[2025 Jinhua ] Travel Guide for Wuzhou Ancient City Scenic Area (Updated Apr)

Jinhua is way too underrated -this is an amazing city bursting with culture, history and beautiful scenery. And for those who prefer a more laid-back traveling style, this is definitely the place to visit! Located in Zhejiang Province, this is a city with some very ancient roots that date back to the 2nd century. It flourished as a cultural hub during the Tang and Song dynasties. Today, it's become a very livable city with a neat urban planning that balances modernization with heritage conservation. These are some of its must-visit cultural landmarks: 📍Wanfo Pagoda 🏯 (Ten-thousand Buddhas Pagoda) With a history of over 1000 years, this is a testimony of Jinhua's ancient Buddhist heritage. It houses beautiful statues and relics. You can climb it and enjoy panoramic views of the city. 📍Surrounding parks 🌳🌳 (Wanfo Pagoda) The surrounding parks of Wanfo Pagoda offer a serene retreat in the city with lush greenery, bridges, paths and other scenic spots. You can also appreciate the musical fountain show during the evening. 📍Wuzhou Ancient City 🌃 This is a very well-preserved area of the ancient town where you can take a nice stroll, have a snack, and imagine the city back in the old days. It's especially beautiful at night. 📍Shuanglong Cave (Double-Dragon Cave) ⛰️ And of course, one cannot forget to mention the 4-A level scenic area of Shuanglong cave, located just about 30 minutes from the city. It features impressive limestone formations, caves, and underground rivers, including a 15-meter underground waterfall!

✨Trip Highlights: Mysterious mine, picturesque lake and mountain scenery, and Instagram-worthy photo ops✨ Morning: Arrive at "Little Iceland" and embark on a magical journey📍 📍Danaya · Jinhua Mountain Little Iceland Depart from downtown Jinhua in the morning, either by car or taxi, and head to [Danaya · Jinhua Mountain Little Iceland]. It's recommended to leave early to avoid crowds and enjoy the tranquil scenery of the mine. 📸 Instagram-worthy photo spots: Abandoned wooden boat: The abandoned wooden boat by the lake is an iconic spot in Little Iceland. Wear plain clothes for effortlessly chic Instagram photos! Black and gray ore mountains: The unique ore mountains create a striking contrast against the azure lake, making you feel like you're in Iceland. Lake and mountain scenery: Stroll along the lakeside, breathe in the fresh air, and embrace the tranquility of nature. Lunch: Savor authentic local cuisine and recharge🍲 Recommended restaurants: Yinxing Family Restaurant (about 10 minutes' drive from Little Iceland): Try local specialties like earthenware chicken pot and seasonal vegetables for an authentic taste of the countryside. Afternoon: Continue exploring and uncover more scenic beauty🌄 📍Deer Girl Lake After lunch, head to the nearby [Deer Girl Lake]. With its crystal-clear waters and surrounding mountains, it's a perfect spot for photos and leisurely walks. 📸 Photo suggestions: Lakeside boardwalk: Take refreshing and natural photos with the lake as your backdrop while walking along the boardwalk. Redwood forest: In autumn, the redwood forest transforms into a fiery red landscape, providing a stunning backdrop for photos. Evening: Return trip, concluding a perfect day🌅 📍Downtown Jinhua Return to downtown Jinhua in the evening. You can choose to dine in the city and sample more Jinhua delicacies, such as Jinhua ham and Jinhua shortcakes. 📸 City check-in spots (optional): Ten Thousand Buddha Pagoda: The pagoda is a magnificent sight when lit up at night and is one of Jinhua's landmarks. Wuzhou Ancient City: Take a stroll through the ancient city, immerse yourself in its history, and savor local snacks. Practical Information 🎫 Tickets: Little Iceland: 78 yuan/person (includes a cup of coffee). 🕒 Opening hours: 10:00-18:00. 🚗 Transportation: Driving is recommended. Navigate to "Danaya Little Iceland." There is a parking lot near the scenic area. 📌 Tips: Wear comfortable shoes as the paths within the scenic area are mostly gravel. Bring sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses for sun protection. Food options are limited within the scenic area, so it's advisable to bring some snacks and water. A day trip to Jinhua Little Iceland offers an Icelandic experience without leaving the country. Save this guide and embark on your adventure!

🌈Attractions Features: 🔥🔥 Jinhua anciently known as "Wuzhou", Wuzhou ancient city was built in the Three Kingdoms period, its inner city also known as Zicheng built in the late Tang, more than 1700 years ago, the ancient city is still well preserved ancient streets, gatehouse archway. You must try to get up early and go to Youbu for breakfast 🚗 Transportation: About 40 minutes by car from Jinhua city 🅿️ Paid Parking & Parking Roadside 🕐️ Scenic spot opening hours: Little Iceland ●🎫Tickets: 78💰 ●⏰Opening hours: 10:00-18:00 ●🌟 Known as the Nordic secret place hidden in the south of the Yangtze River 🚗 Transportation Tips: Recommended driving, about 30 minutes by car in the city. Or take the high-speed rail to Jinhua Station🚄, take the Y3 branch line to Kowloon at the railway station North Plaza or take a taxi directly to arrive. 💗Other tips: Friends who like to take pictures📷 can walk from multiple angles. There will be many folk activities on weekends, such as chicken fighting, monkey show, singing and other activities. The village is inhabited by residents, and the life is full of atmosphere. Perfect for relaxing on weekends when you have free time. It has a strong Jiangnan rhyme.

My 🗓 itinerary: Bayong Old Street - Bayong Park - Bayong Building - Huang Binhong's Former Residence (Door not open. Did not enter) - Jiufang Lane (Former Site of Taiwan Volunteer Corps - Jinhua Wine Museum - Li Youbang's Office - Hu Buchan's Former Residence - Zhejiang Chao Former Site) - Baoning Gate - Taiping Heavenly Kingdom Shiwang Mansion - Xichun Lane - Gospel Hospital - He's Three Heroes Exhibition Hall - Jinhua Paper Cutting Museum - Jinhua City Museum - Wanfo Pagoda - Jinhua Railway Cultural Park - Return (Stamp next to the train station!) Bayong Park Dongyang River is next to it. Walk to Bayong Park and Shen Yue Statue and across the road you will find Bayong Bridge. Bayong Tower It was founded during the Southern Dynasties and has a history of more than 1,500 years. Li Qingzhao once left her famous poem "Inscription on the Eight-song Tower" here: "The Eight-song Tower has been famous for its elegance throughout the ages, and the mountains and rivers are left to future generations to worry about. The water connects to the southern country for three thousand miles, and the air pressure covers fourteen states in Jiangcheng." Looking out from the tower, you can have a panoramic view of the ancient city of Wuzhou, and you can get your stamp for free here. Jiufang Lane Jinhua wine was once known as the Qi Family Winery. "The best wine in the world", the alley has bluestone pavement and a leisurely atmosphere. There are many coffee shops, as well as the former site of the Taiwan Volunteer Corps, the Jinhua Wine Museum, the former residence of Hu Buchan, and the former site of Zhejiang Chao... Taiping Heavenly Kingdom Prince Shifu It is a national cultural relic protection and is also the best-preserved, largest-scale, and most artistically-filled building of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom in the country. The murals are stunning! Xichun Lane In the food district, there are many shops selling cakes and local specialties! Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas Tickets are required. It is a landmark building in Jinhua. There are 17 floors in the tower, and many cultural relics are on display. You can overlook Jinhua from the 15th floor, and you can also pay to pray and ring the bell. It is very beautiful when the lights are on at night! Jinhua City Museum: Scan the QR code at the door to make an appointment for free entry. The place is not big, so you can get a stamp! Jinhua Railway Cultural Park Free, railway and train themed park. There is a part on each side of the road, as well as a station and a railway cultural museum. It has a retro feel and is suitable for taking photos and checking in.

"The Eight Yongs Tower has witnessed the everlasting charm, leaving the mountains and rivers as a legacy of sorrow for future generations. The waters reach three thousand miles to the southern states, and the city's atmosphere dominates over fourteen prefectures." The ancient city of Wuzhou extends from the Wanfo Pagoda Park in the east, to the south bank of the Wuyi River near Bayong Bridge, to the west side of the Yanweizhou River Heart in the west, and to the Sanqing Palace in the north, covering an area of about 1.5 square kilometers. The ancient city was founded during the late Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period, and its inner city, also known as the 'Zi City', was built towards the end of the Tang Dynasty, with a history of over 1100 years, preserving the core layout of the ancient city for over a millennium. In addition, there are many historical buildings within the ancient Zi City, such as Tianning Temple, Xu Family Ancient Street, Zhuangyuan Fang, Zhang Residence, and a large number of ancient Ming and Qing residential buildings, including General Tower, Jinhua Gate, Xichun Gate, Wanfo Pagoda, Confucius Temple, etc. Within the district, there are also 10 ancient wells, among which the Xiwen Well and the Wine Spring Well are municipal cultural preservation sites, and the Zhendong Well has been listed in the historical building inventory. Key streets and alleys such as Bayong Street, Jiufang Alley, Pomegranate Alley, Drum Tower Lane, and Xichun Alley still maintain their historical street scale, spatial form, and traditional streetscape. Inside Xichun Alley, 13 ancient buildings claimed by citizens have been relocated, adding a grand and profound historical and cultural atmosphere to the ancient Zi City.