[2024 Xianyou Attraction] Travel Guide for Jiulihu Scenic Area (Updated May)

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#Jiulihu Scenic Area Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Lakes

Waterfalls

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Address:

Xianyou, Putian, Fujian, China

Opening times:

Open tomorrow at 08:00-17:30Closed Today

Recommended sightseeing time:

2-3 hour

Phone:

0594-7291886,0594-7290862

Visit Jiuli Lake in Xianyou for a serene getaway, and drive straight to the entrance to avoid the crowds!

Located in Xianyou County, Putian, Fujian, it's a place that sounds enchanting just by its name. Departing from Fuzhou, it only takes an hour and a half by car to reach the picturesque Jiuli Lake.🌄🌊 The area boasts numerous waterfalls, especially the twin waterfalls, which are spectacular after the rain when the water volume is abundant. But be careful when you get close for photos, as you might get soaked like I did.💃 Therefore, wear something flowy or a tight hoodie, and bring a change of clothes to prevent catching a cold. Remember to wear non-slip shoes, as the ground beneath the waterfalls can be slippery.🚗 I recommend driving there yourself. During holidays when it's crowded, the scenic area will implement traffic restrictions, and vehicles will have to park in a parking lot 3 kilometers away, then take a free shuttle bus to the entrance of the scenic area.🚌🎫 The ticket price is 50 yuan for adults, and university students under the age of 24 can enjoy a half-price discount, but there is no such discount for graduate and doctoral students.😢🚌 When descending the mountain, you can choose to take the scenic area's sightseeing bus, which is 10 yuan per person, and it will take you directly to the parking lot. If you choose to walk down, you will also need to queue for the shuttle bus at the entrance of the scenic area, but it's free of charge.🍢 There are many stalls selling snacks in the scenic area, such as oyster cakes, grilled sausages, corn, etc., all of which are delicious choices for summer.🌈 Take advantage of the summer and come to Jiuli Lake to experience the grandeur of nature! Whether it's the coolness under the waterfall or the fresh air in the mountains, it will make you want to stay forever.🌄

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I would like to call it the Fujian Waterfall Ceiling!!

Attraction Introduction: Jiutian Yaochi, a different view with every step Jiuli Lake is located in Xianyou County, Putian City, Fujian Province, and is named after the legend of nine carps transforming into dragons and ascending to heaven. Surrounded by mountains, with rippling blue waves and cascading waterfalls, it seems like a series of meticulously arranged landscape paintings by nature. The most unmissable spot is the 'Nine Bends Waterfall', from the first to the ninth bend, each with its own unique shape and impressive force, especially the 'Bead Curtain Bend' and 'Jade Pillar Bend', which are like white silk hanging in the air, with pearls splashing around, leaving visitors in awe. In addition, strolling along the lake, you can encounter towering ancient trees and rugged rocks, each place forming a scene that is fascinating. Itinerary: Two days and one dream, an in-depth experience Day 1: Exploring Jiuli • Morning: After arriving at the scenic area, first go to the visitor center to get a guide map, then take the eco-friendly vehicle directly to the core scenic area. It is recommended to start from the first bend, go upstream against the current, and slowly savor the grandeur of each waterfall. • Noon: Enjoy lunch at a characteristic restaurant in the scenic area, tasting the authentic Xianyou flavors, such as Putian braised noodles and oyster omelette. • Afternoon: Continue to explore the remaining waterfalls, and don't forget to make a wish at the 'Dreaming Tower', as the dreams here are said to be exceptionally effective. • Evening: Return to the accommodation, choose a scenic homestay, and enjoy a peaceful night in the mountains. Day 2: Mountain hiking, cultural exploration • Morning: Join a morning hike in the mountains, explore the trails around Jiuli Lake, and feel the fresh air and the fragrance of birds and flowers in the mountains. • Noon: Head to a nearby town to try local snacks, such as Xianyou flat food and Xinghua rice noodles, and experience a journey of taste. • Afternoon: Visit nearby historical sites or cultural villages to learn about the history and culture of Xianyou, such as visiting the ancient town of Fengting, and experience the simple Minnan style. • Evening: End the journey, return home full of memories, but leave your heart in the tranquil mountains and waters. Food Recommendations: A journey of taste buds • Putian braised noodles: The noodles are chewy, the soup is rich, and the ingredients are plentiful, a local delicacy not to be missed. • Oyster omelette: Fresh oysters perfectly combined with sweet potato flour, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, bursting with flavor. • Xianyou flat food: Thin skin and fresh filling, clear and delicious soup, every bite tastes like home. Transportation Strategy: • Self-driving: The most convenient, starting from Putian city center, take the Putian-Yong expressway, and it takes about 1 hour to reach. • Public transportation: You can take a high-speed train to Xianyou Station, then transfer to a bus or taxi to the scenic area, which takes about 40 minutes to 1 hour. In this fairyland forgotten by time, every breath seems to cleanse the dust from the soul. Coming to Jiuli Lake is not only a feast for the eyes and taste buds but also a baptism for the depths of the soul. Pick up your luggage, and let us embark on this journey to find the Peach Blossom Land in our dreams together!

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Xu Xiake rated Jiulihu as one of the three wonders of Fujian

Jiulihu is located in the Wanshan area to the northeast of Xianyou County, Xinghua Prefecture, as mentioned in 'Qian Que Lei Shu'. Jiulihu is a national AAAA level scenic spot, the birthplace of Chinese dream-praying culture, located in Zhongshan Town, Xianyou County, Putian City, Fujian Province, 31 kilometers away from the county seat, with an altitude of 590 meters. Jiulihu is one of the 'Four Sceneries' of Xianyou (Jiulihu, Maixie Rock, Caixi Rock, Tianma Mountain), known for its lake, cave, waterfall, and rock formations, especially its waterfalls, hence the reputation of 'Jiulihu's flying waterfall is a wonder of the world'. Jiulihu, as a national water conservancy scenic spot and a provincial scenic spot, was rated by the great Ming Dynasty traveler Xu Xiake as one of the 'Three Wonders of Fujian' along with Wuyi Mountain and Yuhua Cave.

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Self-driving tour to Jiuli Lake in Xianyou

🎫 🎫Cost: Parking fee: Free Ticket price: 50 Downhill bus return: 15 (you can also walk down the mountain yourself, but by that time you won't care about this 15) Total 65 Route🚗 It takes more than an hour to drive from Putian city to Jiuli Lake scenic area. When you are about to arrive following the navigation, the staff stopped and said that the car could not go further in, and could only be parked in the outside parking lot. However, parking is free, and there is a bus to the scenic area next to the parking lot. After arriving at the main entrance, buy a ticket to enter. 🕍Entrance: The scenic area has two doors, one is the tourist center located in the center, which requires online booking verification with ID card. The other is a side door, which can be entered by scanning the code. We chose to buy tickets on site and enter through the side door (there are two interconnecting routes between the two doors, we chose the side door that passed the cement road, which takes about half an hour to walk, and the scenery along the way is beautiful). 👯About half an hour's walk, you will see a fork in the road. According to the sign, turn right to reach the entrance of the waterfall. First, you will pass through the Tongxian Bridge--then follow the instructions on the sign and turn left to smoothly proceed with the next journey. 🍱Snacks: There will be uncles and aunts selling local snacks along the way, the price is a bit more expensive than outside, but it is still acceptable, and there is vegetarian food to try😊 🏇Horse riding photos: On the way to and from, you will pass some small white horses. They are raised by uncles and aunts themselves and are very gentle and obedient. It only costs 5 yuan to take a photo once, and the uncles and aunts will dress up the little white horse, adjust the position and help you get on the horse. The aunt will also take pictures for you with a camera, and you can also take your own shots. 🚌Sightseeing car: The scenic area has a sightseeing car, each trip costs 10💰. But it's probably a car every 30 minutes, and you have to queue when there are many people (the sightseeing car is coming down from the top of the mountain, because it takes a long time to walk, too tired and don't want to move, so we still choose to take the car down the mountain, after all, too tired and sleepy, I fell asleep in a few minutes on the car). 🐾Play time: It is estimated to be 2.5 hours to 4 hours, depending on the speed of each person, you can take more photos and walk different roads. We walked and stopped all the way). You can enter the scenic area earlier, the flow of people will not be so much, you can take pictures more easily, and you do not need to queue when shooting the waterfall, but we went there during the National Day holiday, there were many people and less waterfall water, it is recommended to go there from April to June. 📸Friends who take pictures remember to bring an extra piece of clothing or coat for sun protection, as well as tissues. We kept wiping our faces today. Taking pictures near the waterfall will really get your body wet, but taking pictures under the waterfall is very good and interesting😂. Climbing high mountains requires physical strength, it is not recommended to bring too small children or elderly people who have difficulty walking to play.

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Putian City, Xianyou, Jiuli Lake

Jiuli Lake is a national AAAA level scenic spot and the birthplace of Chinese dream culture. It is located in Zhongshan Town, Xianyou County, Putian City, Fujian Province, 31 kilometers away from the county seat, with an altitude of 590 meters. Jiuli Lake is one of the 'four sceneries' of Xianyou (Jiuli Lake, Maixie Rock, Caixi Rock, Tianma Mountain), known for its lake, cave, waterfall, and stone. Especially the waterfall is the most famous, known as the 'Jiuli Flying Waterfall is a wonder of the world', the great Ming Dynasty traveler Xu Xiake called it 'Fujian Three Absolutes' with Wuyi Mountain and Yuhua Cave.

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Jiuli Lake in Putian, in search of the Qimeng culture in Xianyou

⛳️Location: Jiuli Lake Scenic Area, Zhongshan Town, Xianyou County, Putian City, Fujian Province 🚗Transportation: It is recommended to drive by yourself, there is a parking lot🅿️ at the entrance of Jiuli Lake Scenic Area. You can also take bus 101/150 or 151 express to Xianyou Bus Station. Then take a taxi or ride a motorcycle to the entrance of Jiuli Lake. 🌄Attractions Introduction: Jiuli Lake is a national AAAA level scenic spot, the birthplace of Chinese Qimeng culture, 31 kilometers away from the county seat, with an altitude of 590 meters. Jiuli Lake is one of the "Four Sceneries" of Xianyou (Jiuli Lake, Maixie Rock, Caixi Rock, Tianma Mountain), known for its lake, cave, waterfall, and stone. Especially the waterfalls are the most, hence the reputation of "Jiuli Flying Waterfall is a wonder in the world". The great traveler of the Ming Dynasty, Xu Xiake, ranked it with Wuyi Mountain and Yuhua Cave as the "Three Absolutes of Fujian". Jiuli Lake is a beautiful natural lake with clear and green water. Around the lake, there are lush trees, thousands of rocks competing for beauty, strange rocks towering, waterfalls flowing, and the beautiful scenery of forest, waterfall, water, and stone in one place. On the upstream of the lake, there are strange-shaped caves like mortars, barrels, jars, and wells on the flat rock bottom, some of which are unfathomable, said to be the relics of the nine immortals refining pills. There are countless strange rocks and stones in the mountain forest, such as Penglai Stone, Yingzhou Stone, Yuhua Stone, Xuanzhu Stone, Long Ca Stone, Zhen Liu Stone, Natural Seat, etc. These strange stones have left many inscriptions by famous people from past dynasties, such as "Emperor Ten Thousand Years" by Chen Dang, the Minister of War in the Song Dynasty, "First Penglai" by Lin Youheng in the Ming Dynasty, and "Viewing Waterfall" by Li Xiangshu, with simple and generous fonts, free and easy. The Jiuli Lake nine-level waterfall group is well-known at home and abroad, and is the main body of the natural landscape of Jiuli Lake. The upstream stream rushes in, from Leihong sacrifice into the lake, overflowing waterfalls, hanging bead curtains, hanging jade pillars, knocking on stone doors, returning five stars, crossing flying phoenix, passing chessboard, visiting generals, cliffs of a thousand feet, ancient trees towering, the wonderful scenery is indescribable. 📸Photography Location There are many places to take pictures in Jiuli Lake. Especially the waterfall is the best place to watch the waterfall. If you have a drone, you can get a better perspective.

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