The Liu Bowen’s Hometown Scenic Area is located in Wencheng County, Zhejiang Province, a national ecological county. With a total area of 4.81 square kilometers, it is composed of two core scenic areas: Liu Jimi Temple and Baizhangji Waterfall. The ecological environment is beautiful, the cultural heritage is profound, the folk customs are rich, and the regional characteristics are distinct. It is a comprehensive tourist and leisure destination where humanistic and natural landscapes complement each other and integrate multiple cultures.
Liu Jimi Temple is a wooden building complex of the Ming Dynasty with research value existing in southern Zhejiang. It was built in 1458 during the Tianshun period of the Ming Dynasty. It is a temple commemorating Liu Ji (courtesy name Bowen), a founding hero of the Ming Dynasty and a great man with ‘establishing virtue, achieving merit, and making wise remarks’. The building is spacious and ancient, with a magnificent and solemn momentum. There are plaques and couplets by famous scholars of past and present such as Zhang Taiyan, Cai Yuanpei, and Sha Menghai hanging in the temple. The wonderful brushes recall the past, and the paintings express longing. There are various calligraphy styles such as cursive, running script, and regular script. This is rare among domestic celebrity memorial buildings. In 2001, it was listed as a major national cultural relic protection unit.
Baizhangji Waterfall gathers the waters of Nantian, the ‘sixth blessed land in the world’, and forms a flying waterfall.
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**Waterfall Description:**
It pours down from a high mountain cliff over 600 meters above sea level and rushes into the deep valleys and huge streams, forming a stepped ‘three-fold’ waterfall group. The total drop is 353 meters, with a single drop of 207 meters, ranking among the top in China. The water is like flying pearls and splashing jade, with floating veils and condensed rainbows; the sound is like raging thunder and huge waves, shaking the mountains and the earth, presenting a magnificent spectacle. In 2013, it was certified by the Shanghai Great World Guinness Headquarters as ‘the waterfall with the highest single drop in China’, and at the same time, it was selected as one of the ‘Top Ten Famous Waterfalls in China’.
**Opening Hours:**
– From October 16 to April 15, the waterfall is open from 08:00 to 15:30.
– From April 16 to October 15, the waterfall is open from 07:30 to 16:00.
**Preferential Policies:**
**Children:** Under 18 years old (excluding 18), free with valid certificates.
**The Elderly:**
– Those over 70 years old (including 70) are free with senior citizen cards or ID cards.
– Those aged 60 (including 60) to 70 (excluding 70) are half-price with senior citizen cards or ID cards.
**Students:** Full-time primary, secondary, and college students (excluding adult education and graduate students) are half-price with student ID cards.
**Military Personnel and Three Categories of Relatives:**
– Active-duty military personnel, retired military personnel, and relatives of martyrs, relatives of military personnel who died on duty, and relatives of military personnel who died of illness enjoy free admission to the first scenic spot with valid certificates of active-duty military personnel, retired military personnel, and ‘three categories of relatives’ (military officer certificates, non-commissioned officer certificates, enlisted soldier certificates, preferential treatment certificates, Zhejiang Veteran Codes).
—**Admission Information**
**People with Disabilities**: Entry is free for individuals who present a disability certificate.
**Tour Guides**: Free admission is granted to tour guides who are leading groups, provided they show their tour guide certificates.
**Journalists**: Journalists on assignment can enter for free by presenting their press cards.
**Firefighters**: Admission is free for firefighters with relevant and valid certificates.
**Service Facilities**
**Parking Lot**: The Baizhangji Parking Lot is located at the entrance of the Baizhangji scenic area. It is subject to charges. The availability of parking spaces is contingent upon the actual conditions of the scenic area.
**Toilets**: Toilets are available within the scenic area and are situated near key facilities such as Fengqing Garden and Baizhangji. They are clearly marked with eye-catching signs for easy identification.
