LiKeng is a small village surrounded by mountains, with vast rapeseed fields in front of the village. In spring, the hills are covered with golden flowers. The village’s streams and rivers are flanked by many Hui-style ancient buildings with grey walls and white tiles, which are very simple and clean. The village still preserves the former residence of Li Zhicheng, the military scholar of the Southern Song Dynasty.
Climbing up the mountain along the path behind the village, one can overlook the entire LiKeng. The village has arched bridges, pavilions, temples, and courtyards. After entering the village, there are shops lining the streets, mainly selling local Hui-style wood carvings and Longwei inkstones, as well as numerous ‘agritourism’ options for accommodation and dining, with specialty dishes such as Huadu Stone Chicken, Qing Dun Hebao Carp, and LiKeng Steamed Chicken. There are many tea houses and hotels along the river, where Bayberry wine and LiKeng Glutinous Rice Wine are both very tasty. Among the residences, there are also many ancient dwellings from the Ming and Qing dynasties, with exquisite carvings inside. A river runs through the entire village in sections, and one can take a long bamboo raft to wander through it. LiKeng is an ancient village primarily inhabited by the Li surname, located 12 kilometers from the county town of Wuyuan. LiKeng has always been a place of flourishing culture and talents. From the Song to the Qing dynasty, there were hundreds of officials and wealthy merchants, and the village’s literati left behind 29 works that have been passed down through the ages. During the Southern Song period, a military scholar named Li Zhicheng emerged, and his former residence is in the village, which can be visited. Opening hours are year-round from 07:00 to 23:59. Preferential policies: Children: under 1.2 meters (not including) are free; between 1.2 meters (including) and 1.5 meters (not including) enjoy discounts. Elderly: those aged 65 and above (including) with valid identification are free; those aged 60 to 65 (including) without valid identification enjoy discounts. Students: full-time undergraduate students (including) and below with student certificates enjoy discounts. Disabled: with valid identification are free. Active military personnel: with valid identification are free. Tour guides: those with guide certificates, Wuyuan County guide certificates (interpretation certificates), and national guide valid IC card certificates (national guide certificate) are free. Those with the national tour guide qualification certificate issued by the state and journalists with press cards issued by the provincial-level press and broadcasting administration or above are free. Drivers with A1 driver’s licenses for passenger transport (official business) are free. Artists: those with provincial-level or above painter or photographer certificates are free. Service facilities: Parking lot: [LiKeng Scenic Area Parking Lot] Reference price: charged; Address: at the entrance of LiKeng Scenic Area ticket office; Spaces: 75. Restrooms: LiKeng has two restrooms, located at the leisure square and visitor service center, with clear signs.LiKeng Scenic Area
LiKeng is a small village surrounded by mountains, with vast rapeseed fields in front of the village. In spring, the […]
