Baishuiyang
The most distinctive natural landscape among the five major scenic areas of Yuanyang Stream, celebrated as “the finest scenery on earth,…
Baishuiyang, Fuzhou
Key facts
- Admission
- Entrance + sightseeing shuttle ticket ¥70; Baishuiyang & Yuanyang Stream combo ticket ¥90 (includes the Baishuiyang sightseeing shuttle).
- Opening hours
- 8：00—17：00
- Time needed
- 1 day
- Getting there
- Take a coach from Ningde bus station to Pingnan County, then transfer to the dedicated shuttle to Baishuiyang Scenic Area; if driving, take the Ningshang Expressway to the Pingnan exit
- By car
- From Fuzhou East (Mawei) or Fuzhou North (Wusi North), take the Funing Expressway (福宁高速) to the Zhangwan exit (the exit after the Ningde exit) and leave the expressway there.
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 1515. Open in Google Maps
About Baishuiyang
The most distinctive natural landscape among the five major scenic areas of Yuanyang Stream, celebrated as “the finest scenery on earth, a mystery of the universe” for its extraordinary geology and landforms. Here lies the world's largest rare shallow-water plaza, where the water is only ankle-deep and glitters with ripples. It is also the world's only natural reserve for the Yuanyang macaque.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Baishuiyang cost?
Admission to Baishuiyang is Entrance + sightseeing shuttle ticket ¥70; Baishuiyang & Yuanyang Stream combo ticket ¥90 (includes the Baishuiyang sightseeing shuttle)., as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Baishuiyang?
Baishuiyang is open 8：00—17：00.
How do I get to Baishuiyang?
Take a coach from Ningde bus station to Pingnan County, then transfer to the dedicated shuttle to Baishuiyang Scenic Area; if driving, take the Ningshang Expressway to the Pingnan exit
How long should I spend at Baishuiyang?
Plan on 1 day for Baishuiyang.
Where is Baishuiyang?
Baishuiyang is in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, in the East China of China. Shuangxi Town, Pingnan County, Ningde City
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