Things to do in Qingtian

The scenery of Qianxia Lake is very beautiful. Because of the off-peak travel, there are not many people and it seems very quiet. It is suitable for relaxing or taking the elderly or children for a leisure tour. You can buy a ticket to take a boat to the lake. There is a cruise ship in the morning and afternoon. There is a chain of Holiday Inns inside, and there are homestays one or two kilometers around. Parking is also very convenient at the resort and the hotel. There are several restaurants nearby for dining. The overall feeling is good

Geographical location: Located on the south bank of Oujiang River, 30 kilometers northwest of Qingtian County, across the river is National Highway 330, with convenient transportation. Scenic spot features: National AAAA-level tourist attraction, consisting of Shimen Waterfall, Bowen Ancient Village, Chen Cheng's former residence, Kaiyun Linggu, Prince Shengjing, and Shigu Caohai. Natural landscape: The most famous is Shimen Waterfall, which has a drop of 112.5 meters, shaped like a hanging silk, splashing like jumping beads, and scattered like silver mist. It is called "Heavenly Spring" and "Holy Water". Historical culture: The Shimen Cave Cliff Inscription has a long history, rich and colorful content, and has high literary and artistic value. Tourism projects: Tourists can experience Hanfu, professional makeup, clothing matching and other services, and there are professional photographers to follow up and shoot.

The Zuowang Valley Scenic Area is located in Qingtian County, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province. It is a tourist resort that combines leisure and entertainment with natural beauty. The scenic area is located in a verdant valley, with beautiful surroundings, fresh air, tranquility and warmth, far away from the hustle and bustle, and is an ideal place to relax.

Very pleasant, worth the ticket price

The scenic area is very well planned. Taking the elevator at the North Gate saves you from climbing 1,000 steps down. Then, take the elevator down to the 1st Cascade and climb another 500 steps down while enjoying the beautiful waterfall scenery. From the 1st Cascade to the 2nd Cascade Water Curtain Cave, climb another 300 steps down and receive a raincoat. From the 2nd Cascade to the 3rd Cascade, climb another 500 steps down. Finally, from the 3rd Cascade to the South Gate, climb another 300 steps down until you can take the shuttle bus back to the North Gate parking lot.

Construction of the Qingtian Ancient City Wall began in 1556, the 35th year of the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty, under the supervision of County Magistrate Xiong Ying, to resist the Japanese invasion. Backed by Taihe Mountain and facing the Oujiang River, the ancient city boasts a circumference of 3,308 meters and features battlements, forts, and a moat. Initially, it had four gates: East Longjin, South Qingxi, West Jinping, and North Danshan. Additional gates were later added. Floods and urban construction destroyed portions of the wall, leaving only a 983-meter-long section facing the river in the south, including six water gates (from west to east: Dengying, Tongjin, Zhongfang, Qingxi, Shizhu, and Xingchun). All six gates along the Oujiang River remain. It is considered the most complete surviving riverside wharf wall in Zhejiang Province. In 1987, it was designated a Qingtian County Cultural Relics Protection Site and continues to function as a flood control structure. It is the largest surviving ancient structure in Qingtian. In April 25th year, I visited Qingtian, following the illustrations and text from the Canglang Workshop, and located the six water gates. Although it's not easy to find, you can search for the six city gates such as Zhongfangmen on the navigation or ask the locals (not everyone knows them). I personally think it's still very interesting.

My second visit to West Lake was great; the boat tour was excellent. The dock was easy to find, the staff were very friendly, provided clear explanations, and helped with any issues. There were also sightseeing buses, which were nice but a bit pricey. Taking the boat tour and then walking around was both perfectly fine.

Take a boat across the Oujiang River to reach this ancient island, known as the "Oujiang Penglai." The twin pagodas stand facing each other, silently witnessing the ebb and flow of the river, while the ancient temple's eaves hold the poetic beauty of time. Ancient trees reach for the sky, pavilions are scattered throughout the island, and stone paths wind through its gardens.

The attractions are fantastic. The cable car ride up and down is painless, but the journey is extremely long (southbound). I didn't go to the South Peak because I'm afraid of heights, but there were still surprises later on. All the bridges are openwork; the lower half of the Ruyi Bridge is glass—just looking at it made my legs weak! Then there's the Qingyun Ladder—wow, it scared me, but everyone else loved it. There are places to eat almost everywhere you get tired: Chaji, KFC, and Gu Ming are at different rest stops. If you have enough time, I recommend going southbound, as it covers 80% of the must-see attractions.

The lights of the stilted houses on the cliff face illuminate the mountainside, and the reflections in the stream create a truly immersive fantasy atmosphere. The best spots for taking photos are the Moon-Viewing Bridge, the Hundred-Goose Bridge, and the Cliff Library.