Things to do in Zhouning

No. 9 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Ningde

Jiulongji Waterfall

Jiulongjian Waterfall is located 13 kilometers southeast of Zhouning County. Longjiang River falls layer by layer between dangerous cliffs, forming a nine-level waterfall group with a drop of nearly 300 meters. It is one of the more famous natural landscapes in Zhouning County, and tourists from Souvenir often come here on weekends to enjoy the water and get close to nature. The whole journey of Jiulong Waterfall takes about 1-2 hours. The scenery is more spectacular after rain or in seasons with abundant rain. The entire trail is built along the water flow. After walking through a small bamboo forest, you can walk down the wooden steps to the bottom of the valley. The ninth waterfall, Longkou Waterfall, is right in front of you. Continue walking up along the plank road beside the waterfall. There is a small pavilion every few sections for tourists to watch the waterfall and rest. Along the way, you can watch the different postures of each waterfall in turn. The third and fourth waterfalls have a drop of 7 meters and a width of more than 50 meters. The fifth waterfall is divided into two halves by a huge rock, also known as the "Dragon Tooth Waterfall". The sixth to ninth waterfalls are "four-fold waterfalls", also known as "four-fold waterfalls", with a drop of about 60 meters. The waterfalls are connected and closely linked. Behind the trail is the bottom of the Jiulong Waterfall Valley, which is also the most spectacular waterfall among the waterfalls - the Jiulong Waterfall, which is 80 meters wide and nearly 50 meters high, and is very spectacular.

Carp Stream

Liyu Stream is located in Puyuan Village, 5 kilometers away from Zhouning County, about half an hour's drive from Jiulong Lake. At the end of the Southern Song Dynasty, the ancestors of the Zheng clan in Xingyang County moved to this place in order to avoid the war. In order to prevent others from being poisoned, they stocked carp in the water. passed down from generation to generation. The local still maintains the tradition of "no hunting, no eating" for carp, and even the custom of fish burial. For the dead carp, three worships and nine kowtows, the 229-character fish sacrificial text is recited, and then buried in the fish mound. local customs. The current Carp Creek has undergone some commercial development, and some relatively modern sculptures and buildings have been built, but the quaint atmosphere of the village is still there. The whole tour is relatively leisurely, and you can walk along the trails in the village to enjoy the scenery. Walking through Zhenqu Bridge and walking along the ancient streets of Ming and Qing Dynasties, there are still people living in the old houses here, which is full of life. The attractions worth seeing are Zheng's Ancestral Hall, Eighteen Streams, Zhile Pavilion and so on.

No. 7 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Ningde

Fu'an Baiyunshan

At an elevation of 1,450 meters, the White Cloud Mountain in Fu'an is located between Muyun Town and Xiaoyang Town, northwest Fu'an City and one of the two highest peaks in east Fujian. There are five scenic areas including the White Cloud Mountain, Nine Dragon Cave, Longting Canyon, Huanglan Canyon and Jinzhong Mountain. At the foot of the mountain lie five streams including Longting Stream, Shouyang Stream, Chan Stream, Huanglan Stream and Xiu Stream, with a wide range of attractions including distinctive geological wonders. It also boasts appealing mountains and canyons, the wonderland of "Buddha's Light" and rare and diverse biotic population.

No. 4 of Best Things to Do in Ningde

Baishuiyang Scenic Area

Baishuiyang Scenic Area is famous for its crystal-clear river water. The water is ankle deep throughout the river's course. At one point the river flows downhill, creating a 100 meter long natural slide. Visitors are attracted by the green mountainous landscape and clear water.

No. 2 of Family-friendly Attractions in Ningde

Yuanyangxi

At present, the Mandarin Duck Creek Scenic Area is a rare protection area for mandarin ducks in China. Hundreds of thousands of mandarin ducks fly from the north to live through winter in every autumn. The Mandarin Duck Creek Scenic Area is categorized as Baishuiyang, the Mandarin Duck Creek, Cha Creek, Shuizhuyang, Kao Creak and the Mandarin Duck Lake. The Mandarin Duck Creek Scenic Area centers on the Mandarin Duck Creek, featuring wild mandarin ducks, macaques and rare plants. It integrates the landscape of creeks, waterfalls, peaks, rocks and caves. It is a comprehensive scenic area hard to come by.

Zhouning Xianfengshan Provincial Forest Park

Zhouning Xianfeng Mountain Provincial Forest Park is located in Shangyang Village, Puyuan Town, Zhouning County. A trail leads from the foot of the mountain to the summit. The scenery here is beautiful, with unique rock formations. Due to the high altitude, the summit offers a panoramic view of the thirty-six villages of Dongyang. Large patches of reeds grow on the mountainside, making it a perfect spot for photos against the blue sky.

Baizhangji Waterfall

Baizhangji Waterfall is located in the Yiyang Scenic Area in the middle section of Yuanyangxi in Pingnan County, Fujian Province, China. It is one of the four wonders of Yuanyangxi and is hailed as thetop of the five major water curtain caves in the country. During the dry season, the waterfall splits into three tiers, winding gracefully with a magnificent presence. Its uniqueness lies in a natural cave embedded in the middle section of the waterfall—Water Curtain Cave. It can accommodate dozens of people, allowing visitors to enter from the side and look up at the cascading water without getting wet, much like the "Monkey King's" fairyland in "Journey to the West." The Yuanyangxi Grand Canyon, where Baizhangji Waterfall is located, is famous for its primitive secondary forests and rare flora and fauna, and it serves as a nature reserve for mandarin ducks and macaques in China. Zhang Chaosheng, a military scholar in the Qing Dynasty, once inscribed the phrase 'water turning into mist' to describe the waterfall's misty and dreamlike scenery. The scenic area also features a cave ladder, making it convenient for visitors to climb up and overlook the full view of the waterfall. As a scenic spot that combines geological wonders with mythical charm, Baizhangji Waterfall is a core highlight of Pingnan's ecotourism, attracting numerous nature lovers and photography enthusiasts to explore its secrets.

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Sujiashan Scenic Area

The Sujiashan Attraction is located in Zhouning County. It has glass plank roads, zip lines and other facilities. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery from a high vantage point.

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Wangxian Valley

Wangxian Valley is located at the northern foot of Lingshan Mountain, hidden among mountain streams and gorges. It was formerly an abandoned granite quarry and, after years of ecological restoration, has been built into the valley town it is today. The attraction is structured around the Jiuniu Stream Gorge, where streams flow through the valley and waterfalls cascade in layers; the Sandie Waterfall and Sankou Pot are among its most recognizable natural views. In summer, visitors can also experience gorge rafting that winds through the ancient town. The cliffside building complex on Baihe Cliff is the attraction's signature view. On the nearly 100-meter-high cliff face, cantilevered guest rooms, plank walkways, and viewing platforms climb upward in a zigzag pattern, looking up from the valley floor like pavilions in the sky. After nightfall, the cliff lights come on one after another, and the entire valley resembles a painted scroll of lights; standing on Lanyue Bridge and gazing at the full panorama of Baihe Cliff is a classic photo spot here. The Yanpu Old Street in the valley restores the appearance of traditional dwellings in northeastern Jiangxi, with rammed earth walls, bluestone slab paths, and horse-head walls interwoven throughout. Workshop Street is lined with traditional handicraft workshops for brown sugar, brewing, papermaking, cloth dyeing, and more, where you can watch ancient production methods on site; Mingchan Alley gathers intangible cultural heritage crafts such as bamboo weaving and woodwork. Bawei Street offers a dazzling array of Jiangxi-style snacks such as dengzhan guo and taro dumplings. When visiting, it is recommended to enter the attraction in the afternoon so that you can clearly see the gorge landforms in daylight without missing the spectacular lighting after nightfall. The entire route requires walking and climbing stairs, so comfortable, slip-resistant shoes are advisable.