A 3-day itinerary for Yongjia, exploring Nanxi River, stepping into the most Chinese pastoral landscape

First met Nanxi River in the poems of thousands of years ago. More than 1600 years ago, due to the ascension of the young emperor and the power of the eunuchs, the politically poetic Xie Lingyun, who was marginalized and demoted, served as the prefect of Yongjia. In a flat boat, with his robe fluttering, he stayed in Nanxi River. Xie Lingyun, who 'has no conventional charm and naturally loves hills and mountains', encountered the 'beautiful water, peculiar rocks, and numerous waterfalls' of the pastoral landscape, expressed his feelings through the landscape, and inadvertently became the founder of the landscape poetry school. The more than 300-mile Nanxi River, therefore, became the birthplace of the earliest landscape poetry, attracting generations of literati. The water of Nanxi River, thus, merged with the blood of ancient poetry, passing down for thousands of years. With scrolls of poems from thousands of years ago, truly step into Nanxi River, step into the most Chinese landscape painting scroll. 🚙Travel in Nanxi River Yongjia has convenient transportation, with high-speed rail connecting north and south. After arriving in Yongjia, you can first take a shuttle bus to Yantou Town, the transportation hub of Nanxi River Scenic Area, and then go to various scenic spots. The shuttle bus from Yantou Town to various scenic spots is infrequent and the interval is long, which is a waste of time. It is recommended to charter a car or drive by yourself. 📜Itinerary Details D1⃣️: Longwan Pool➡️Lingshang Renjia➡️Nanxi Ruoshe ✅Longwan Pool (2h) The first stop in pursuit of the landscape is Longwan Pool. Perhaps because it is secluded, in economically developed Zhejiang, Nanxi River still retains the original pastoral landscape. Although it is late autumn and early winter, the waterfalls of Longwan Pool are still flowing, quietly, flowing between the green mountains. ✅Lingshang Renjia (food) Lingshang Renjia is also an ancient village. As early as the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty, there were people living and multiplying here. Facing the stream with mountains to the north, it is simple and fresh. The entire village has been transformed into a farmhouse, a place to eat roast whole lamb. ✅Nanxi Ruoshe (stay) Nanxi Ruoshe, nestled in the mountains and by the water, has a great view. Open the courtyard, and it is another scene, incorporating the unique elements of Nanxi River - ancient gate platform, stream, stone steps and beauty lean. Coffee shop, cocktail bar, Chinese tea seat, book bar, one night, you can always find your favorite place. D2⃣️: Shijiang Rock➡️Lishui Ancient Street➡️Cangpo Ancient Village➡️RV Base➡️Bamboo Raft Drifting➡️Baizhang Mountain Residence ✅Shijiang Rock (3h) Shijiang Rock, located in the northeast of Nanxi River, is known as the 'Pillar of Heaven in Southern Zhejiang'. ✅Lishui Ancient Street (1h) The ancient street was formed in the Qing Dynasty and is more than 300 meters long. In the old days, more than 90 shops were connected by a long corridor. The corridor was built along the water, winding with the water. Under the corridor hang red lanterns, and the green shadows of towering ancient trees face each other. ✅Cangpo Ancient Village (2h) Cangpo Village, by the Nanxi River, under the Pen Rack Mountain, is an ancient village hiding the four treasures of the study. ✅Bamboo Raft Drifting (2h) Riding on a bamboo raft, drifting downstream, passing through thirty-six bays and seventy-two beaches, looking at the scenery on both sides. ✅Baizhang Mountain Residence (stay) Baizhang Mountain Residence is in Baizhang Waterfall Scenic Area. Staying in Baizhang Mountain Residence, you are close to the mountains and waters. Have a picnic and sing under the night sky on the lawn, listen to the sound of water and birds in the courtyard of the wooden house. D3⃣️:Baizhang Waterfall➡️Yongjia Academy ✅Baizhang Waterfall (1h) Wake up in the mountains and waters, slowly, walk into the mountains, walk into Baizhang Waterfall, and have a close look at the second largest waterfall in Zhejiang. Although it is not as magnificent as in summer, it is like a white silk hanging in the mountains. In the mist, it is the finishing touch. ✅Yongjia Academy (5h) In the mountains and waters of Nanxi River, experience, relax, and feel the farming and reading culture since ancient times.