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Guyuan Huaxiang (Ancient Weir Painting Town)
4A Tourism Area

Guyuan Huaxiang (Ancient Weir Painting Town)

古堰画乡景区

Zhejiang, Lishui4.5·30.3148°N, 119.9222°E
Ticket Price
Free admission
Duration
1-2 hours
Rating
4.5 / 5.0

About Guyuan Huaxiang (Ancient Weir Painting Town)

A riverside town in Lishui, Zhejiang, pairing the ancient Tongji Weir with a colony of artists who paint the Oujiang River scenery. Cobbled lanes, galleries and sailing boats make it a charming blend of heritage and art.

Highlights

• Riverside town pairing the 1,500-year-old Tongji Weir with an artists' 'Babizon' painting colony. • Oujiang sailboats and riverside galleries.

Suggested Route

Guyan side (weir) → ferry across the Oujiang → Huaxiang art streets and galleries → riverside; allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Lishui river fish and mountain vegetables; riverside inns and painting-themed lodges.

Facilities

Parking, ferry between banks, restrooms, bike rental, and dining.
Travel Tips

Mosquitoes are common in the scenic area during summer; be sure to use insect repellent when visiting.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Opening Hours

09:00-17:00 (closed Mondays, except holidays)

Getting There

In Liandu District, Lishui; nearest HSR Lishui Station ~20 km; nearest airport Wenzhou Longwan ~100 km.

Reservation

Ticketed; book ahead via official platform.

Ticket Price

Free admission

Address

Zhejiang Province Lishui City Liandou District Dagangtou Town Dunan Road

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
古堰画乡景区

浙江省丽水市莲都区大港头镇渡南路

Zhejiang Province Lishui City Liandou District Dagangtou Town Dunan Road

30.3148, 119.9222

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