Qili Yangfan

Qili Yangfan in Jiande consists of Ziling and Zixu sections. The scenery is beautiful. Sailing on this section of waterway […]

Qili Yangfan in Jiande consists of Ziling and Zixu sections. The scenery is beautiful. 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, truly giving people a feeling of ‘being in a painting’. The boarding points for Qili Yangfan in Jiande are 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 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 at 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 in the middle. 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’s Wild Ferry, and Hulu Waterfall. Zixu’s Wild Ferry is related to the story of Wu Zixu. The surrounding scenery is also mostly named after this, such as Zixu Gorge and Zixu Pavilion. Although this scenic spot is small, it is full of rustic charm. The Fuchun River makes a turn here, which is very suitable for taking photos. Hulu Waterfall has many attractions. The eye-catching one is a hundred-meter waterfall pouring down from the top of the mountain. It can be reached by following the stone steps along the mountain path. In summer, this is also a rafting place. Tourists who do not participate in rafting can play nearby and then return by ship together. In addition, since the whole tour takes about 4-5 hours, lunch is usually taken at Hulu Restaurant. Hulu Restaurant here can provide meals at affordable prices. Of course, you can also bring some dry food to solve the dining problem.


Opening hours: Open from Monday to Friday all year round from 10:30 to 13:00; Open from Saturday to Sunday all year round from 09:30 to 13:00. Departure times: 10:30 and 12:30 on weekdays; 09:00, 10:30, and 12:30 on weekends (including holidays).


Preferential policies: Children: Children with a height of 1.2m (inclusive) to 1.5m (inclusive) pay 90 yuan for the entrance ticket and ship ticket; Children with a height of less than 1.2m are exempt from the entrance ticket and only pay 50 yuan for the ship ticket. Elderly: Elderly people aged 60 years old (inclusive) and above (with valid certificates) pay 90 yuan for the entrance ticket and ship ticket; Elderly people aged 70 years old (inclusive) and above in Hangzhou area (with valid certificates) are exempt from the entrance ticket and only pay 50 yuan for the ship ticket; Elderly people aged 60 years old (inclusive) and above in Jiande citizens (with valid certificates) are exempt from the entrance ticket and only pay 50 yuan for the ship ticket. Active servicemen, people with disabilities, teachers with more than thirty years of teaching experience, and retired cadres in Hangzhou area: With valid certificates, they are exempt from the entrance ticket and only pay 50 yuan for the ship ticket.


Must-see tips: Rafting is easy to get wet. It is recommended to bring a set of spare clothes.


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