#Ningde Pingnan Baishuiyang · Yuanyangxi Tourist Area Super Comprehensive Tour Guide (latest in August 2026) Baishuiyang · Yuanyang Creek is the core scenic spot of Ningde World Geopark, a national 5A-level scenic spot, and the only Yuanyang macaque nature reserve in the world. In summer, it focuses on "natural shallow water square playing with water". In autumn, it is suitable for watching canyon waterfalls and searching for wild macaques. It is an excellent destination for summer and hydrophilia around Fujian. --- 🔹 basic information first Tickets & Opening Hours - ** Opening hours **: Peak season (April 1-December 31) 7:00-17:00, 16:30 stop check-in; off-season (January-March) time is slightly adjusted, it is recommended to call before travel to confirm (scenic spot consultation: 0593-3309388) - ** Ticket Reference (2026) **: - Baishuiyang single point: the listing price includes about 120 yuan for sightseeing cars, about 110 yuan for online reservations, and 70 yuan for half tickets. - Yuanyang Creek single point: the listing price is 78 yuan, the online reservation is about 73 yuan, and the half ticket is 39 yuan. - Joint ticket (Baishuiyang + Yuanyang River + sightseeing bus): online reservation is about 145 yuan, half ticket is 90 yuan; the unified ticket including shaft and cave ladder is about 185 yuan - Second consumption project: Yuanyangxi Mountain inner shaft elevator 40 yuan/person (children's half ticket 20 yuan), Baishuiyang sightseeing car 20 yuan/person - ** Preferential policies **: ✅ 2026 middle school/college entrance examination students: June 10-August 31, with the admission ticket + ID card, the first ticket is free (excluding sightseeing cars and cave ladders) ✅ children under 6 years old/under 1.2 meters are free of charge; minors aged 6-18, full-time undergraduate students and below, elderly people over 60 years old, teachers, active military personnel, and disabled people with valid documents Half ticket ✅ joint ticket to visit an attraction, another attraction is valid within 3 days, no need to rush to finish it in one day --- ##🔹 how to go the most convenient? ###Self-driving Directly navigate to "Baishuiyang Scenic Area" or "Yuanyangxi Scenic Area": - About 2 hours from Fuzhou, about 3 hours from Wenzhou, and about 1.5 hours from Ningde City - There is a supporting parking lot in the scenic spot, and parking is convenient ###public transportation 1. Take the high-speed rail/train to "Pingnan Station" first. 2. Take the No. 8 bus to Pingnan Bus Station, and then transfer to the scenic spot line: - Pingnan → Baishuiyang: Start at 7:30, every half an hour, return at the latest 16:30-17:00, the fare is 11 yuan - Pingnan → Yuanyang River: Two departures at 7:30 and 11:50 every day, the last bus back at about 12:30, and the fare is 13 yuan * If you can't catch up with the special line, you can also carpool in the county seat, about 20-30 yuan per capita * --- ##🔹 must play highlights & play route recommendation The scenic spot is divided into two major sections: Baishuiyang (hydrophilic water play) and Yuanyang River (canyon waterfall viewing). It is recommended to arrange 1-2 days of play. If you have enough time, you can take a 2-3 day health care route with the surrounding ancient villages. ###✅ 1-day tour (suitable for tourists with tight time) ** Morning: Yuanyang Creek Canyon (3-4 hours) → Afternoon: Baishuiyang Play (2-3 hours) ** - How to walk to Yuanyang River: Entrance → Lingyun Plank Road (hanging between the two peaks, overlooking the panoramic view of the canyon, super film) → Dingtan Immortal Banquet Valley (canyon secret, waterfall flying fog super immortal) → Baizhangji Water Curtain Cave (157 meters special waterfall, one of the five major water curtain caves in the country, water mist is filled with super shock) → If you don't want to climb a mountain, you can take the shaft elevator directly to the exit, saving 1 hour of climbing distance - There is a high probability that you will encounter a group of wild macaques on the road. Do not feed or tease, and keep a safe distance to avoid being scratched. - You can have a light meal at the scenic restaurant at noon, and then transfer 10 kilometers to Baishuiyang - Baishuiyang gameplay: 1. First visit Shangyang, Zhongyang, tread water to visit 80,000 square meters of natural shallow water square - the riverbed is a whole piece of flat volcanic rock, the water depth is only less than the ankle, there is no sand and gravel, and the sun shines on the ocean surface incandescent, which is also the origin of the name "Baishui Ocean" 2. Must play Zhongyang 100-meter natural surf slide: sliding naked will not hurt the skin, it is called "natural surf swimming pool", you can bring a sliding mat in advance (scenic spots can also be rented) 3. Water battles in the lower ocean area: prepare water guns and water scoop in advance, and play with friends in the shallows, super decompression in summer * Tips: You must wear non-slip shoes/scenic non-slip socks in Baishui Ocean, it is easy to slip with bare feet * ###✅ 2-Day Tour (Recommended! Play more easily) ** Day1: White Water Ocean Play → Sungai Ancient Town Night Tour ** - Go to Baishuiyang in the afternoon, avoid the noon sun, and play in the shallow water square, surf slides, and water fights for about 3 hours - After the end, drive 10 minutes to Shuangxi Ancient Town to check in, visit the ancient town in the evening to eat local food and experience ancient folk customs ** Day2: Yuanyang Creek in-depth tour → surrounding ancient villages optional ** - Walk the whole process of Yuanyang River in the morning, slowly stroll the plank road, watch the waterfall, and look for macaques. If you are not physically strong, you can directly buy a cave ladder ticket without climbing down the mountain. - If you have enough time in the afternoon, you can go to the nearby Longtan Village, Siping Village to visit the ancient village of merchandise, or Jitou Village to see the ancient houses and experience the farming culture, and return in the evening ###✅ 3-Day Health and Leisure Route (Pingnan Official Recommendation) On the basis of the 2-day tour, add Shoushan Tea Salt Ancient Road, Jianglong Ancient Village, Tangkou Village, visit the ancient village, eat local dishes, suitable for a slow-paced vacation. --- ##🔹 equipment & precautions (key points to avoid pits!) 1. ** Necessary for playing with water **: swimsuit/change of clothes, towel, non-slip shoes (or buy non-slip socks in the scenic spot), water gun/scoop (for water fights, it will be more expensive to buy in the scenic spot), waterproof bag (with mobile phone camera, be sure to test the waterproofing in advance!) 2. ** Necessary for protection **: sunscreen clothing, sunscreen, sun hat (the ultraviolet rays in the canyon and water surface are very strong, and it is easy to get sunburned), mosquito repellent (there are many mosquitoes in the mountains) 3. ** Other reminders **: - Do not bring pets into the park, pets are prohibited from entering the scenic spot - Don't go to the deep water area when playing in the water. Parents with children are optimistic about their children throughout the process - Don't pick out your bag or feed food when encountering macaques to avoid being scratched by monkeys robbing things - Some plank roads in Yuanyang Creek are facing cliffs. Pay attention to your feet when taking pictures and do not climb over the guardrail. --- ##🔹 Accommodation & Food Recommendations ###Accommodation - If you want to play in the water conveniently: you can stay in a bed and breakfast/hotel in Shuangxi Ancient Town, which is only about 10 kilometers away from both scenic spots. It is cost-effective and you can visit the ancient town at night. - Want to stay comfortably: You can stay in Pingnan County, with more hotel options and more abundant dining options - Like the sense of literature and art: you can live in the merchandise homestays of Longtan Village and Siping Village. The atmosphere of the ancient village is great, suitable for slow living ###Local must-eat - Rice-roasted rabbit: Pingnan specialty, rabbit meat is rich in incense and is a local signature - White water ocean beating meat: hand-beaten meat slices, smooth and tender Q bullets, super fresh soup - Shoushan rabbit meat, intestines and intestines: the characteristics of Shoushan Township, you can try it on the way by taking the ancient route of tea and salt - Red rice wine: brewed locally intangible cultural heritage, the degree is not high, and the taste is mellow. You can buy a little as a souvenir. - You can go to "Pingnan Courtesy" in Pingnan Tourism Distribution Center to buy souvenirs. There are local red mushrooms, essential oil washing and other specialties.