Scenic spot introduction:
Lin'an Liuxi River Scenic Area is the only waterscape tourist area in western Zhejiang. It is known as the most beautiful river in western Zhejiang and is also known as "Qinhuai in western Zhejiang". Liuxi River is located in Heqiao Ancient Town, Lin'an City, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, with a total area of 15 square kilometers and rich scenic resources, including mountains, gorges, streams, lakes, pools, waterfalls, rocks, beaches, ancient bridges, ancient roads, temples, stone carvings, and wild animals. Plants are integrated into one, the scenery is beautiful, the history is profound, and the culture is rich.Attractions distribution:
The Liuxi River Scenic Area consists of two sections, the Liuxi River Rafting and the Western Zhejiang Small Three Gorges. It includes Xiangu Island, Mayutan, Biandan Mountain, the Western Zhejiang Small Three Gorges, Heqiao Ancient Town and other scenic spots.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spotScenic spot features:
Photography, hiking, leisure, sightseeing, rafting, vacation, historic sites, riversTour route:
Rafting on the Liuxi River → Speedboat surfing on the Little Three Gorges → Exploring Xiangu Island → Source of Taihu Lake (or Shenlong River or Volcano Dashi Valley or Baishui Stream or Ruijing Shihua Cave), etc.
Best time to visit:
Spring, summer and autumn are the best seasons to travel.
Shopping recommendations:
Pecans, dried bamboo shoots, tea, ginkgo (gingko), chestnut, bamboo shoot beans, dogwood (medicated jujube), etc.
Scenic spot location:
China>Zhejiang Province>Hangzhou City>Lin'an District>Heqiao Town
How to get there:
Take a bus from Lin'an or Hangzhou West Bus Station (one bus every 20 minutes) to Changhua, which takes about 1-2 hours. There is a private minibus at the entrance of Changhua Bus Station to the scenic spot for 2 yuan/person and it takes about 15 minutes. The exit parking lot is at the speedboat dock of Little Three Gorges, where half- and full-range rafting tourists exit the scenic area.
Scenic area map:
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Liuxi River ticket price:
Rafting on Liuxi River: 80 yuan/person;
Three Gorges in Western Zhejiang: 80 yuan/person.
Scenic area opening hours:
7:30-17:30.
