The ‘Qili Yangfan’ in Jiande consists of two sections, Ziling and Zixu, with beautiful scenery. Sailing on this section of waterway famous for ‘Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains’, the green mountains and canyons on both sides are as picturesque as a scroll. Numerous cultural and historical sites are dotted among them, giving people a real feeling of ‘being in a painting’. The boarding points for Qili Yangfan in Jiande are at Qiantan and Meicheng docks.
Generally, ships depart around 10:30. Sailing downstream along the Fuchun River, the whole journey is more than 20 kilometers. Individual tourists usually board at the Qiantan dock for sightseeing and disembark at the same dock. Since the ships for Qili Yangfan are relatively large and mostly depart for tour groups, individual tourists are advised to arrive at the dock around eight or nine in the morning and board with the tour groups. To be on the safe side, it is recommended that individual tourists contact the scenic area 1-2 days before traveling to confirm the departure time and location on that day. There are many scenic spots worth seeing during the tour. There are tour guides on board to explain. The ship will also stop at several places along the way. Under the guidance of the tour guide, tourists can go ashore to visit and then continue sailing. The stops are usually in the following order: Nanfeng Pagoda (Twin Pagodas Touching the Clouds), Zixu Wild Ferry, Hulu Waterfall, etc. Zixu Wild Ferry is related to the story of Wu Zixu. The surrounding scenery is also mostly named after this, such as Zixu Gorge, Xuting, etc. Although this scenic spot is small, it is full of wild charm. The Fuchun River makes a turn here and is very suitable for taking pictures. Hulu Waterfall has many attractions. The eye-catching one is a 100-meter waterfall pouring down from the top of the mountain. You can reach it by climbing up the stone steps along the mountain path. In summer, this is also a drifting place. Tourists who do not participate in drifting can play nearby and then return by boat together. In addition, since the whole tour takes about 4-5 hours, lunch is usually taken at Hulu Waterfall. The Hulu Restaurant here can provide meals at affordable prices. Of course, you can also bring some dry food to solve the meal problem. Opening hours: Open from Monday to Friday all year round, 10:30-13:00; Open on Saturday and Sunday all year round, 09:30-13:00. Departure times: weekdays 10:30, 12:30; weekends (including holidays) 09:00, 10:30, 12:30. Preferential policies: Children: Children with a height of 1. 2m (inclusive) – 1.5m (inclusive), 90 yuan for entrance and ship tickets; children with a height of less than 1.2m are exempt from entrance tickets and charged 50 yuan for ship fare. Elderly: Elderly people aged 60 years old (inclusive) and above (with valid certificates), 90 yuan for entrance and ship tickets; elderly people aged 70 years old (inclusive) and above in Hangzhou area (with valid certificates) are exempt from entrance tickets and charged 50 yuan for ship fare; elderly people aged 60 years old (inclusive) and above in Jiande citizens (with valid certificates) are exempt from entrance tickets and charged 50 yuan for ship fare. Active servicemen, people with disabilities, teachers with more than thirty years of teaching experience, and retired cadres in Hangzhou area: with valid certificates, are exempt from entrance tickets and charged 50 yuan for ship fare. Must-see tips: Drifting is easy to get wet. It is recommended to bring a set of spare clothes.Qili Yangfan
The ‘Qili Yangfan’ in Jiande consists of two sections, Ziling and Zixu, with beautiful s[...]
