Top 20 Best Things to Do in Lishui
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  • Xiandu Scenic Areatop_1
    󰺂7.8
    17.04
    Jinyun.xiandu31.9 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoThe magnificent early winter scenery of Xiandu's Chinese Parasol Tree Avenue, with a sky full of "parasol rain." | Nov 2025-Dec 2025
    Highlights:
    󱨜Overlook the spectacular reflection of Dinghu Peak
    Stroll along ancient city walls and feel 1,000 years of history
    󱨠Saved by 177 users󱨠3158 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    135***12135***12

    Following the Xianjian tour of Xiandu, I felt the summer heat and also felt the warm service of the scenic area staff. It is a place I want to visit again. It is great and worth recommending.

  • Yunhe Terrace Scenic Areatop_2
    󰺂7.7
    14.91
    Yunhe.Yunhe Terraced Fields63.8 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoSpecial Offers Now Available at Yunhe Terrace Scenic Area | Nov 6, 2025-Dec 31, 2025
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 50 - Fall Viewing Attractions
    Highlights:
    Spectacular morning clouds in summer
    󱓊Stargaze at Qixingdun nightly
    󱨠Saved by 287 users󱨠4674 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    AnaWangAnaWang

    This place is absolutely stunning! We arrived early in the morning to catch the sunrise and are so happy we did. They also welcome dogs, so we could bring ours along. You definitely should visit! ☺️

  • Ancient Weir Home of Paintingtop_3
    󰺂7.3
    10.67
    Lishui.Guyan Huaxiang scenic spot25.9 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Calm & turbulent sides coexist
    󱓊Art studios & ancient camphor trees
    󱨠2715 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    炎雪风炎雪风

    A place worth visiting, with quiet streets and refreshing air. If you have time, listen to the history of the Tongji Canal and see the ancient overpass. The builders and all the supporters can be admired and respected...

  • Heyang Ancient Houses
    4
    󰺂6.1
    7.46
    Jinyun29.8 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰀆360° view of ancient village
    󱓊Ancient clan estates preserved
    󱨠170 positive reviews
    4.3/5
    柴康伯爵柴康伯爵

    Heyang Ancient Houses, 18 kilometers away from the national five-level A scenic spot, Heyang Village, a newly built town, Yunxiandu, has been built for more than 1,000 years. It has been inhabited so far. It is known as the living fossil of the ancient village and is a national cultural and environmental protection unit. The ancient village has flowing water, white walls and black tiles, and the ancient style is full of! It is recommended to travel on a sunny day, green water and blue sky, white walls and black tiles, very popular. There is a parking lot at the entrance of the ancient village, you can drive there by car. Tickets 40, you can walk around when you have time, very casual. There are restaurants, homestays, and cafes in the ancient village, which is very convenient.

  • Yangjiatang Village
    5
    󰺂5.9
    Songyang.Yangjiatang Village/Youtian Village36.7 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Night Attractions in Lishui
    Highlights:
    Miniature Potala Palace view
    󰋄Golden fields & idyllic village
    󱨠31% positive reviews
    4.5/5
    行李箱的飞行模式行李箱的飞行模式

    Yangjiatang Village, the secret of Jiangnan: The time stroll of the Golden Potala Palace in Yangjiatang Village is worthy of being the "last secret of Jiangnan", and this ancient village with a history of more than 350 years has brought me unexpected surprises. The village is built on the hillside, and the layers of loess walls and black tiles are full of gold light under the sunset. It is indeed worthy of the reputation of the "Golden Potala Palace". Attraction highlights· Ancient village style: Yangjiatang Village has preserved a large number of Qing Dynasty buildings, almost no commercial transformation, and the original ecological atmosphere is strong. The ancient houses extend upwards with the slope of the village road, and the ladder-style layers are spread out, and the height of the upper and lower houses is 2 to 3 meters, forming a unique architectural style. · Couple ancient banyan tree: The two 500-year-old "couple" banyan tree at the entrance of the village is an iconic landscape. The trees are ancient and very interesting. Photography paradise: When the mist is in the early morning, the village and terraces and distant mountains form an ink-like artistic conception. In the evening, the whole village is golden yellow, which is a great time to shoot. The following is the basic information overview of Yangjiatang Village: Project details Location Ticket price of Yangjiatang Village, Sandu Township, Songyang County, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province Free recommended play time 1-3 hours, it is recommended to visit the transportation method from 4 pm to 6 pm It is recommended to charter a car or self-driving tour Photo time From 4 pm to 6 pm (the village is golden yellow when the sun is setting). I stayed at Yangjiatang Banshan B&B. Although it is not in the core area of the village (about 700-800 meters away from the village), the accommodation experience is very good. The room in the B&B was clean and tidy, the boss was warm and delivered fruit. Breakfast is particularly rich, with fried noodles, porridge, eggs and several side dishes, especially their handmade steamed buns are very delicious. The food is recommended that there are some snacks and farm dishes in the village worth trying: · Affordable wine egg (2.5 yuan), cold tea (3 yuan), farm sausage (6 yuan). · Authentic farmhouse local vegetables and local chickens and pigs, the taste of returning to the truth. · Home-cooked dishes provided by the homestay taste good and the charges are reasonable. Practical suggestions 1. Traffic precautions: you must pass Panshan Road when you enter the village. Be careful when you encounter a car on holidays. The road is relatively narrow. Songyang's public transportation is not very friendly to travelers, it is recommended to drive or charter a car. 2. Insect prevention preparation: there are more mosquitoes and flies in the mountains, be sure to bring anti-mosquito spray, it is best to be fully armed, do not show too much skin outside. 3. Tour time: It is best not to go in the morning. The sun is super strong in the morning. The light shines on the village and everything is unclear and very hot. It is the most comfortable to start at four o'clock in the afternoon to six o'clock. 4. Humanistic experience: The villagers are very enthusiastic and the price is very high. If there are elderly people on the road beckoning, please stop the car and take them for a ride. To sum up, Yangjiatang Village is a slow-paced and relaxing place. It is sparsely populated, the birdsong is the most beautiful music, the terraces are the most beautiful paintings, and the ancient trees are the beauty of the precipitation of the years. It is worth mentioning that many houses in the village are empty, except for a few elderly people, only a few villagers who pick tea, adding a sense of tranquility and simplicity. If you are tired

  • Jiaolong Grand Canyon
    6
    󰺂5.5
    16.51
    Jinyun31.3 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Family-friendly Attractions in Lishui
    Highlights:
    󱓊6-mile canyon & towering mountains
    Glass platform & cliff walk
    󱨠77% positive reviews
    4.4/5
    HFHF

    The ride to Jiaolongda was long and winding. It’s truly a tiring climb up the stairs and definitely not for the faint hearted. I gave up half way through the climb as it was drizzling and not much of a shelter along the way. it will be great to go back again!

  • Nanjian Rock Scenic Area
    7
    󰺂5.5
    13.85
    Suichang.South Sharp Rock and Surrounding Areas82.7 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    Mountain views from Guanyun Pavilion
    󱓊Terraces & stone forest coexist
    󱨠454 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    素恩的魔盒素恩的魔盒

    Overall, it's a decent rating. The scenic area is relatively remote, but there's some fun to do. There are restrooms, a U-shaped valley, and a nine-tiered waterfall at the bottom, which is quite picturesque. You'll need to prepare supplies for the hike up the mountain, as there are no resupply points along the way, and there are no vending machines for drinks. Be careful of snakes and insects. It's a small area with few people, so it was a pleasant experience during the National Day holiday.

  • Yunzhongdaji
    8
    󰺂5.4
    Jingning80 km from downtown
    󱨠32% positive reviews
    4.4/5
    669***50669***50

    Yunzhong Daxuan Address: Yunzhong Daxuan, Jingning Dai Autonomous County, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province, is a waterfall between the plateau mountain basin and the plain. This waterfall is still quite distinctive. The waterfall is hit on the rock and splashes like a snowflake. It is very beautiful. There is also a scene from the black myth Wukong in the mountain basin - ten hours of poetry

  • Songyang Old Street
    9
    󰺂5.4
    Songyang.Songyang County and Old Street43.1 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Night Attractions in Lishui
    Highlights:
    󰀆Stroll & enjoy nature's harmony
    󱓊Rare historic & cultural street
    󱨠41% positive reviews
    4.7/5
    kk走遍中国kk走遍中国

    Songyang Old Street, also known as Nanzhi Street, is located in Songyang County, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province. It is one of the oldest ancient streets in the area. It began in the Tang and Song Dynasties, flourished in the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, and still retains a large number of buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is the longest county town old street in Zhejiang Province, with a core line length of 1.9 kilometers, a total planning area of ​​about 7.68 hectares, and a total length of the core pedestrian street of about 640 meters.

  • Longquan Mountain Tourist Area
    10
    󰺂5.3
    33.66
    Longquan.Longquan Mountain Scenic Area97.9 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 3 of Family-friendly Attractions in Lishui
    Highlights:
    󱓊Free stargazing & cliffside dining
    󰋄Free stargazing & moon viewing
    󱨠103 positive reviews
    4.3/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    I drove to Longquan Mountain Scenic Area by self-driving navigation. I started to take the cable car at 8:30. It was very stable when I climbed up slowly. It looked very new. I felt very safe for someone who was a little afraid of heights. Then I took the scenic shuttle bus and got off at Huangmaojiandian. It was early in the morning and there were not many tourists. Now it is the off-season, so there is no need to queue up, which is very powerful. I started climbing. Today's hike was relatively easy. I like the steps here. They are very neatly paved and gentle. It took about an hour to reach the highest peak in Jiangsu and Zhejiang at about 400 meters. I walked and stopped, and the scenery was beautiful along the way. Plants such as azaleas and red bean trees are now in bloom, and many bees are collecting honey. The large tracts of Huangshan pine are more spectacular as you go up. Standing on the commanding heights, you can see all the small mountains. As far as you can see, there are rolling mountains, blue sky and white clouds. The temperature on the top of the mountain is only a dozen degrees. Don't be too cool in summer. I didn't choose to return by the same route, but walked towards the source of the Oujiang River. It was a different scenery. I passed by Fengyang Lake, which was very nice. I left the scenic area at about 2 o'clock. If there were more people, I would have played for a whole day. In short, it was worth the trip. I recommend everyone to go there once if they have the chance.

Best things to do in Lishui (2025)

Looking for the ultimate experiences in Lishui? From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, Lishui offers an exceptional collection of activities and attractions that cater to every type of traveler.

Whether you’re here for sightseeing, adventure, or cultural exploration, these top-rated activities promise unforgettable memories.

Top-rated things to do in Lishui

If you want to make the most of your trip, these activities deliver the full Lishui experience. Expect popular attractions, unique local experiences, and must-see spots that capture the essence of the city.

Xiandu Scenic Area

• Jinyun.xiandu | 31.9 km from downtown

• : Overlook the spectacular reflection of Dinghu Peak,Stroll along ancient city walls and feel 1,000 years of history

Yunhe Terrace Scenic Area

• Yunhe.Yunhe Terraced Fields | 63.8 km from downtown

• : Spectacular morning clouds in summer,Stargaze at Qixingdun nightly

Ancient Weir Home of Painting

• Lishui.Guyan Huaxiang scenic spot | 25.9 km from downtown

• : Calm & turbulent sides coexist,Art studios & ancient camphor trees

Things to do for unique experiences

These activities provide memorable experiences beyond the ordinary. Enjoy cultural tours, adventure sports, guided excursions, and immersive local experiences designed for all interests.

Things to do near Lishui

If you want to explore attractions just outside Lishui, there are plenty of activities that combine scenic surroundings with convenient access to the city, perfect for day trips or short excursions.

Each of these activities offers a unique escape within 1–3 hours of Lishui, ideal for travelers who want to combine sightseeing with local experiences.

What makes things to do in Lishui special

• Iconic landmarks: Visit must-see sights that define the city.
• Local experiences: Engage in culture, crafts, and unique activities.
• Accessible adventures: Easily reachable attractions for all travelers.
• Diverse options: From relaxing experiences to adventurous outings.

Tips for booking things to do in Lishui

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What Best Things to Do are there in Lishui?
These are all Best Things to Do in Lishui:Xiandu Scenic Area, Yunhe Terrace Scenic Area, Ancient Weir Home of Painting, Heyang Ancient Houses, Yangjiatang Village
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Lishui?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Lishui include:Xiandu Scenic Area:4.5, Yunhe Terrace Scenic Area:4.8, Ancient Weir Home of Painting:4.5, Heyang Ancient Houses:4.3, Yangjiatang Village:4.5
At what locations in Lishui can Best Things to Do in Lishui be found?
The Best Things to Do in Lishui are mainly located in:Xiandu Scenic Area:Jinyun, Yunhe Terrace Scenic Area:Yunhe, Ancient Weir Home of Painting:Lishui, Heyang Ancient Houses:Jinyun, Yangjiatang Village:Songyang
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