Lishui

Lishui (丽水市) is a city in Zhejiang province.

Lishui Halal Explorer

The area now known as Lishui (丽水, Líshuǐ) has been populated since the Neolithic age. The current city of Lishui was founded in 589 AD during the reign of emperor Yang Jiang of the Sui dynasty as Chuzhou (处州). The name of Lishui is first attested in 621 as a county administered from Chuzhou. The name of the city finally got the name of Lishui during the Qing or Ming dynasty. During the Ming dynasty both pagodas by the city were built. During the Sino-Japanese war Lishui was the administrative capital of the non-occupied Zhejiang province after the fall of Hangzhou. The current administrative unit of Lishui City was created in 2000. The pronunciation of its first character is "lí" instead of the usual "lì".

Travel to Lishui

Travel by train to Lishui

• Lishui station - 丽水站, Líshuǐ zhàn - 28.4447, 119.9494 Located on the southeast side of the city, just minutes by vehicle or bus from the downtown A Lishui is well connected to major cities by bullet train. Wenzhou South Station is about 35 minutes from Lishui while Hangzhou East Station is 1.5 hours from Lishui and Shanghai Hongqiao Station is about 3 hours from Lishui by High-speed rail in China|high speed train (CRH)

By plane

Lishui has no airport of its own.

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport  (IATA Flight Code: HGH) serves domestic and international flights. To transfer to Lishui, take a taxi or metro to Hangzhou East train station and then travel by bullet train (roughly 1.5 hours). There are also 4 buses a day going straight from Lishui to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (around 3h 15min. Ticket ¥222).

Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (IATA Flight Code: SHA). Serves domestic and some international destinations. Terminal 2 is attached to Hongqiao train station, which is 3 hours by high-speed train from Lishui. From Terminal 1 there is a shuttle bus to Terminal 2, or take metro line Station shanghai|10 two stops to the train station.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (IATA Flight Code: PVG). The largest international airport in the vicinity of Lishui. Serves domestic and international Flights from all over China and the world. To get to Lishui, first travel to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station (about 1.5h subway ride from Pudong) and then take a bullet train to Lishui Station (3 hours).

Wenzhou Longwan International Airport (IATA Flight Code: WNZ) serves domestic and international flights. There are services to airports throughout China. The airport is on the east side of the city. To travel to Lishui, first go to Wenzhou South station and then travel by bullet train for roughly 35 minutes.

By bus

• Lishui East bus station - 丽水客运东站 - 28.4539, 119.9348 Buses to cities in Zhejiang and a few major cities in other provinces

• Train station bus terminal 28.4447, 119.9483 Most buses to destinations within Lishui prefecture pass through a small bus station in front of the train station on their way out of town. Arriving in Lishui, you will instead be dropped off on the ring road (绕城公路) 300m west of the station.

Get Around

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By bus

Public buses run fairly often depending on the route. Single and double-digit buses cost ¥2.5 (or ¥2.2 with prepaid bus card) in coins or bills (no change given). Board the bus, drop the coins in the machine or beep your card and you're set. Longer distance buses (often with 3 digits) cost ¥7-¥6.

By taxi

Taxis are easy to find around most major sites. Rates start at ¥8. Within the city, you'll pay between ¥8-25. Taxi drivers are honest but very few speak English. To make it easy on your taxi driver, show them the name and address in Chinese.

What to see in Lishui

Museums

• Astronomy Tower - 应星楼 - 大猷街(近江滨公园) 28.4389, 119.9142 On the Lishui waterfront - look for the tall building ¥70 Beautiful building with a focus on astronomy. There is a small rotating exhibition on the ground floor and the 2nd and 3rd stories contain an exhibition about Chinese astrology. Climb up further and there's some kind of star show that doesn't run very often and on the very top floor you'll find a small temple with fantastic views of the city and waterfront.

• Lishui City Museum - 丽水市博物馆 - 浙江省丽水市莲都区大猷街30号 (30 Dayou Street) 28.439064, 119.919806 Located on the eastern edge of the waterfront park - Free entry Large museum with lots of different exhibitions, including history, animal life and the 3 treasures of Lishui (pottery, sword-making and stone-carving). Plan to spend a couple hours here. Small gift shop.

• Lishui Photography Museum - 中国丽水摄影博物馆 - 括苍路583号 28.447906, 119.906734 Very close to waterfront - Free entry Two-story museum with rotating exhibitions with photographers from around the globe. There is also a permanent exhibitions about cameras.

Nature and parks

• Lishui Riverside Park - 江滨公园 - 大猷街2号 located on the north bank of the river between the photography museum and the Lishui city museum. - Free Large waterfront area that encompasses small parks, koi ponds, waterfalls, a sand playground, pavilions and the old city gate, astronomy tower and skateboard park. In the summer you can rent quad-bikes and take a boat ride here. On weekday mornings you might be able to hear people practicing traditional musical instruments.

Temples, pagodas and churches

• Shahe Pagoda - The Old Pagoda 厦河塔 - 28.4339, 119.9416 Located to the south of the train station, on the hillside to the left of the road, right before the blue bridge. There's no bus that passes by, nor a parking lot of any real sort, so it's recommended to take a bike or electric scooter there. There's a wee little fenced off area that people park their two-wheeled vehicles in, from which it's an easy few flights of stairs up to the pagoda A Ming Dynasty pagoda in pretty good condition. The best time to visit is sunset, when one can take full advantage of the western-facing view of the city and its mountains. Make sure to wander around a little, and check out the connected temple, which can be visited through a small shrine half built into a rock, off the right of the path up to the temple.

• Jinshan Ta - 巾山塔, literally 'The Pagoda of the Mountain of Cloth' - 28.4198, 119.9145 Local bus 201, get off at 柳后 (Liu Hou), and take the trail on the east side of the village The more secluded of Lishui's two pagodas. Erected in the Ming dynasty with renovations in the Qing dynasty. Nowadays it seems largely forgotten but can be visited from the south side of the mountain. On the way up you pass by a farming village and a local Buddhist temple.
• Lingshan Temple - 灵山寺 - Chinese: Spirited Mountain Temple - 瓯江支流好溪下游 28.4823, 119.9610 take bus 8 northeast to the final stop. You'll find a stairway going up just across from the bus stop - Free but donations welcome Large complex with Buddhist temples scattered around. There's a dragon cave temple and a combination of older and newer temples dotting the hillside.

Around Liandu

• Ancient Weir Painting Village - 古堰画乡景区(香樟古埠) - 浙江省丽水市莲都区大港头镇古堰画乡景区 Take bus 202, 207 or 203 to the last stop (the bus makes a u-turn in one area; keep going until everyone gets off or take a taxi. By bus: 35-50 minutes. By taxi: 30 minutes ¥70 Web: ncient_Weir_Painting_Village . Tourist site on both banks of the river. There's small shops, restaurants, cafes, a small temple, bamboo boat rides for ¥20. It's very picturesque and you'll see many with easels painting the area. Some places take commissions if you'd like your portrait done. Ferry rides from one bank to the other are included in the entrance price.

Ancient_Weir_Painting_Village - Ancient Weir Painting Village

• East and West Scenic Area, aka Dongxiyan - 东西岩 - @.com 丽水东西岩景区 Take bus 313 to the final stop - about 45 minutes. Buses run about once an hour and the last bus back is at around 5:30pm. Taxi: 20 minutes. ☎ +86 578-2190022 Opening Hours: 07:30-17:30 ¥65 Web: allen_girl_temple . Dongxi Scenic Area has lots of pretty rock formations, canyons, caves and temples. You can take a circular hiking route that will take maybe 1.5 hours (there's lots of signage everywhere) or just go explore for hours. There's a restaurant and tiny gift shop by the entrance and some small stalls at various points along the trails.

• Kuocang Ancient Rd. (括苍古道) - old mountain path conneting two Lishui counties. Path leads through mountain tops, old villages and temples, from Jinyun (access by long distance bus - you need to tell the driver to drop you at Kuocang Gudao) to the outskirts of Lishui, where you can board 305 bus to the downtown. Hike takes 5-6h.

• Xixi village Bus 301 from Lishui. At the end stop switch to bus 301-1 - The ancient village set more than 1000 years ago. The buildings themselves aren't that old, but walking through the narrow streets certainly makes you think like you're a part of some historical TV drama. It's not a museum though. People are still living there. A really pretty place with unique atmosphere accessible with the city bus. No entrance fee.

• Guanling Ancient Rd. - 官岭古道 - Get on bus 601 or 602 and get off at the last stop. Walk along the road down the hill to Guanling village. - An old path through the mountains connecting two villages - Lishan and Guanling. It leads through a bamboo forest, with nice views on surrounding mountains. Both villages are quite picturesque. The trail itself is quite easy and takes around 1 hour to walk between the villages. Reaching the bus stop is quite problematic though (from each village you need to walk additional 3km). Another choice would be to call a taxi which would cost ¥200-150 back to the city.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Lishui

• Lishui Adventure Island Water World - 丽水冒险岛水世界 - 水阁工业区绿谷大道353号 28.447553, 119.893807 entrance from the south ☎ +86 400 060 6666 Opening Hours: varies but usually 10am-7pm during June-September. Closed October - May ¥220 for adults, ¥238 for children above 1 meter. Seasonal cards available. Huge water park only open during the summer. Top-of-the-line rides purchased from the USA. Dining options available.

• Horse riding (莲城马会) Bus 209 to Baikou 白口, or 207, 208 to Shiniu 石牛 and then walk for 15min. There are signs pointing to the right direction. Opening Hours: 8am - 5pm ¥70 for one round or ¥260 for one hour There are small stables located in a park near the river bank. You need to bring your own water/ Snacks since there are no shops in the area. Prior booking is not necessary.

• Lishan Advenure Park (利山亲子拓展基地) Bus 203 to the Lishan village. Usually and there are 2-3 buses an hour. Opening Hours: Open 8.30-10.50 and 13.30-16.00. ¥88 Adventure park with obstacles (suspended bridges, wires, ladders etc) suspended 1-2m over the creek. There's no zip wire. It takes 30-40min to finish the whole route. Obstacles range from extremely simple to difficult, requiring a lot of strength. Children have to be at least 120cm tall to be able to participate. There's also a playground for kids with zorbing, swings and a jungle gym.

• Lishui Grand Theatre - @.com 丽水市人民路处州公园东首 28.464973, 119.924943 ☎ +86 578-2291102 ¥20-300 Performing arts theater with live concerts, dance performances and children's shows. National and international artists. Located close to Wandi Plaza.

• Deng Xuxia Massage - 邓旭霞 - 丽水市囿山路597号 ☎ +86 578-2292013 - Very large massage place with hour-long full-body massage (clothes on) for ¥80 by disabled massage therapists. Also offers acupuncture and other treatments. Staff does not speak English and massages vary in quality but it's clean, affordable and reputable (no mini-skirts here).

Take a Hiking Tour in Lishui

• Baiyun Shan (白云山 - Chinese 'the Mountain of the White Clouds'). Large mountain park in the Northern part of Lishui. Many paved hiking trails with occasional pavilions, providing shelter from rain. Large Buddhist temple at the top. At the foot of the mountain and there is a small museum about rock carving, a large pottery shop and a few stalls and restaurants. Nice place for morning Coffee. Access by bus bus no 1. Just hop on the bus going North and get off at the last stop. You can't miss it. Free entry.
• Nanming Shan (南明山 - Chinese 'the Mountain of the Southern Brightness'). Mountain south of the city that is popular with local residents. There is an old temple, rock carvings, waterfalls, koi fish ponds and an outdoor gym on the top of the mountain with fantastic views of the city. You can reach it by taking bus number 1 South. The mountain is at the very last stop. Free entry.

• General hiking - No entrance fee Lishui is surrounded by mountains. Most of them could be climbed, despite not being official hiking trails. Easiest access to the mountains is behind the train station (200m West from the Station and there is a tunnel). Local villagers grow fruit (tangerines, peaches, mulberries, bayberries) in those mountains, so there are plenty of trails used by farmers. You'll also pass through many old villages with absolutely stunning views and virtually no tourists (since the only 'official' hiking spots are Baiyun Shan, Nanming Shan, Dongxiyen and Kuocang Ancient Rd.). Take with you water, Snacks and a hiking stick to scare off the snakes (there are cobras in those mountains, so be careful between May and October).

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Lishui

• Wandi Plaza Mall - 花园万地广场 - 28.465607, 119.920147 - Very large shopping complex with tons of clothing stories, eateries, cafe, gaming park (3rd and 4th floors) with indoor playgrounds, skating rink and small go-kart area, moving theater and more.

• Night Market West from McDonald's (Please do not support McDonald's as McDonald's supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for altertative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned restaurant) along Jiguang St. (继光街) You can get there by bus no 6, 10, 11, 18 Opening Hours: 6pm - 11pm Market opens in evening hours on the sidewalk along Jiguang Rd. You can usually find affordable clothes, shoes and accessories. You can also buy sugar cane, steamed chestnuts and other fresh fruit. Prices are not given so be prepared to negotiate. Merchandise sold at the market usually costs under ¥70.

• Zhejiang Hotel Supplies - 浙江万年红宾馆酒店用品有限公司 - 浙江省丽水市莲都区中山街164-8号 next to bus stop for K1 - This place is some kind of Aladdin's cave of bizarre souvenirs, hotel supplies and kitchenware. It's two stories tall and goes back very, very far, such that it wouldn't be shocking if no client has seen the whole store. Don't miss the Chinglish signs on the 2nd floor. Prices are shockingly affordable and everything is well marked.

Halal Food & Restaurants

• Western Plaza - 西城广场 - 36 Xueyuan Road (学院路36路西城广场) 28.459581, 119.899377 bus 4 or 6 stop here ¥6-30 per dish Large plaza with two stories and dozens of restaurants and food stalls. Almost all Chinese food except for two sushi places and an Italian restaurant (corner of the 2nd floor). Very reasonable prices.

• Lishui Vegetarian Restaurant - 丽水善膳堂清心素食 - 566 Dangshan Road (囿山路566号) Bus 7 or 12 stop outside Opening Hours: 10:30-1pm and 5pm-7:30pm ¥28 for adults, ¥20 for children Vegetarian buffet restaurant. All Chinese options and none-alcoholic drinks available too. Very popular around 6pm so get there before or after.

• Heart Sushi - 心寿司 - 217 Youshan Road (囿山路217号) ☎ +86 578 2268863 ¥6-20 per dish Somewhat authentic sushi. Lots of options, including avocado. Picture menu.

• Wandi Plaza (花园万地广场) - By bus 4, 8, 10 or taxi. There are also free Wandi buses that run once an hour. - Dinner for 4 people costs anything from ¥220 - 300 Most good restaurants in Lishui could be found here. Things to try: Beijing duck (北京烤鸭), baked fish (炉鱼), a (Thai) restaurant (on the 2nd floor) and a restaurant with Xinjiang cuisine.

• Xinjiang Cuisine - 西域映象创意新疆菜 - 万地广场4楼020号 4th floor of Wandi Plaza. Donkey by entrance. ☎ +86 578-2161717 - Wonderful restaurant featuring Xinjiang food, from caramelized sweet potatoes to grilled mutton. Lots of offerings but make sure your phone has a text translator unless you go with someone that can read Chinese. Prices per dish - ¥6-35. There's a decent amount of Vegetarian options.

• Sparrow - 麻雀尚膳 - 绕城公路 塔下开潭村 28.424250, 119.949181 near Daxi Brook ☎ +86 578 2232277 - Large two story restaurant with local specialties, such as lotus porridge and brown sugar dessert. There's a large picture menu that you can select from. Best for large groups. Prices vary from ¥25-50 per dish. Very pretty surroundings in a calm area next to a river offshoot.

• Hey Juice - 茶桔便(万地店) - 万地广场5号107-2 pedestrian pathway on the southern side of Wandi Plaza ¥20-18 Small bubble tea place with an English menu.

• First Generation - 初代宇治抹茶 蛋糕西点 - 万地广场步行街5-103 along the small pedestrian street on the south side of Wandi Plaza ☎ +86 138 6707 4838 (mobile) - Adorable Japanese-inspired tea and cake place. Three floors of cuteness. Great Muslim Friendly place to take a date. Prices are relatively high for the area.

• BeerGo - 啤酒狗精酿 - 浙江省丽水市莲都区大猷街27号(洋房餐厅隔壁) very close to the riverfront. Bus K10 has a stop close by ☎ +86 133 6209 5250 (mobile) - Restaurant and craft organic juice joint, frequented by many expats. Sliders, fries, etc. Reasonable prices.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

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Cope in Lishui

Lishui has much better air quality than the rest of China. It is also cleaner and the people are very friendly. Traffic is much safer as people drive more carefully and have more respect for traffic rules than the rest of China. However and the tap water in Lishui is not potable. Most large places will have Western toilets and smaller places might have a Western toilet as the handicapped option. Bring your own toilet paper and hand soap and if there's a bin beside the toilet then use that as most toilets cannot handle paper. International credit cards are generally not accepted so carry plenty of cash. ICBC, CCB and Bank of China ATMs are best for international withdrawals.

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