Danshan Chishui is located 45 kilometers southwest of Yuyao urban area and is part of Siming Mountain. It is named after ‘red rocks printing on the stream’. The scenery is very beautiful, and there are many Taoist relics in the mountains. The suitable season for Danshan Chishui is in autumn and winter. There are not only red leaves all over the mountain, but also a good time to eat persimmons. Many tourists from surrounding areas come here by self-driving to experience the fun of farmhouse.
The scenic area has two entrances. The main entrance is close to Shilin Village at the foot of the mountain (in the direction of Yuyao), and the secondary entrance in the east is about 2 kilometers away from the village (in the direction of Ningbo). Shilin Village is the base camp for accommodation and meals in Danshan Chishui. Tourists usually stay and eat here, and climb the mountain across the stream. In summer, you can also play rafting on the stream. When persimmons are ripe, it is very affordable to buy persimmons in the village. The persimmons here are naturally ripe, only a few yuan per catty. They are naturally delicious and cheap. Entering the village, the first thing that catches the eye is a group of ancient trees. It is said that they are all hundreds of years old. When they are full of persimmons in autumn, they are even more alluring. Almost every household in the village grows persimmons, and most people have the surname Shen. They are descendants of Shen Kuo. Other places worth seeing include Shen’s Ancestral Hall in the east, Tongxin Ancient Well on Gujing Road, and Mengxi Thatched Cottage and Imperial Stele Pavilion near the north. Walking in the narrow alley, you can occasionally meet locals chatting on the roadside. It feels very quiet. This small village is full of houses built with stones. After seeing too many Huizhou architecture and ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River, it is a refreshing sight. There are many farmhouses inside, and they are also old houses with stone walls and black tiles. Although the conditions are not as good as those in urban hotels, they have a unique flavor. If you want to climb the mountain, you can directly turn left after entering the scenic area gate. After walking a short distance, you will reach Chishui Bridge. Crossing the bridge is the entrance to the mountain gate. There is a stone tablet engraved with the four characters ‘Danshan Chishui’, which you can take pictures as a souvenir. You can also start from Niutoushan Road in the village, pass Qiaosu Garden, and walk along the Nine Turns of Good Luck Path to the stream. This is the starting point for rafting in summer. You can take a rubber raft all the way to the secondary entrance downstream. Turning left is the footpath leading to the mountain. The footpath winds on both sides of the stream and is connected by small bridges. The road up the mountain is relatively steep. Generally speaking, it is a loop line and there is no need to retrace your steps. About one-third of the way up, there is a cave called ‘Nine Refinements of Golden Elixir’. According to legend, it is the place where the Taoist patriarch of Siming refined elixirs and cultivated truth. The higher you go up the mountain, the steeper the terrain becomes. Just when you are struggling with physical strength, there is a Yitian Corridor where you can rest. Climbing up to the mountain ridge, there is a huge stone statue of Tai Shang Lao Jun, which is also one of the landmark landscapes in the mountain. After walking through a relatively flat mountain road, you will arrive at Siming Taoist Temple. This is also a relatively large Taoist temple in Siming Mountain and can be visited. There is a medicine scattering platform on the top of the mountain, extending on the cliff. It is worth seeing.Ascending from the base to the summit of Dan Mountain takes at least half an hour. Continuing along the trail, one can return to the stream at the foot of the mountain. The end of the path leads to the service area of the ‘Ninth Cavern Heaven’, which is not far from the Chi Shui Bridge. The Ninth Cavern Heaven is a newly launched outdoor expansion project in the scenic area, featuring activities such as zip-lining and mountain log bridges. Operating hours are from 08:00 to 17:00 from April 1st to November 30th; and from 08:30 to 16:30 from December 1st to March 31st.
Concessions for children: Free entry for children aged 6 years old (inclusive) or under 1.2 meters (inclusive) in height; child ticket for minors aged between 6 (exclusive) and 18 years old (inclusive). Concessions for the elderly: Free entry for seniors aged 70 years old (inclusive) and above with ID and senior citizen cards. Concessions for the disabled: Free entry with valid identification. Concessions for tour guides: Free entry with a tour guide certificate.
Additional information: The above information is for reference only. Please refer to the disclosures made by the Yuyao Dan Mountain and Red Water Scenic Area on the day of your visit for specific details.
Service facilities: Parking lot – [Dan Mountain and Red Water Parking Lot], reference price: ¥10 per time; Address: Shilin Village, Dalan Town, Yuyao City, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province; Spaces available: 50.
