Shenlong Valley

　　Shenlong Valley is a dazzling jewel of southern Zhejiang tourism. Within its deep, serene canyon, waterfalls cascade and streams babble. The Shenlong Waterfall, with a drop of over 300 meters, is hailed as “the No. 1 Waterfall in East China.” The steep cliffs on either side of the falls are covered in dense forests at the transition between the first and second levels, home to dozens of rare and protected tree species such as Quercus phillyraeoides, Rhododendron simiarum, and more. Wildlife in the area includes macaques, sika deer, wild goats, various snake species, and amphibians like the stone frog.

　　Historical records indicate that during his tenure as magistrate of Suichang, Tang Xianzu composed his world-renowned opera “The Peony Pavilion” here. Following the trail of history, you can explore: the Tang Xianzu’s Dream Quest area — nestled within verdant mountains and valleys where gentle waterfalls murmur, you can walk along while listening to the melodious Kunqu Opera, searching for traces of Tang Xianzu’s dream-inspired creation. By a clear stream in the quiet canyon, the essence of this classic love story is brought to life.

　　Suichang Shenlong Valley, young and radiant, is like a fair maiden emerging from seclusion, playing her lute shyly behind a veil, deeply captivating visitors from both home and abroad.

　　Address: Guiyang Forest Farm, ??kou Township, Suichang County, Lishui City

　　Type: Canyon, Forest, Waterfall

　　Recommended visiting time: 2–3 hours

　　Phone: 0578-8366000

　　Opening hours:

　　8:00–16:30

　　Transportation

　　1. Public Transport: Lishui West Bus Station – Suichang Bus Station – Shenlong Valley. Buses run hourly from Lishui West Bus Station between 6:30 and 18:40 to Suichang County, with a fare of 36 RMB. From Suichang County to Shenlong Valley, there are two daily departures at 8:40 and 11:30.

　　2. Self-Drive:

　　Shanghai & Southern Jiangsu direction: Take the Shanghai-Hangzhou Expressway, transfer to the Hangzhou-Jinhua-Quzhou Expressway in Hangzhou, then switch to the Longyou-Lishui Expressway and exit at Suichang. Continue on Provincial Highway S51 to the scenic area. Alternatively, take the Shanghai-Hangzhou Expressway, transfer to the Hangzhou-Xinjing Expressway in Hangzhou, exit at Xin’anjiang, take the national highway to Longyou, then the Longyou-Lishui Expressway to Suichang, and finally Provincial Highway S51 to the scenic area.

　　Ningbo direction: Take the Yongjin Expressway, transfer to the Hangzhou-Jinhua-Quzhou Expressway in Jinhua, continue to Longyou, switch to the Longyou-Lishui Expressway and exit at Suichang, then take Provincial Highway S51 to the scenic area.

　　Wenzhou direction: Take the Jinhua-Lishui-Wenzhou Expressway, transfer to the Longyou-Lishui Expressway in Lishui, exit at Suichang, then take Provincial Highway S51 to the scenic area.

　　Taizhou direction: Take the Yong-Tai-Wen Expressway, transfer to the Jinhua-Lishui-Wenzhou Expressway in Wenzhou, continue to Lishui, switch to the Longyou-Lishui Expressway, exit at Suichang, then take Provincial Highway S51 to the scenic area.

　　Note: The Tai-Jin Expressway is currently under construction. Once completed, it will significantly reduce travel time and distance for visitors from Taizhou to the scenic area.

　　3. Intra-Scenic Area Transportation: Scenic shuttle bus: 5 RMB per person

　　Ticket

　　70 RMB per person. The ticket covers the following areas: Suichang Nostalgia, A Dream in the Garden, Forest Bathing, Tang Xianzu’s Dream Quest, Hidden Dragons and Crouching Tigers, General Breaking the Wall, Shenlong Emerging from the Mountain, and Lofty Aspirations. Children under 1.2 meters enter free. Children aged 1.2–1.5, students, military personnel, and seniors with valid IDs receive a half-price discount of 40 RMB.