Lishui

Southwest Zhejiang's "beautiful mountains and waters", where She ethnic culture, celadon, swords and ancient villages captivate visitors.

Lishui lies in southwestern Zhejiang. It is largely mountainous, and the Oujiang River runs through the whole area, giving it an excellent natural environment. Jingning is China's only She ethnic autonomous county, where you can experience She song, dance and costume. Longquan is famed for celadon and swords, and Qingyuan has ancient covered bridges and a mushroom-growing tradition. Jinyun's Xiandu, the traditional old villages of Songyang, the terraced fields of Yunhe and the painter's village of Guyan are all popular destinations. The terraces are loveliest when flooded in spring and when the rice turns golden in autumn, while the mountains are pleasantly cool in summer. You can arrive via Lishui Airport, or by the Jinhua–Wenzhou or Quzhou–Lishui railways to Lishui Station.

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