Jingning, Lishui | Clouds Over Daji · Shisi Temple

Clouds Over Daji · Shisi Temple. The mountains are silent and the clouds are deep, searching for a piece of tranquility hidden in the deep mountains. Coming to an extremely niche place, Jingning is sparsely populated, and even fewer people are at Shisi Temple. Here comes the no-nonsense guide. Take the high-speed train to Lishui Station. Right outside the high-speed train station is the Lishui Bus Terminal. Buy a bus ticket directly to Jingning. The journey takes 1-1.5h. Shisi Temple is located deep in the mountains of Jingning. You can either drive or take the bus to Shisi Temple. For accommodation, it is recommended to stay in the town of Jingning. Choose a bus near Jingning Bus Terminal to Shisi Temple, heading towards Daji. There are buses at 8:10, 12:25, and 14:10, with the journey taking 1.5-2h. Shisi Temple and Clouds Over Daji have a joint ticket for 40 yuan. The ticket office is at the gate of Shisi Temple. Since Shisi Temple and Clouds Over Daji are not together, keep your ticket after leaving Shisi Temple as you will need it for the next site. Inside Shisi Temple, there is a thousand-year-old Cryptomeria tree, the oldest Thuja. The temple is empty, with no Buddha statues or incense, offering a rare tranquility. Next to it is the Mei family ancestral hall, with the ancestors of the Mei family still placed in the main hall. Shisi Temple was also the location for this year's Lululemon Spring Festival advertisement, featuring Michelle Yeoh and Wing Chun dancers. Leaving Shisi Temple for Clouds Over Daji, there is a large expanse of rice fields between the two attractions, which is particularly pleasing to the eye. Walking on the path beside the rice fields, with fine rain falling from the sky and looking at the mist winding through the distant mountains, it feels like a paradise. Due to its location deep in the mountains, there are few tourists. Take the bus back to the county town from the mountain. There are buses at twelve o'clock and three o'clock, with the last bus at three o'clock. It's rare to find a place with few people and beautiful scenery during the May Day holiday. Next door, Yunhe Terraces are crowded with people, but here it is serene and peaceful. If you come to Lishui and want to recuperate, why not try walking in the rain in search of spring and take a deep breath in the forest?