical Danxia landform, named after the east and west rocks. In the scenic area, the peaks of the dangerous peaks, the rise of the Qianlong, the strange Weihuan, the magnificent and magnificent. The geographical environment of the scenic spot is unique and the transportation is convenient. The stone caves are scattered all over the place. All the scenic spots are naturally formed by sedimentary rocks. There are several scenic spots such as Qingfeng Gorge, Sword Rock, Jiangjun Rock, Qi Nufeng, Chuandong Cave and Shiliang. It is a combination of strange, great, strange and dangerous. It is very spectacular. The scenic spot is located in Laozhu Town, the most concentrated ethnic minority in the country. Laozhu Town is a well-established town in Lishui City. It is a famous tourist attraction integrating sightseeing, vacation, leisure, geological examination, folk customs and red tour.

All the scenic spots in Lishui East-West Rock Scenic Area are naturally formed by sedimentary rocks, which is a typical Danxia landform. The characteristics of the scenic spot are Danxia landform, Yi culture and revolutionary sites. There are two Danxia rock peaks in the east and west, and the scenic spot is named. The Danxia landform of the East and West Rocks is exquisite and clear, beautiful and graceful, and the rich ethnic customs of the Yi people in the East and West Rocks. The East and West Rock Scenic Area is also the earliest revolutionary old district in the southwest of Zhejiang. Famous attractions include Dongyan, Zhuobifeng, Qingfeng Gorge, Cross Gorge and General Rock. Tickets for the Lishui East-West Scenic Area are 45 yuan. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery while listening to the moving legends. These legends have added a strong cultural heritage to East Rock, and also brought a rich cultural feast to tourists who come to visit.