Home/China Attractions/Zhejiang/Guyuan Huaxiang (Ancient Weir Painting Town)
Guyuan Huaxiang (Ancient Weir Painting Town)
4A Tourism Area

Guyuan Huaxiang (Ancient Weir Painting Town)

古堰画乡景区

Zhejiang, Lishui★ 4.5·30.3148°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

View on interactive map →
View Trip →
Book Tickets & Tours

Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

External booking links. Prices may vary.

Some links are affiliate links — we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only link to platforms travelers actually use.

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

Amap ↗Apple Maps ↗Google Maps ↗

Tip: Google Maps may be inaccurate in China — use Amap for navigation.

Nearby Attractions